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JDM S13 · 07-05-2002, 08:36 AM

one is really good?

Looking for a high quality short shifter for my 1990 fastback.
thanks

Yoshi · 07-05-2002, 10:14 AM

The 3 main choices seem to be:
- B&M - people that have these swear by them, they shorten the throw quite a bit and are very high quality

- Pilot/OBX - These things break in half, but are fixable with glue... there are 2 generations, apparently the newer ones are not as good as the older ones.  They are considerably cheaper than the B&M

- Nismo - The nismo shifter is also very high quality, but doesn't significantly reduce throw (unless there is another version I'm not aware of).  

B&M has my vote, but it costs twice as much as a Pilot or OBX shifter, so it really depends on you, what you're looking for in a shifter.  Hope that helps <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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rrx · 07-05-2002, 11:07 AM

stay away from the obx shifter. Breaks more often than not - personal experience.

Snapping your shifter during inopportune situations could be very dangerous. You get what you pay for.

riot · 07-05-2002, 01:37 PM

Short shifters for nissans are for SURE not cheap.  You'll end up paying a pretty penny for a decent one.  The OBX one is just CRAP, the Nismo one isn't really a "short" shifter...and the B&M one is just flat out EXPENSIVE.  so...I dunno about you, but it doesn't really sound like any of these shifters are worth it.  Stick with your stock one and you should be good to go.

-ryan

*sykikchimp* · 07-05-2002, 02:03 PM

you guys forget about the C's short shifter. although it is as much if not more than the B&M.  

Also, the OBX has been re-designed and is much stronger than it used to be. I have one of the new ones. Although I recommend getting it through PDM if you do get it, b/c Don adds a bunch of stuff in with it, that it should come with but doesn't. OBX is a fuckin shit company, but the new shifter ain't bad.

Also remember the B&M makes quite a bit of noise b/c of it being a solid shifter.

Edit - The C's is probably the Best all around shifter you can buy for the 240.

bc240sx · 07-05-2002, 04:27 PM

hmmmm if u dont; mind the price i will pick B&M or the C's this two are really high quality of short shifter.. well if u want the best for the price go for oBX only about 80 bucks <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  but if u have money to spent i have tired OBX's & B&M i will pick B&M for sure.. u will feel much for confident with it.. good luck  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'>

JDM S13 · 07-06-2002, 11:12 AM

thanks guys,

B&M or C's it is!

rotaryknight · 07-08-2002, 09:45 AM

Get the C's....it's pretty much all they do.

07-05-2002, 08:36 AM	#1
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	one is really good? Looking for a high quality short shifter for my 1990 fastback. thanks __________________ Zenki SR20DET Red Top

07-05-2002, 10:14 AM	#2
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The 3 main choices seem to be: - B&M - people that have these swear by them, they shorten the throw quite a bit and are very high quality - Pilot/OBX - These things break in half, but are fixable with glue... there are 2 generations, apparently the newer ones are not as good as the older ones.  They are considerably cheaper than the B&M - Nismo - The nismo shifter is also very high quality, but doesn't significantly reduce throw (unless there is another version I'm not aware of).   B&M has my vote, but it costs twice as much as a Pilot or OBX shifter, so it really depends on you, what you're looking for in a shifter.  Hope that helps <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

07-05-2002, 02:03 PM	#5
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you guys forget about the C's short shifter. although it is as much if not more than the B&M.   Also, the OBX has been re-designed and is much stronger than it used to be. I have one of the new ones. Although I recommend getting it through PDM if you do get it, b/c Don adds a bunch of stuff in with it, that it should come with but doesn't. OBX is a fuckin shit company, but the new shifter ain't bad. Also remember the B&M makes quite a bit of noise b/c of it being a solid shifter. Edit - The C's is probably the Best all around shifter you can buy for the 240. __________________

07-05-2002, 04:27 PM	#6
bc240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 157 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmmm if u dont; mind the price i will pick B&M or the C's this two are really high quality of short shifter.. well if u want the best for the price go for oBX only about 80 bucks <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  but if u have money to spent i have tired OBX's & B&M i will pick B&M for sure.. u will feel much for confident with it.. good luck  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> __________________ 95 240sx Pearl White.. Bomex Rules...!!!!!

07-06-2002, 11:12 AM	#7
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys, B&M or C's it is! __________________ Zenki SR20DET Red Top

07-05-2002, 11:07 AM	#3
rrx Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	stay away from the obx shifter. Breaks more often than not - personal experience. Snapping your shifter during inopportune situations could be very dangerous. You get what you pay for.

07-05-2002, 01:37 PM	#4
riot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Short shifters for nissans are for SURE not cheap.  You'll end up paying a pretty penny for a decent one.  The OBX one is just CRAP, the Nismo one isn't really a "short" shifter...and the B&M one is just flat out EXPENSIVE.  so...I dunno about you, but it doesn't really sound like any of these shifters are worth it.  Stick with your stock one and you should be good to go. -ryan

07-08-2002, 09:45 AM	#8
rotaryknight Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get the C's....it's pretty much all they do. __________________ Daily Driver- 91 240 SX SE...S13 Blacktop HKS FMIC, EVC IV, W/G, Racing Suction, DP, Dual Drager, springs/pillow ball mounts Whiteline sway bars Tokico blues Koyo Radiator, Fluidyne fan J30 VLSD stock exterior. Fun Car- 94 FD3S (TO4S). The White HKS FD in FnF......may she rest in pieces.