C's or B&M?

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:24 am

It's been forever since ive posted here so I decided to come back to my second home(1st being my actual residence)

Here's my "dilema". I can't decide which shifter to get. Everyone seems to have the B&M and aside from rattling there doesnt seem to be much to dislike about it, my exhaust rattles mroe than im sure this shifter can. I've heard people saying they have replica C's and they are great. I found a C's shifter for approx. $175+ s/h, which is substantially lower than the B&M $200+ price tag.

Does anyone have a C's that can chime in on the likes dislikes of the peice?

So far im leaning towards the C's simply due to price and a somewha good reputation for the replicas.

Any input is appreciated.

Also, ive heard the B&M to be a "tight fit" when shifting, can anyone enlighten this thought?

Website · Post by **JNM240** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:38 am

Been rockin my C's shifter for almost 8 years now, NEVER had any problems at all. No buzzing, no noises, no fitment issues. Works exactly like a stock shifter only half the the distance between gears. I love it.

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:40 am

b&m hands down the most precise shifter available w/ the shortest shifter throw. i've had mine for 2.5 years, as for the b&m being a tight fit, not in my experience, it is easy to find the gear you want, but when you miss a gear, you miss the sh17 out of it. i'm alot more consistant with my shifts with my b&m

Post by **naed240sx** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:44 am

B&M is the best. B&M copies are also good. I've had my replica for 8 months now with no issues whatsoever.

Post by **penpen-commander** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:47 am

got myself 3 real c's for $100 each.it's great, no problems whatsoever.

got it on 3 of my 240's.

Post by **9tray2fourOsX** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:05 am

B&M is the best. I have had many different cars with different knock offs. This is the first name brand shifter i got, just installed my B&M last week and i love it. Installing the front two bolts was a B*$#@h though.

Post by **ddgsxr504** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:59 pm

I have an OBX and while nice it is crap compared to B&M's set up. I personally tinkered with sdwyz's stick and it was schweet!!! I will be upgrading to one very soon!!

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:54 pm

haha you said you played with my stick

Post by **JustinStrife** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:52 pm

Get the C's. I didn't care for the BRM one bit. Most Vette owners wouldn't touch them for their Vettes either. Great shifter for what they are, but that damn rattling noise will piss you off.

Post by **Driftless240** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:08 pm

B&M is not the best. It is the most Widely known name yes, but C's is better. I have it for my Hatch and since I am selling it my Boi is jumping on it right away. I paid 180 for it, hes paying the same. It is the C's Version 1 Shifter, which is hella lot better then B&M. Now this thread is of opinions, I have only driving a B&M on a 240 once and I liked the C's better. The quality of it is Better then B&M and there is no noise once so ever or Buzzing at High RPMz like B&M. I know the Version II do not Buzz but no C's Do. GET The C's and Be Happy.

Post by **ORL240** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:13 pm

ne 1 have experience with what looks like b&m knockoff sold by cosmos racing on egay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1

Post by **240on430** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:15 pm

where can i get a C's shifter?

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:23 pm

thanks guys

i had a feeling most people would tell me B&M was better, but liek said and like i expected

its all opinions, unless there is proff of it being superior, im going C's. no buzz, cheaper price, 35%+ shift reduction

Post by **lrb_2000** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:24 pm

I have a b&m.. it's weird though, it never made any noise, rattling, buzzing or anything in my s13... I just installed it in my s14, and it's always making noise.. it's not too bad, but noticable if you have teh windows up and no stereo going.

Post by **Sky240PWR** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:27 pm

I've got a rb25, just ordered my C's short shifter, I've never heard any thing bad about them, can't wait till it gets here!

Post by **240on430** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:16 pm

Sky240PWR wrote:I've got a rb25, just ordered my C's short shifter, I've never heard any thing bad about them, can't wait till it gets here!

care to share whhere you ordered it from? i saw 1 on ebay go for about $150.

Post by **JustinStrife** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:53 pm

My friend who owns PandaGarage.com recommends the C shifter too. Says it's the shifter of choice over in Japan.

If I didn't have so many damn projects going on with the S13 and the FD, I'd get one right now. But alas, too many bugs to work out electrical wise. o.0

Post by **Sky240PWR** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:57 pm

http://www.nengun.commine was prolly more cause it's for a skyline.

Post by **chandler** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:44 am

I personally like my B&M

Chandler

Post by **Ender_Zero** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:25 am

ORL240 wrote:ne 1 have experience with what looks like b&m knockoff sold by cosmos racing on egay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1

I've got this shifter (i think, it looks identical) I think its great! super precise and a good solid feel. I had a B&M on my T56 in my 69 camaro back when i was a domestic guy, and that was not signifigantly better than the knock-off. oh and the knock-off buzzes, but if you cant deal with that, sell your 240.

Post by **ddgsxr504** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:52 am

JustinStrife wrote:Says it's the shifter of choice over in Japan.

Watch it or you may see this quoted in FF4!

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:08 am

quick question. i just finished my auto to 5spd swap and the stock shifter just aint cutting it. My only question is if all of the aforementioned shifters come with the rubber boot that connects the shifter shaft to the plate...

Post by **ddgsxr504** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:51 am

mrgreeneyes wrote:quick question. i just finished my auto to 5spd swap and the stock shifter just aint cutting it. My only question is if all of the aforementioned shifters come with the rubber boot that connects the shifter shaft to the plate...

They should....

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:43 pm

I mean, I know that sounds kinda dumb, but it is very important that I know FOR SURE, before I go buying a SS

Post by **ddgsxr504** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:20 pm

Just contact the seller and ask.

Post by **penpen-commander** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:33 pm

nissan dealership is one.if you're near oakland, i can get you one for about $100 plus tax with my discount.

Post by **penpen-commander** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:35 pm

the c's came with the shifter boot AND zipties.and the instructions are in uber-american.

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:32 pm

how much to ship to 17562? I know its not near oakland...

Post by **240on430** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:35 pm

penpen-commander, you think you can give me a better price than $108.25? I can pick it up this weekend.

Post by **AmatsuDorifuto** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:36 pm

The B&M shifter I had, and the ones my friends have .. we all believe it is crap. It rattles and becomes unbearable after a while. For some reason though, I always read people having them for years and never having a problem.

For longevity purposes and from what I have read.. C's makes one sick ***, afordable shorty.

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