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**Phlip** · 02-19-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathong

Is getting a short shifter really worth it? I'm always contemplating of getting one, can you really feel the difference from the OEM one? Thanks for any opinions ahead of time.

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When I changed, the difference felt negligible, but when I switched dailies and had to drive my coupe for the first time in over a month and had to relearn the shifter, the difference is much more appreciated.

Heytheremr2 · 02-19-2012, 01:46 PM

It seems as though B&M has the shortest throw? That's good, that's what I'm aiming for. But now will consider other ones for price reasons of they're getting good reviews anyway.

While we're at it, what are people's choices on shift knobs? Brand and source perhaps?

Jtuned_andy · 02-19-2012, 01:53 PM

I have a C's and the HKS stabilizer springs in my RB20 and the trans feels like a Lemans racecar.

NAIRB · 02-19-2012, 01:58 PM

i ran a jgy shifter, was amazing, did not feel "notchy" at all like most short throws.

blueshark123 · 02-19-2012, 02:11 PM

pro 5.0 feels solid

chiboy002 · 02-19-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtuned_andy

I have a C's and the HKS stabilizer springs in my RB20 and the trans feels like a Lemans racecar.

how much do the springs help?

never felt it was necessary to buy the actual hks springs, compared to a normal RC car spring lol, but dont know if i actually care for the difference

Imarvin240 · 02-19-2012, 03:14 PM

i never had a problem with my B&M or my Tomei, both worked great.

Jtuned_andy · 02-19-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

how much do the springs help?

never felt it was necessary to buy the actual hks springs, compared to a normal RC car spring lol, but dont know if i actually care for the difference

You can mix and match. There are a couple different combos that you can add or subtract to get a return stiffness that you like.

I can feel the difference a lot, the shifter has ZERO slop and is very tight.

Perfect Balance · 02-19-2012, 03:31 PM

I have an ISIS short throw. Rattled, but all you have to do it take off the c clip that holds the weigh on the shaft and pull it off and just put some electrical tape or something on it to keep it from moving. Pushed it back on, reinstalled c-clip and didn't have a rattle for about two years. It's starting to rattle a bit now again but I don't care enough to mess with it.

Only complaint is that's it's got some slack in the mechanism I guess, and I can turn the shifter clockwise and counterclockwise just a bit. It still feels great and precise, but just has that little bit of play to it so it doesn't feel as nice as it could.

leung · 02-19-2012, 04:22 PM

I want those springs!! But can't seem to find them since theyve been discontinued..

pogstar · 02-19-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by leung

I want those springs!! But can't seem to find them since theyve been discontinued..

In the last few months I've seen a couple sets of them show up on eBay. Best place to find them now imo

2stepGoesPowPow · 02-19-2012, 05:49 PM

I've got the Isis V2 works great.

leung · 02-19-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogstar

In the last few months I've seen a couple sets of them show up on eBay. Best place to find them now imo

Cool, I'll be on the lookout. Thanks for the heads up!

usdm180sx · 02-19-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinggg

it's nice and tight

That's what she said

I had a B&M and now I have the C's. I love how the B&M feels but I hated the rattle. I hear the newer versions don't do that. I love my C's. Got it used for $100

slowvia · 02-19-2012, 08:07 PM

So does the rattle bother you guys much? Sounds like that would just drive me crazy.

anton1o · 02-19-2012, 08:19 PM

C's no rattles in S14 SR20 box.
C's no rattles in R33 RB25 box.
C's no rattles in R32 RB20 box.

Just cant fault the C's from my experience!

DoobieS13 · 02-19-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slowvia

So does the rattle bother you guys much? Sounds like that would just drive me crazy.

depends on how your car is already. i have a buddy club spec 2 and solid mounts. i could hardly hear it over the exhaust and my car vibrating.

so does anyone still sell spring kits. i know CS did. but idk if people still stock it. i guess i be better off going to ace hardware and getting stiff as shit springs.

i have a question about the springs too. do you just replace the two side ones or is it also good to replace the one that you have to remove the shifter to get to.

pincheturbo · 02-19-2012, 10:43 PM

got my Megan at Sonic Motor, no problems at all. have had it on for about a year, didnt rattle for the first 6 months i had it. then i got Solid mounts, so i dont know if that changed or not hah

Big Zee · 02-19-2012, 10:59 PM

I have a B&M early V2 and I love it. It makes the car feel like a new one, nice and tight, no more wondering if you in neutral 3rd or 4th haha.

brudacille · 02-20-2012, 04:25 AM

Had a B&M and it rattled around 5500rpms on my KA. Bought an ISIS V2, never installed or used it, and now I'm selling it in the for sale section

Mishkin_707 · 02-20-2012, 12:12 PM

My question is what brand makes the actual shifter "short" as in the height of the shifter not the shifting, a friend of mine years back had one on his S13 that made the shifter height really short, kinda like in a Mazda miata or an early model Toyota mr2, but I can't seem to find one like that, all the ones I find are about the same size as stock, also does anyone have any pics of theirs?

usdm180sx · 02-20-2012, 12:49 PM

It's called a hacksaw. They're all the same length

Fredward · 02-20-2012, 01:16 PM

Where can you buy a c's shifter?

comablack783 · 02-20-2012, 01:17 PM

I bought a B&M, I believe V1, rattled like crazy, and occasionally grind-ed, very annoying. Went to ISIS after reading reviews, had more grinding and still rattled alot. One of my major complaints with the ISIS which did not happen with the B&M or stock is that for a slow roll (say stop and go traffic) its impossible to go back to 1st gear. I never had these issues with the stock one so went back to stock. would not recommend either product.

racenaked180sx · 02-20-2012, 01:22 PM

I have the Isis and I love it!

