I'm just posting this to see if there's been any update on the progress of the STS. I can not remember but there was a couple of companies that were working on making these for our cars. Anyone know how that's coming along?

 

No word yet from SWA. I called B&M racing yesterday and left a message, but I never got a call back. As for Mossy performance, who knows. I'll try calling them tommorrow.

 

Great to hear. Keep us up to date if you dont mind in this thread. This is exactly what I wanted to know.

 

I'm interested...I'm sure a ton of people are. Should be a no brainer!

 

Im interested too

 

i want one too...so who's gonna come out with one 1st?

 

Its not really that easy. The major difference in the 2k2-2k3 shifter is its cable controlled. Not ROD controlled like the older models.

This makes it very hard to make one that will work accurately.

Dixit

 

Mossy Performance has one for the altima's and spec-v cable shifter. I inquired a while ago as to the possiblity of having one for us. I'll follow up and let you folks know what he says.

 

B&M said in around a month or so they will have theirs out

 

OK. in the general consensus in the forum. What's been the most popular STS/ who makes the best?

 

B&M has been making tranny parts for longer than almost anybody. So there's no doubt that they would be the company I would go with. Plus several people with 95-01 Maxima have B&M short throw shifters on their cars and they've all have been very pleased.

 

I had an b&m on my old mustang. +1 there...

Now if someone would just make a shift **** that fit nicely on the 6-spd (not taller!)

 

Well, I talked to Mossy performance today and they said that they have zero plans right now to come out with a short throw shifter for the Maxima. So, I guess we'll have to wait on B&M. I tried calling them earlier today, but again I stayed on hold for more than 5 minutes and I decided to hang up. Hopefully they'll do it soon.

 

Hey guys. I appreciate the work your doing in the research department. Great work. So Mossy is out, B&M is the big one so far.

 

I really want a short shifter for my 03 6 speed. I sat in a New G35 Coupe and that shifter is so hot. Short throws in every gear plus you only need a finger to move it. I will buy a short shifter as soon as one comes out, if they ever do!!!

 

updates? someone push this plz

 

Funny you say that. There is poster on fresh Alloy who says 2k2 and 2k3 Max's are rod shifted while the SE-R (which has the same 6-speed) has the cables. It is posted in the Sentra forums on FA.

I posted that I always was lead to believe that the max was cable too. And this poster insists the max is rod.

Now I am really confused...

If mine is rod shifted, it sure feels/sounds like cable to me.

 

Well I have asked someone else to look into making the sts possibly. He's asked someone to look into it. I'll let you know if any more comes out of it.

 

I think Stillen's STS for the 00-01 is made by B&M too isn't it?

 

If anyone can get their hands on one salvaged I know I can shorten the stock one.



All I need is the shifter and the reverse collar.

I know it may not be a true short throw but for the time being it'd be the best we've got. Shoot me a PM if interested.

 

if you are thinking of just cutting the shifter then it is a baaad idea. i wanted to do it some time ago, and most mechanics said that they will do it, but im stupid for doing that and that the shift will not be any better if not worse....

thats what i heard at least, i might be wrong.

-IgS

 

From what I understand, cutting the stalk shorter doesn't make it a true short shifter...maybe someone else can explain it technically...

 

A true STS is essentially like choking up on a baseball bat.

 

the only way you can really shorten the throw on a shifter is if you move the fulcrum of the lever UPWARDS closer to the ****. This is usually accomplished by moving the rod downwards on the pivot (usually that little white ball thingy). I have no clue how this would work on a cable shifter, but I'm sure it's possible, lots of other cars with cable shifters have STS's available for them. Cutting the rod will only decrease your leverage and require more force to shift. Decrease of actual shifter throw will be marginal at best.

 

Those are the exact reasons I don't want to play around with mine or anyone elses. I'd like to fool with one out of a salvaged 5.5 gen. If it doesn't work or I FK it up no one is out anything.

I was able to find one last fall but the yard wanted almost 2 bills or it. I haven't toyed with the ieda since then. Maybe getting more of the assembly would be better so I could look at other options. But for the time being we've got gots so what there to loose. I'd just like to spend under $150 for one and see what I can come up with.

 

I see that no one has posted here in a while but has anyone heard anything about a st for the 6 speeds?

 

any update?

 

I am anxiously waiting!!

 

Last I talked to it is still in the developing stages.

 

So hopefully this will happen soon.

 

Who'd you talk to and from what company?

When I talked to Ron over at B&M, he said that there was nothing for the 2002/2003 Maxima... not even in development...