crucnh, notchy etc. manual transmission

TerribleONE · 01-15-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZ

How does a weighted shift knob help the shifting?

The added momentum helps get the car in gear. Trust me, it made a bigger difference then I thought it would.

Skyscraper · 01-15-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

The added momentum helps get the car in gear. Trust me, it made a bigger difference then I thought it would.

But it seems hard to find one that looks similar to the stock shift knob (who's shape is perfect for me), The pokeballs and skulls and pistons seem a little juvenile to me and rob the Z of some sexiness.

Powerwiz · 01-15-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyscraper

But it seems hard to find one that looks similar to the stock shift knob (who's shape is perfect for me), The pokeballs and skulls and pistons seem a little juvenile to me and rob the Z of some sexiness.

Lots of knobs if not most do not have that. Here is mine. Way sexier then stock imo but thats all a personal choice.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-14-2015, 12:03 PM

I am getting a TK knob from Depointfive0 soon but changing fluids I haven't decided on. Many say do it and many say don't

-Raj

Chuck33079 · 01-14-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

I am getting a TK knob from Depointfive0 soon but changing fluids I haven't decided on. Many say do it and many say don't

-Raj

Who is saying switching to good synthetic fluid is a bad thing?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-14-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Who is saying switching to good synthetic fluid is a bad thing?

On some threads on here there are reviews for switching to redline fluid for the tranny. Some people posts they like it and others didn't because it made the gearbox worse. Some said they went back to oem. I don't have time at the moment to post a link, but I can tonight.

-Raj

wsarver · 01-14-2015, 03:11 PM

I switched to Redline MT-85 and have had it in there for probably 20,000 miles and it hasn't degraded over time at all. I noticed it helped a little but its no miracle worker. I'm approaching 60k miles so I'll be re-using Redline MT-85. I believe in it. No tracking or autox for me just spirited DD and hard pulls. It's noisey, its clunky, and its normal.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 01-14-2015, 03:18 PM

If ur grinding gears that baad in 1st, u might have bad synchronos.

I highly suggest redline synthetic fluid, and weightened shift knob, dont buy the short shifter yet, its bad in 1st.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 01-14-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

If ur grinding gears that baad in 1st, u might have bad synchronos.

I highly suggest redline synthetic fluid, and weightened shift knob, dont buy the short shifter yet, its bad in 1st.

I was grinding with my old transmission. Nissan replaced under warranty for me. It might've been bad synchros, I'm not really sure.

-Raj

Joepro · 01-15-2015, 05:52 PM

Moddiction Stainless Steel and Titanium SHIFT KNOBS!

great knobs, and yes redline fluid is the best in these trannys, and they suck cold.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 01-15-2015, 08:16 PM

I have the weighted shift knob, yes it does help, there are allot of them on the market here in USA and they r cheap just make sure it isn't titanium.

If u want one that looks like stock am afraid ur sol, but the weightened usually looks like a mushroom.

Zoren 370 · 01-15-2015, 09:39 PM

Is the JDM password type II shift knob considered a weighted one?

osbornsm · 01-16-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Is the JDM password type II shift knob considered a weighted one?

I hope you're kidding... that thing weighs a ton.

osbornsm · 01-16-2015, 10:31 AM

Oh, and if a transmission is crunchy AND notchy... does that make it a crotchy tranny ?

Spooler · 01-15-2015, 09:47 PM

I use Amsoil GL4 75w90 fluid. It works well. Before this I would use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75w90. The notchy shifting you feel is due to the shifter linkage and bushings. It's normal. You just need some practice.

01-14-2015, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 18	I am getting a TK knob from Depointfive0 soon but changing fluids I haven't decided on. Many say do it and many say don't -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

01-14-2015, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
wsarver Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 115 Drives: 2015 Silverado Rep Power: 12	I switched to Redline MT-85 and have had it in there for probably 20,000 miles and it hasn't degraded over time at all. I noticed it helped a little but its no miracle worker. I'm approaching 60k miles so I'll be re-using Redline MT-85. I believe in it. No tracking or autox for me just spirited DD and hard pulls. It's noisey, its clunky, and its normal. Chuck33079 and Zoren 370 like this.

01-14-2015, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,013 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	If ur grinding gears that baad in 1st, u might have bad synchronos. I highly suggest redline synthetic fluid, and weightened shift knob, dont buy the short shifter yet, its bad in 1st. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane Last edited by DOOMMONKEY777; 01-14-2015 at 03:21 PM.

01-15-2015, 05:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 35	Moddiction Stainless Steel and Titanium SHIFT KNOBS! great knobs, and yes redline fluid is the best in these trannys, and they suck cold. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

01-15-2015, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,013 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	I have the weighted shift knob, yes it does help, there are allot of them on the market here in USA and they r cheap just make sure it isn't titanium. If u want one that looks like stock am afraid ur sol, but the weightened usually looks like a mushroom. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

01-15-2015, 09:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Is the JDM password type II shift knob considered a weighted one?

01-16-2015, 10:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	Oh, and if a transmission is crunchy AND notchy... does that make it a crotchy tranny ?

01-15-2015, 09:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,125 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	I use Amsoil GL4 75w90 fluid. It works well. Before this I would use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75w90. The notchy shifting you feel is due to the shifter linkage and bushings. It's normal. You just need some practice.

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