WC Lathe Werks - Shift Knob
 

I just got in my custom Shift Knob from WC Lathe Werks and installed it. It's pretty great in my opinion...much better than the cheap looking stock knob. Props to Chris for the craftsmanship, top notch as always. I would reccomend him to ANYONE that is looking for a shift knob. As you can see this is a 1 piece that comes with the collar and everything so that it installs perfectly and looks great. :happydance:

This is the link to the page for the 370z if you want to order one for yourself and there's tons of options: http://lathewerks.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30_50


This is a all Black Copolymer Knob with knurled edges, 6MT engraving with red paint, and a weighted brass insert:

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Since I'm sure someone will probably ask...I used a Husky strap wrench from Home Depot and regular vice grips to remove the stock knob and it was no problem at all, as I suspected.

Looks really good! :tup:

Too bad like all other vendors, they can't do anything for the AT folks...

:shakes head:

stop buying AT's?:ughdance:

Why would I buy a slower car?? :stirthepot:

More fun. To each their own though.

Meh, less hassle = more fun. :driving:

As you said, TETO. :tup:



Still a kickass looking knob. :tup:

is that weighted? or heavier then the stock knob?

looks great

It's got a brass insert for weight...but honestly the stock knob is so huge I think it still may weigh a bit more than this one. Also since this one is co-polymer it doesn't heat up like stainless/aluminum and doesn't burn your hands like some aftermarket ones do. :D

why is the one you have not listed on his site? or is that they hybrid with black bottom?

It's a variant of that hybrid one but no-stainless and all co-polymer. I specifically asked him to make me an all black co-polymer knob with knurled edges and red 6MT engraving. It's not something he'd done until I contacted him but if you reference this thread he'll know what your talking about and I'm sure he'd make another. Email him with any questions you may have and I'm sure he'll take care of you.

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just because you cant drive MT doesnt mean everyone else sucksarse. :icon08:


:p :rofl2:

op- looks good. i like the fact that it flares outward at the bottom to meet the boot top perfectly. :tup:

sent email, thanks:tup:

I can drive it, I just choose not to since we've advanced passed that. :p

Definitely, I love it :tup:

you sure? that AT is torque converter based. it's not an electronic clutch like real modern AT's on sport cars. :stirthepot: :icon17: ;)

Find me a person (not including the Stig) that shifts faster, and I'll switch. :stirthepot:

Cool it down ladies. :eek: It's a shift knob thread. :D

That thing looks sweet man, nice find!

Zdayz 2014!!

Been using Chris's knobs for years....man that sounds bad :roflpuke2: I just wanted to make the community here aware of his work.

What is the weight of it with the brass inserts?

Honestly I don't know the actual weight. I'm sure you could ask Chris on the different weights and he'd be able to tell you.

That still doesn't mean you can drive MT well. :stirthepot:

:stirthepot: <= kenchan making curry.

I love me some chicken curry. :yum:

site says "270 grams weight for a solid feel"

for reference:

• tommy kaira knob - 510 grams
• password jdm balanced shift knob - 170 grams
• stock knob - ??? its about 2x heavier than the password jdm one

i like the look of this knob. if it was as heavy as the tommy kaira id be in for one!

The stainless steel piston knob is for you then. Weighs 526 grams and is the cheapest option l. Looks pretty awesome with the textured finish or the leather wrap.

i saw that, but i like the black copolymer! id imagine it doesnt heat up and freeze like a metal knob does

The black co-polymer is amazing in terms of how hot/cold it gets. It never gets too hot/cold to hold onto(even when baking all day in the hot sun) and this was why I requested the one I did even though Chris didn't have it listed on his site.

I would definitely prefer it to be heavier but at the end of the day it's a very worthy trade-off for something that looks so damn good yet is so functional. Also...IMO....having used the tommy kaira knob on a 370z and now the one here in this thread...I feel very little difference despite the significant weight difference between the two. The co-polymer feels as solid as a steel knob does.

nice. you mightve convinced me to get a new knob heh. did you get the gunmetal finish? or is it just brushed (cant tell in your pics)

Mine is just a straight black co-polymer knob. The description Chris had me put in the paypal order comments was: 370Z Black Copolymer Piston, Integrated lip, Brass Insert, Knurled, 6MT Engraving (Red)

I would contact him ahead of time if you have any additional questions, also keep in mind the different finishes only apply to the steel if you get one that has steel.

ohhhhhh i thought you had the hybrid copolymer/steel one!

No sir, just co-polymer :D

Did he charge you the price of the hybrid knob or the stainless steel knob?

I don't remember the stainless price off hand but mine was considerably less than the hybrid.

that is a beauty! Congrats.

SterlingDriver

Wow... I love that. Thanks for the review. I've been struggling to find a shift knob with everything I want. Proper fit, not too hot/cold, shift pattern engraved, and knurled grip. I really like the look of that. Really like the hybrid one too. Your pictures really helped. Thanks for the post.

Thanks for the reply! I sent them an email asking about it. Hoping to get something similar to your set up.

A shift knob was always a difficult choice for me until I was introduced to the stuff that Chris at Lathe Werks makes....now my searches begin and end in the same place. :D

Great choice, you'll enjoy it!

WC Lathe Werks have added this type of knob to there website just so you guys now. It is prices right too! Just ordered mine :tup:

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