Another shifter option for those with autos

Sunspot · 04-23-2019, 09:46 PM

I didn't see this option yet so thought I'd share. If someone has already done it please post up and give input.

I had planned to cut up the indicator plate to accept the plastic shift boot frame...I may do that in the future. There is no binding with the boot so it will probably stay this way.

Quicksilvers · 04-24-2019, 10:33 AM

Very nice great job what a creative idea for 7AT guys out there thumbs up.

Falconquey · 04-24-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunspot

I didn't see this option yet so thought I'd share. If someone has already done it please post up and give input.

I had planned to cut up the indicator plate to accept the plastic shift boot frame...I may do that in the future. There is no binding with the boot so it will probably stay this way.

No.... Just no.

ColtronZ · 04-24-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

No.... Just no.

If you can remove the plastic part with the P, D, R, etc then maybe otherwise

. I do like that knob better but I've also came to the conclusion I'll have a tall ugly shifter regardless cuz I chose AT.

Ventruck · 04-24-2019, 11:40 PM

I get that the typical auto shift knob can be an eyesore, but people will glance and think "this guy is trying to pass off like he's got a manual" — even if that wasn't your actual idea here.

But by all means, if you want it that way, keep it that way. I mean it's not like you put in a boost gauge in a non-turbo'd car. Honestly this just does look better than stock.

imo now that the technology and design advances are here, all future autos shouldn't have big knobs/levers anymore. The buttons or mini knobs are more proper.

Sunspot · 04-25-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtronZ

If you can remove the plastic part with the P, D, R, etc then maybe otherwise

. I do like that knob better but I've also came to the conclusion I'll have a tall ugly shifter regardless cuz I chose AT.

fyi, this lowers the shift knob about an inch.

there is another clever mod that uses an actual manual shift boot to remove the indicator plate. The reason I did not want to remove the indicator plate is because...it's an auto

cv129 · 04-25-2019, 10:00 AM

Would be great if you can adapt the G37 plate/gear indicator. I have no problem with the shift boot, it’s stock on every infiniti of that era, but it would be great if the boot actually covers the channel/path.

Sunspot · 04-25-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Would be great if you can adapt the G37 plate/gear indicator. I have no problem with the shift boot, it’s stock on every infiniti of that era, but it would be great if the boot actually covers the channel/path.

Absolutely! That's why my initial plan was to cut the plate/gear indicator to accept the G37 boot retaining plate. It lines up pretty well. I may still give it a try but will need a donor Z plate to cut.

Tractionless · 04-26-2019, 01:26 PM

I have a G37 handle with a manual boot tucked under the silver bezel so you don't see any of the PRND.... ugliness. Most think it's a manual until they are missing a pedal.

dts3 · 04-26-2019, 03:13 PM

Do you worry at all about the boot getting bunched up/stuck while shifting?

Zingston · 04-26-2019, 07:24 PM

I thought this was a joke at first. It really looks trashy AF!

Memphis370Z · 04-26-2019, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

I thought this was a joke at first. It really looks trashy AF!

Why?

Falconquey · 04-26-2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Why?

Memphis370Z · 04-27-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

Great response. Still doesn't answer my question. Why does it look trashy af? I'm not defending it or saying I like it. I'm asking why.

Zingston · 04-27-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Great response. Still doesn't answer my question. Why does it look trashy af? I'm not defending it or saying I like it. I'm asking why.

IMO it just looks like a Kludge. It's trying to be too much and answer a question that was never asked... especially with the drive indicator plate still in place. I mean, wtf?

I'm sure there are those that think it's cool.

04-23-2019, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sunspot Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 black cherry Rep Power: 7	Another shifter option for those with autos I didn't see this option yet so thought I'd share. If someone has already done it please post up and give input. I had planned to cut up the indicator plate to accept the plastic shift boot frame...I may do that in the future. There is no binding with the boot so it will probably stay this way. Memphis370Z, mlsully and Quicksilvers like this.

04-24-2019, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	I get that the typical auto shift knob can be an eyesore, but people will glance and think "this guy is trying to pass off like he's got a manual" — even if that wasn't your actual idea here. But by all means, if you want it that way, keep it that way. I mean it's not like you put in a boost gauge in a non-turbo'd car. Honestly this just does look better than stock. imo now that the technology and design advances are here, all future autos shouldn't have big knobs/levers anymore. The buttons or mini knobs are more proper. Sunspot likes this.

04-25-2019, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,191 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Would be great if you can adapt the G37 plate/gear indicator. I have no problem with the shift boot, it’s stock on every infiniti of that era, but it would be great if the boot actually covers the channel/path. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

04-26-2019, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,237 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	I have a G37 handle with a manual boot tucked under the silver bezel so you don't see any of the PRND.... ugliness. Most think it's a manual until they are missing a pedal. Sunspot likes this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

04-26-2019, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684369	I thought this was a joke at first. It really looks trashy AF! Jap**Vet* and Falconquey like this.

04-24-2019, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Very nice great job what a creative idea for 7AT guys out there thumbs up.

04-26-2019, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	Do you worry at all about the boot getting bunched up/stuck while shifting?

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