What exactly do they do? I understand they shorten the throw while shifting but is it a good investment? Any gains or advantages in racing?

 

People usually buy them for glorified economy cars. Search. They usually won't serve much of a purpose on a Z.

 

theory is shorter throw = quicker shift = better race time. [(we're talking miliseconds, but for those guys who worry about their aftermarket wheels being one or 2 lbs lighter--they claim they can tell the difference if they put 20"s instead of 19"s for example --they can not humanly possible do this by the way--but this is what they are told and they all follow like sheep, as if there are ever going to need that .001 second )] The short throw shifter does feel better--you feel more like you are in a race car--especially if it is a good shifter with positive engagement into the next gear. I really can't see how a 60.00 STS is so much worse than those costing $160.00+ since the design ain't rocket science -- but then you run into the guys who say you get what you pay for (thus they buy the most expensive of everything, hoping that they indeeed got the best), but we all know much of the costs of aftermarket parts is name recognition and hype, along with R & D. However, anyone could easily copy a STS avoiding any R & D and would probably make a good STS. So, is it worth it--no, does it feel better--yes.

 

agreed.

i really wanted to get a shorter throw in my Z, but found that changing to a nismo **** just felt better. im wondering if what you are experiencing is just an uncomfortable shift ****.

if you are going to drop money into something that MIGHT improve ur perfomance by maybe .001 seconds, why not drop the same money into something like a popcharger or plenum spacer. both seem to be only a little extra money, and have CHARTED hp gains.

 

i just recently installed the nismo adjustable short shifter and honestly, i'm not going to say i dont like it but i will admit it was $197 that could have been spent on something better. However it is fun to play with and to notice how completely different the feel of the shifts are when adjusted to different levels.

 

Do not search short throw shifter a read previous comments from members.

 

Short throw shifters, esp. the B&M, are a very popular mod found in the thread, "What mods do you regret?"