I just got my '03 tranny swapped for a CD009 and it feels great. No more synchro grinding, shifts are smooth and feels much more solid but I noticed that the shift stick is now sitting a little bit higher than before and is slightly angled back. To put it in perspective when it is in 1st, 3rd or 5th the **** looks like it is slightly forward to the stock nuetral position. Overall it actually feels pretty good in this position, almost like a short throw, but I am concerned that it could cause issues if it was not installed properlly.

I guess my questions are:

Is this usual for the new transmissions?
If not was the tranny installed wrong and could this cause issues?
Lastly, is this a simple adjustment?

Thanks!

 

In my '06 the dealer just replaced the motor with the V2 model, and I noticed that the shift stick is mounted higher as well, very similar to what you are saying. Same tranny as before, but definetly higher. Feels good to me too. Could be they are mounting them differently??

 

Guess we're the only 2 with tricked out shifters!

 

It’s not unusual for the shift lever to be in a slightly different position (and inch or two) after a transmission replacement. You notice this because you were so accustomed to the shift lever’s position before the replacement. But, anyone else driving the car won’t see this.

It doesn’t hurt anything unless it’s so far out of position that you cannot negotiate the gears properly, and this does not sound to be the case in your situation.

After driving this a week or two, you probably won’t notice the difference much either.

--Spike

 

Time for a short shifter?

 

^^ I doubt that any of the males here would agree to your solution.

--Spike

 

Thanks for the input spike. I got a good look of a tranny with the gear box attached and noticed that appears to be an adjustable hinge. All is well and works great so no complaints.

 

Same here....after my V2, I noticed my shift **** was higher

 

Thanks for the reply. I can tell you that you are really going to like your new transmission. It is so much better than the original version you had. It shifts much better, isn’t “notchy” at all, and greatly improves your driving experience with the Z.

--Spike

 

Lol~ It's not how short it is but what you do with it... Ha, yeah not even I believe that!

 

it depends on how sloppy your gate is,if you're banging gears all over town nothing will feel right.

 

where can I get one of these for my 04? Recent add in power is causing 2nd crunchies and random 5th entry problem

 

It sounds as though you are experiencing the dreaded “synchromesh problem.”

Your fix is a new transmission. You get this from your Nissan dealership.

--Spike

 

How much was the replacement (if out of warranty?). Ive seen some different prices i was just trying to get an idea