+ Forged Performance Shift Knob (Installed) +

batman_4 · 03-31-2009, 03:06 PM

Well got around to installing my Forged shift knob. This shift knob is awesome, reason why i didn't get rid of it after selling my 350 since i had the hope it would fit the 370. Overall im very happy but not 100%, IMO i feel it sits way up high and makes it look a bit awkward, damn Nissan shift pole is diff. this time around. On to the pics.

One thing i would like to point out....in my 350 it sat flush with the shift boot but on my 370 there seems to be a little gap/wiggle room left, not sure i like that but should be an easy fix. Here is a pic.

SoCal 370Z · 03-31-2009, 03:08 PM

Looks like the dog bit the old shift knob off for you!

batman_4 · 03-31-2009, 05:22 PM

^ lol....my vice grips didn't seem to like the OEM shift knob

nismored · 03-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Is that a stock shift boot?

batman_4 · 04-01-2009, 02:08 PM

^ yes sir

MightyBobo · 04-02-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

^ lol....my vice grips didn't seem to like the OEM shift knob

Did it just screw off?

batman_4 · 04-02-2009, 02:04 PM

^ took it off the same way i did on my 350z. however this was by far much easier....if i recall correctly i don't think i saw any blue loc-tite what made it a pain in the a$$ in the 350 to take off. oh and do not try and twist...it may damage the shift pole.

SoCal 370Z · 04-02-2009, 02:11 PM

^ Damn...that pic is just too painful to look at!

theDreamer · 04-02-2009, 02:16 PM

Wow...I think I will just stick with the stock shifter, and I always thought these things came off easily with a good twist (just tight enough to not come off while driving).

batman_4 · 04-02-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

^ Damn...that pic is just too painful to look at!

lmao! not that i look at it and stare i do see the pain!!

however it was much easier and "less painful" to do than on my previous 350...when i did that it had me sweating, cursing and pulling like no tomorrow.

MightyBobo · 04-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Wow...I think I will just stick with the stock shifter, and I always thought these things came off easily with a good twist (just tight enough to not come off while driving).

Shifters vary. Thats the way F-bod's and Vettes are - just twist off. But, my Cavalier for instance, had a freaking pressed-on shifter that you literally had to cut to pieces to get off...

juan05 · 04-11-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

^ Damn...that pic is just too painful to look at!

yea if the 370z could talk it would call the police and order a restraining order.. ill just stick with the stock lol

spearfish25 · 04-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Looks like the equivalent of the Z going to the dentist and having a tooth pulled.

LiquidZ · 04-13-2009, 01:52 PM

I like the feel of the stock shifter. The only thing shifter related I would probably change would be to go to a short throw shifter.

sensi09 · 04-13-2009, 02:05 PM

You can save the stock shifter by wrapping it up with something like a towel if a vice grip is needed.

I like the ergonomics of the stock shifter, but a good weighted shifter is hard to pass up.

03-31-2009, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	+ Forged Performance Shift Knob (Installed) + Well got around to installing my Forged shift knob. This shift knob is awesome, reason why i didn't get rid of it after selling my 350 since i had the hope it would fit the 370. Overall im very happy but not 100%, IMO i feel it sits way up high and makes it look a bit awkward, damn Nissan shift pole is diff. this time around. On to the pics. One thing i would like to point out....in my 350 it sat flush with the shift boot but on my 370 there seems to be a little gap/wiggle room left, not sure i like that but should be an easy fix. Here is a pic. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

03-31-2009, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Looks like the dog bit the old shift knob off for you! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-31-2009, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ lol....my vice grips didn't seem to like the OEM shift knob __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-01-2009, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ yes sir __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-02-2009, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ took it off the same way i did on my 350z. however this was by far much easier....if i recall correctly i don't think i saw any blue loc-tite what made it a pain in the a$$ in the 350 to take off. oh and do not try and twist...it may damage the shift pole. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

03-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
nismored Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 16 Drives: 04 Spec V Rep Power: 16	Is that a stock shift boot?

04-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	^ Damn...that pic is just too painful to look at! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Wow...I think I will just stick with the stock shifter, and I always thought these things came off easily with a good twist (just tight enough to not come off while driving). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Looks like the equivalent of the Z going to the dentist and having a tooth pulled.

04-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I like the feel of the stock shifter. The only thing shifter related I would probably change would be to go to a short throw shifter.

04-13-2009, 02:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	You can save the stock shifter by wrapping it up with something like a towel if a vice grip is needed. I like the ergonomics of the stock shifter, but a good weighted shifter is hard to pass up.

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