Anyone have problems power shifting with B&M?
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Anyone have problems power shifting with B&M?
Well, I just installed a B&M shifter in my Z and I'm satisfied with the throw length and feel but after test driving I cant power shift (no lift of throttle) like I could with the stock shifter. Does anyone else have this problem? Its almost as if the stock shifter is a little more forgiving and you dont have to be as "accurate" when shifting into the next gear. I think this problem with the B&M may be because of the imprecise fit between the shifter base and shifter cup not allowing the blocking ring to fully engage the syncros. If that's the case, then this thing is going into the dumpster. There is no point in sacrificing a transmission for shorter throw and better feel if I cant "bang gears". Any thoughts? Suggestions? Rants of your own?
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I had a B&M.. hated it. Difficult to power shift and it would always get stuck going into 6th because of a ****ty reverse lockout design. Since I lost my receipt B&M wouldn't give me a refund, *******s.
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Wow, just finished reading this thread and I am surprised with the dissatifationWow, just finished reading this thread and I am surprised with the dissatisfaction of B&M. I was considering B&M as a short shifter in place of stock, is there a good short shifter people have tried and are happy with?
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I've had my B&M for a couple of months and love it. I was into Hondas a while back and always had a short shifter so the rough shift wasn't shocking. As far as sixth gear and reverse goes, I over filed the area on the metal ring and didn't have a problem. I couldn't power shift faster than I can now with the short shifter. First and second gear feel like one long gear. You do have to show it who's boss though.
I think im in the minority , but I like the go-kart feel of a short shifter. If it takes you longer to shift with it, then remove it, for thats the purpose(my opinion). I have noticed a little rattle during certain rmp's, but I think its the shift ***.? I popped the threads re-installing it.
I think im in the minority , but I like the go-kart feel of a short shifter. If it takes you longer to shift with it, then remove it, for thats the purpose(my opinion). I have noticed a little rattle during certain rmp's, but I think its the shift ***.? I popped the threads re-installing it.
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Originally Posted by Netko350Z
+1 here.....Maybe the Nismo adjustable shifter???
its not a "NISMO" product, its NISSAN MOTORSPORTS made buy a guy who is probably going to post after I post this...
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Originally Posted by one350zfan
I've had my B&M for a couple of months and love it. I was into Hondas a while back and always had a short shifter so the rough shift wasn't shocking. As far as sixth gear and reverse goes, I over filed the area on the metal ring and didn't have a problem. I couldn't power shift faster than I can now with the short shifter. First and second gear feel like one long gear. You do have to show it who's boss though.
I think im in the minority , but I like the go-kart feel of a short shifter. If it takes you longer to shift with it, then remove it, for thats the purpose(my opinion). I have noticed a little rattle during certain rmp's, but I think its the shift ***.? I popped the threads re-installing it.
I think im in the minority , but I like the go-kart feel of a short shifter. If it takes you longer to shift with it, then remove it, for thats the purpose(my opinion). I have noticed a little rattle during certain rmp's, but I think its the shift ***.? I popped the threads re-installing it.
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I just installed topspeed copy of B&M. Love the precise feel of it. No problem with 6th and reverse.. It requires more muscle to shift. It feels stiffer than stock, so powershifting/quickshifting requires lots of muscle.. I used to have a clunk shifting into 2nd gear, but I don't get that anymore.. That's a plus... But I have lots of rattle coming from the shifter. I've noticed that stock shifter shaft is coated with rubber.. I'm gonna have to look into this rattling...
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Originally Posted by leeboyNY
I just installed topspeed copy of B&M. Love the precise feel of it. No problem with 6th and reverse.. It requires more muscle to shift. It feels stiffer than stock, so powershifting/quickshifting requires lots of muscle.. I used to have a clunk shifting into 2nd gear, but I don't get that anymore.. That's a plus... But I have lots of rattle coming from the shifter. I've noticed that stock shifter shaft is coated with rubber.. I'm gonna have to look into this rattling...
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for all of you having issues with 6th gear. make sure you readjust the blue & gold triangle plates after install. it has a tendency to shift a little bit.
i've had my shifter for over 15k miles and i love the throw. i drift and road race with it. just slightly annoying rattle under WOT, but i see why so many people have issues with it.
i've had my shifter for over 15k miles and i love the throw. i drift and road race with it. just slightly annoying rattle under WOT, but i see why so many people have issues with it.