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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Unhappy Can't feel the RE shifter

Just got my RE shifter installed yesterday; I've been driving about 200 miles and still can't feel the RE differences. Anyone experienced the same? The 12mm bolt under the car is said to be tightened at 10 ft-lbs; how tight is it? I just tried to tightened as much as i can. Does it affects the shiftting process? I just can't think at any part of the installation that I did wrong. To be honest, I can't feel the RE yet; any suggestion?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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I just had it installed and the difference is noticible but it is not night and day difference... maybe it needs to be broken in or something.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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i'm getting my RE shifter in today around 1ish. i'm glad i bumped into this thread...could anyone who have RE shifters come up and explain to us what the hell is going on??
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Well the throws are shorter and it is noticible.. lol
I just think that RE shifter is the best out of all the other shifters for the G.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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do we REALLY have to jack the car up for us to reach the bolt underneath? is there a way we can get it from the top?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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+1 if you can't notice the difference in noticing shorter throws are you sure you ordered a RE shifter? DId you all order from an authorized dealer?
Originally Posted by ughhness
Well the throws are shorter and it is noticible.. lol
I just think that RE shifter is the best out of all the other shifters for the G.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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ya Installed mine an hour ago it is night and day it is 10X easier if you jack the car up
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Its only a 20% change in throws, thats not alot. The factory shifter is very good from the get go. Its not like putting a short throw in a mustang or camaro where the shifters are generally longer and sloppier.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Are you using the stock shift ****?

I'm using an aftermarket **** and everything sits a lot lower. I can rest my wrist on the center console and flick it to shift.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by clifftrail
Its only a 20% change in throws, thats not alot. The factory shifter is very good from the get go. Its not like putting a short throw in a mustang or camaro where the shifters are generally longer and sloppier.
that's what i mean by "not really feel it"; I guess that's $179 for; still a bit smoother than stock. Isn't it a little longer than the stock? I thought it's about the same hight; just don't like the point it's higher than stock. I was expecting too much before getting the product because of so many positive feedbacks in here; that doesn't mean I don't like the new shifter. Good quality and improvement for $179. thumb up!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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quick question guys, I have an 06 coupe with premium package and I happened to be going through a g35 catalog I had from prior months and it said that with the premuim package, the car already has a short shifter which I had seen before but never payed much attention to.

Now I just got my RE short shifter in several days ago. is it worth it or am I looking at pretty much the same as stock short shifter?

(no time to go research it as Ive been for a bit this morning and i need to head into work for a bit)

thanks guys,
-Russ
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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About A Year Ago After I Did I Noticed It In The Ten Seonds Of Drving Also, Install It, Then Drive Around With It, Then After A Week Go To The Dealaer And Test Drive One With Out It Its Night And Day! Good Luck
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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If I were to pick up an aftermarket short-throw shifter, my main priority would be reduction in shifter vibration. Have any of you who have this installed noticed a decent reduction in shifter vibration?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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yes my girl doesnt try and hop on it every second now. anyways yes it doesnt vibrate like it did before
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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i really wanna get the RE shifter but i heard it voids the tranny warranty
 
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