Ferrari Style Shift Plate on 350z

[dasoupdude]

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similar to this..anyone know where i can find any?

opinions?

[evildky]

the gated shifter is part of the charm of motoring in many European sports cars, most of them have dropped the gate in favor of a tighter shift patern, I believe you'll find the Z patern too tight for a gate, it would be simple to machine a gate if the pattern were large enough

[Makenski]

the gated shifter is part of the charm of motoring in many European sports cars, most of them have dropped the gate in favor of a tighter shift patern, I believe you'll find the Z patern too tight for a gate, it would be simple to machine a gate if the pattern were large enough

yeah the gate looks so simple to mill up, and fab on.. cept would it be worth it with an already short shifter?

[BlackSmoke]

That wont work on a Z, you will miss nearly every gear.

[R350Zz33]

i dont think the z has stright cut gears

[dasoupdude]

Yeah, I see your point.

[BigDan727]

Helical cut gears wont like that plate very much. And as stated above hitting third gear will certainly be a chore

[dasoupdude]

Indeed, but there's also consideration into fabing one that fits the pattern perfectly.

[BippuBoss]

I also have to agree that the gate won't fit. It would be pointless. Some of my friends just go diagonally into third and fifth. i think it would definitely be a pain. the shifts are supposed to be short and smooth, not like lambos and ferrari's. i say stop thinking about it.

[idriveaTTz32]

i've looked into it on my G, it wouldnt really work, not too mention our shaft is way too thick.

[wingFeather]

Buy a Ferrari

[evildky]

Buy a Ferrari

or a FIAT, a lot of old FIAT's came with gated shifters, and some even got pinna farina bodies

oh and alpha's

[dasoupdude]

i've looked into it on my G, it wouldnt really work, not too mention our shaft is way too thick.

sometimes that's a good thing my friend

[Soravia]

Don't cut the fingers too long. Just cut mainly the end of the gates. It'll work for sure.

[rmezz13]

I have access to machines at work, i'll get a hold of some scrap metal or even make a trial out of plexi just to see if its possible in anyway. Give me a bit and i'll let you know. (i have a short shifter though)

Don't cut the fingers too long. Just cut mainly the end of the gates. It'll work for sure.

^^ thats what i am wondering.

i've looked into it on my G, it wouldnt really work, not too mention our shaft is way too thick.

^^ i though i was th only one with that problem!

[dasoupdude]

yezzurd!

[R350Zz33]

rmezz13 if u are able to make it work with the z i might be intresed in buying one

[Soravia]

Any chance you can make one for me too? My VQswap S13 will need one once I'm done. I'm not a fan of close shifters.

[rmezz13]

i will let you guys know, but it will be awhile. I have to do it in my own time, and i don't have a lot of that at work lately. I will let you know thow. I may start on creating the prototype here at home.... I'll let you all know.

[dasoupdude]

sickk, i cant wait. i wish u well

[MyWhiteZ23]

Wow if you could make this work, it would be awesome. Please get back to me if you figure something out. Thanks.

[rmezz13]

sorry fella's its not that the shift pattern is so close, its that the gated setup would require you to raise the shift gate whic would look like crap, or custom make a shifter because of a bulky part in the way..... i'm sure it could be done but not for cheap at all. These pics show a better perspective of what i saw today while trying to fab up a prototype.

shifter

bulky part that is the reason it cannot be done

you can see how far it sets up (fail)

[Soravia]

a 240sx shifter rod would clear that easy.

The NISMO butt-plug pic shows what's blocking the way.

[dasoupdude]

it is a sad day for the empire...

how did you get the shift knob off, i tried twisting mine off cause i want to replace it, its tuff as nuts

[Soravia]

That's not really mine. I prefer Spec V shifter from the SE-R. It feels a lot better to hold. I don't feel the aluminum NISMO or the butt-plug.

[rmezz13]

it is a sad day for the empire...

how did you get the shift knob off, i tried twisting mine off cause i want to replace it, its tuff as nuts

i used a channel lock wrench/pliers. it effed up the leather but i don't plan on using it anyway. I bought a pro-1 short shifter and it came with an aluminum shift knob (sphere) that threads on. The shift knobs with set screws suck, i bought one and it looked sweet but came loose every other shift.... fail nonetheless.....

[dasoupdude]

damn, well alright im lookin for a new one cause i got my car used and its startin to get a little groady

[dasoupdude]

Boom raised from the ashes because...I saw one yesterday AGAIN downtown.

It was a red 350z on some sort of work rims (im guessing emotion), I took a peep inside and saw he had a gated shifter!! it sux I didnt have my camera on me but it looked like he worked around there since he had a parking permit. I'll have to check that out again sometime. He also had the Nissan hamburger on his steering wheel instead of the Z emblem. Its always the small things which stand out..

[sluggoZ]

i used a channel lock wrench/pliers. it effed up the leather but i don't plan on using it anyway. I bought a pro-1 short shifter and it came with an aluminum shift knob (sphere) that threads on. The shift knobs with set screws suck, i bought one and it looked sweet but came loose every other shift.... fail nonetheless.....

Always use a heavy towel first, then your wrench....absolutely no scuff marks on the shifter.

[Burtonboarder950]

to this whole postpleasure to read that loli love yous guys sarcasm!