7AT aftermarket install

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 01:37 PM

I've been reading the old threads from years past about installing the gtr, and other knobs to change out the stock one.

My stock one is starting to get really worn so I'm looking to change it out. I saw someone back in 2011-2012 had modded a titanium short shifter looking knob with the push down option, but I don't think those are available any longer.

Other than the installs I've read for the gtr knob, are there any other options available? I read something about the m45 working, but I really want the push down option.

Thanks for any insight and information you may have.

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 01:38 PM

Figures I'd leave out the key word from the thread title.

/facepalm

JARblue · 09-02-2014, 01:42 PM

I'm pretty sure someone did it... you'll have to search.

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 01:44 PM

Yeah, I was able to find the old threads for group buys and stuff, but they're not available anymore. So I'm looking to see if anyone has any information on something that's currently available.

KaienZ34 · 09-02-2014, 01:52 PM

This is the thread with most of all that you'll need. The gtr one and m45 one are in this thread I believe.

DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

Post 212 has gtr shifter installed pics.

JARblue · 09-02-2014, 01:54 PM

I assume this is one you found referencing the group buy thread that was shut down: New A/T shift knob installed

This is interesting, but I realize it may not be what you're looking for: DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

I don't understand why it's not a more common mod on the 7AT. GL with your search

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 01:55 PM

Yeah, I saw those. The install seems simple enough. If I can't find one that offers the push down option, I'll settle for a m45 one I guess :-/

KaienZ34 · 09-02-2014, 01:59 PM

I think Chris did the one with the push down option. His name on here is something like xxChrisxx something or another.

ZeroZeta · 09-02-2014, 08:40 PM

I considered the pushdown option but ended up being one of the people to swap for an m45 knob.

The main benefit being is that it is already Nissan OEM. Took me 5 minutes to install, and it was a nice upgrade going from a plastic shift knob to leather.

I really liked the GTR option but was concerned about still having to mod something I paid hundreds of dollars for which could result in a costly mistake. ha ha

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 09:25 PM

That's very true! I actually found someone who makes them with the push option.

critical · 09-02-2014, 10:28 PM

how is yours starting to get worn?

LadyZ · 09-02-2014, 10:34 PM

The top has rubbed off. I usually have my hand on it, so it's gotten rubbed off a lot.

Out of context, that would sound so dirty. Rofl

Limeybastard · 09-03-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyZ

The top has rubbed off. I usually have my hand on it, so it's gotten rubbed off a lot.

Out of context, that would sound so dirty. Rofl

Wishing I was your passanger then none of this would occur.

critical · 09-03-2014, 02:30 AM

drive with two hands on the wheel. quit rubbing your stick

LadyZ · 09-03-2014, 03:15 AM

I only drive with both hands in if I'm doing some serious driving. I'm usually cruising around so I keep my hand on it. I also use it to shift when in manual mode. Never really been a fan of the paddles.

09-02-2014, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	7AT aftermarket install I've been reading the old threads from years past about installing the gtr, and other knobs to change out the stock one. My stock one is starting to get really worn so I'm looking to change it out. I saw someone back in 2011-2012 had modded a titanium short shifter looking knob with the push down option, but I don't think those are available any longer. Other than the installs I've read for the gtr knob, are there any other options available? I read something about the m45 working, but I really want the push down option. Thanks for any insight and information you may have.

09-02-2014, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I'm pretty sure someone did it... you'll have to search. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-02-2014, 01:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	This is the thread with most of all that you'll need. The gtr one and m45 one are in this thread I believe. DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic Post 212 has gtr shifter installed pics. JARblue likes this. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

09-02-2014, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I assume this is one you found referencing the group buy thread that was shut down: New A/T shift knob installed This is interesting, but I realize it may not be what you're looking for: DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic I don't understand why it's not a more common mod on the 7AT. GL with your search __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-02-2014, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	I think Chris did the one with the push down option. His name on here is something like xxChrisxx something or another. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

09-02-2014, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	Figures I'd leave out the key word from the thread title. /facepalm

09-02-2014, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	Yeah, I was able to find the old threads for group buys and stuff, but they're not available anymore. So I'm looking to see if anyone has any information on something that's currently available.

09-02-2014, 01:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	Yeah, I saw those. The install seems simple enough. If I can't find one that offers the push down option, I'll settle for a m45 one I guess :-/

09-02-2014, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 12	I considered the pushdown option but ended up being one of the people to swap for an m45 knob. The main benefit being is that it is already Nissan OEM. Took me 5 minutes to install, and it was a nice upgrade going from a plastic shift knob to leather. I really liked the GTR option but was concerned about still having to mod something I paid hundreds of dollars for which could result in a costly mistake. ha ha

09-02-2014, 09:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	That's very true! I actually found someone who makes them with the push option.

09-02-2014, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	how is yours starting to get worn? __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-02-2014, 10:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	The top has rubbed off. I usually have my hand on it, so it's gotten rubbed off a lot. Out of context, that would sound so dirty. Rofl

09-03-2014, 02:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	drive with two hands on the wheel. quit rubbing your stick __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-03-2014, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Earth Age: 37 Posts: 164 Drives: Car Rep Power: 11	I only drive with both hands in if I'm doing some serious driving. I'm usually cruising around so I keep my hand on it. I also use it to shift when in manual mode. Never really been a fan of the paddles.

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