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I did not know that NISMO made an STS (or anything, really) for the Maxima.

His feedback is good, however. Any impressions?

 

Wow-I also didn't know Nismo made a STS. I would also be interested in it!

 

I emailed the seller. I doubt tghat it is real NISMO. We shall see. I will post his response.

 

its not like you will be able to see the the nismo sign

 

i think it's the idea of having a nismo sts. also if it was really a nismo i'm sure it would be a good sts possibly better then what we have now.

 

I don't want to use a really crappy STS, but if it IS a real NISMO STS, or even if it is a quality one, it could be a good deal.

 

Looks somewhat like the B&M. The B&M is a great shifter. I absolutely love mine. The shifts are much shorter than the Pacesetter and are nowhere near as rubbery.

 

buy it and findout...i'd email the seller a bit 1st.

 

I find that hard to believe since my pacesetter is adjustable...to 80% shorter shifts if desired. Doubtful the B&M is set that low since it isnt adjustable. I have mine set at about 55% shorter shifts (2nd gear sits where nuetral used to be).

As for the rubbery deal, well i can say that when i installed mine i was shocked at how notchy it got. However, i was running with the upper cat shield on sometimes rubbing. Well i finally got sick of the shield, and i took it off recently. The shifts are night and day now. Most of the notchiness and difficulty getting into gear is gone since it isnt rubbing.


As for the shifter in question. I know NISMO is coming out with parts for the maxima through dealers, so i heard. I know they were to be making clutches and such for the 5th gens, not sure about the 4th gens. This could actually be a NISMO short shifter, or it could be a generic with a nismo sticker on it




Eric

 

Thanks for the input...I may buy it and try it...big risk...

 

I wouldnt consider it to be a big risk really. Just dont go paying more than 70 bucks for a shifter for which you do not know the maker. Once you hit that mark, might as well buy a pacesetter or save for a B&M...




Eric

 

I wouldn't suggest getting this shifter even if it were Nismo (which I highly doubt). The design on that eBay sts is primitive. It isn't adjustable and it also doesn't look anything like a B&M as far as the pivot point is concerned. (B&M replaces the whole pivot point for better shifting)

 

you know all the "80% shorted shifts" stuff sounds great and all, but it raises you chances of misshifts dramaticaly. You need some sense of distance between the gears. I know many of us 5spd owners have done the ole redline 3rd to 2nd misshift before. I cut 3 inches out of the middle of my stock shifter and it feels alot better than the B&M that I had experience with. Tighter shifts, better feel, better hand position, and no quality issues.

 

Elaborate, please!

Do you mean that you cut 3" off of the top and used a custom ****, or did you really cut 3" out of the middle and welded it all back together with the threads still @ the top?

Forgive me for my ignorance, but an STS is shorter ONLY in the passenger compartment, right? Not below the floor?

 

 

Thanks. Now, if I were to be using an aftermarket shift **** (with set screws, as opposed to being of the screw-on design), could I just cut off the proper length at the top?

 

yes you could, and enjoy the shifter coming off in your hand under hard driving :-)

 

not to mention, I am all about factory appearance, I am getting the AE shift **** and I have also purchased 2000 SE wheels. I like to be custom with a factory flare.

 

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Duh. I did not really think about that. Did you do your shifter modification yourself, or did you have someone else do it for you?

 

I did it.............

 

That happened to me. I have an OBX sts which is stock height but shorter throws. I cut about 3 inches or so off which left me without a threaded top. I have a MOMO shift **** which uses set screws. I simply marked on the shifter where the set screws were going to get screwed, drilled small holes into the shifter (holes not all the way thru), and then attached the shift **** and screws into the holes. That gives the screws something to grab onto instead of sliding off during hard or casual shifting.

 

Looks exactly like this SHIFTER for half the price. I have one of the non-NISMO shifters and it's notchy. Throws are shorter and once you get used to it you should not miss gears any more than you do with your stock shifter. I'm considering getting a B&M because I have not heard much if anything negative about those and I would prefer a smoother shift. To prevent non threaded ***** coming loose wrap duct tape around the shifter and use thread lock on the set screws. Mine has'nt come loose and thats with drag racing and all.

 

Nismo Does Not Make Parts For Maximas.

 

it is aluminum and i have heard some really bad things about aluminum shifters.

 

acually i think they do.....they just started....my dealer showed me the catalog that they oreder from.

 

Ive heard of aluminum ones snapping in half from hard shifts. Its better to be made from steel...

I believe B&Ms are made of aluminum, but i havent heard of any of them snapping yet.


Eric

 

They Make Raditor Caps , Oil Filler Cap And Shift ***** That Will Fit A Maxima.

 

B&M Shafts are made from Billet 303 Stainless Steel.

 

The aluminum ones suck cause they snap(trust me i know ), i got a ebay 304 steel one and i love it, i dout that one is nismo, it looks like my shifter with a sticker.

 

i stand corrected...




Eric