I tried a few knobs,my best solution ended up being the cheapest.Settled with the JDM Password stainless knob.Initially it felt a little on the small side,but once I adjusted to that I actually like the size of it,quite heavy.The Lathe Werks round knob never felt right in my hands,Southbend Clutch Aluminum knob felt pretty good,but was a little too big and had not much weight to it.For the installation I cut the threads down on the shift lever and countersunk the knob to get it as low as possible and put in a leather shift boot.
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Just thought I'd bring this thread back from the dead instead of starting a new one. I guess it will always remain relevant.

I just ordered a new shift knob from WC LatheWerks. I ordered the Titanium piston in the brushed silver finish. I just found it looks like a fine piece of jewellery in the photographs and I like the fact it's made out of Ti.

https://www.lathewerks.com/350z-370z...hift-knob.html

I'll let you know what I think once I get it.

PS: I presently have the PWJDM V2 Stainless sphere. I like it but I do find it kind of small and looks slightly out of place in my Nismo interior. I did like the OEM shift knob but the buzzing at high rpm was driving me up the wall. At least I managed to remove it without any damage.

I actually just got my shift knob in from Lathe Werks and it's amazing. The weight is 465 grams which is a little heavier than the M1 Abrams from TWM. I got the gun metal finish and boy oh boy shifting with this thing is a treat. It sits really low since the threads don't start until about halfway into the shift knob. Customer service was A++ as well so if anyone wants quality and has the extra penny, get one from Lathe Werks. The owner does everything himself so you know you are getting something good.

https://i.ibb.co/gWhHZjm/shift-knob-1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/r6Lk2m5/shift-knob-2.jpg

Looks nice!

Still waiting for mine, unfortunately. Chris let me know ahead of time that it would take longer than 2 weeks to make due to a production backlog and the company is a one man show. I agreed since I think it will be worth it in the end. Can’t wait to get mine.

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Well, it’s now the 3 week mark and nothing. The shift knob has not shipped yet as promised. I will give it another week and then we’ll see what my options are.


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Just send him an email and ask what the progress is. I had to wait a little longer like you did to get mine. I think it was a little over 2 weeks because of the backlog and like you said it is only him doing everything. It's worth it so don't worry it'll get to you.

Yeah. I’ve already emailed him a few times. I guess you’re right. I think the wait will be worth it.


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I love my knob I found on eBay!

Nice! Is that the one from the Lithuanian vendor? How’s the leather quality? Does it screw on tight?


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Yes, it is the one from Lithuania. The leather seems good to me. Maybe not quite as soft as the oem knob, but good enough for me. Can’t beat the looks imo. If you want one, better act now. Looks like they’re down to the last one.

BTW, the red ring below it is a finisher I got from Z1.

i've yet to see a knob better than the GRFXPressions Fatboy (tommy kaira replica)

Got a pic? Would love to see it.

This is the GRFX
https://grfxp.myshopify.com/collecti...pec-shift-knob

This is the Tommy Kaira https://dsgperformance.files.wordpre...ira-shift5.jpg

Basically, its the same design as the TK without the logo. The GRFX is heavier and about 1/4 the price

My personal preference is a leather feel, but that TK is pretty nice. That’s a helluva markdown on the GRFX though. $300 to $55.

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They have never been $300. Regular price was always $100. Marketing trick. Still a great deal, even if it is really only 45% off. I think I paid $60 for my used one.

Agreed on GRFX. Great weight and feel.

You might be hard-pressed to find one in 10x1.25. I think I got the last one a couple of months ago, but let me know if you hear more come in. Certainly wouldn’t mind having another color

Yeah, the tough part of GRFX is the inconsistent stock. They sorta randomly do batches in sizes/colors and dont take stuff to order

still way cheaper than the TK, and i don't like the logo anyways

Luckily i got the brushed finish i wanted when it was in stock

I would have to say the best shifter knob I ever used was at a track event using the Nardi Personal Ambition Aluminum Shifter Knob with the black perforated leather option it is excellent quality and worked very well for me.

I really like my Shift Solutions SB knob, black wrinkle powedercoat. It's 630g, which is fairly heavy, but seemed to help smooth shifts out a little. May have been in my head, but I like it. Threads fit perfectly and there's not a blemish anywhere on it. The quality is great.

Please post pics of your shift knobs people.

https://www.raceseng.com/circuit-sph...mm-shifter-arm

I have a circuit sphere from Raceseng on my M3, and it's my favorite knob I've used on any car so far. It wins over my Graphx Fatboy by virtue of not being a billion degrees on hot days due to the delrin cover, while still being decently hefty.
Downside is cost. They aren't too cheap.

Would’ve loved to see a pic of it in your car. I’ve always wondered how those look in our interiors.

You ask for it.
Best one out there. :tup:

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This is what it looks like mated to my Coolerworx short shifter. I love it! It is so easy to maneuver at track speed.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...179b017787.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ef80113b03.jpg

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I like that sphere shift knob setup. I might have to get that.

I like more the momo one but im worried but fitment. Which one should I get?

http://i63.tinypic.com/5b91r5.jpg


There was this one review from someone and he basically said:

"I bought this here thinking it would be a good fit for my 370z . Nope I was wrong spent 100$ for basically nothing. Came with plastic inserts which don’t even fit on the knob and they expect me to file my stick shift so I could “screw” in some screws on the side of it with an L wrench.. so I finally get it on only to realize the plastic notch it did have went allllll the way in the shift knob now it’s stuck inside and and it won’t come out and now I’m screwed because there is nothing that can be used to Hold the shift knob in place.... they need better instructions and need to tell you it’s not threaded on the inside to fit Nissans... what a waste of money."

You must have not read the whole thread.


PM alcheng

Click the link below for his post.


http://www.the370z.com/2330073-post191.html

Raceseng sphereology- I really love this one.
https://i.imgur.com/CKdRYyjl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7GciGmCl.jpg?1

I had one made based off of my old Narita DogfightXBattlecraft Hyper Teardrop

http://i.imgur.com/qYEAn0Ql.jpg

I see 135 and 246. :icon14:

Great mind's think alike. That's the same one I ordered from Raceseng about a week ago for my Coolerworx

:tup: That combo is really great.

Cant help it you are an odd duck. :)

It's the engineer in me I think. 135 divided by 246 = .540650406 :icon14:

That's the special order custom one isn't it?

It is. be sure to order proper thread adapter too!

I did, nothing says anything about fitment

They make you order the adapter. I probably have 3 M12 × 1.50 adapters laying around. I've tried a few of their shift knobs. I wish it were a couple hundred grams lighter. The Coolerworx shifter doesn't require a heavy shift knob. Unfortunately, the only light shift knob they offer (Apex R @ 155 grams) doesn't have a good feel to it.