B&M Short Shifter
02-20-2003, 06:28 PM
#1
B&M Short Shifter
Who here has the B&M short shifter do you like it?? My friend has a smc is it?? short throw in his 98 its really notchy though. The B&M does it sit any lower than stock? Thanks for the input.
02-20-2003, 06:35 PM
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I have the B&M short shift in my Max and I love it. It makes the shifter sit way lower than stock and the shifting is much quicker. Two of my friends who drove my car have both purchased the B&M shifter for their cars since driving my car so they must of though pretty highly of it too. Hope this will help your decision.
02-20-2003, 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by chris_from_calg
I have the B&M short shift in my Max and I love it. It makes the shifter sit way lower than stock and the shifting is much quicker. Two of my friends who drove my car have both purchased the B&M shifter for their cars since driving my car so they must of though pretty highly of it too. Hope this will help your decision.
I have the B&M short shift in my Max and I love it. It makes the shifter sit way lower than stock and the shifting is much quicker. Two of my friends who drove my car have both purchased the B&M shifter for their cars since driving my car so they must of though pretty highly of it too. Hope this will help your decision.
P.S. I went to the B&M site www.bmracing.com and they dont have a maxima short shift on display for manual.... you an auto?
02-20-2003, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by JsL
If you are interested in buying one, my friend sells them for cheap. Under 140. Search under my name and look for the thread I posted with contact information.
If you are interested in buying one, my friend sells them for cheap. Under 140. Search under my name and look for the thread I posted with contact information.
02-28-2003, 11:22 AM
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questions..
I heard that the shifter retains "factory smoothness" of the stock one. Is this true?
I've tried the Pacesetter and that thing is way too notchy for my taste..
also
is the B+M adjustable in height?
thanks
I heard that the shifter retains "factory smoothness" of the stock one. Is this true?
I've tried the Pacesetter and that thing is way too notchy for my taste..
also
is the B+M adjustable in height?
thanks
02-28-2003, 02:21 PM
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I would highly recommend the B&M to anyone who wants a more sporty feel to their 5speed. It is not adjustable but in my opinion it feels great the way it is. Also it is easy to install(well as easy as any other shifter would be). Go and get one!
03-01-2003, 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by 96BLUMAX
I would highly recommend the B&M to anyone who wants a more sporty feel to their 5speed. It is not adjustable but in my opinion it feels great the way it is. Also it is easy to install(well as easy as any other shifter would be). Go and get one!
I would highly recommend the B&M to anyone who wants a more sporty feel to their 5speed. It is not adjustable but in my opinion it feels great the way it is. Also it is easy to install(well as easy as any other shifter would be). Go and get one!
I'd just like to see how low it sits.
how would you describe the shifts in comparison to factory ones? How easy is the downshift? are they notchy?
any things you're not happy about ?
03-01-2003, 09:58 PM
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Once again, you have no idea what you are talking about... 
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
i've fooled around with a pace setter sts, and its sorta cheesy - you gotta shave the bottom a bit for it to fit properly
i've fooled around with a pace setter sts, and its sorta cheesy - you gotta shave the bottom a bit for it to fit properly
03-03-2003, 08:04 AM
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It downshifts fine. For pics go to my site and go under the projectcars section. My car is there: 1996 maxima gle
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
03-05-2003, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by 96BLUMAX
It downshifts fine. For pics go to my site and go under the projectcars section. My car is there: 1996 maxima gle
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
It downshifts fine. For pics go to my site and go under the projectcars section. My car is there: 1996 maxima gle
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
I thought we could install a short shiftter without taking apart the tranny>...??
03-06-2003, 06:20 AM
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Will the stock **** or other aftermarket ***** fit on this shifter? Does it sit in the same position in the shift cutout (front to back)? My pacestter sits much father forward than stock, it touches the front of the shift cutout in the forward gears which I really do not like.
The B&M replaces the pivot area so that probably contributes to it being smoother, but that is probably why it is more expensive.
The shifter rubbing the heatshield has to do with the part below the pivot being longer. The only way to shorten the throw is to increase the length of the part below the pivot. So any short throw shifter will probably require modifying (IE, beating the crap out of) the heat shield.
