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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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2K - 2K1 Short shifter thread

So im just wondering what short shifters you guys use. I found a bunch of generic ones, the B&M, the pacesetter, and stillen. Ill post some links below.
BTW I can get the pacesetter for about half the price



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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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How much are the pacesetter and stillen going for. In the near future i'm considering putting in a short throw shifter. I was wondering what kind of experiences people have had with these.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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i changed mine to stillen a year ago and its been working great..throw has deffinatly been reduced..id reccomend the stillen one
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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i've driven maximas with all three (stillen, b&m, and pacesetter). Stillen is the way to go because it stiffens up the factory shift feeling while significantly reducing throw. The b&m and pacesetter are too notchy and stiff.

Pacesetter is the only one that is height adjustable
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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hey man, ive been wonderin the same thing--a buddy of mine got a short shifter from custom enterprise and he loves it--that one is only 69 compared to the the stillen is 169 or somethin like that--
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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i think they raised the price for the customenterprise shifter... it's now 99 dollars! the stillen i believe is somewhere around 239, i might be wrong.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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This is a mod where that saying goes "You get what you pay for" applies. Do not get the Pacesetter or anything similar. I had it on my car for over 3 years and that thing was garbage. Shifts become notchy and take WAY too much effort to shift. It gets to the point where you dont even enjoy driving your car anymore. So it's adjustable, who cares? In all honesty that's the one thing that drew me in. But you will never ever take everything apart just to adjust it a few centimeters or so. Maybe once in the beginning but I highly doubt much more than that.

I went with the B&M and have had it since summer of 2K4. Not nothchy at all and it brought the fun into driving my Max again. I've heard good things about the Stillen as well so I think you will be good with either one.

Stay away from the Pacesetter or anything made like it.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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i like B&M because of the finish... stillen is expensive too. i bought my car used and the shifter is all sloppy and garbage. i swear it's aftermarket because the ratio feels short. or perhaps it's the 95-99 shift lever. anyways, i gotta upgrade as well. whichever i get a good deal on i'll go for
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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anything with the exception of pacesetter is better than stock, which features plastic components such as the shift ball and pieces of the bracket

stillen and b&m uses all machined aluminum components
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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OK, I had the customenterprise shifter and it is complete garbage. Had the same issues as one of you guys above "took all fun out of driving" you have to be heman to downshift. Anyone interested in buying mine "only used for 2 days" just like new! I have been wondering about this one, looks nice and only $89 bucks

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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I've got the B&M and I love it. It did feel a bit notchy at first, but it feels great now. Although I have nothing to compare it to except for the stock shifter.

BTW, OOmaxSE, nice user name you got there. haha
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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ahah sorry about the username, i hope it doesn't make you mad. i like your car btw. i have almost the SAME set up as you except for the rims and the tints.
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