Will a Aftermarket Shift Knob Help Smooth Out Shifts?
 

Hey all,

The 370Z shifts have always felt quite notchy and require a good amount of force to slot in to gear.

Would a heavier shift knob help reduce these 2 issues?
And if so, what weight knob should I be aiming for.

I always liked the look of the titanium ball shaped knobs, is there anything I should be aware of with such knobs like these?

Thanks!

Somewhat. Notchy is good. More precision.




Tommy Kaira or its clone.


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Titanium would be light.

this isn't common based on my experience.

:iagree:

If you are looking for a soft MT, you bought the wrong car. Try the Coolerworx shifter and see how it feels :rolleyes:

400 grams is a solid weight to aim for. I'm just not sure it will accomplish what you are looking for.

Post #280 is spot on! LOL

A heavier shift knob may not help, but it's worth a try. It may do the trick of masking the character of the Z's manual. You'll get used to whatever you're driving though.

It shouldn't take effort to get into gear though. Agreed on 400g. I had something similar in my MR2 and shifts felt great. Very much like you're "operating a machine".

In my Miata's, I used the 2" ball VooDoo knob in the 2002 NB and the "Tall" JoyFast knob in the 1991 NA. I much preferred the JoyFast. In fact, I much preferred the NA as well.

As for the 370Z, I am really surprised and happy with the Z1 M-Spec. It's well balanced and weighs about as much as the stock knob. I'm really impressed with how it feels in the hand.

https://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s/...94806236-5.jpg

When I say difficult or heavy I mean in comparison to other cars that seem to be buttery smooth such as an S2K

Ahh excellent, I have seen a knob I like that is 500g, I am just not sure what to expect in terms of feel.

Thanks dude, I have seen a shift knob I like that is around 500g, when I said titanium I just meant the titanium look. What should I expect to feel in terms of difference shifting with a heavier knob?

I think it made it a touch easier.

When I bought my MT 370Z over a year ago I found the gears very precise and somewhat difficult. However, after a few weeks the problem disappeared - I improved my gear changes.

BTW I have never owned an Auto.

How did you get the stock shift knob off? I tried taking it off the other day and looked at youtube videos but it was too difficult and most of them ruined the stock one.

Use a strap wrench.

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http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-you-need.html

Will a Aftermarket Shift Knob Help Smooth Out Shifts?
 

I wrapped a lot of painters tape around the knob until it was nice and thick and the size of a baseball. I then used a pair of vice grips at the bottom of the shaft (to keep it from turning) and a large monkey wrench on the knob. It took a lot of brute force but I got it off without damaging it. Hope this helps.

By the way, I had no luck with a strap wrench. The strap snapped on the first try.


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