ShaggyZ Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 My fabricator simply cut the stock and welded back together for same results. Doesn't look quite as nice as Austin's but works the same. Red Rocket To somewhat balance out your comment, and as a point of interest, DriftMotion.com sells a shifter extension for the R154 (2JZ swaps) for $300. It extends the shifter a few inches with a $5 piece of square aluminum tubing welded in for the housing and a $1 piece of round stock steel to extend the actual shifter. It looks like poop but it gets the job done. Then, here we have Austin getting these beautiful, strong pieces that look better than factory for WAY less. I think it was Timbo1JZ or something like that in the Toyota L6 forum arguing with me about the value of the DriftMotion piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hey Guys, Just a quick update....I will have them in my hands on Tuesday. So I should be able to ship out Wednesday, I post some pictures when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I noticed two different shift knobs in your pictures. Are they custom? One looks like the Nismo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yup I am using a Nismo shift knob. Its actually the cheapest good quality one I could find and it looks and feels nice. I would prefer the factory one but they seem to be hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-280z Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hey Austin, Let me know when these are here and PM me your PayPal info please... I will send payment ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, I think they'll work in the HR Trannies. I compared mine to a DE tranny and they look identical. So you're good there. I need to get a stock shifter to use w/ your shifter bracket. I'm still working on that. I want one of your brackets so put me on the list for one. I'm still months away from install, since I've also got a honey-do list. Do you think your bracket woudl work with an aftermarket Ebay special like this: Just trying to figure, since for some reason stock parts are harder to get. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm using a short throw shifter like the one pictured, but I am using a modified stock cradle. If Austin's cradel is same dimension as stock it willwork just fine. It took us a little while to get the reverse lock out to work due to the geometry change of taking the 4" leg out of the linkage. It appears Austin has that worked out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yup if it fits stock it should fit mine, the mounting and bucket dimensions are identical....6th gear lockout works perfect as well. Although I have to wonder why anybody would want a short shifter, it already has such small throws. Shipping ETA is tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 because my tranny didn't come with a shifter, and they're harder to find. I haven't checked yet what the dealer charges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Alright guys, they are ready to go out! Here is a pic of the final product: I am making a new thread in the venders forum you can access it here: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=986655#post986655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 No more interested in these ?? Ive still got 11 left! IF you dont have a vq they make nice paperweights too! Or you could Impress the wife/mistress with a cool xmas tree ornament, yard art, or abstract artwork for the wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 No more interested in these ?? Ive still got 11 left! IF you dont have a vq they make nice paperweights too! Or you could Impress the wife/mistress with a cool xmas tree ornament, yard art, or abstract artwork for the wall! I have interest, but I have no VQ right now. I have no doubt those will keep selling, but it doesn't look like you're gonna get the quick turnaround you (reasonably) expected. If I had a job, I would buy one off you just to keep you encouraged to make other custom parts like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hahahaha I never expected a quick turn about Im actually happy Ive sold 6 just wanted to bump the post ....a shortened shifter for a vq swap is a pretty specialized part, hince the sarcasm in my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've got a vq...but its in my maxima lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBean Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I really thought I would have a VQ for my 510 by now but it hasn't worked out. Its a shame too since you have the sweetest shifter solution out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-280z Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 WOW! Got mine last week and then had to head out of town. Got home, opened the box for the third time ... This is one quality piece for an awesome price! Very well done Austin. Thanks again! Fellas (and Gals), if you are planning this swap, get this part. Its high quality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerAce Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'll certainly be interested in getting one of these down the road. If it's possible for you to get this info, how far does this relocator make it from the shifter to the front of the bell housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for the kind words Brad...Glad you are happy with! PanzerAce: I can measure for you this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hey Guys, Just thought I would bring this back from the dead and put up some installation pictures. I took some pictures while I was shortening the shackle for a guy doing a vq swap in a 240sx. He was an awesome guy and sent his original shifter to me for mock up on my spare transmission. First thing is to pull the shifter linkage off the transmission, its super easy..just need to knock out a roll pin. Next you cut the center section out completely. I start by chopping the ends off with a sawzall and then grind the remaining weld/material down flush. One the shaft is ground completely off the center of the transmission side can be seen, there is also a hole on the shifter side. This can be used to make sure the two brackets are aligned before welding, as shown below Weld 'er up! Here is the shortened shaft beside the factory one to give an idea on the distance the shifter gets shortened. The factory mount is secured with 4 bolts to the transmission. When bolting on the new mount reuse the top two bolts, and use one of the lower ones to connect the shifter to the linkage. I still have a good many of these available. The price is now 200 dollars shipped for the bracket, and an additional 20 dollars if you want me to do the welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichowalker Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Do you know if these work with the HR 6speeds? I've heard the bellhousing bolt pattern is different, I guess I'm hoping thats where the difference stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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