WC Lathe Werks - Shift Knob

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

For some transmissions I'd agree, but on the 370z's manual I see little/no benefit to it.

- ViperDNA

im speaking from experience on the Z as well.

the stock knob is good though. i agree with that.

phantom370z · 02-26-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im speaking from experience on the Z as well.

the stock knob is good though. i agree with that.

To each their own I suppose.

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

To each their own I suppose.

i only said weight makes a difference. i never said that the Tommy knob was good.

shika805 · 02-26-2014, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the input, I have never driven another Z with a weighted shift knob, so I couldn't agree or disagree what feels better for our cars. I have driven an FC rx7 that came stock with a weighted knob. I switched out for an lighter aftermarket knob and it just did not feel right.

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 03:09 PM

yah you'll want to use the stock or heavier in most cases.

if the knob is shorter (or you're using a short shifter) usually a heavier knob will make it feel better going into the gates.

BeemaaZ · 02-26-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shika805

Thanks for the input, I have never driven another Z with a weighted shift knob, so I couldn't agree or disagree what feels better for our cars. I have driven an FC rx7 that came stock with a weighted knob. I switched out for an lighter aftermarket knob and it just did not feel right.

Weighted knob is better in my opinion. I switched back from weighted (password jdm) knob to stock.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im speaking from experience on the Z as well.

the stock knob is good though. i agree with that.

I love the stock knob, but sometimes it rattles at high rpm.

SterlingDrive · 02-26-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KramChaos

If you want more weight, get the stainless steel version. Weight is listed as 526 grams. $75 vs TK price...

that is what I did, not sure I notice the weight though as of yet...

Sterling

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Weighted knob is better in my opinion. I switched back from weighted (password jdm) knob to stock.

I love the stock knob, but sometimes it rattles at high rpm.

that could be the pilot bushing inside that's rattling.

i use the Z's stock knob on my G, actually.

chops · 02-26-2014, 11:09 PM

ill add mine to the thread:

stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 grams

crappy phone pic though

and to add to the discussion, weight totally matters on the Z. our clutch is kinda knotchy and when i used my previous knob...that was 1/3 the weight, shifts would sometimes miss and not fall into place completely, and a variety of little things if you werent careful.

shika805 · 02-27-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

ill add mine to the thread:

stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 ounces

crappy phone pic though

and to add to the discussion, weight totally matters on the Z. our clutch is kinda knotchy and when i used my previous knob...that was 1/3 the weight, shifts would sometimes miss and not fall into place completely, and a variety of little things if you werent careful.

looks great! the notches are the circular engraving around the knob correct? you were able to just get two notches on the bottom? i'm liking the bronze burnt finish. I would probably get the red imprint of the gears to match the 40th interior.

phantom370z · 02-27-2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

ill add mine to the thread:

stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 ounces

crappy phone pic though

and to add to the discussion, weight totally matters on the Z. our clutch is kinda knotchy and when i used my previous knob...that was 1/3 the weight, shifts would sometimes miss and not fall into place completely, and a variety of little things if you werent careful.

Looks great sir

Also, I get an image in my head of some of you guys watching carefully as you use 1 finger to push the shifter into gear

. I don't think there's any argument that weight can matter. However to me, on the Z, I just personally don't see much difference....I guess I must push it into gear with extra gusto or something.

swiss370Z · 02-27-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

ill add mine to the thread:

stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 ounces

crappy phone pic though

and to add to the discussion, weight totally matters on the Z. our clutch is kinda knotchy and when i used my previous knob...that was 1/3 the weight, shifts would sometimes miss and not fall into place completely, and a variety of little things if you werent careful.

Thanks chops for sharing this PIC

My wife gave me a voucher Birthday
For a shift knob

Now I know what I'm going to order

kenchan · 02-27-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

ill add mine to the thread:

stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 ounces

14.7kg??! holyhell that is heavy...

chops · 02-27-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

14.7kg??! holyhell that is heavy...

lol. WOOOPS. i meant 520 grams. sometimes my mind is metric mode, then sometimes its in stupid USA mode.

Sensei Kreese · 02-28-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

Looks great sir

Also, I get an image in my head of some of you guys watching carefully as you use 1 finger to push the shifter into gear

. I don't think there's any argument that weight can matter. However to me, on the Z, I just personally don't see much difference....I guess I must push it into gear with extra gusto or something.

Maybe you just have bigger guns than these guys? I ordered a Lathe works knob yesterday, copolymer, red shift pattern wrapped in leather with the red stitching to match my 40th interior, can't wait.

02-26-2014, 03:07 PM	#64 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the input, I have never driven another Z with a weighted shift knob, so I couldn't agree or disagree what feels better for our cars. I have driven an FC rx7 that came stock with a weighted knob. I switched out for an lighter aftermarket knob and it just did not feel right. __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

02-26-2014, 11:09 PM	#69 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 23	ill add mine to the thread: stainless steel sphere, blue bronze finish, laser 6MT etching, 2 grooves on the bottom of knob (gives an awesome feel IMO), and matching metal bronze collar. total weight is around 520 grams crappy phone pic though and to add to the discussion, weight totally matters on the Z. our clutch is kinda knotchy and when i used my previous knob...that was 1/3 the weight, shifts would sometimes miss and not fall into place completely, and a variety of little things if you werent careful. SterlingDrive likes this. Last edited by chops; 02-27-2014 at 03:18 PM.

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02-26-2014, 03:09 PM	#65 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah you'll want to use the stock or heavier in most cases. if the knob is shorter (or you're using a short shifter) usually a heavier knob will make it feel better going into the gates.