Mishkin_707 · 02-20-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by usdm180sx

It's called a hacksaw. They're all the same length

I was thinking of doing that but, I don't want it to be a janky ass mod plus I don't wanna pay $200 on the B&M and chop it.

xBtony · 02-20-2012, 02:59 PM

B&M One of the best things I've done to my car so far. Feels sooooo good and precise. Mine dosent rattle at all and I bounce my shit off rev limmiter

IDK If tranny mounts matter, but I've got a new nismo and a nismo butt plug shift knob.

chiboy002 · 02-20-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leung

I want those springs!! But can't seem to find them since theyve been discontinued..

r/c car springs
no one will ever see the useless hks bolt thing

240drifter1 · 04-12-2012, 06:11 PM

I just put a short shifter in my s14 and its leaking tranny oil like crazy!? Everythings tight af. Gasket?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-12-2012, 06:16 PM

Did you put the boot seal on top of the tranny? Put the boot on and put a ziptie around it to keep it snug in place.

02-19-2012, 01:53 PM	#33
Jtuned_andy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,083 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: Jtuned_andy Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I have a C's and the HKS stabilizer springs in my RB20 and the trans feels like a Lemans racecar. __________________

02-19-2012, 03:14 PM	#37
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	i never had a problem with my B&M or my Tomei, both worked great. __________________ https://instagram.com/eck_matthew/

02-19-2012, 08:19 PM	#46
anton1o Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 38 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	C's no rattles in S14 SR20 box. C's no rattles in R33 RB25 box. C's no rattles in R32 RB20 box. Just cant fault the C's from my experience! __________________

02-19-2012, 10:43 PM	#48
pincheturbo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lacey, WA Age: 34 Posts: 521 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	got my Megan at Sonic Motor, no problems at all. have had it on for about a year, didnt rattle for the first 6 months i had it. then i got Solid mounts, so i dont know if that changed or not hah __________________ my for sale thread: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/53975...e-30-less.html NISMO, NRG, JDM turn signals, misc engine parts

02-20-2012, 12:49 PM	#52
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It's called a hacksaw. They're all the same length __________________ -Norm!

02-19-2012, 01:46 PM	#32
Heytheremr2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington Age: 32 Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It seems as though B&M has the shortest throw? That's good, that's what I'm aiming for. But now will consider other ones for price reasons of they're getting good reviews anyway. While we're at it, what are people's choices on shift knobs? Brand and source perhaps?

02-19-2012, 01:58 PM	#34
NAIRB Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: providence Age: 32 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i ran a jgy shifter, was amazing, did not feel "notchy" at all like most short throws.

02-19-2012, 02:11 PM	#35
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	pro 5.0 feels solid

02-19-2012, 03:31 PM	#39
Perfect Balance Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 397 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have an ISIS short throw. Rattled, but all you have to do it take off the c clip that holds the weigh on the shaft and pull it off and just put some electrical tape or something on it to keep it from moving. Pushed it back on, reinstalled c-clip and didn't have a rattle for about two years. It's starting to rattle a bit now again but I don't care enough to mess with it. Only complaint is that's it's got some slack in the mechanism I guess, and I can turn the shifter clockwise and counterclockwise just a bit. It still feels great and precise, but just has that little bit of play to it so it doesn't feel as nice as it could.

02-19-2012, 04:22 PM	#40
leung Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC - HK Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I want those springs!! But can't seem to find them since theyve been discontinued..

02-19-2012, 05:49 PM	#42
2stepGoesPowPow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Age: 31 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I've got the Isis V2 works great.

02-19-2012, 08:07 PM	#45
slowvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OR Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	So does the rattle bother you guys much? Sounds like that would just drive me crazy.

02-19-2012, 10:59 PM	#49
Big Zee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BC Age: 39 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I have a B&M early V2 and I love it. It makes the car feel like a new one, nice and tight, no more wondering if you in neutral 3rd or 4th haha.

02-20-2012, 04:25 AM	#50
brudacille Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: York, PA Age: 39 Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Had a B&M and it rattled around 5500rpms on my KA. Bought an ISIS V2, never installed or used it, and now I'm selling it in the for sale section

02-20-2012, 12:12 PM	#51
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 41 Posts: 732 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My question is what brand makes the actual shifter "short" as in the height of the shifter not the shifting, a friend of mine years back had one on his S13 that made the shifter height really short, kinda like in a Mazda miata or an early model Toyota mr2, but I can't seem to find one like that, all the ones I find are about the same size as stock, also does anyone have any pics of theirs?

02-20-2012, 01:16 PM	#53
Fredward Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Missouri Age: 37 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Where can you buy a c's shifter?

02-20-2012, 01:17 PM	#54
comablack783 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought a B&M, I believe V1, rattled like crazy, and occasionally grind-ed, very annoying. Went to ISIS after reading reviews, had more grinding and still rattled alot. One of my major complaints with the ISIS which did not happen with the B&M or stock is that for a slow roll (say stop and go traffic) its impossible to go back to 1st gear. I never had these issues with the stock one so went back to stock. would not recommend either product.

02-20-2012, 01:22 PM	#55
racenaked180sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ar Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the Isis and I love it! __________________ Sun*Works

04-12-2012, 06:11 PM	#59
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I just put a short shifter in my s14 and its leaking tranny oil like crazy!? Everythings tight af. Gasket?

04-12-2012, 06:16 PM	#60
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Did you put the boot seal on top of the tranny? Put the boot on and put a ziptie around it to keep it snug in place. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!