Review TWM Short Throw Shifter (STS) and Z1 Transmission Mount
#151
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I'm not mad at all. As you've said, these things are so subjective and everyone's setup is a little bit different. Certain sounds and vibrations are good to one person, and bad to another. And I'm really not even "complaining" about the mount; like I said I love the feel of it. I just think my exhaust is too mellow for it.
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I'm not mad at all. As you've said, these things are so subjective and everyone's setup is a little bit different. Certain sounds and vibrations are good to one person, and bad to another. And I'm really not even "complaining" about the mount; like I said I love the feel of it. I just think my exhaust is too mellow for it.
Point being, it's nice to be able to turn it on and off to suit your mood. So I understand why "always on" can get under your skin. Last year, there were a few moments when I was feeling that way about my Fast Intentions exhaust.
But just a few. I got over it. I really like where my car is at, and that's what's important, because it's my car. You do what you need to do to enjoy your car, Furlow.
#153
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Sounds like a great car! On/off for stuff like this would be great.
#154
I'm kind of surprised you're keeping that standoff at 2" extension. All things like this being subjective, it looks just as goofy 1" higher than stock as it does 1" lower than stock. If you wanted to keep the height, you could use a smaller ****.
Have you seen Falker11's new shift ****? It's gorgeous in the pics. Looking forward to seeing it in August.
Have you seen Falker11's new shift ****? It's gorgeous in the pics. Looking forward to seeing it in August.
I haven't found an aftermarket shift **** that I like more than the OEM ****. I think Infiniti hit the nail on the head with this design.
You know that plastic disc that came on the shifter? It's supported on the shaft by 3 rubber rings on each side. If put 5 of them under the disc, and one above it, that should be enough to keep it fixed on the shaft and keep the boot pushed up to wherever you want it to be. If not those rubber rings, you can figure something out, I'm sure. I think that's what the disc is for... at least, that's how I'm using it.
Or maybe I am just a weakling.
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Is your shift **** weighted and if so, do you know how much it weighs? I was surprised at the weight of the OEM ****; it had some pretty good weight to it. According to TWM, heavier shift ***** help in decreasing shifting effort due to the added kinetic energy they carry when set in motion.
Have you handled that Tommy Kaira shift ****? It's a little thing, and yet that turtle is a brick. Must have a core made out of Adamantium.
That's probably it.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-02-2016 at 07:29 AM.
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Looks like I'll be adding the Z1 mount soon, thanks to Furlow
Next up: RJM pedal
After that.....I might revisit the shift **** since Rochester got LatheWerks to come up with an adapter. I'm currently running a 370Z ****, which is the same shape/design, but oh-so-slightly larger.
Next up: RJM pedal
After that.....I might revisit the shift **** since Rochester got LatheWerks to come up with an adapter. I'm currently running a 370Z ****, which is the same shape/design, but oh-so-slightly larger.
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Looks like I'll be adding the Z1 mount soon, thanks to Furlow
Next up: RJM pedal
After that.....I might revisit the shift **** since Rochester got LatheWerks to come up with an adapter. I'm currently running a 370Z ****, which is the same shape/design, but oh-so-slightly larger.
Next up: RJM pedal
After that.....I might revisit the shift **** since Rochester got LatheWerks to come up with an adapter. I'm currently running a 370Z ****, which is the same shape/design, but oh-so-slightly larger.
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If you're thinking of engaging LatheWerks for this project, consider getting a whole new **** from him, but where the inner threads are 3/4" less deep than typical. That would solve the height problem, too.
Either way, I recommend getting the STS in the car first, and then assess the **** position second. It certainly helps scoping things out ahead of time, knowing your options. But your interpretation on the need might be different because of your Z ****.
Let's see of pic of that again.
Either way, I recommend getting the STS in the car first, and then assess the **** position second. It certainly helps scoping things out ahead of time, knowing your options. But your interpretation on the need might be different because of your Z ****.
Let's see of pic of that again.
