Which is the best short shifter
Originally Posted by 4GenMaxMan
Nismo doesnt make anything for the maxima. Dont be fooled. A friend of mine bought the nismo ebay shifter and it broke two days later not to mention cracking the console trim. I drove it and it feels like the shifter bends when you shift. I have the b&m and it is by far the best. 1 piece billet and no worrys when you are shifting hard, def. worth the money.
Originally Posted by renatonetmail
Anyone else tried this?... I was thinking about the exact same thing once I put my DAMN low Peacesetter STS. (They even say on the instructtions if I put it on the lowest setting i have to open a hole on the shield. Might as well remove the darn thing. 
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Originally Posted by jblinga
Was that a shot? I've had no similar problems at all! I got it from X3 racing so should they be sued for false advertising & misrepresentation? I still don't understand how they could sell a part w/the NISMO insignia engraved in it & not be in serious trouble w/NISMO? But mine works just fine so don't hate just because you payed double what I did!!
I bought the Courtesy nissan STS. It is EXACTLY the same as the B&M except for the price: Got it for 89$ at the time. 
Looks real good too, chrome and blue aluminum, not that it matters.
Looks real good too, chrome and blue aluminum, not that it matters.
Originally Posted by MAXRB8
Oh sorry God, you cut 2-3 inches and noticed nothing? That's a good thing in some respects, I just didn't like the truck like length, I had no problems with the way it shifted so I didn't see the need personally for a STS, and I got to position it to a height that conformed with my seating position and size etc. You could try to use some etiquette when addressing people, but I guess you haven't taken that course yet! Try treating people with respect and they'll do the same, you are no better than anyone else
i have the b&m sts. i like it, it sucks when its cold out cuz its harder to get it into gears, but after a few minutes with the heat on, its fine. i felt it to be really notchy when i first got it installed, but then got used to it. i like the look of it most of all, cuz its recessed and lower then stock obviously. but after dropping the 125 for the sts, and paying for installation, would i do it again? naaaaah i would use it to get something else for the max. but its nice enough to be worth the money. my .02
-Brendan
-Brendan
Originally Posted by MAXRB8
Oh sorry God, you cut 2-3 inches and noticed nothing?...You could try to use some etiquette when addressing people, but I guess you haven't taken that course yet! Try treating people with respect and they'll do the same, you are no better than anyone else
I love it when Dave pisses people off.
I have a B&M STS and the quality is excellent, the throw is shorter than any other car I've driven and I always get compliments on how it looks (I know, not important). It is hard to get it into first gear sometimes though, but I think it's due to my clutch/tranny or something and not the shifter itself.
One thing about the B&M I forgot was that the shift **** that comes with it is hideous and uncomfortable. I wish you could order it without for $20 cheaper. Other than that it is superior.
Originally Posted by maximazation
are all short shifters closer to the shifter trim in neutral? i know the custom enterprise is and its bothersome, just wondering if all short shifters are like that.
That moves the shifter back a bit. I imagine that is why I don't hit the auto trim in combination with the B&M.
Originally Posted by jblinga
I got my Nismo sts off ebay for $30 + ship it is a sweet piece but you will never see it once its installed so as long as it works properly, it doesn't matter which one you get. I had to get a new bolt though, the stock bolt didn't fit.
i have driven a B&M equipped Max and the thing is very stiff. It take mucho effort to shift and I have a Pacesetter all the way low. I belive the B&M has a shorter throw, with 1 and 3 in about the same place. It seemed to me that 2 and 4 were farther forward. The did seem to be at the same height. If I had to choose between them, I would pick the pacesetter.
Originally Posted by JSutter
i have driven a B&M equipped Max and the thing is very stiff. It take mucho effort to shift and I have a Pacesetter all the way low. I belive the B&M has a shorter throw, with 1 and 3 in about the same place. It seemed to me that 2 and 4 were farther forward. The did seem to be at the same height. If I had to choose between them, I would pick the pacesetter.
Originally Posted by Broaner
You drove a B&M that wasn't driven. It took several good hard thrashings for my B&M to get fully broken in. Now its soft but crisp. I've driven VQuick's max and it was very stiff and difficult but he hasn't really pushed it hard. I don't know how to explain it. It just takes a while to find its grove.
I am going to be so scared to shift hard since i kinda snapped my other one in half.. i guess curling 65lb dumbells @ the gym kinda got to me and my cheap shifter couldnt take it.. lol.. lets hope everything works well..
Originally Posted by Broaner
You drove a B&M that wasn't driven. It took several good hard thrashings for my B&M to get fully broken in. Now its soft but crisp. I've driven VQuick's max and it was very stiff and difficult but he hasn't really pushed it hard. I don't know how to explain it. It just takes a while to find its grove.
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