WC Lathe Werks Shift Knobs

Aviator44 · 12-01-2014, 04:47 PM

I plan on ordering a new shift knob from WC Lathe Werks in the coming weeks.

If you are unfamiliar with WC Lathe Werks, here is a link to the site. Chris makes a very high quality product.

Welcome to WC Lathe Werks -- I Build Truly Unique Shift Knobs. Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! - WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!

My dilemma is that I'm indecisive on what style shift knob to order. Either the traditional sphere knob or piston knob.

Sphere
WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!

Piston
WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!

I'm aware a majority of this decision is based off of personal preference. Having never drove with a piston style knob I'm unsure on my own.

So, I ask a basic question of that between the two designs, which do you prefer? If you would like to include what you view as benefits or drawbacks of each design, please do. This isn't intended to be a debate on which is better. Just gathering the forum members personal input.

tommyguns · 12-01-2014, 05:28 PM

I like this one for the looks, perhaps remove the shift pattern and opt for the Z logo.
http://lathewerks.com/shop/popup_ima...ID=333&image=2

zefaulter · 12-01-2014, 10:51 PM

I'm looking at their Piston style as well. Looks really good. It doesn't hurt that it looks nothing like the same "Heavy Baby" knob everyone seem to have

jdsto · 12-02-2014, 07:09 AM

I have the sphere knob from Lathe Werk and love it but this is a very personal decision. More important than what it looks like is how it feels. If you can try sitting in differnet cars with the different styles and find out how it feels to you.

RBfastback · 12-02-2014, 07:46 AM

I also have the sphere knob, I think 2" circles are more comfortable then piston because they don't have the top edge.
I have had both in the past.
but I would say it's mostly up to u.

try and fine something that's shaped like the piston an sphere an drill a hole in it to test them out haha

here's my lathe werks knob:

kenchan · 12-02-2014, 11:34 AM

between those two i would do the sphere just as long as the diameter is fairly big and not egg-shaped like those pw-jdm knobs which slip out of your hands.

but if you're spending any kind of good money on a knob, make sure to check out the twm type-r knobs, especially the big type-r knob.

nis350 · 12-02-2014, 03:08 PM

this looks great.... it sits so low.. is it a normal length stalk?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBfastback

I also have the sphere knob, I think 2" circles are more comfortable then piston because they don't have the top edge.
I have had both in the past.
but I would say it's mostly up to u.

try and fine something that's shaped like the piston an sphere an drill a hole in it to test them out haha

here's my lathe werks knob:

chops · 12-02-2014, 03:27 PM

my vote goes to sphere.

tommyguns · 12-02-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

my vote goes to sphere.

Well now that really looks good, I may have to change my vote.

zefaulter · 12-02-2014, 05:25 PM

That does look good, Hmmm

chops · 12-02-2014, 05:41 PM

a farther away shot. mine is bronze'd with a burnt finish

RBfastback · 12-02-2014, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

this looks great.... it sits so low.. is it a normal length stalk?

no it's the TWM short shifter in that photo, but all his shift knobs are low mounting.

this is kinda stock hight here tho

I did do some extra drilling and cutting to have a .25ish lower knob

shika805 · 12-03-2014, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

a farther away shot. mine is bronze'd with a burnt finish

damn, you have 15' recaros in your nismo! sick as tits! i want so bad!

sorry off topic, my vote is the sphere, i will be buying mine soon

nis350 · 12-03-2014, 03:37 PM

this is very nice... Is it a direct bolt on without any modification?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

a farther away shot. mine is bronze'd with a burnt finish

jdsto · 12-03-2014, 06:05 PM

Yes it's a straight bolt on. It is built with an internal set screw so you can adjust the stop position and align the shift pattern if you get it engraved on the top. The toughest part is removing the stock knob. I think that Nissan must have got a deal on blue loctite

12-01-2014, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aviator44 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 299 Drives: AAM Twin Turbo 370Z Rep Power: 10	WC Lathe Werks Shift Knobs I plan on ordering a new shift knob from WC Lathe Werks in the coming weeks. If you are unfamiliar with WC Lathe Werks, here is a link to the site. Chris makes a very high quality product. Welcome to WC Lathe Werks -- I Build Truly Unique Shift Knobs. Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! - WC Lathe Werks \| Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! My dilemma is that I'm indecisive on what style shift knob to order. Either the traditional sphere knob or piston knob. Sphere WC Lathe Werks \| Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! Piston WC Lathe Werks \| Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! I'm aware a majority of this decision is based off of personal preference. Having never drove with a piston style knob I'm unsure on my own. So, I ask a basic question of that between the two designs, which do you prefer? If you would like to include what you view as benefits or drawbacks of each design, please do. This isn't intended to be a debate on which is better. Just gathering the forum members personal input. __________________ www.aamcompetition.com AAM Twin Turbo System

12-01-2014, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	I like this one for the looks, perhaps remove the shift pattern and opt for the Z logo. http://lathewerks.com/shop/popup_ima...ID=333&image=2 __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

12-02-2014, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	I have the sphere knob from Lathe Werk and love it but this is a very personal decision. More important than what it looks like is how it feels. If you can try sitting in differnet cars with the different styles and find out how it feels to you. __________________ Gone but not forgotten

12-02-2014, 07:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
RBfastback Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: FM, Florida Posts: 311 Drives: 13 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	WC Lathe Werks Shift Knobs I also have the sphere knob, I think 2" circles are more comfortable then piston because they don't have the top edge. I have had both in the past. but I would say it's mostly up to u. try and fine something that's shaped like the piston an sphere an drill a hole in it to test them out haha here's my lathe werks knob: zefaulter likes this. Last edited by RBfastback; 12-02-2014 at 07:49 AM.

12-02-2014, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	my vote goes to sphere. tommyguns and kenchan like this.

View Poll Results: Which style do you prefer?
Sphere	20	66.67%
Piston	10	33.33%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

12-01-2014, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	I'm looking at their Piston style as well. Looks really good. It doesn't hurt that it looks nothing like the same "Heavy Baby" knob everyone seem to have

12-02-2014, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	between those two i would do the sphere just as long as the diameter is fairly big and not egg-shaped like those pw-jdm knobs which slip out of your hands. but if you're spending any kind of good money on a knob, make sure to check out the twm type-r knobs, especially the big type-r knob.

12-02-2014, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	That does look good, Hmmm

12-02-2014, 05:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	a farther away shot. mine is bronze'd with a burnt finish shika805, zefaulter and RBfastback like this.

12-03-2014, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	Yes it's a straight bolt on. It is built with an internal set screw so you can adjust the stop position and align the shift pattern if you get it engraved on the top. The toughest part is removing the stock knob. I think that Nissan must have got a deal on blue loctite __________________ Gone but not forgotten

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