Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Nice
Too late for me
but nice.
DW
Too late for me but nice.DW
Originally posted by Sin
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
Originally posted by Sin
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
BTW, I love my STS and I don't miss the stock shifter at all.
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Originally posted by Sin
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
I found an awesome way of removing them. I use a nylon oil filter strap that is essentially a nylon strap with both ends secured to a square pipe that has a 1/2" inner diameter, to be used with a 1/2" drive ratchet or cheater bar. It took it off like it was nothing, and didn't leave a scratch on the shift ****.
Now I just have to wait for my Magnum Pearl Voodoo **** to arrive! Thanks again Sin!
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Originally posted by jpgayan
THANKS!!! I just removed my shift **** without damaging it. That alone was worth the $6 I spent on the nylon filter strap. Never mind the headaches and cussing it saved me. Now I just have to wait for my Magnum Pearl Voodoo **** to arrive! Thanks again Sin!
THANKS!!! I just removed my shift **** without damaging it. That alone was worth the $6 I spent on the nylon filter strap. Never mind the headaches and cussing it saved me.
Now I just have to wait for my Magnum Pearl Voodoo **** to arrive! Thanks again Sin!
Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Dave B
I love the overall feel of the Pacesetter STS. It's got that "rifle bolt" action and great upshift feel, but downshifting in 2nd and 3rd gear is not remotely close to what it was like with the stock shifter. It is nearly impossible for me to grab a quick downshift from 3-2 or 4-2 without appyling a good bit of force to the shifter. I constantly have to pull the shifter down and attempt to grab the downshift, if it resists, I back out, then try again. True rev-matching seems to help a little. I'm just surprised at the amount of resistance I've got my shifter seeing my shifter is set at 50%. The other Pacesetters I've shifted with feel the same way. BTW, I don't have a cat heatshield so that's not the problem.
I'm seriously considering putting my cut stock shifter back in so I can gain back quick downshifts. Quick upshifts are fun, but so are quick downshifts especially when coming up to quick turns. Anyone else feel the same way.
Dave
I love the overall feel of the Pacesetter STS. It's got that "rifle bolt" action and great upshift feel, but downshifting in 2nd and 3rd gear is not remotely close to what it was like with the stock shifter. It is nearly impossible for me to grab a quick downshift from 3-2 or 4-2 without appyling a good bit of force to the shifter. I constantly have to pull the shifter down and attempt to grab the downshift, if it resists, I back out, then try again. True rev-matching seems to help a little. I'm just surprised at the amount of resistance I've got my shifter seeing my shifter is set at 50%. The other Pacesetters I've shifted with feel the same way. BTW, I don't have a cat heatshield so that's not the problem.
I'm seriously considering putting my cut stock shifter back in so I can gain back quick downshifts. Quick upshifts are fun, but so are quick downshifts especially when coming up to quick turns. Anyone else feel the same way.
Dave
after i tried 'rowing' the stock shifter once again, i really really really really appreciate the short, precise and firm shifting of the STS.
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I installed my new Voodoo Magnum Pearl shift **** a few days ago. So far I love it! The billet aluminum looks great with the black interior. The ball threads really deep onto the shifter which lowers the top of the shift **** about an inch. Surprisingly it gives the stock shifter a much more solid feel. Good job to Crazy Red Italian out of Florida for for getting me my new **** in less than a week.
Cost me $43 with shipping. Well worth it, no regrets.
The billet aluminum looks great with the black interior. The ball threads really deep onto the shifter which lowers the top of the shift **** about an inch. Surprisingly it gives the stock shifter a much more solid feel. Good job to Crazy Red Italian out of Florida for for getting me my new **** in less than a week. Cost me $43 with shipping. Well worth it, no regrets.
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Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by irvine78
i don't miss the stock shifter a bit!
after i tried 'rowing' the stock shifter once again, i really really really really appreciate the short, precise and firm shifting of the STS.
i don't miss the stock shifter a bit!
after i tried 'rowing' the stock shifter once again, i really really really really appreciate the short, precise and firm shifting of the STS.
I prefer smooth over firm and "grainy". My shifter is cut 1.5" so my throws are shorter plus the shift pattern is moved back so that first is where neutral use to be with the STS. I can actually shift with my elbow resting on the arm rest. I also removed my Stillen B-pipe and replaced it with the stocker. My car is now stock quiet and very smooth. I'm loving it.
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Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Dave B
I also removed my Stillen B-pipe and replaced it with the stocker. My car is now stock quiet and very smooth. I'm loving it.
Dave
I also removed my Stillen B-pipe and replaced it with the stocker. My car is now stock quiet and very smooth. I'm loving it.
Dave
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
you're getting old Dave
Trevor
you're getting old Dave
Trevor
I got the car with the Pacesetter STS already installed on there. I also learned how to drive stick on this same Maxima with my dad. So I'm very used to it, and I don't really have a problem downshifting at all.
I do admit though, that it was a nice to feel a stock 5-Speed (Iilac's) shifter....it was really smooth but not nice enough for me to switch back to stock.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
you're getting old Dave
Trevor
you're getting old Dave
Trevor
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Dave B
I also pulled off my HKS intake and I'm running the stock airbox (modified a bit). How are you gonna feel if you get beat by my quiet 96 rolling on 17s with just a y-pipe/UDP/VIM as the only mods? I do have a 2k muffler on the way and I'll get rid of crush bend in the B-pipe when I get the muffler installed.
Dave
I also pulled off my HKS intake and I'm running the stock airbox (modified a bit). How are you gonna feel if you get beat by my quiet 96 rolling on 17s with just a y-pipe/UDP/VIM as the only mods? I do have a 2k muffler on the way and I'll get rid of crush bend in the B-pipe when I get the muffler installed.
Dave
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Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Dave B
I can actually shift with my elbow resting on the arm rest.
I can actually shift with my elbow resting on the arm rest.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
i thought we already proved that you modified airbox doesn't help any...... i'm still waiting for a race
Trevor
i thought we already proved that you modified airbox doesn't help any...... i'm still waiting for a race
Trevor
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by Dave B
I did run a 14.75@96.5mph with the stock modified airbox this year. My last time out with the HKS intake I got a 14.70@96.7mph.
Dave
I did run a 14.75@96.5mph with the stock modified airbox this year. My last time out with the HKS intake I got a 14.70@96.7mph.
Dave
you know i'm messing with you
but you're still getting old...
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone else miss the downshift smoothness of the stock shifter?
Originally posted by shortchaz
I wonder why I never had a problem with this on my old car
I wonder why I never had a problem with this on my old car
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