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?

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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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.

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

Lol
I wonder why on the nismo site there is a huge difference in the price...
If thats the only difference =(

Hmm, how much are they listing it for? I think I picked up mine for $158 plus shipping.

If you can, try to support our vendors (or you can buy mine). I'm thinking about going back to OEM for awhile.

well its just odd, on the nissan nismo there is a difference of $48... for the titanium shift knob... lol ?!
And our vendors sell nismo shift knobs?! where?!

I have a black one if you're interested. $70. + shipping. lmk

Faack it... Let's make it $50 + shipping

I'll be selling my Nismo CF shift knob soon... I hate how light it is paired up with our notchy tranny. I got a nice weighted TWM Desert Eagle on the way... 1.32lbs!

Current Nismo knob:

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3280/2i6mp12.jpg

if u guys wanna sell something u gotta post pix first =) but i am very interested in a new shift knob =) show me!!!

price?

I don't have any quick pics of mine, but I'll post two that I've borrowed from Fromg2z:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0833.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0830.jpg
The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nismo Titanium Shift Knob

generally $152 + shipping, I'll do it for $125 + shipping, and it's in PERFECT condition.

I have a TWM Type R in silver. It's very nicely weighted and looks great but gets hot as a branding iron. It hasn't helped that we have had 50 some odd days over 100 F degrees (yesterday was 107 F). I think I have the shift pattern branded in the palm of my hand. I tried covering it up with a different types of cloth, but nothing seemed to make much difference. I finally discovered that if I parked facing south my sun shield kept the sun from shining directly on the metal all day. That did make some difference and it seemed to cool down faster.

i got a better question. why does nobody beside nismo and jdm pw make a decent shift knob for this thing. Come on companies! we want options... in delrin preferably

$60 shipped. Perfect condition.

My new knob comes in next wednesday or so. This Nismo knob will be available then.

Alex

I think TWM just introduced a new one that has a metal core and a Delrin exterior.

They did...it's the Hybrid. But I'm not a fan of round knobs and I want a heavier one. Which is why I opted for the Desert Eagle (600 grams) as opposed to the Hybrid (400 grams).

I want to get one like this:

... and in a 370, too!!! :icon17:

Hmm, I'm kinda liking the Big Type R! :tup:

I have a Nismo Chrome shifter on a 370Z and was easy to install and is much better then the stock shifter; and also looks amazing ....

holy old thread

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Reported for "Product Placement".

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cant wait till admins sends me PM's for positive energy reports :tup:

Aren't they on your iggy list?

cant iggylist admins! :icon17:

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