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Apparition · 07-27-2002, 10:28 PM

I want to reduce the vertical length of the shifter. Its too high, as I have to reach around it to change the tracks on my cd player. I'd like the knob to sit about an inch lower, yet look good. I don't have to cut the knob, then it look dorky.

Will aftermarket knobs shorten the height? I know a short shifter reduces the shift throw, but does it also reduce the height?

Need suggestions, this is on a s13 btw.

*AceInHole* · 07-27-2002, 10:33 PM

from what I remember, the stock shift knob extends a bit... so some aftermarket knobs might help, but probably not by much.  Cutting an inch or so off the shifter would make a bigger difference though.

If you cut the threads off the shifter, you'd probably need an aftermarket knob that uses set screws, though.

kanekz · 07-28-2002, 12:08 AM

Yes, aftermarket short shifters do reduce the vertical length of the shifter, nothing to drastic but noticable.  You probably would want to go with B&M or C's short shifters.

95Blue240sx · 07-28-2002, 11:58 AM

can someone link me to where i can pick up a C's ss. thx

Ni5mo180SX · 07-28-2002, 02:08 PM

Cutting the shifter isnt a good idea in most cases.

mrdirty · 07-28-2002, 04:06 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ni5mo180SX @ July 28 2002,3:08)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Cutting the shifter isnt a good idea in most cases.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
dunno about most cases but I cut down a pilot short shifter and it works great on my 240.

Apparition · 07-28-2002, 07:44 PM

so all that being said, which is the ideal shifter to lower that vertical height about an inch or so?

uiuc240 · 07-29-2002, 09:47 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Apparition @ July 28 2002,8:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">so all that being said, which is the ideal shifter to lower that vertical height about an inch or so?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
B&M. I have the OBX in my car right now. It's getting swapped this week for the B&M that's sitting in my living room. I can tell you just by looking at it that the shifter is shorter in height. Oh and the throws are SOO short and precise. www.enjukuracing.com has the newly revised B&M's for sale. tell ken that eric spread the good word....

Eric

EDIT:  just for clarity...the OBX is a copy of the C's.  so the C's will have the same height and throws as the OBX.  it's just higher quality.

07-27-2002, 10:28 PM	#1
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I want to reduce the vertical length of the shifter. Its too high, as I have to reach around it to change the tracks on my cd player. I'd like the knob to sit about an inch lower, yet look good. I don't have to cut the knob, then it look dorky. Will aftermarket knobs shorten the height? I know a short shifter reduces the shift throw, but does it also reduce the height? Need suggestions, this is on a s13 btw. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

07-27-2002, 10:33 PM	#2
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	from what I remember, the stock shift knob extends a bit... so some aftermarket knobs might help, but probably not by much.  Cutting an inch or so off the shifter would make a bigger difference though. If you cut the threads off the shifter, you'd probably need an aftermarket knob that uses set screws, though. __________________

07-28-2002, 12:08 AM	#3
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, aftermarket short shifters do reduce the vertical length of the shifter, nothing to drastic but noticable.  You probably would want to go with B&M or C's short shifters. __________________ Blitz!!

07-28-2002, 11:58 AM	#4
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 41 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can someone link me to where i can pick up a C's ss. thx __________________ Please leave me feedback

07-28-2002, 02:08 PM	#5
Ni5mo180SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Orange County Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cutting the shifter isnt a good idea in most cases. __________________ Mazda RX-7 FC3S: Jspec motor, ported turbo & wastegate, JIC FLT-A2 coilovers, Mazdatrix adj. rear camber link, TB mod, Koyo 53mm Radiator, Corksport Cat back/midpipe/downipe, 3" Al TID, Apex'i air cleaner, Mazda Comp. mission/motor/differential mounts, Mazdaspeed Strut Bar(R), FD torsen differential, HKS SSQV, HKS elec. boost gauge & elec water temp, Cusco Oil catch, 680cc secondary's, Walbro 255, Banzai Racing FCD, RB DTSS Eliminator bushings, Exedy Clutch & PP, Exedy chrome moly flywheel, RB oil baffle, RB dual alt. pulley, 5 lug conversion, FC3S.org thermal bypass pellet, KVR Cross drilled rotors, complete Energy PU bushings, stainless steel brake lines/clutch line, Aerodyne shroud panel, Azenis RS, and some other stuff. A hybrid of sorts I guess

07-28-2002, 04:06 PM	#6
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 47 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ni5mo180SX @ July 28 2002,3:08)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Cutting the shifter isnt a good idea in most cases.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> dunno about most cases but I cut down a pilot short shifter and it works great on my 240.

07-28-2002, 07:44 PM	#7
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so all that being said, which is the ideal shifter to lower that vertical height about an inch or so? __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

07-29-2002, 09:47 AM	#8
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Apparition @ July 28 2002,8:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">so all that being said, which is the ideal shifter to lower that vertical height about an inch or so?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> B&M. I have the OBX in my car right now. It's getting swapped this week for the B&M that's sitting in my living room. I can tell you just by looking at it that the shifter is shorter in height. Oh and the throws are SOO short and precise. www.enjukuracing.com has the newly revised B&M's for sale. tell ken that eric spread the good word.... Eric EDIT:  just for clarity...the OBX is a copy of the C's.  so the C's will have the same height and throws as the OBX.  it's just higher quality. __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)