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JZNx 08-20-2011 11:18 PM

shift knobs
 
Hey guys so I was looking into nismo shift knobs at the nissan website. However I am so confused, what are these "open-o" and "closed-o" mean?

Plus anyone got these installed?
Installation hard?
Also anyone know a good place to get some nismo parts?

happytheman 08-21-2011 08:59 AM

I performed a search and was not immediately able to discern what the diff between open and closed o design was.

I have the Nismo Titanium knob installed. Nice knob if you tend to shift like you're gripping a joystick.

Check the DIY section for details on removing the stock knob. It's a bit of a PIA due to the loctite that Nissan used on the threads.

EazyD 08-21-2011 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1272098)
I performed a search and was not immediately able to discern what the diff between open and closed o design was.

I have the Nismo Titanium knob installed. Nice knob if you tend to shift like you're gripping a joystick.

Check the DIY section for details on removing the stock knob. It's a bit of a PIA due to the loctite that Nissan used on the threads.

How is the Ti knob in the heat? Also...pics?

Waffles 08-21-2011 11:21 AM

The difference between "Open" and "Closed" O design is whether or not the O in Nismo is filled in like a circle or if it looks like a 'normal' O with an empty space in the middle.

I believe "Closed" O is the circle and "Open" O is the one with the empty space but I'm not entirely sure.

onzedge 08-21-2011 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waffles (Post 1272207)
The difference between "Open" and "Closed" O design is whether or not the O in Nismo is filled in like a circle or if it looks like a 'normal' O with an empty space in the middle.

I believe "Closed" O is the circle and "Open" O is the one with the empty space but I'm not entirely sure.

You are correct.

JZNx 08-21-2011 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1272214)
You are correct.

I am still not getting it... i did many google but i still dont get it -.-;;
lol... is there any difference when installing it?

Nick911sc 08-21-2011 12:32 PM

No difference at all. The difference they are talking about is FONT printed on the knob for the logo. Nothing mechanical

happytheman 08-21-2011 01:43 PM

I gotta be honest with ya...this thing gets pretty hot! Simple solution: Carry a clean microfiber cloth and small bottle of QD in your Z to aid in bird poo removal. When you get out of the Z, place the cloth on the shifter. No worries!

Stole these pics from FromG2Z's DIY install thread. Please check the thread for many more pics and simple installation tips (thanks G2Z).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0833.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0830.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...installed.html

JZNx 08-21-2011 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc (Post 1272301)
No difference at all. The difference they are talking about is FONT printed on the knob for the logo. Nothing mechanical

So the shapes are the same?
Lol sorry for keep asking -,-;;

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1272364)
I gotta be honest with ya...this thing gets pretty hot! Simple solution: Carry a clean microfiber cloth and small bottle of QD in your Z to aid in bird poo removal. When you get out of the Z, place the cloth on the shifter. No worries!

Stole these pics from FromG2Z's DIY install thread. Please check the thread for many more pics and simple installation tips (thanks G2Z).
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0833.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0830.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...installed.html

Only reason why I havent gotten a shift knob...
The place that i currently live avg 100+ degrees...
Knowing that its a metal shift knob, it would be quite dangerous...
lol...
but i guess that clothes solves the problem...

eddieconfetti 08-21-2011 03:22 PM

yeah. any metal shift knob gets really hot. i usually just put a hat over it and the problem is solved.

happytheman 08-21-2011 05:00 PM

Hmmm, let's try this.

For the Closed-O design, the O in Nismo will appear like so:
http://www.lineneffects.com/images/s...d%20tables.jpg

For the Open-O design, the O in Nismo will appear like so:
http://fromoldbooks.org/r/1/43-letterO-q75-292x296.jpg

kenchan 08-21-2011 08:14 PM

happy- im very impressed with your scientific explanation. :icon17:

KillerBee370 08-21-2011 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1272828)
happy- im very impressed with your scientific explanation. :icon17:

:icon18:

KillerBee370 08-21-2011 09:00 PM

I've been through 3 different knobs and came back to the OEM. The Nismo was a nicely constructed piece but it's slender body just hurt my hand as I grip knobs from the top (especially at track under hard shifting ugh). I actually have another that I prefer the feel and weight of (Conrero) but it has that ridiculous "universal" design that requires those three little allen screws going into that nylon sleeve that ALWAYS comes loose and drives me bonkers.
Oh well... at least this way when a valet hops in my car (rare) he doesn't spend a half hour figuring out where reverse is.

happytheman 08-21-2011 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1272828)
happy- im very impressed with your scientific explanation. :icon17:

I'm very happy! I think it got the point across, eh?:tup:


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