Does anyone here have the TWM short shifter for the 2002 Maxima and if so, how do you like it and did it put the gears 1,3 and 5 forward?

 

I have it.. I love it.. worth every penny

 

Just Got Mine 3/7/05 Works Great Shifts Better Then Stock Everything Works The Same As Stock Shift Wise Just Shorter Throws And Seems Smoother To Engage

 

where did you guys buy it from? How was install? Time? Problems?

 

Actually, the shift pattern is moved forward with that shifter. ActiveTuning will be carrying the Watkins Mfg. shifter which includes a cable extension piece to relocate the pattern the neutral position, is manufactured with 7075-T6 instead 0f 6061-T6, and is priced lower than the competitors. It is simply the finest shifter on the market. We'll be announcing a group buy on this Active Tuning STS1 console shifters and the new transmission-mounted STS2 shifters later this week. You also have the option of running both of these shifters together for a combined 70% total reduction in travel. Stay tuned!

 

Thanks for all of your replys. I just received a message from another member about a second gen short shifter that places gears 1,3 and 5 to it's stock position. It does cost about $41 more plus shipping. He claims it's a "GREAT shifter". Check it out. http://stillen.com/sportscars_detail...d=60613&main=1.

 

Looks just like the HPA STS.

 

Got Direct From Manufacture In Canada Asked For A Discount And They Gave Me 10% Off. Took About 15min To Install Have A Cai So I Didnt Have To Remove Air Box

 

Not exactly like the HPA but close. In fact all three STS models are basically the same thing. I got the HPA and like it a lot and it's the most economical of the three.

 

I also have the HPA short shifter and love it. But, it seems like HPA's fabricator, Fastshift.com, has made a second piece that attaches near the shifter itself to relieve the shifter being moved forward with the piece near the trans. This is being offered to the 6th gen guys.

Anyone know anyplace that sells the second piece alone?

 

I agree about the economical part. But, if the forward gear design is an issue, then there will be two more options.

 

I've got the TWM shift mechanism which made a huge difference. I've never encountered anything as sloppy as the OEM Max shifter.
Then I added the ES bushings from Cattman which really tightened things up. Almost feels worthy of the engine now.

 

I've got the HPA and love it. Got used to the new "pushed-forward" position so that's not a big deal now. Don't like the extra notchy feel though... The one on Stillen's site as well as the TWM basically work exactly the same. What DOES interest me is the other pieces you guys are talking about, from fastshift & this other watkins or whatever.

This new stuff looks interesting:

http://www.fast-shift.com/

 

hpa is good.. that one is a ripoff... they seemed to make it cheaper though.

 

contact http://www.activetuning.com/ they can get you the second piece. That same second piece will also work with the TWM.

 

so is there a sts that replaces the whole assembly?

 

have the twm...i am very happy. it moved the pattern forward, but i am very glad i purchased it. i got it on ebay for 150 shipped. i also included the es bushings and it is much more enjoyable to drive now. i would like to get the "other" pc that goes on the shifter end too. anyone else have issues with the clip that retains the shifter cable to the bracket just before the shifter linkage comming loose? it came off the other day and i had no 1,3,5 gears...replaced the clip that came off, and it was all better, but glad i stopped and didn't keep going or i would have lost the clip and been s.o.l.! something to keep an eye on if you replace the bushings.

 

So this extra piece that will fit on twm and hpa. It moves the shift points back to stock, but does it do like the descprition if u apply this to the twm or hpa for a 70 percent reduction??????????? "Tuning STS1 console shifters and the new transmission-mounted STS2 "

 

Is that for the 5th and 6th gens?

BTW, thanks for the reply. Great product.

 

STS1 (Gen 1) Short Throw Shifter, mounted inside the console and used on non reverse lockout shifters. (ex. Altima and Sentra) 46% reduction

STS2 (Gen 2) Short Throw Shifter, two pieces, first piece on the transmission and second piece in the console and used on all 2002+ models. (ex. Altima, Maxima, and Sentra) 37% reduction

To use both Short Throw Shifters together, you need a non reverse lockout model, (ex. Altima and Sentra), all of STS1 (Gen 1) and the transmission piece of STS2 (Gen 2). 70% reduction

You might be able to do this on a Maxima if you converted to an Altima or Sentra non reverse lockout console shifter housing.

 

Ok, so basically it's still the same 3 products that existed before. Since they're all basically the same, the best one would be whichever you can get the best deal on at the time, between HPA, TWM, or Stillen...

 

Hmmmm....I may have to look into getting rid of the reverse lock out and get the other piece to shorten the throw even more. I wouldnt mind having it really really short.

 

so you saying that you can use both of the sts on a 2k2-2k3 max if you get both of them?

 

no...only if you change your shifter assembly in car to one with out the reverse lockout can you use both.

 

wqell the shifter assembly is the same on the altima se-r cause it is directly from the maxima. so what about the z then and the g35?

 

No, I believe the STS2 product is new. It has two pieces, where the HPA and original TWM only have one. The new product does not push the pattern forward like the original. I have not seen anyone review or mention
the two piece product until this thread.

The STS2 is compatible with the reverse lockout on the 5.5 gen Maxima if I
am reading this correctly. The only reason to change to a non lockout shifter is if you want to use the STS1 and STS2 together.

Is this correct, Companyman?

 

so who makes the STS2 and any reviews on it and where can u get it one at?

but i wouldnt mind getting rid of the lockout thing cause it limits like geting a shift **** from like momo.

 

A 6th gen guy has had this gen 2 one for about a month. It has been out but no word on it. He loves it though. He also said he paid 130 for it installed directly from watkins.

 

man i want to know more about it cause i would really love to have a sts on my max. and the dude with the 6th gen still have his lockout thing on his max? and i never heard of watkins before, is there a link that anybody knows?

 

Check out post #13.

 

only a 37% Reduction? still be***r then stock i guess. now i just want to see the pcis of the sts2 installed on a max. anybody have 1?

 

glude, can you ask him to post here with some feedback for the rest of us losers...like how he's using both, if i am understanding your post, and what mods he had to make to the assembly? thanks

 

Fast-Shift.com and Watkins (and Company Man) are all the same - Company Man IS Watkins and Fast-Shift.com.

He's the one who manufactured the very first STS for the 02/03 Maximas (for HPA). TWM's STS came out AFTER the Watkins/HPA unit.

The STS unit on Stillen's website looks like a Watkins unit - in fact, the 4 position 350Z STS Stillen is selling HAS to be a Watkins, because it's Patented by Watkins.

So basically, the only company not selling a Watkins unit, is TWM - and theirs doesn't look anywhere near as sturdy as the Watkins one does...

 

so basically there is only 2 sts then

 

Yup........

 

I want a Short Shifter along with the Shorter Shifts. I hate the Stock Shifter being so Damn High inside th car.

 

Just cut the shaft at the bottom of the threads and install an aftemarket **** if you want a shorter shaft. There is a Group Buy going on these shifters now:
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=187228