Ralco Short Throw Shifter installed
#1
Ralco Short Throw Shifter installed
I received the STS from Cattma's group deal last week and installed it this weekend.
Removal/install instructions for:
Center console
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/readarticl...article_id=114
Shifter:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25552
http://www.twmperformance.com/manual...stallation.pdf
From start to finish the install took took 1.5 hrs. There were no PITA steps if one has a flexible head socket wrench or universal joint sockets, AND one follows where to move the shifter to access the two nuts and one bolt to remove the old shifter and install the new one.
While the Ralco came with a solid **** see - https://maxima.org/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=24, I chose to use my stock leather ****.
First impressions: Since I have never had any other exposure to other STS' except for a coworkers hurst in his camaro, and that today was really the first day I had any extended use of the shifter (thanks to DC traffic), there are a couple of noticable changes from stock.
There is an extended, but comfortable reach for the **** even up to 5th gear, and that the shifting is a bit harder. Since the bushings are new, this is one of two suspects. The other being by design where having lower leverage from the **** to the shift control rod.
Unfortunatly I was not able to measure the stock shifter (but have pics), the Ralco with stock leather **** sits 5.25 inches from the console and the actual throw travel is an average of 2.5 inches.
Removal/install instructions for:
Center console
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/readarticl...article_id=114
Shifter:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=25552
http://www.twmperformance.com/manual...stallation.pdf
From start to finish the install took took 1.5 hrs. There were no PITA steps if one has a flexible head socket wrench or universal joint sockets, AND one follows where to move the shifter to access the two nuts and one bolt to remove the old shifter and install the new one.
While the Ralco came with a solid **** see - https://maxima.org/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=24, I chose to use my stock leather ****.
First impressions: Since I have never had any other exposure to other STS' except for a coworkers hurst in his camaro, and that today was really the first day I had any extended use of the shifter (thanks to DC traffic), there are a couple of noticable changes from stock.
There is an extended, but comfortable reach for the **** even up to 5th gear, and that the shifting is a bit harder. Since the bushings are new, this is one of two suspects. The other being by design where having lower leverage from the **** to the shift control rod.
Unfortunatly I was not able to measure the stock shifter (but have pics), the Ralco with stock leather **** sits 5.25 inches from the console and the actual throw travel is an average of 2.5 inches.
#3
#9
from the parts left in the box...no necessary bushings were needed. you can use all of your old stuff to install the new one, i guess new bushings are preferred
SN: loving my shifter, as soon as i can get my AE shift **** secured firmly ill be fully satisfied...until then i guess ill be rocking the Ralco shift ****
SN: loving my shifter, as soon as i can get my AE shift **** secured firmly ill be fully satisfied...until then i guess ill be rocking the Ralco shift ****
#10
I have an 02 max and the shifter adaptor was VERY easy to install did it today and it only took me about 25 mins. All I had to do was take the air box off and take that pin out from the shifter cable and put the adaptor on and screw in the bolts and put some loctite on them. that was it. WHAT A BIG difference...took away that "straw in a slushy" feeling from the stick and got rid of that LONG throw from the shifter....now I feel like I'm driving a car instead of a MAC TRUCK....Ralco short shifter is great!!!
#11
I have an 02 max and the shifter adaptor was VERY easy to install did it today and it only took me about 25 mins. All I had to do was take the air box off and take that pin out from the shifter cable and put the adaptor on and screw in the bolts and put some loctite on them. that was it. WHAT A BIG difference...took away that "straw in a slushy" feeling from the stick and got rid of that LONG throw from the shifter....now I feel like I'm driving a car instead of a MAC TRUCK....Ralco short shifter is great!!!
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=7.1115
#12
You should invest in the ES bushings as well. Also makes a noticeable difference.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=7.1115
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=7.1115
#13
Thanks! I actually have those on order and they should be here sometime next week....I just got impatient and installed the short shifter first. Do you hve to remove the short shifter to install the bushing on the outside under the airbox? Did you do the install yourself? How difficult was it?
Install is a breeze and you do not have to touch the adapter. Under the hood, the one bushing is a PITA to squeeze into the metal ring. I used two vise grips, a little bit of liquid dish soap and some patience.
#19
I see what you meant about those bushings being a PITA....the one on the shifter you have to squeeze into that metal ring and the one under the hood were the worst.....after about 30 mins of frustration I thought to use a C-clamp.....clamped the rign and bushing and just kept turning and it popped in there no problem!! Used some silicone spray lube too.....after that it was easy! BIG DIFFERENCE in the shifter now!
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