NISMO Titanium Shift Knob installed!!!!

CAN-ZED

well i replaced my stock shifter knob today with Black Nismo one.
was a little concerned after reading this thread, and yes i did run into similiar issues.
the stock one just wouldnt turn, so i tried to the duct tape trick.
It worked , but was still very difficult to turn, the leather wrap on stock one started to come off, but managed to save it minus the leather on both sides, leather piece down the middle survived and actually looks ok

new one on and very happy now, love the feel when shifting

(apologies for picture quality, Blackberry camera)

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happytheman

This is Florida man! They're EVERYWHERE! Yah, I got the job done unscathed! Will update upon completion.

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FromG2Z

^ exactly, also, I better get tons and oodles of rep points

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2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

FromG2Z

^ hehe... thanks happy

yeah the knob shouldn't take you too long, bro. You could probably do it in 20 min's or less, as long as you aren't breaking straps like Ken does

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2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

kenchan

CAN-ZED- looking good. i like how you put the shift pattern over the dummy switch cover thingie.

happytheman

Blurgh..the vise grips that I have are too small..and no other wrench could get a secure enough grip. I had no idea the shaft was going to be as large a diameter as it is.

Going to have to drop by the hardware store tomorrow and get a new pair of vise grips, as recommended.

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kenchan

Haha, I used my channel-locks with rubber tip to hold the shaft.

GL with the install!

FromG2Z

^ This is what I did too! (for the record, ken got that idea from me!!!!) hehe.


Let us know how it turns out happy.

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2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

kenchan

oh is that where it came from??! hahaha



i found that my vicegrips were a tad too small....

FromG2Z

^ sounds personal Ken

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2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

kenchan

after getting defeated by stock knob + pos strap wrench.... yes

kenchan

FromG2Z- i use the TWM typeR knob on my G. it's a nice piece.

for the Z's gearbox i think either shifter works (slim or round types). for the G gearbox it's quite a bit clunkier to get into the gates at times so weighted and round works better for me on that car.

lochness

My black shift knob came in the mail today along with a GTR Start Button. Before I put it on I've painted the Nismo logo with a red O and light grey for the other letters. The red O should work really well with the GTR Button and my red stitching. I'll post some pics once its installed.

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happytheman

I wonder if this aluminum finisher, instead of the cheap looking rubber one, would work on our shaft?



Shift Knob Finisher

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kenchan

happy it might work but I think the rubber finisher is fine. Its a nice contrast to the knob and has a nice match to the boot.