Best Short Shifter?
#2
B&M or nothing. Awesome quality, no vibrations, it really losened up for me about 1 month in!
More notchy getting into first but that's true for most sss from what I've read on the org. Just do the research...
-Rowan
More notchy getting into first but that's true for most sss from what I've read on the org. Just do the research...
-Rowan
#7
I love my B&M also... get it at www.southwestautoworks.com.
#8
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Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
Ehhhh I think B&M sucks goat nads, compared to my stillen STS..
Other than that stillen does have a shorter throw than B&M. Something like 60%...
#10
Originally Posted by takentomax
WOW really into the stillen,eh? I have the same thing but the notchiness in the STS sucks goat utters.
Other than that stillen does have a shorter throw than B&M. Something like 60%...
Other than that stillen does have a shorter throw than B&M. Something like 60%...
#14
no one has supported the pace setter, so i guess i will, jjust ordereed mine a couple of days ago for 75, around 85 shipped, a lot cheaper than stillen or B&M
BTW, the lowest B&M shifter price i came across was about 130, but i don't remember the website, but here is one for 135, not shipped...
http://store.dragracing.com/product....=2061&catid=15
BTW, the lowest B&M shifter price i came across was about 130, but i don't remember the website, but here is one for 135, not shipped...
http://store.dragracing.com/product....=2061&catid=15
#16
BTW, takentomax, here is a link to the redline Mt 90 fluid...
http://www.sp-power.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=3550
http://www.sp-power.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=3550
#17
Would you B&M owners say the shift-throw reduction (supposedly 40%) is "just right"? The only reason I was considering a Pacesetter was its adjustability, but 40% sounds good to me and having to futz around with the Pacesetter's settings might be more trouble than it's worth anyway.
I think I'm going to order a B&M
I think I'm going to order a B&M
#19
Originally Posted by takentomax
Sorry this is off subject but got to know...1FSTMAX were did you get the MT fluid?
Cheap price of Redline tranny fluid,
www.myoilshop.com
It is $7.00 for a quart. For 10% discount, at check out, type in: 675421
Buy 5 qt of MT90 - it's a GL 4 grade!!
#21
I have felt a b&m shifter, and I did't like it one bit. Gears are hard to find, and hard to get into. I would be afraid of trying to shift quickly, and missing or breaking a gear. Now that would suck.
#22
Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
I have felt a b&m shifter, and I did't like it one bit. Gears are hard to find, and hard to get into. I would be afraid of trying to shift quickly, and missing or breaking a gear. Now that would suck.
#24
I got the pacesetter, its definetely notchier than stock. But then again you dont feel like you're rowing a boat. Also, the pivot ball was way too big when I installed it, I had to buy a dremel and sand it down like crazy. But overall its a decent STS.
#25
Originally Posted by Masaccio
Do you have a STS on your car? Because any STS is going to feel bad, stiff, hard to shift if you're used to stock. The question at hand is, for those who have a STS and use it everyday, are you happy with that particular STS?
#26
Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
Yeah I have a Stillen STS, and compared B&M the stillen one has way better feel and throws. It doesn't take that much force to put into gears, unlike the b&m.
Thanks for the input.
#29
I went with B&M because I heard of quality issues with the Stillen, plus I think it was more expensive. Sure my B&M is notchy, even with Amsoil synthetic fluid, but driving around with the stock shifter is crazy. I can't comment on the Stillen's feel, but I would guess B&M would be a little smoother. Who knows....
#30
Originally Posted by Masaccio
You're ignoring a variable here: the B&M was on someone else's car while the Stillen is on your car, which you're used to. Their transmission was different and their transmission fluid may have been different. The Stillen has a 60% shift reduction while the B&M has only a 40% shift reduction, I've read. So it makes no sense to me that the Stillen would take less force to shift....
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
I know for a fact the fluid was the same, as well as the trans. Also if you notice the b&m is a very short shifter height wise. The stillen one is stock sized (height), so you have more levarge with the stillen. The B&M is shorter so it takes more force to move it through the gears.
#31
Originally Posted by 95maxrider
I went with B&M because I heard of quality issues with the Stillen, plus I think it was more expensive. Sure my B&M is notchy, even with Amsoil synthetic fluid, but driving around with the stock shifter is crazy. I can't comment on the Stillen's feel, but I would guess B&M would be a little smoother. Who knows....
Quality issues? I have only heard of 1 in the past year. I have not had any problem with my stillen sts since I installed it a year ago.
#32
I have tried the Pacesetter, and the Stillen is decidedly better. It is a hefty, quality part. The throws are short AND it is not a workout to shift. Mainly, this is becuase the shifter is close to stock height while other shifters are shorter. I would definitely recommend the Stillen to anyone.
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