Shortened Shifter Assembly

[mul1gan]

has anyone done this?
Is it easy?
How did you like it?
Does it alter performance/feel/shifting?
Is it smoother or notchy?

thanks
peter


http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=541

 

[Soichiro]

yes
yes
a lot
performance no
feel yes (smaller shift gate, slicker, tighter)
shifting yes (more effort required - less leverage)
notchy like the OEM (because it is still OEM)

 

[mul1gan]

re

How much did it cost you?
was it hard to install/remove the center console?

I llike the short aggressive throws.. I did this to my m3. BUT it required more work to throw it into gear.

Would you say its just as, or notchier then the oem?


thanks

 

[serialNSXer]

call Chris at SoS about the Type R update

 

[Mikey Rudamann]

Hello Peter,
I shortened the shifter about 1-2" with a tap and grinded it down some. I then purchased the RSX-R shifter from Dali Racing for like 40 bucks.

The console was easy to take out. It took about 5min(I've done it a few times) The gearbox does feel smoother.

I would advise maybe trying a different shift knob first. Then if you're still not happy, chop down your shifter to your preference.

Good luck, if you need more help or pictures let me know.

-Mike

 

[Zishan]

Hello Peter,
I shortened the shifter about 1-2" with a tap and grinded it down some. I then purchased the RSX-R shifter from Dali Racing for like 40 bucks.

The console was easy to take out. It took about 5min(I've done it a few times) The gearbox does feel smoother.

I would advise maybe trying a different shift knob first. Then if you're still not happy, chop down your shifter to your preference.

Good luck, if you need more help or pictures let me know.

-Mike

So... you can pull out the shifter and shorten it(cut the bottom?) and then put in back?
- Z

 

[D'Ecosse]

yes, if you're going to cut it, cut the bottom end - it will be too fat if you cut at the top.
Note that you will also achieve shorter by using the SOS rapid shift knob - http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...ts/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/shift_knobs/default.asp

Here's a combo of a shortened stick & SOS knob:

 

[D'Ecosse]

has anyone done this?

Yes, see above & below

Is it easy?

Yes

How did you like it?

Love it!

Does it alter performance/feel/shifting?

Definitely feels different, shorter throw - hard to remember now how stock was

Is it smoother or notchy?

Same


Console Removal Instructions - follow steps 1-6 to remove the centre console - courtesy of ScienceOfSpeed

 

[Mikey Rudamann]

Z,

I didn't remove the shifter, I just tapped the exsisting threads 1-2" longer and grinded off 1-2" and the knob fit perfect. I was scared to dis-assemble the shift assembly.

sorry if I was unclear.

 

[Zishan]

Z,

I didn't remove the shifter, I just tapped the exsisting threads 1-2" longer and grinded off 1-2" and the knob fit perfect. I was scared to dis-assemble the shift assembly.

sorry if I was unclear.

Thanks so much for the information guys. I've thought about changing out the shift knob to get a lower setting, but I don't want anything with metal. I like the OEM leather, but it is kindof long. I might look into this when I replace my center console.
Regards
- Z

 

[mul1gan]

re

Wow that looks sweet...
so not only did you lower it 1-2 inches.. the throw is shorter as well? Since you only chopped off 1-2 inches, does that make a BIG difference in the length of the throw? I'm assuming this would make the shifting feel a tad bit heavier right?

-peter