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Lego....favor to ask if your willing and able of course....wanted to see if you could maybe do a DIY on the RJM pedal or worse case I guess take some random pics throughout the process and maybe put up some tips. Unless your paying to have it installed? I've been eyeballing the pedal for a few weeks now, thanks
I had the same **** on my Legacy GT and loved it.
First things first though....mount, then pedal
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https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...-assembly.html
Look like it would. We're really only talking about a 3/4" difference. The custom stand-off creates a 1" extension.
So much effort for such a subjective consideration... I'm laughing about it all, yet that's what we do. It's all good.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-02-2016 at 07:45 AM.
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@Lego, do you have the Rev 3 RJM pedal? I heard the latest version cuts installation time considerably because the entire pedal assembly comes pre-assembled.
Also, Ryan redesigned the switch mounts which makes it so much easier to adjust. That was probably the most painstaking part of the install for me, was adjusting the switches.
Also, Ryan redesigned the switch mounts which makes it so much easier to adjust. That was probably the most painstaking part of the install for me, was adjusting the switches.
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@Lego, do you have the Rev 3 RJM pedal? I heard the latest version cuts installation time considerably because the entire pedal assembly comes pre-assembled.
Also, Ryan redesigned the switch mounts which makes it so much easier to adjust. That was probably the most painstaking part of the install for me, was adjusting the switches.
Also, Ryan redesigned the switch mounts which makes it so much easier to adjust. That was probably the most painstaking part of the install for me, was adjusting the switches.
#163
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i wanted the mount specifically because I have the tanabe axle back and I wanted more noise out of it. that it provided perfectly and it still does. it is completely silent above 40-50mph and non existent on the freeway.
I just can't get over the feeling that it makes my car feel more fragile and that bugs me very much.
for *****, I found locally a hybrid spooky from TWM that was scratched to hell. $12 worth of sandpaper and turtle wax and about 2 hours of time in front of Netflix I can now shave in the damn thing. the 275 grams worth of shift **** is AMAZING. highly recommend for those saying their shifting efforts are more difficult now.
I just can't get over the feeling that it makes my car feel more fragile and that bugs me very much.
for *****, I found locally a hybrid spooky from TWM that was scratched to hell. $12 worth of sandpaper and turtle wax and about 2 hours of time in front of Netflix I can now shave in the damn thing. the 275 grams worth of shift **** is AMAZING. highly recommend for those saying their shifting efforts are more difficult now.
#164
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i wanted the mount specifically because I have the tanabe axle back and I wanted more noise out of it. that it provided perfectly and it still does. it is completely silent above 40-50mph and non existent on the freeway.
I just can't get over the feeling that it makes my car feel more fragile and that bugs me very much.
I just can't get over the feeling that it makes my car feel more fragile and that bugs me very much.
With the mount off though, I was back to feeling like something was missing. So I just took my car to the shop that did my exhaust (2.25" custom piping from the cats and 22" resonators into the Tanabe's), and had them take out the resonators. So now I'm 2.25" straight through to the Tanabe's and so far I'm loving it. A little bit of rasp/crackle/popping on acceleration (which I like) and I can actually hear my downshifts now. Absolutely zero drone when cruising. So this allows the "on/off" capability that the Z-1 lacked.
I'm still very curious to see what Lego_Maniac says once he has the mount on his car. Seems like there is a pretty big difference in opinion from those of us who've tried it.
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Oh, I get it now, Furlow. If I'm reading this right, then a contributing reason for why I'm OK with the mount is because my 2.5" FI exhaust is hella-loud to begin with. Can't really argue with that... it makes sense.
And that's some out-of-the-box thinking, having your shop drop the resonators. Glad you found what you were looking for.
AFAIK, the Invidia catback doesn't have a rep for being loud, and he still has stock cats. That, and Lego is extremely particular... so it's anybody's guess.
And that's some out-of-the-box thinking, having your shop drop the resonators. Glad you found what you were looking for.
AFAIK, the Invidia catback doesn't have a rep for being loud, and he still has stock cats. That, and Lego is extremely particular... so it's anybody's guess.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-02-2016 at 02:36 PM.