anyone have the B&M short throw shifter?

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

if so, how do you like it? Does it feel a lot better? Im thinking about getting a new transmission and clutch for cheap so i might as well have the mechanic put in a short shifter at the same time

Also, is there anywhere to get it for under $250?? Im thinking i may get an OBX short shifter too....except ive heard OBX doesn't make too great of short shifters, at least for the 240

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

I don't, but I drove an S14 that had it on a KA.

It's frickin sweet. The difference is very obvious B&M vs OBX/Pilot.

Post by **Anand** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

I don't B&M but I as well have driven a S13 with one and it definetly feels great..

I hoewever have C's and that is great...

here is the difference...

B&M - very notchy feel... you have to actually puch the darn thing into gear.. but over all the throws are very short and precise.

C's - Smoth shifting. doesn't require a lot of push to get it into gear. I would say a little longer throw than the B&M... by longer I mean like 2mm or something.. This is less of a metal on metal feel than the B&M counterpart.

you make the decision... which ever you want to you with...

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

thanks a lot. I found them for $215 so i think maybe ill go with that if i have extra cash. Gotta find a transmission first!

Post by **Charlie240sxt** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

I have had both OBX and now have B&M and wish my car naver had an OBX in it ever cuz now the 3rd gear is hard to speed shift into cuz the OBX let about all my gear oil out and had it running about dry so get the B&M it really worth it it feels great i love it

Post by **Camel** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

I have the b&m. Great notchy feel. Noisy as sh*t. But extremely precise and quick. The shift knob you choose can change the amount of noise transmitted into the car. Definatley worth the cash.

Sidenote: If anyone knows how to fix the noise problem beside taping lead weights to the shaft, let me know.

C

Post by **apzak** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

like mainevent says "dont cheap out on car mods, you'll die" go for the b&m.. or if you want extra bling bling.. c's

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

yeah and im really into quality when it comes to my car too. I bought a $700 exhaust and none of my friends could believe me.

Post by **apzak** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

Camel - when did u buy your short shift and from where? i thought this problem was supose to be fixed?

deftdrummer - where did you find it at that price? best price i found was 225 and they price match so send the link so i can get the price matched

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

where and how much do the C's shifters go for?

Post by **MainEvent212** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

lmao, someone quoted me from outside of a thread!? i'm a god :pface

but yes, yes i did say taht once...done cheap out on car mods, or you'll die

think about it...the obx breaks off while you're driving, cant downshift...u get the picture...u kno, reversing out of a parking space, breaks off in reverse...HEY how do i go forward...ppl honking and yelling...what a mess

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

I have B&M. I love the thing. Very notchy, shifts are crisp, feels more like a sports car. It didnt make any noise at first, but now that i;ve had it a while it is annoyingly loud.. Still worth it tho.

Post by **skitzo** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

Quote »think about it...the obx breaks off while you're driving, cant downshift...u get the picture...u kno, reversing out of a parking space, breaks off in reverse...HEY how do i go forward...ppl honking and yelling...what a mess[/quote]Maybe you're just saying don't buy cheap parts, but if not an OBX/Pilot short shifter is not going to break anymore than your stock shifter. Some people also prefer them to the noise of a B&M.

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

why the hell do they make noise??

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

apzak wrote:Camel - when did u buy your short shift and from where? i thought this problem was supose to be fixed?

deftdrummer - where did you find it at that price? best price i found was 225 and they price match so send the link so i can get the price matched

oh and aby the way i misposted before when i said i found one for $215 the lowest i found was also $225 from http://www.titanmotorsports.com/shortshifters.html

Post by **AREITU** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

deftdrummer wrote:why the hell do they make noise??

Firmer bushings rubbing on each other or something like that. When you stick it in gear, it'll make a sound like "thok" or something like something clicking. My friend got an SS for his car and now when you stick it in gear, it clicks.

Post by **canadians14** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

i have the C's shifter and its great ... alot shorter throws solid notchy feel but still the same effort due to the change in the pivot point .. i got mine from http://www.tougefactory.com for a very good price ... installed perfectly on my 96 240 with no extra modifications ... doesnt rattle at all .. i would definitely spend the money and buy it over the B and M which rattles like crazy !!

Post by **TachyonS14** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

Wow, I've heard so many good things about B&M shifters and now ppl say that they are noisey and rattle... Would It be better to go with C's then?

Post by **MainEvent212** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

i think a heavy knob would take care of the noise...that and maybe some tape weights on the shifter rod...

but i hear C's is #1, B&M is an equal in quality, but noisier...

Post by **LittleBrotherSilvia** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

i love my B&M.

as for the noise, buy a system, u cant hear the shifter over the bass

Post by **Camel** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

Got my ss from nopi because they matched the pdm racing price of 225. i investigated the noise problem today and changed out my momo universal knob to the b&m knob that came with it. it fixed most of the noise problem.

this is the supposedly "fixed" version of the shifter purchased 3 months ago. the guy from b&m tech told me to tape some mag wheel weights to the lower section of the shaft.

instead of that i used some stick lead from doing stained glass to wrap around around the entire base of the shaft. then a small peice of rubber hose under the boot towards the top of the shaft to deaden it also. And i capped it off with the b&m knob.

noise is manageable now, i can barely hear it with the windows up and the stereo off.

it is mostly amplified by the knob you choose.

the noise comes from metal on metal positive locking equipment. it is a hell of a well built shifter.

i would suggest it to anyone, but be aware of the noise. i would be happy to give you a ride in the car if you are in the atlanta area any time soon.

C

Post by **sideshow** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

i have the pilot motorsports short shifter (came with the car), and u know what its not that bad at all, not long and not short kinda in the middle, its actually really smoothe, and i dont see how people break them unless beating on their shifter is part of their anger management courses, it looks like a solid piece of aluminum to me

Post by **deftdrummer** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

ill have to look into the C's shifter then when im in the market for one. Other than that i think theyre are straight up ones from japan for baout $300 that are the best....from what ive heard

Post by **LittleBrotherSilvia** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

does b&m sell their shift knobs as an individual item?

or does anybody know a mfg. that makes a similarly weighted shift knob that will fit the b&m shifter?

Post by **Flybert** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

The B&M uses the same thread pattern as the stock shift knob. I have a nismo gt pro rubber knob on my B&M.

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

deftdrummer wrote:ill have to look into the C's shifter then when im in the market for one. Other than that i think theyre are straight up ones from japan for baout $300 that are the best....from what ive heard

i believe the C's shifter is a japanese shifter company and from touge factory u can get it for $205 shipped. seems like the best option to me!

Post by **mrFongMan** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

i just bought the B&M shifter from JGYCustoms.com it was $188.00 shipped! what a bargin! its pretty with a pretty shift knob =) clueless on how it feels tho just got it a few hours ago, but its pretty!

Post by **knowleqe** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

hey deft, do you still want the transmission?

Post by **Camel** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

Just be sure to use a screw on shift knob on the B&M, the rattle is amplified by the ones with set screws because of the space between the knob and the shifter. Fixed my problem anyway.

Website · Post by **creophus** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:34 am

That $205 for the C's sounds like the best bet to me. That's just my humble opinion.

anyone have the B&M short throw shifter?

anyone have the B&M short throw shifter?

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