TWM Performance Short Shifter
12-12-2004, 09:09 AM
#1
TWM Performance Short Shifter
So what does everyone think of this, has anyone brought this and tried it out to see how it works?
Hi Harvey,
I'm very pleased to announce that we have completed testing on our 2000-2003 Maxima short throw shifter and that it is now officially for sale on our website http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...anshifters.htm .
Similar to our solution for the Spec V, we've used a transmission mounted shift adapter to relocate the mounting point for the shifter cable and thus reduce throw by approximately 33%. As with all of our products, we offer a full, lifetime guarantee on the part so you can rest assured that it will last the life of your car.
Also, installation takes only 15-20 minutes thanks to a detailed, illustrated instruction manual that is included with the kit.
The shifter retails for $194.57 and is in stock and ready to ship as of today. Also, we are currently offering free shipping within continental North America so now is the perfect time to order and get the part installed before Christmas.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions at all!
Happy Holidays,
Karel W.
TWM Performance
Hi Harvey,
I'm very pleased to announce that we have completed testing on our 2000-2003 Maxima short throw shifter and that it is now officially for sale on our website http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...anshifters.htm .
Similar to our solution for the Spec V, we've used a transmission mounted shift adapter to relocate the mounting point for the shifter cable and thus reduce throw by approximately 33%. As with all of our products, we offer a full, lifetime guarantee on the part so you can rest assured that it will last the life of your car.
Also, installation takes only 15-20 minutes thanks to a detailed, illustrated instruction manual that is included with the kit.
The shifter retails for $194.57 and is in stock and ready to ship as of today. Also, we are currently offering free shipping within continental North America so now is the perfect time to order and get the part installed before Christmas.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions at all!
Happy Holidays,
Karel W.
TWM Performance
12-12-2004, 09:12 AM
#2
1) this is a repost of a repost
2) hkautosports has it for $149 shipped and explains the difference (thicker, stronger material)
3) if they did do thorough testing, they would realize that for the 2000/2001 models, that is not compatible. that's only for the 02/03's, which everyone here knows.
2) hkautosports has it for $149 shipped and explains the difference (thicker, stronger material)
3) if they did do thorough testing, they would realize that for the 2000/2001 models, that is not compatible. that's only for the 02/03's, which everyone here knows.
12-12-2004, 09:28 AM
#4
Originally Posted by hct67
Whats the webpage where I can go and see the short shifter adapter for the 02-03 Maxima I tried looking for hkautosports but no go!!
intro price is $149. email them to find out if they're still available at the intro price.
12-12-2004, 09:55 AM
#5
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I am sure the twm shifter is priced in canadian dollars as they are from Montreal. Also it looks like there was a little more thought in there design. It is made out of 6061-T6 Billet aluminum. You guy's should quit bashing people that make mods for are cars.
Burton
Burton
12-12-2004, 11:35 AM
#6
Originally Posted by Burton
I am sure the twm shifter is priced in canadian dollars as they are from Montreal. Also it looks like there was a little more thought in there design. It is made out of 6061-T6 Billet aluminum. You guy's should quit bashing people that make mods for are cars.
Burton
Burton
edit:
from http://www.foxracingshox.com/website...p?Market=MBike
6061-T6 Aluminum - This is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum and it offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by many of the commonly used techniques and is usually offered in T6 temper for high-strength applications.
7075-T6 Aluminum - 7075-T6 is the strongest and most expensive aluminum alloy that is used for structural and highly stressed components
7075-T6 Aluminum - 7075-T6 is the strongest and most expensive aluminum alloy that is used for structural and highly stressed components
12-12-2004, 03:14 PM
#7
Well, the one on Hpautoworks one on the page is really blurry, can't really tell what it looks like and its quality. The one on the TWMperfromance looks nice and clear, better construction, nicer design and well my opinion constructed better!!
12-12-2004, 03:34 PM
#8
Both types of aluminum are good, so the fact that one material is a little better, doesn't do much to sway my opinion. If the TWM product is listed in CAD$ as I suspect, then it's basically the exact same price as the HPA product. So basically throw out price and quality of materials as being fairly equal and not a deciding factor.
So what's left? Design and actual performance. As of now, only 1 person has the HPA, and 1 person has the TWM. Both like what they have, respectively. As more people get each one, or someone even tries both, it will be easier to see which one performs better. However, by looking at the pictures, somebody with some technical knowledge should be able to tell us something about the design differences, and which one is better in that respect, right?
So what's left? Design and actual performance. As of now, only 1 person has the HPA, and 1 person has the TWM. Both like what they have, respectively. As more people get each one, or someone even tries both, it will be easier to see which one performs better. However, by looking at the pictures, somebody with some technical knowledge should be able to tell us something about the design differences, and which one is better in that respect, right?
12-12-2004, 03:51 PM
#9
Originally Posted by hct67
Well, the one on Hpautoworks one on the page is really blurry, can't really tell what it looks like and its quality. The one on the TWMperfromance looks nice and clear, better construction, nicer design and well my opinion constructed better!!
12-13-2004, 10:58 AM
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I just wanted to post with some answers and more information regarding our parts and our company.
First, though we are located in Canada the prices on our website are listed in USD, shipping is also included in the listed prices.
Also, it is worth pointing out that we are a company which specializes in the design and manufacture of short shifters exclusively and have been doing so for over three years. All of our designs are unique and are conceived and manufactured in our facilities.
We always make sure that the integrity and durability of our products are at the top of our industry by doing the necessary testing and research for each new application that we release.
When you buy one of our shifters you're also buying a full lifetime warranty on the part and any technical support or expertise that we can offer at any time. With over 45 different short shifter applications currently available and many more on the way we've proven time and again that our shifters are the best available anywhere, and that is a claim we take very seriously.
