Which Short Shifter And How Much For My 33?

[MissRB25DET]

Hi All,

Just aquired a cushion button clutch for my GTS-T, before I go ahead with the fitment I wish to find out more info about what short shifter is best recommended and most commonly trusted by fellow club members. Where can I obtain one?

Ebay has them going for $60-$120AUD for Billet Aluminium ones.

Thanks Guys & Gals.

Edited May 7, 2007 by MissRB25DET

[R31Nismoid]

Dont

I ended up pulling mine out. Best thing i evern did if you ask me!

[Mavric]

Hey tash.. I don't know if button clutch would be your best choice, a sprung center gives a lil more flex slightly easier to drive and not as aggressive..

With short shifter i think thats a personal choice i got a NISMO(i think) one off ash and i think its ace although i don't think he liked it.

[MissRB25DET]

Thanx for the advice guys.

You wouldn't by any chance know the tension (Nm) for the flywheel bolts.

I was told the Exedy Cushion Button will allow for everyday driving yet handle track use extremely well too.

[JVP]

if u get one dont get a cheapie from ebay

it probably wont fit, like the one i bought a while ago for my 32

[mcdee]

Thanx for the advice guys.

You wouldn't by any chance know the tension (Nm) for the flywheel bolts.

I was told the Exedy Cushion Button will allow for everyday driving yet handle track use extremely well too.

i got cushion button they are tops. great for everyday driving

[DogKnight]

Driven with a short shift in my mates 32 GTR a few times and I quite enjoy it. Ive been thinking about the same for my 33, so if you dont mind let me know how you go.

[Al]

Hey Tash,

I have had a C's short shifter in my car for the last 4yrs (at least) and love it!

The C's short shift is about 30% shorter throw than std, whereas the Nismo is about 10%.

[LiQuid IcE]

I have a TOMEI short shifter and its awesome. I never experience the standard one so cant compare.

[zorb_rules]

Also a vote for the c's I got one in the r33 I brought.. i think there around 300..i've driven my mates 33 without one and its like driving a bus.

[choyda]

Yeah the Nismo ones dont seem to make much different (10% as Al said). Go the C's ot C's style ones.

[Mid_Nite_R33]

anyone ever fitted an ebay short shifter?

[R31Nismoid]

There are two Nismo ones. 10% and a 30/35% one i think.

The one i sold Mav was a short one.

[Al]

anyone ever fitted an ebay short shifter?

Nikki (BABIA) bought one off ebay. It feels almost as good as the C's, but my mechanic had to play around abit to get it to work properly (alignment).

[Yawn]

+1 for C's. May take a while to get used to it tho as the throw is about as short as you can go.

You may find that you need increased effort to shift as it gets tighter because of the leverage point or something about how it works.

I love it but its personal preference i guess.

[SS8_Gohan]

yes/no for increased dodginess to your gearbox with the shifter?

[Hardman69]

I've got the Tomei short shifter, really good, short throes, but the nylon bush/sleeve on the very bottom of the shifter is worn, and loose - need a replacement. Does anyone know if there's a Tomei service kit available? It just adds an unnecessary amount of slop to the shift.

[SS8_Gohan]

Tomei shorter (percentage wise) than C's??

[Ronin 09]

ash, why didn't you like the short shifter?

dan, they will only be worse on the box if you bang it in all the time...

I had one on my BMW and it, along with the Momo Corse, were the best mods ever (that includes a built motor for it!)

[R31Nismoid]

It makes finding gears harder was the main thing for me

When i was racing a lot at Calder/Heathcote i found i was shifting faster without it.

Also i was missing gears far less as when there is a short throw, you have to be precise everytime.

I also was out-shifting the box sometimes i think, as it would crunch horribly. Shifter removed, never a crunch.

And it wasnt my useage of the clutch