Shift knob (not a ball)

theDreamer · 06-29-2009, 08:03 PM

After testing out a few shift knobs, stock, a greddy six speed, and some Razo (got for free). The Razo was a ball, similar to what I see in aftermarket Mustangs, the greddy was this (link), and we all know what stock looks like. In the end the best one that fits my hand is the stock shift knob, but I have torn it apart and cannot use it.

So what I am looking for is one similar to the stock shift knob but does not have to be the stock one. I have found the stock shift knob for about 150 through a few online retailers but hoping there might be something just as good in size/feel for a better price. I quickly stopped by Autozone just to see what they keep for in terms of shift knobs and it was a bunch of skulls and sh!tty chrome shift knobs that were all about flare.

Thoughts?

GMZ · 06-30-2009, 10:22 PM

Dont the 350 shift knobs fit? Im sure you could find one on the marketplace over there for cheap.

batman_4 · 06-30-2009, 10:29 PM

So you want something that looks literally like a stock knob or just an aftermarket that is not a ball?

Minicobra1 · 07-01-2009, 01:14 AM

I love my TWM weighted shifter, I had the Nismo, which sucked, too small/light.
The TWM actually improved the shifting b/c of the added weight. It's about twice the weight of the stock knob, which gives it a really solid feel.
Here is a link to the thread with pics: Weighted Shift Knob Installed

tonmed123 · 07-01-2009, 07:29 AM

Hey Dreamer, Skulls and shity chrome shifters! lol Put one of those airfresheners on ur dash that looks like a first too. LOL. I got an 8 ball you can have . I swiped it from a bar, its and upgrade compared to autozone crap. I knew it would come in handy someday! Lol

theDreamer · 07-01-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

So you want something that looks literally like a stock knob or just an aftermarket that is not a ball?

The thing about the stock one is even with my larger hand (mostly long fingers) is it just seems a bit to big. Yet most of the ones I have picked up are way to small, and I know they feel great if I had smaller hands.
Thanks Tony, I am sure it would be great.

I am going to rotate between the two I have left (stock is gone), and maybe in a few weeks pick up another one. I think in the end I will never find the perfect one unless I have it custom made or something.

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 04:41 PM

It looks a little goofy, but after trying a half dozen knobs, this one works just great. A BIG 2.25" diameter, available in a custom thread for the Z...

bigaudiofanat · 07-01-2009, 04:52 PM

A little goofy? That thing makes a clown nose look normal LOL.

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

A little goofy? That thing makes a clown nose look normal LOL.

Yeah...Function over form is a Biotch....

This looked way better but didn't feel nearly as good...

cow · 07-01-2009, 07:33 PM

Tommy Kaira knob?

It isn't cheap, though.

nogoodname · 07-01-2009, 07:36 PM

8-Ball knob...lol

GMZ · 07-01-2009, 08:58 PM

Im liking the Evo R Ti knob for the 350 lately actually, might have to look into that one.

06-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Shift knob (not a ball) After testing out a few shift knobs, stock, a greddy six speed, and some Razo (got for free). The Razo was a ball, similar to what I see in aftermarket Mustangs, the greddy was this (link), and we all know what stock looks like. In the end the best one that fits my hand is the stock shift knob, but I have torn it apart and cannot use it. So what I am looking for is one similar to the stock shift knob but does not have to be the stock one. I have found the stock shift knob for about 150 through a few online retailers but hoping there might be something just as good in size/feel for a better price. I quickly stopped by Autozone just to see what they keep for in terms of shift knobs and it was a bunch of skulls and sh!tty chrome shift knobs that were all about flare. Thoughts? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-30-2009, 10:29 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	So you want something that looks literally like a stock knob or just an aftermarket that is not a ball? __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

07-01-2009, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	I love my TWM weighted shifter, I had the Nismo, which sucked, too small/light. The TWM actually improved the shifting b/c of the added weight. It's about twice the weight of the stock knob, which gives it a really solid feel. Here is a link to the thread with pics: Weighted Shift Knob Installed __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

07-01-2009, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	It looks a little goofy, but after trying a half dozen knobs, this one works just great. A BIG 2.25" diameter, available in a custom thread for the Z... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-01-2009, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	A little goofy? That thing makes a clown nose look normal LOL. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

06-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 15	Dont the 350 shift knobs fit? Im sure you could find one on the marketplace over there for cheap.

07-01-2009, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
tonmed123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 223 Drives: 09 370Z Red M6 Rep Power: 267	Hey Dreamer, Skulls and shity chrome shifters! lol Put one of those airfresheners on ur dash that looks like a first too. LOL. I got an 8 ball you can have . I swiped it from a bar, its and upgrade compared to autozone crap. I knew it would come in handy someday! Lol

07-01-2009, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 267	Tommy Kaira knob? It isn't cheap, though. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	8-Ball knob...lol

07-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 15	Im liking the Evo R Ti knob for the 350 lately actually, might have to look into that one.

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