Problem solved already. Had a 2 1/2 inch o-ring here. Twisted it in half, slapped it on and it looks perfecto!!!

Nice! Pics? :)

Here ya go. First shows fitment, second how I like the boot to sit.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...4096717873.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...4096743175.jpg

For a second there I thought you were going to hit me with the always Beavis-like chuckle inducing "that's what she said"!

Ryan, that looks sooper good! Have you taken it out for a drive yet? First impressions?

As I said before its suprising how big a difference such a little part can make. Shifts feel more direct and precise. Weight is dead on perfect. At first I thought it seemed a bit small (def smaller than expected) but after having it installed and in the palm of my hand it felt magnifico. I cant wait to take her out again tomorrow for another drive:tup: It looks great. Fit and finish get a big:tup: It even threaded down tight into the perfect position. For the price Im BEYOND pleased.

By the way, what size are those o-rings out of curiosity?

PW: JDM Location: Fullerton,____ ? :confused:

I'd be interested if you're close to me.

Is it possible to get one from the previous 'Balanced' Series of knobs? I really liked the look/feel of those in other Z's I rode in. I'd like to have something similar to that.

It was discussed if maybe the hex nut that sits top center could be free floating?

I would love to buy a brass shift knob but I am needing a red ring and it's not a option let me know what can be done thanks guys. :tiphat:

I want

Go get one.

Well the price is right. Order it up.

I wonder...I bet the group pricing special is dun!

W/O group pricing its still a great value:tup::tup:

:iagree:

I agree. I was really wondering if they've hit the 20 GB limit!

looks perfect to me! :tup: ive not received mine yet...maybe today. :p

Few better pics.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm2.jpg

Nice shots, Alchemy. Mine will show up today, I hope.

Mine showed up late yesterday. I'm hoping to find some time today to install it. If so, I'll post up some pics. I am thinking of using the bottle top ring idea to get rid of the Mt. Fuji look (as Kenchan calls it).

yah, that's a good idea. the bottle top should work nicely (not the cap but the bottle neck itself). :tup:



nice picts, alchemy! :tup:

ordering the shift knob today...best looking and best valued shift knob I've come across (especially after initial reviews)...can't wait :excited:

I got mine as well. Very professional package. I like it. The stainless color is a nice satin finish with slight yellow hue to match the titanium like finish on the car's trim. :tup:

The engraving is smooth and not deep which is perfect not to get dead skin caught in the groove.

Very nicely done PWJDM! :tup:

order in w/6 speed and titanium base...I wish I could have shipped it to my office though, no one's ever home to accept packages during the day and my billing address on my CC is my home address

oh and coupon code still worked for the GB so I'm pretty happy about that :tup:


...what's this bottle neck theory all about?

Nobody should have to sign for it, shouldnt be a prob.

Ken, I also meant to mention the engraving, its very nicely done:tup:

:tup:

Just finished the install of the shift knob. Love the way this thing looks. It fits in very well with the Z interior. Thanks everyone for the tips on removing the stock shift knob. Using the vice grips and strap wrench made it really easy to remove.

To get a better fit between the boot and the shift knob I cut out the top of a water bottle and replaced the factory ring that is used to hold up the boot. The smaller ring makes the boot sit higher on the shifter and makes the shift knob look more flush with the boot. There is no need for the O rings if you decide to do this. Here are some pics.

My custom one-of-a-kind boot ring, lol
http://photos.eddiedelgado.com/photo...-NP3Pnf8-M.jpg

Shift knob installed with the smaller ring
http://photos.eddiedelgado.com/photo...-w6rCHSX-M.jpg

http://photos.eddiedelgado.com/photo...-j4MWnBt-M.jpg

Now I just have to let the loctite set before I go test it out. :driving:

^mine threaded down into the perfect position, did yours?? Or did you use the loctite specifically to hold the knob in the proper position?

pjdm, are you guys sending out the washers with orders now or do we still have to request?

No, it didn't thread down to the proper position on mine so that's why I'm relying on the loctite.

Pedz- looks great! Nice job. :tup:

Damn you guys... they look amazing! lol I'm still waiting for mine to get across the border...

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...hift-knob.html
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PedZ and Alchemy, those pics look great!

Pedz, did you take out the stock ring, or leave it in place?

thanks :tup:

The stock ring is out. Only the smaller one I made is in place.

So I assume you zip tied it in place where the OEM was, eh?

Yeah, exactly. It's a direct replacement for the stock one.

Kool! Did you take pics of the ring swap?

Good job, by the way!

I was out and about tonight doing some driving and I must say, again, the knob feels amazing:tup: