Short Throw Shifters

[SHIFT_COUPE]

I've spoken with two companies. B&M and TWM regarding a product for the 07+ Sedan and Coupe.

B&M straight out told me "No way". They'll take a look at the potential popularity of it in a year or so but they don't see it worth making a product right now.

TWM will be producing a product for us. They don't have an ETA, but they do plan on it. Also no word on whether it will be a short shift kit that replaces the shifter or if it will be their popular transmission mounted shift adapter. The 6 speed with lockout is the issue regarding which method would work.

Anyway, thought I'd share with you all

[mcheddadi]

what's the advantages of short throw shifters? Isn't it more abrupt when shifting, thus ultimately less desirable?

[SHIFT_COUPE]

It doesn't have anything to do with being abrupt really. Short throw shifters help reduce the longer throw of the factory shifter. They make for a more close and precise shift for quicker gear changes.

[LinkNuc]

Good news! I'd really like to sorten the throw gate and get more of a Z type throw. I installed a Hurst Billet Short Throw on my buddies C5 (massive throws on vetts before C6) and it was great it tightend up everything and I'd say his throw was at least 1/3 shorter.

[Absolute Zero]

Hey guys, I don't have my A/C yet, but hopefully I will get it this week... My last car was a Mazda6 and I had done alot of modifications>>>

(JL Audio 500W amp, 2x12" w3v2 subs, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, 18" RX-8 sport rims, 18" Toyo Proxes4 tires, AEM Cold-Air Intake, Apexcone 4500k 50 watt HIDs, Hoen Color Matched fog bulbs,led DRLs, leds interior lights, Bel Pro RX-65 detector hardwired, ScanGaugeII, Lowrance GPS unit, TWM Short-Throw Shifter, TWM weighted shift knob, Magnaflow custom Cat-Back system, Kartboy Hangers, removed door side guards, JDM Grille, JDM Eyelids, black side-marker lights with LEDs, chrome turn signals in headlights and taillights, stubby antenna, Tint (20% on sides, 15% on rear and windshield stripe), Floorboard LEDs (front and rear)(color morph)/trunk (green pulse), Metra Turbo2 dash kit with Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP)

So most of this stuff was installed my me including the short-throw shifter. If TWM is in the process of making a shifter for us and it is anything like the throw my last car, I would definately take that into consideration on automatic vs. manual.

[jh3p]

UPDATE.

I contacted TWM and they said although they have not started the project (and they don't have an ETA), they informed me that a short throw kit WILL be made, and most likely wont eliminate the reverse lock-out.

[mcheddadi]

UPDATE.

I contacted TWM and they said although they have not started the project (and they don't have an ETA), they informed me that a short throw kit WILL be made, and most likely wont eliminate the reverse lock-out.

Nice! that I like!

[LinkNuc]

Cool, keep us informed, that is somethig I defintitely want, I imagine it'll shorten thows at least 30%

[generic808]

what's the advantages of short throw shifters? Isn't it more abrupt when shifting, thus ultimately less desirable?

Faster gear shifting. I had a short-throw on my SE-R and it was great. I belive mine was shortened by 35% and it made a world of a difference in everyday driving, and at the track. That's cool to hear that some will be coming out for the Altima's.

[axxtion]

hi guys,

i've built short throw shifters for the 2002-2006+ Sentra,Sentra Spec V, Altima, Altima SER, and Maxima. I will be building an STS soon for the 2007+ and will keep you updated. If any one is located in So-Cal and would like to be fitted for a free prototype, let me know.

thanxaxxtion

[mcheddadi]

nice! there's soo going to have someone in socal for this

[SHIFT_COUPE]

There better be

[08altima35]

does this guy work for or own a company that is planning on marketing a product or is he going to rig one up in his garage?some details would be nice, and if everything seems legit i'm sure 20+ people will be emailing you axxtion

[axxtion]

here is some feedback for a second generation Axxtion STS 67mm i've done for the Sentra on another forum:

http://www.b15sentra.net/forum...56178

click on the pic and you can see the Axxtion STS 55mm that I build for the Altima SER.


Modified by axxtion at 11:24 AM 3/2/2008

[Sacky2.5]

holy crap now this is something i'm interested in... i absolutely HATE the shift throw on the a/c. i test drove a g37 6speed, and got back into my altima and it felt like i just stepped into a huge *** truck...

[LinkNuc]

Any other word on this yet, this is a mod I DEFINITELY want, i doubt itll get "flick of the wrist" like my ol Z but it shuold make it much better!

[ursus]

I already worked w/ Axxion last yr trying to come up w/ a short throw with him but the way altima 6MT (at least sedans, I'd assume it's the same system for AC) shifter cable is set up, he couldnt come up with a way to construct one; he said wait for Nismos or any other companies for that matter.

[mcheddadi]

So whats going on with this short throw shifter from Axxion ?

[ursus]

In short, "It aint happening"

[mcheddadi]

LOL! well that's too bad, i'd really liked one

[phobs]

If this isn't old news, TWM listed the 07+ Altima 6 Speed Manual in their wanted list. Someone near Napierville, Quebec should e-mail them.

http://www.twmperformance.com/wanted/index.htm