6 speed manual - like it or no?

[StimpsonJCat]

I'm not talkin about the car here mind you (mine is a 2k2 SE) - I'm talking about the 6 speed itself. Here are my complaints:

1) sticky/clunky as hell shifting it - big learning curve to shift quickly and accurately.

2) LOOOOONG throw - I gotta measure it sometime but its ridiculous. Go test drive your buddies BMW and you will see what I mean - like a foot long throw vs a 2" throw. Ok, ok maybe I'm exagerating a LITTLE.

I'd really like to see an aftermarket replacement for this thing.

Another question I have is it the same 6-speed as on the Z? If so, I have to laugh because I remember the marketing for the Z bragging about "short throw european feel 6 speed." Bwahahaha.

My 6 speed is more like a "long throw shifting in a bucket of steel marbles top of the line horse cart Korean design."

[99maxse]

i test drove a new 6 speed. sweet car but definately long shifting trails. my 99 maxima 5 speed is shorter shifting. i think anyway. the 350 z is definately a different setup in manual. shorter gear box and shifting points.:smoka:

[thrasher]

yep, the throws are long and the gearbox is notchy. doesn't come close to comparing to a silky smooth honda. drove the 350z 6 speed, much better feel, with way shorter throws and less notchy, definitely

[Pick]

My shifts aren't too ong. I have driven a 5-speed 4th gen, and the shifts are shorter on it than the 5th gen. I like the 6-speed however. Helps in highway driving.

[thrasher]

yeah, the 6th gear helps for mileage on the highway, but the gearbox and actual shifter are not up to the task for a sporty car, imo

[StimpsonJCat]

Well its hard to say your shifts aren't too long unless you compare to a real shifter - like the BMWs have. Its a pity - its really the only flaw in the whole vehicle. Once you learn how to drive it it isn't a big deal, but I have driven 30 year old designs that are shorter and smoother. Hope someone comes out with an aftermarket fix for it.

[99maxse]

well my opinion is that the new maxima is sloppy .. i think anyway. i like my manual better on my car. but true compare it to a bmw especially the m3, which my neighbor useto own. now thats what i call a 6 /speed.