The B&M replaces the pivot area so that probably contributes to it being smoother, but that is probably why it is more expensive.
The shifter rubbing the heatshield has to do with the part below the pivot being longer. The only way to shorten the throw is to increase the length of the part below the pivot. So any short throw shifter will probably require modifying (IE, beating the crap out of) the heat shield.
03-06-2003, 08:57 AM
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G.D pacesetter
Go with the B+M, trust me. I just had my pacesetter installed and really wish I didn't. The shifter looks like crap (most of their products do), the quality is much worse than the stock factory unit, so it feels like a downgrade. I'm having the same problems as Anachronism and believe me it sucks. 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears engage with a "clunk" as the shifter slams into the centre console trim, limiting it from going fully into gear (sometimes pops out). And who really cares if it is adjustable when the entire unit must be dissassembled (even the exhaust I believe) for adjustment. Learn from my mistake and go with B+M, do it right the first time.
P.S- The ball on the Pacesetter does not require any modification (shaving) and I don't believe you need a heatshield (I left mine off).
P.S- The ball on the Pacesetter does not require any modification (shaving) and I don't believe you need a heatshield (I left mine off).
03-08-2003, 01:19 PM
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Re: G.D pacesetter
Originally posted by kink420
Go with the B+M, trust me..... Learn from my mistake and go with B+M, do it right the first time.
Go with the B+M, trust me..... Learn from my mistake and go with B+M, do it right the first time.
Thks
03-08-2003, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by mtrai760
Once again, you have no idea what you are talking about...
Once again, you have no idea what you are talking about...
03-08-2003, 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
WTF you talking about - phoking haters...... most people with the pacesetter will tell you the same thing i did..... thanks for the backup MAXSRB
WTF you talking about - phoking haters...... most people with the pacesetter will tell you the same thing i did..... thanks for the backup MAXSRB
03-08-2003, 08:53 PM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
WTF you talking about - phoking haters...... most people with the pacesetter will tell you the same thing i did..... thanks for the backup MAXSRB
WTF you talking about - phoking haters...... most people with the pacesetter will tell you the same thing i did..... thanks for the backup MAXSRB
03-08-2003, 10:07 PM
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Originally posted by 96BLUMAX
It downshifts fine. For pics go to my site and go under the projectcars section. My car is there: 1996 maxima gle
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
It downshifts fine. For pics go to my site and go under the projectcars section. My car is there: 1996 maxima gle
There are some good pics of it off the car even connected to the tranny. I should be uploading some more pics soon.
i'd just like to see how it sits
03-08-2003, 10:33 PM
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Originally posted by MAXSRB
I spend alot of times in these forums and seen alot of people complain about the pacesetter STS. The first time i have seen positive comments about it are in this thread..... Everyone says the damn thing is notchy, and feels much harsher than stock. Now that i see that B&M has a STS, i am going with B&M strictly because B&M strictly deals with shifters and transmissions so they must know what they are doing. Plus the next comments i heard about the B&M is that it is lower and has a superior shift quality. I do not trust a company that sells a catback for our car for 150US. Pacesetter seems cheap and by what i have read is cheap. Your welcome for the backup... as for some more backup go here => http://www.maximadriver.com/throw.html and read instruction #14. I dont want to be abusing my maxima for a shorter throw. Pacesetter sucks. So whats going on about a B&M STS groupdeal??
I spend alot of times in these forums and seen alot of people complain about the pacesetter STS. The first time i have seen positive comments about it are in this thread..... Everyone says the damn thing is notchy, and feels much harsher than stock. Now that i see that B&M has a STS, i am going with B&M strictly because B&M strictly deals with shifters and transmissions so they must know what they are doing. Plus the next comments i heard about the B&M is that it is lower and has a superior shift quality. I do not trust a company that sells a catback for our car for 150US. Pacesetter seems cheap and by what i have read is cheap. Your welcome for the backup... as for some more backup go here => http://www.maximadriver.com/throw.html and read instruction #14. I dont want to be abusing my maxima for a shorter throw. Pacesetter sucks. So whats going on about a B&M STS groupdeal??
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