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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Hey guys

I was thinking of buying a use short shifter and I would like to know what do you think about it??? People who have one on their Z, do you find it too short or useless??? If I buy a use B&M short shifter, do you have an idea of what lubricant could I use when I will install it???

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I've never personaly had one. But everything i have read from those that have had one say it was a waste of money and or the aftermarket ones end up breaking. We have short shifters from the factory as it is.

If you want a shorter throw, try getting a Nismo shift ****, or something similar. Most of our shift height is due to the rediculously tall OEM shift ****.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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if you do get one don't buy a B&M. from what i read it really sucks
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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What did you read about B&M??
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Seriously, do a search on this topic and read up before you spend your money, and start taking apart your shift linkage. There's a reason next to no one has this mod.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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The reason I didn't get one is cause you have to shave down a part of your shifter so you can get the car into reverse, I believe. I read that somewhere but don't remember
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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thanks for your help
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Waste of money...
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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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I'm curious as well. Just had a Fidanza short-throw installed this past week. First one I've ever had in any car. It's supposed to be a 30% reduction in throw; I felt that was more reasonable for daily driving than the 60% reduction offered by Stillen. However, while it does work, I've noticed it is shortest from N to 1st and gradually lengthens as you climb the gears, so that shifting from 5th to 6th, as well as, N to 6th feels completely stock. Is it supposed to be this way or should it be a 30% reduction ALL the way through??
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