Looking 4 B & M short throw shifter reviews
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Looking 4 B & M short throw shifter reviews
if you have a short throw shifter i would love to hear what you have to say about it. (comparison) im leaning towards the B&M but would get the stillen STS if i had lots of money. Post up some reviews and links if some of you can search.
i hear this is a great mod !
i hear this is a great mod !
#3
i love my b&m. I have it mached up with an ACT clutch and i love driving the car with this setup. I does take alittle more effort to get it into gears but you get a better feel that way, i love the click you get going through the gears . I hated that stock truck shifter.
Also keep in mind that the stillen is shorter but the throws are longer that the b&m.
Also keep in mind that the stillen is shorter but the throws are longer that the b&m.
#4
I love my B&M too. I think the B&M is better than stock. I guess it is true that it takes a slight bit more effort, but I don't pull the shifter back with one finger or anything. If you pull it back or push it forward with any kind of authority, you probably won't even notice it. The B&M has very smooth operation. I think replacing that squishy rubber deal Nissan gives you with the urethane spherical bearing makes a big difference. The stick is a little shorter, but not too short. I was pleased with the new height. The throw is quite a bit shorter. At first it was a little tight and the throws seemed really short, but shortly after it loosens up and I was rowing through gears like nothing. I still think it is better than stock, not even considering the shorter throws or height. It's a fine built unit, you will not be disappointed in the quality. That said, the shorter throw does somewhat enhance any notchiness your can may have, but I rarely notice this.
#6
There should be no hesitation when thinking about ordering a B & M. I cannot compare it to anything else besides stock, but I do know that this shifter is incredibe. I never even changed my tranny fluid, and it is as smooth as a babys a$$. The throws are so short, that, in theory, you could take away the rear of the gear box (approx 4 inches?), and 2nd and 4th gears would still not hit the panel.
#9
with the B&M I can shift with my wrist...I love it.. The only things to get used to is that it can be hard to get into gears, but you get used to it, and the B&M sits like its in 3rd on a stock shifter when its in neutral. But when you get used to driving with that you will hate driving other max's w/o it. Just get it Youll be happy with it.
#10
I do not recommend this shifter to anyone wishing to race. Here is my unbiased opinion:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hlight=shifter
Dave
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hlight=shifter
Dave
#11
I felt a b & m short shifter, and it's really notchy, and hard to get into gears. I couldn't tell which gear I was in, since the shift pattern is so close. I'm sure if I were to drive I would grind a gear, or waste time trying to find the correct one. The only thing that I like is how the shifter sat, nice and low but thats it. I personally have the stillen sts, and it sits like stock with a shorter throw. I always know what gear im in, and the actual shifting is like the stock one.
#13
I have a Pacesetter, cut down 2.75" (looks sick). Won't know how it is until I get the car back today or tomorrow as it's almost done being converted. I did get to test it out the other day and the shifts felt nice, little tight but the throw was short as hell. Wasn't hard to tell what gear I was in.
-Tony
-Tony
#14
I don't see how some of you have problems finding gears? It was confusing at first, but once you drive it for a while It's like second nature. I never miss a gear. I think I can shift faster at the track with the B&M as well??
I can see people not appreciating the position. I'm not that tall 5' 7" and have no problems, but if the seat was moved way back, I could potentially see the reach being an issue.
I can see people not appreciating the position. I'm not that tall 5' 7" and have no problems, but if the seat was moved way back, I could potentially see the reach being an issue.
#15
In general, B&Ms are really good, they make good products in general...many major auto mag project cars use their products. The max one i've heard mostly great things about, they say it takes a bit of getting used to, however, once they get used to it, they love it...even when compared to a Stillen STS and others...Araffio, congrats on the 5sp conversion...once you're boosted, you may well have one of the nicest maximas ever...
#16
Originally Posted by MAXimumHP
I don't see how some of you have problems finding gears? It was confusing at first, but once you drive it for a while It's like second nature. I never miss a gear. I think I can shift faster at the track with the B&M as well??
Also, I HATE extremely low shifters. I think it looks stupid, especially in the Maxima's rather large interior. I don't like the truck-like OEM height either, but the B&M is way too low.
Dave
#17
Originally Posted by Dave B
I don't like the truck-like OEM height either, but the B&M is way too low.
Dave
Dave
If you think that's low, wait til you see how mine sits....you're really gonna hate it...
-Tony
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