Drivetrain AT/MT Drivetrain discussions on the 240sx and Silvia

Shifter Install B&M

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-18-2005 | 08:23 PM
  #16  
Shri222's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 231
From: NJ
pretty much all the nismo stuff on ebay is fake, everything on ebay in generagl is pretty much fakes or knockoffs
Old 11-18-2005 | 08:48 PM
  #17  
Bryan's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,440
From: Harrisburg, PA
there are a few places/shops on ebay that sell quality genuine parts, just have to know what your looking for...I got a genuine C's shifter for only $80.00
Old 11-18-2005 | 08:55 PM
  #18  
Waynehead05's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,110
From: Dallas
Cape.... make sure you give a full review of the shifter after using it for about a week or so. no one has bought that one soo far on here.
Old 11-19-2005 | 12:24 AM
  #19  
Purple240's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 206
From: Paducah, KY
I got my **** off of eBay. Just search for the 20th aniv Maxima ****. Its a thread on, fits great and is real leather.
Old 11-19-2005 | 08:14 AM
  #20  
Cape 240's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 652
From: Cape Cod, Ma.
yeah i'm definetly going to write about it. Hopefully getting it in tomorrow morning.

As for the ****, i don't want that particular one .. just need a thread on. I'll probably buy a NISMO.. yes a real one lol.

I was going to order a **** right away, but i just got a surprise in the mail .... Hey! Its from the insurance company! min. due: 200.oo

lol... this blows.
Old 11-19-2005 | 10:39 AM
  #21  
Bryan's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,440
From: Harrisburg, PA
Nismo leather is nice, got mine off of ebay
Old 11-23-2005 | 01:29 PM
  #22  
Purple240's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 206
From: Paducah, KY
Well, I got the new shifter installed today. WOAH! Gates extremely tight (gonna have to get used to it), and VERY short shifts compared to the stock unit. Overall I'm pleased. It took me about 2 hrs to install, cause I had to get under the car to install the final two bolts (got them out from the top, but shifter base is thicker than stock unit, so had to go down on her lol).

With the install done, I beleive I confirmed one of my fears. 3rd gear synchros at high rpm shifting grinds a lil bit. I'm guessing 160k miles has just taken its toll on the trans. Figure I got another good 10-20k miles out of the car before a serious trans rebuild needs to take place.



Last edited by Purple240; 11-23-2005 at 01:36 PM.
Old 11-23-2005 | 06:04 PM
  #23  
Cape 240's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 652
From: Cape Cod, Ma.
i got mine in too. No pics though. I'm going to make a review in about 4 days or so. I love the shifts, and the weight is good, however, due to the way it mounts shifting takes a bit of muscle until you get used to it.

I also confirmed a fear: My second gear syncs are messed up, if i'm in 2nd, and i let of the gas i'll decelerate a bit and then the gears will push out into neutral... incredibly annoying, also grinds every now and then and i find myself having to double clutch. Not the shifter's fault though.

Where is your shift-boot man?
Old 11-23-2005 | 07:46 PM
  #24  
Purple240's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 206
From: Paducah, KY
I've also found it does take some getting used to (its not sloppy at all compared to the stock unit, and its VERY tight where it goes it stays).

Honestly, It cut my shift in half easily. I went from a 10-11" shift, to at max 5-6" shift.

I don't have one. The one that was in the car was riced out (painted silver along with everything else that I've replaced). I still have the passenger power window cups to replace as its still riced. Everything else is factory again. So, I need a shift boot and the trim. Find me one
Old 11-24-2005 | 06:01 AM
  #25  
Cape 240's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 652
From: Cape Cod, Ma.
Originally posted by Purple240
So, I need a shift boot and the trim. Find me one
Which trim? There is an old FB in a junk yard about 30 min. away from here, i've been picking at it. I think i'm going to go and grab the passenger-side door. I can get you the shift boot, but which trim do you need? Take a pic for me.

My AIM: Maxboost724
Old 11-24-2005 | 03:14 PM
  #26  
Purple240's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 206
From: Paducah, KY
I need that whole peice that is missing for a S14. Shift boot and the trim. If you can even find me just the plastic trim, that would r0x0r! I can get a boot off eBay, but don't want to pay the inflated 70 dollars for the plastic trim for the S14.

Ganked a pic off eBa of exactly what I need.

Old 11-24-2005 | 05:51 PM
  #27  
Cape 240's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 652
From: Cape Cod, Ma.
hmm .. i've only seen an s13 around here, however there are quite a few junkyards i haven't been too.

not to jack the thread, but i'm getting a junkyard list together.
Will S14 wheels fit on an s13? ... i'm going to search, but i'm asking first. :-)
Old 11-24-2005 | 11:16 PM
  #28  
Bryan's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,440
From: Harrisburg, PA
if they are 4 lug yeah, or if you have a 5 lug swap to fit the s14 SE wheels on
Old 11-30-2005 | 06:38 PM
  #29  
Baloo's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 113
From: Abilene, TX
have you notice at higher rpm's that you get like a rattling noise from it.......
Old 12-01-2005 | 02:41 AM
  #30  
Purple240's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 206
From: Paducah, KY
Yea, I do get that. I rarely run the car up to 5k even when I'm driving hard, so it doesn't bother me.


Quick Reply: Shifter Install B&M



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:37 AM.