NISMO Titanium Shift Knob installed!!!!

augustabites · 05-25-2011, 09:13 PM

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WTF Argh!!

Maybe I got kenchan's "refurbished" wrench...

I don't think lifting weights will help me with this.

That home depot one looks stronger.

I really do want to preserve the original shifter... right?

---AB

chuckd05 · 06-29-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Success! Black Nismo Knob On!

After almost popping a vein or two

So putting the duct tape on the knob worked (Thanks FromG2Z

) but not how I imagined. Kenchan thanks also!

Wrapped the knob up in duct tape but it didn't really budge. Took the tape off and now the knob was sticky. Used one of my Terry cloths on the knob..strap wrench and OMG....it started to turn.

Camera is kinda crappy and too much flash, it looks much better in person...matches well in the interior. The feel is soooo different, but I think I like it...will drive to work tomorrow.

why is Nissan Predjudiced towards America... I was like wtf, 40th with nav? Oh yea, In canada they can get that...

Knob looks great... I am undecided between this one, the password JDM, or that tommy kairra (or whatever its called) knob. that was is super heavy and felt it on a 350z and loved it

oro · 06-29-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

why is Nissan Predjudiced towards America... I was like wtf, 40th with nav? Oh yea, In canada they can get that...

Knob looks great... I am undecided between this one, the password JDM, or that tommy kairra (or whatever its called) knob. that was is super heavy and felt it on a 350z and loved it

The Tommy Kaira is the best if you are a palm shifter, if you are a shaft shifter...sounds horrible...this is probably the better knob for you

chuckd05 · 06-30-2011, 12:05 AM

ummm

haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense..

another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey...

oro · 06-30-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

ummm

haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense..

another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey...

Yeah all depends on your comfort and size, I have giant banana mitts so my new Zele knob wad perfect with its large shaft area....

happytheman · 06-30-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oro

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The Tommy Kaira is the best if you are a palm shifter, if you are a shaft shifter...sounds horrible...this is probably the better knob for you

Hmm, you know.. I never even thought about this. I tend to palm shift. Hope I like this knob.

Still unable to get the time to install. It's been raining every day.

bflosabre91 · 05-18-2011, 08:20 AM

my black aluminum came in yesterday. I tried and failed haha. The strap wrench just kept slipping. Ill have to try the duct tape trick to see if i can get a better grip. It looks great @thegreatone. Can't wait to be able to get mine on.

kenchan · 05-18-2011, 10:51 AM

thegreatone- dang, your interior looks great! nice job~

i am the only one that failed.

nynhex · 05-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Looks like I'm also in for a fail.. Ordered my TI shift knob today from TheNismoShop. Thanks for the referall Kenchan!

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

Looks like I'm also in for a fail.. Ordered my TI shift knob today from TheNismoShop. Thanks for the referall Kenchan!

sounds great!

looking at thegreatone's strap wrench, he used the larger red one so get that one + cover the knob up with a terry cloth before strapping the thing.

kenchan · 05-20-2011, 12:32 PM

Finally got a chance to take out my car to try out this knob.

feels solid entering the gates.
I likes.

bflosabre91 · 05-23-2011, 09:18 AM

got mine on this past weekend. i didnt get a chance to take any pics but i like how it feels. i didnt actually weigh the black aluminium but ill say it is def lighter than the stock leather shifter but not by too much. still has a solid weight to it, idk if thats good or bad. i like how it looks and feels so far but its taking a little getting used to cause its much much different than the stock one.

kenchan · 05-23-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

got mine on this past weekend. i didnt get a chance to take any pics but i like how it feels. i didnt actually weigh the black aluminium but ill say it is def lighter than the stock leather shifter but not by too much. still has a solid weight to it, idk if thats good or bad. i like how it looks and feels so far but its taking a little getting used to cause its much much different than the stock one.

good or bad depends on your preference. i like my knobs usually heavier than stock to aid in getting into the gates smoother but if you're not having issues then that's a

the slimmer knob does feel quite different from stock but when you go back to your stock knob it feels like a raquet ball or something... im really diggin this titanium knob!

FromG2Z · 05-23-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

good or bad depends on your preference. i like my knobs usually heavier than stock to aid in getting into the gates smoother but if you're not having issues then that's a

the slimmer knob does feel quite different from stock but when you go back to your stock knob it feels like a raquet ball or something... im really diggin this titanium knob!

Glad to hear you guys are lovin' it. I've had mine on now for about 500 miles. I love it. WAY better than stock. I 'feel' my shifts better now, and it's relatively shorter in height and row distance than stock. Plus I get compliments all the time on it by folks that see the set up.

kenchan · 05-25-2011, 09:15 PM

I lol'ed

06-30-2011, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	ummm haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense.. another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey... __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

05-18-2011, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 15	my black aluminum came in yesterday. I tried and failed haha. The strap wrench just kept slipping. Ill have to try the duct tape trick to see if i can get a better grip. It looks great @thegreatone. Can't wait to be able to get mine on. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

05-23-2011, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 15	got mine on this past weekend. i didnt get a chance to take any pics but i like how it feels. i didnt actually weigh the black aluminium but ill say it is def lighter than the stock leather shifter but not by too much. still has a solid weight to it, idk if thats good or bad. i like how it looks and feels so far but its taking a little getting used to cause its much much different than the stock one. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

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05-25-2011, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
augustabites Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Z PG 6MT Sport Rep Power: 17	IMG_0713.jpg WTF Argh!! Maybe I got kenchan's "refurbished" wrench... I don't think lifting weights will help me with this. That home depot one looks stronger. I really do want to preserve the original shifter... right? ---AB

05-18-2011, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	thegreatone- dang, your interior looks great! nice job~ i am the only one that failed.

05-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
nynhex Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 247 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 372	Looks like I'm also in for a fail.. Ordered my TI shift knob today from TheNismoShop. Thanks for the referall Kenchan!

05-20-2011, 12:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Finally got a chance to take out my car to try out this knob. feels solid entering the gates. I likes.

05-25-2011, 09:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	I lol'ed