As always I'm more than happy to answer any questions you all may have so feel free to contact me any time.
Thanks again,
Karel
TWM
First, though we are located in Canada the prices on our website are listed in USD, shipping is also included in the listed prices.
Also, it is worth pointing out that we are a company which specializes in the design and manufacture of short shifters exclusively and have been doing so for over three years. All of our designs are unique and are conceived and manufactured in our facilities.
We always make sure that the integrity and durability of our products are at the top of our industry by doing the necessary testing and research for each new application that we release.
When you buy one of our shifters you're also buying a full lifetime warranty on the part and any technical support or expertise that we can offer at any time. With over 45 different short shifter applications currently available and many more on the way we've proven time and again that our shifters are the best available anywhere, and that is a claim we take very seriously.
As always I'm more than happy to answer any questions you all may have so feel free to contact me any time.
Thanks again,
Karel
TWM
12-14-2004, 04:37 PM
#18
I will have to take one of the Shifter for you. All i did was cut an inch and a half off of the shifter rod, drill a new hole for the pin to go through and put the reverse plastic piece back on and place the pin back in to hold it in place. Very simple if you have the right tools to do so!!
12-14-2004, 10:14 PM
#19
Originally Posted by hct67
Yes a picture of this STS installed would be perfect. As far as making the shifter shorter, you can always just cut the shifter itself like I did. I took an inch and half off the shifter
12-17-2004, 08:12 PM
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Both types of aluminum are good?
Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Both types of aluminum are good,
So what's left? Design and actual performance. As of now, only 1 person has the HPA, right?
In true racing cars, high performance aircraft, offshore powerboats you use either 7075-T6 or 2024-T3. Nobody in true performance applications uses 6061-T6. Whether it's parts for CART cars, IRL, or the Space Station, if it's aluminum it's either 7075-T6 or 2024-T3.
A good 40 people have installed the HPA STS with their reviews on:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=358619
11+ pages of replies, guys installing them starts about the middle of page 8
01-09-2005, 10:06 PM
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Sorry, i purchased the HP autoworks and decided against the TWM just because of price.
It is true the TWM looks quite different that my HP autoworks, but man buy either.. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A MAXIMA UNTIL YOU AHVE THIS 1minute install PIECE INSTALLED..
I never seen a mod that tkaes 1 minute to install make such a HUGE difference in shift feel and quality. I to am curious how the TWM works, but i am totally satisified with the HP Autoworks. I am sure both are equal, just the USD pricing made it much more expensive at the time to get the TWM>
It is true the TWM looks quite different that my HP autoworks, but man buy either.. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A MAXIMA UNTIL YOU AHVE THIS 1minute install PIECE INSTALLED..
I never seen a mod that tkaes 1 minute to install make such a HUGE difference in shift feel and quality. I to am curious how the TWM works, but i am totally satisified with the HP Autoworks. I am sure both are equal, just the USD pricing made it much more expensive at the time to get the TWM>
01-10-2005, 12:41 AM
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The other reason i went for HP Autoworks is low price and the mere fact that TONS of people already installed and commented positive reviews for the HP Autoworks product.
However i like the TMW version because it has a nicer colour than my HPA version.
However i like the TMW version because it has a nicer colour than my HPA version.
01-10-2005, 08:09 AM
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It's a shame no one seems to be buying this. They really should change their price. It's hard enough trying to charge 200 bux for a hunk of metal, when there's something else out for 50 less doing the exact same thing. These brackets will be cloned in a relatively short time, it would make sense for them to do buisness while they can.
(Hope that doesn't sound nasty, but it's true...)
(Hope that doesn't sound nasty, but it's true...)
01-10-2005, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mjg
It's a shame no one seems to be buying this. They really should change their price. It's hard enough trying to charge 200 bux for a hunk of metal, when there's something else out for 50 less doing the exact same thing. These brackets will be cloned in a relatively short time, it would make sense for them to do buisness while they can.
(Hope that doesn't sound nasty, but it's true...)
(Hope that doesn't sound nasty, but it's true...)
http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...anshifters.htm
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
01-10-2005, 11:22 PM
#34
1 person that nobody knows, wrote a review, but it didn't hold much weight.
If TWM wants to send me one, I'd offer myself up to do a side by side comparison, since I have the HPA on the way.
If TWM wants to send me one, I'd offer myself up to do a side by side comparison, since I have the HPA on the way.
01-13-2005, 06:28 PM
#35
Ok, Well I was the one that emailed TWM about making us a STS. My wife brought me the HP STS and well I like it but the shifts are notchy at best. Its not the smoothest of shifts. I would like to get the TWM STS and see the difference but I just can't afford it right now. Maybe you guys could send me one to test and see the results. I like the way TWM STS looks and I am wondering, which one has the shortest throw. I wanted to say Thank You TWm for making the Maxima STS, i really appreciate it very much.
Harvey
Harvey
01-13-2005, 08:46 PM
#36
I just installed the HP STS, which gave me some more insight on how it works. The TWM seems to be a complete replacement, instead of just an add-on. If that's true, I'd think it's actually better.
So, TWM...am I right or wrong?
So, TWM...am I right or wrong?
01-14-2005, 02:34 AM
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I dont see how you can say the TWM is a more complete replacement. It only looks different in shape but it does the same thing, it relocates the shifter cable to a different position and thus reducing the the travel of the cable to move the mechanisms at the transmission. I dont see how one design could be all that much better than another.
01-14-2005, 09:37 AM
#40
I got my sts fom HPA but I do want a TWM gunmetal black shift ****. So whenever you guys finally get the shift **** made for our car tell me. My friend has your guys stuff on his Sentra and that shift **** is just bad a$$.
