mreed772

Hello my name is Mike and I live in the Savannah, GA area. Just bought my first Z, I've always wanted one and love driving it.

I'm currently working through all the little bugs to get this baby back to 100% and working through a few issues.

I went to replace the broken shift **** to find they damaged the threads beyond repair because they didn't know what thread size it was.

I don't care to buy a short shifter since I like the way the stock one is setup and the dealer wants $165 for a new one....

Does anyone have the stock shifter arm laying around after swapping to an aftermarket one. I'll be happy to throw a few dollars into it

turboed350z

*cant post in classifieds, goes and break other forum rules on purpose* what a great way to start.

Edit: are you freaking serious???

travlee

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do they apply in the WTB section? either way, google is your friend

N80

Mike, don't worry about the negative replies. You will find on this website that there is this fetish about not asking a question before searching the entire internet. Just ignore it because there are plenty of other folks who will be happy to help you out if they can. There are just a few flamers who can't get past it. Overall the site is friendly and helpful.

My advice would be to find out what the thread size is and go to Harbor Freight or somewhere similar and buy a cheap Chinese tap and die set. Use the proper die to chase the damaged threads.

I have this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-piec...set-35407.html

Very handy for other stuff as well. Very easy to do if threads aren't totally gone.

travlee

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mine wasnt negative, i didnt know if the same rules apply to the WTB section or not.

N80

I didn't think yours was a flame.

Sleepiedaze

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best advice so far.

mreed772

It's all good, i knew i would get it from someone.....

travlee,
thanks for the tip, i was looking for a WTB subforum so i didn't see it as a sticky imbedded in the subforum.. I will definately use that in the future, i checked and the same rule does not apply. (not sure how much feedback i'll get there since it's a thread instead of a subforum)

I spent a lot of time checking, the googs, ebay, rockauto......etc. and have a hard time finding the OEM part, was thinking about calling the dealer because i'm sure they have something but i figured with all the people who are installing a short shifter that there are bound to be some sitting in a garage somewhere so i can just replace the bushing on it(or whatever sleeve they use).

Thanks for the feedback.

Regarding buying a die and rethreading it. It is so far damaged that i wouldn't trust it to hold anything. I might take a picture of it so you can see. It looks like they used a die(very poorly) to tap the coarse thread pitch 10x1.5 over top the 10x1.25 that is actually is and ripped it all up. then they jammed a stainless steel adapter down it, cross-threading it at the same time due to the mis- matched threads.....It's hideous...

travlee

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i looked on courtesy parts, and couldnt find it on there.... found this one

https://www.z1motorsports.com/transm...er-p-3027.html

mreed772

yeah that's the issue, nissan parts store has it for the same price as a short shifter but i don't care to go to a short shifter either... (not sure the wife would like it)

guess it's not a big seller for part sites since most owners would probably hop on the short shifter buy.

travlee

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well that one is adjustable, so you would have the oem setting, along with a shorter one, maybe 2 settings... cant remember

CNunes_95

http://zspeedperformance.com/Nissan-...2839-AC80A.htm here's an oem shifter from zspeedperformance.com Bought this one as a replacement when I snapped the thread right off when trying to unscrew my oem shift ****.

http://zspeedperformance.com/Nissan-...2839-1EA0A.htm here's an oem 370z shift lever and claims that it's a bit of an upgrade from the stock z33 shifter

and don't go with a short shifter... not worth it at all. I bought an eBay one for $60 and it was complete garbage. Couldn't drive my car comfortably at all. Even the name brand ones will go for $200-$300. Stock short throw shifter is good enough as it is

terrasmak

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I would find someone parting out a car, maybe junkyard, or just buy new. Not many will be available, not many Z drivers get short shifters. They suck and normally switch back to OEM after a few.

icer5160

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If you can't find an OEM shifter assembly from someone on the forums, I would recommend checking out saccityautoparts.com. These guys do nothing but dismantle Zs and Gs. I've purchased some hard to find parts from them before at great prices. Always best to call and negotiate over the phone, none of the prices are fixed with these guys and I doubt they get calls often about used shifter assemblies! They can ship the item to you, no problem.
Good Luck and enjoy the Z!
-Icer

mreed772

Thanks for the input. I'm still learning what the aftermarket sites are for these cars. I've only dealt with aftermarket Rx7 parts until now.

I do have one person that has PM'd me but if it doesn't working out then new it will be. I appreciate the help, i've already been reading lately that many do not like the short shifter offerings for this car.

UIHawkeyeZ

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I have a spare one off & ready to ship. Shoot me a text at (515)710-8411, my name is Morgan.

I'm at work right now but I can provide pics when I get home this evening. Sorry if I'm contributing to the problem folks.

travlee

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you might want to edit your post hawkeye, and send pm.... you can get dinged for selling something outside of the marketplace (happened to me before)

MicVelo

If none of the above suggestions work out, here are a few Nissan-only salvage yards...

Sac City Auto Parts Nissan & Infiniti  
3701 Recycle Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone916) 463-9111

Nissan Only Wrecking
3559 Recycle Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 631-8333

All Nissan & Infiniti Auto Parts
3750 Recycle Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(888) 944-7898

NOT an endorsement but I've dealt with a couple of the other yards up in Rancho for some parts for other cars a while back and got exactly what I needed. I believe they all ship. See their websites.

EDIT: Ooops, just noticed that icer sent along this info previously, sorry for the redundant.

mreed772

All great information! hopefully i will not need to many more parts but locally the junks yards do not see these cars often and when they do, they do not last long lol.

VenomGT9

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Check local ATL craigslist, I've seen many a Zs being parted