Shift knob experimentation!....>>

Modshack · 04-21-2009, 02:25 PM

I've only had my car a few days, but I have to say I am a bit underwhelmed by the shift knob. Doesn't have the feel I like, and certainly is nothing to write home about in the looks dept. Seems many are reluctant to make the change because you have to essentially trash the knob to get it off... Yes you do, but it's worth it in the end. I have a good selection of knobs I like to rotate around in my cars. Seems I had an old Team Voodoo Pearlescent Magnum in the toolbox from an old Miata I had. Guess what? Threads on perfectly and the pearl matches the trim perfectly. The shaft on the Z is 10 x 1.25....Same as the Miata which expands the potential offerings out there.. I found a large grommet to take up the space between the knob and the boot top (though a Zip tie underneath will work as well..). Turned out great. More direct feel and a shorter throw as the Miata knob is lower. You can get the Team Voodoo knobs in various finishes here: Team Voodoo shift knobs

Several other Knobs pictured on the Z at my "Knob" album here:
Shift knobs! album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

chubbs · 04-21-2009, 02:43 PM

That looks nice.

M.Bonanni · 04-21-2009, 02:44 PM

Looks good! I want to swap the shift knob out in my Z, but with the Vegas summer almost upon me I am reluctant to swap for a metal knob.

AK370Z · 04-21-2009, 05:30 PM

I had this shift knob in my 350z. I liked it a lot! It's weighted and countersunk. I bought the silver ring to fill the gap.

DIGItonium · 04-22-2009, 12:43 AM

It seems like the shifter has risen by about 1", so I'm not quite comfortable with this new found height. Shift boot + knob swap sounds like a good idea.

[OT] So far I've got 12 miles, and the gear box is notchy has heck like my 350Z. Test car driven had 30 miles, and it was silky smooth.

AK370Z · 04-22-2009, 02:08 AM

Everything will get smoother. Give it some miles

bcarrollg35 · 05-07-2009, 08:31 PM

does anyone want to sell there oem 370z shift knob?

nizz23sd · 05-15-2009, 10:49 PM

ill sell you mine bcaroll..im replacing mine with bnm short shifter..i heared its pain in the hzzz to remove the stock so instead of trashing it..let others enjoy it..let me know if youre interested.i live in san diego so ur close..its john by the way

nizz23sd · 05-16-2009, 01:08 AM

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04-21-2009, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Shift knob experimentation!....>> I've only had my car a few days, but I have to say I am a bit underwhelmed by the shift knob. Doesn't have the feel I like, and certainly is nothing to write home about in the looks dept. Seems many are reluctant to make the change because you have to essentially trash the knob to get it off... Yes you do, but it's worth it in the end. I have a good selection of knobs I like to rotate around in my cars. Seems I had an old Team Voodoo Pearlescent Magnum in the toolbox from an old Miata I had. Guess what? Threads on perfectly and the pearl matches the trim perfectly. The shaft on the Z is 10 x 1.25....Same as the Miata which expands the potential offerings out there.. I found a large grommet to take up the space between the knob and the boot top (though a Zip tie underneath will work as well..). Turned out great. More direct feel and a shorter throw as the Miata knob is lower. You can get the Team Voodoo knobs in various finishes here: Team Voodoo shift knobs Several other Knobs pictured on the Z at my "Knob" album here: Shift knobs! album \| Ttschwing \| Fotki.com __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 04-21-2009 at 02:27 PM.

04-21-2009, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	That looks nice. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

04-21-2009, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Looks good! I want to swap the shift knob out in my Z, but with the Vegas summer almost upon me I am reluctant to swap for a metal knob. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I had this shift knob in my 350z. I liked it a lot! It's weighted and countersunk. I bought the silver ring to fill the gap. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

04-22-2009, 12:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	It seems like the shifter has risen by about 1", so I'm not quite comfortable with this new found height. Shift boot + knob swap sounds like a good idea. [OT] So far I've got 12 miles, and the gear box is notchy has heck like my 350Z. Test car driven had 30 miles, and it was silky smooth. __________________

04-22-2009, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Everything will get smoother. Give it some miles __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

05-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
bcarrollg35 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: orange county Posts: 19 Drives: 05 g35 coupe 6mt Rep Power: 15	does anyone want to sell there oem 370z shift knob?

05-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
nizz23sd Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: san diego,cali Posts: 76 Drives: nissan 370z 09 Rep Power: 16	ill sell you mine bcaroll..im replacing mine with bnm short shifter..i heared its pain in the hzzz to remove the stock so instead of trashing it..let others enjoy it..let me know if youre interested.i live in san diego so ur close..its john by the way

05-16-2009, 01:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
nizz23sd Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: san diego,cali Posts: 76 Drives: nissan 370z 09 Rep Power: 16	zzzzzzzzzzz

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