Stu R Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 "you are bidding a brand new short shifter kit for a nissan 350z it comes with all the parts you need for easy fit and can decrease the gear change up to 40% the kit is made from good quality steel and looks the b*****ks" - how can a short shifter 'look' the bollocks? would anyone recommend getting a short shifter fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I had a short shifter in a Scooby I had about 10 years ago and it was ace. Not sure I'd bother spending money on one for my Zed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 And not if its one of the £20 ones on ebay.... Go with the decent ones IMO. I just wouldnt want some thing so important coming off in my hand at speed....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 A new stumpier gearknob actually has the same effect too! Wouldn't buy a cheapo short shifter kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 A new stumpier gearknob actually has the same effect too!Wouldn't buy a cheapo short shifter kit. +1 as seen on link below http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... rt+shifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu R Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 ok, cheers for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15MNO-Daron Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Shifting in the Z is already quite stiff.. short shifter wud make even more so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Shifting in the Z is already quite stiff.. short shifter wud make even more so.. I thought that too but: The 350 factory set-up is a relatively stiff, moderate force one. I prefer a significantly lighter force shifter where I can feel each gate. It also gives me much faster, more precise gear changes. Generally, if you find yourself missing shifts, you've got too heavy a shifter, forcing you to use too much muscle (when you ham-fist the shifter, it's harder to feel the gates). My bet about those who complain about a heavier (more effort) shift is that it was improperly installed. I can install any shifter such that King Kong couldn't shift gears. The trick is to tune the shift feel to the driver -- you can give it about any shift force you want. Additionally, during the install, you have to make sure that everything is all properly aligned so it glides into each gate without hanging up. When I help other folks out with a short shifter install, I have them shift through all the gears while I'm under the car making small adjustments until they have the exact feel that suits them. Try to find a garage who will do that for you. The shifter in the '03 is titanium and in the '91, stainless steel. Go to this link for my install write-up (steps 15-19 are the keys): http://zchickz.com/qshift1.htm I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans about the shift being too heavy. Keep meaning to ask Tere how to just lighten up the shift action, as I cant quite work it out from the link. Think it would be a nice summer day job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans .......... Good work old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 very good, I think you will find it would be a mare in a Z as the box does not have huge travel anyway. Better off having a lighted flywheel and getting your revs to drop quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu R Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 I now realise what the auction meant by 'looks the bollocks'. I first read it as if somebody would have stepped in my zed and remarked "hey bro, sweet short shifter". But now I realise the auctioneer was talking about the overall finish of the product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tere Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans about the shift being too heavy. Keep meaning to ask Tere how to just lighten up the shift action, as I cant quite work it out from the link. Think it would be a nice summer day job Real fine... Do you have difficulty hitting the gate too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans about the shift being too heavy. Keep meaning to ask Tere how to just lighten up the shift action, as I cant quite work it out from the link. Think it would be a nice summer day job Real fine... Do you have difficulty hitting the gate too? Nope the action is nice and smooth, just a little heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans about the shift being too heavy. Keep meaning to ask Tere how to just lighten up the shift action, as I cant quite work it out from the link. Think it would be a nice summer day job Real fine... Do you have difficulty hitting the gate too? Nope the action is nice and smooth, just a little heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm tempted to try and get mine adjusted as its quite stiff and Amanda moans about the shift being too heavy. Keep meaning to ask Tere how to just lighten up the shift action, as I cant quite work it out from the link. Think it would be a nice summer day job Real fine... Do you have difficulty hitting the gate too? Nope the action is nice and smooth, just a little heavy We'll get back on track on day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu R Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 The amount of times i've missed a gear change or had to fight with the gear box... I'm seriously looking for an after market solution for this, I don't think just a short shifter will remedy how brash the gears are in the zed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The amount of times i've missed a gear change or had to fight with the gear box... I'm seriously looking for an after market solution for this, I don't think just a short shifter will remedy how brash the gears are in the zed.. Hmmm. Never had that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The amount of times i've missed a gear change or had to fight with the gear box... I'm seriously looking for an after market solution for this, I don't think just a short shifter will remedy how brash the gears are in the zed.. Hmmm. Never had that problem. THIS might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu R Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yeh I'm just not happy with the gear box. I've previously been driving vx220's and elises which are just a dream compared to the zeds gearbox, theres no immediacy and it might just be mine but its super stiff. i know i shouldnt expect elise performance out of the gearbox but something is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yeh I'm just not happy with the gear box. I've previously been driving vx220's and elises which are just a dream compared to the zeds gearbox, theres no immediacy and it might just be mine but its super stiff. i know i shouldnt expect elise performance out of the gearbox but something is wrong. Might be worth getting it checked before you go the shortshifter route. I'm happy to have a go and let you know if its any different to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yeh I'm just not happy with the gear box. I've previously been driving vx220's and elises which are just a dream compared to the zeds gearbox, theres no immediacy and it might just be mine but its super stiff. i know i shouldnt expect elise performance out of the gearbox but something is wrong. Having both in the house, I would say that they are very different, both good but both have a tricky gear. Generally I would say that 1st to 2nd in the Zed can be iffy, and in the Elise reverse always needs care. The Zed does have a longer throw, but it certainly isn't stiff. The Elise box is good but it doesn't show the Zed one up. I would possibly get the Zed checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tere Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If you're having trouble with first to second, something's not quite right. Are you hanging up to the right or left of the gate? Left of the gate might require adjustment of the guide plate. Right of the gate, and presuming a right-hand drive, try rotating your hand 180 degrees clockwise so the shifter rides the guide plate down into the gate (the technique will also work for downshifts from 3rd to 2nd). I use this technique on left-hand drive going from 5th to 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15MNO-Daron Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Are u sure youre pushing hard enough down on the clutch when changing gears?? If u are and its still sticking..just go to your local nissan stealer and get it adjusted .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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