What is the best short-throw shifter and shifter knob combo?

onzedge · 02-28-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZInferno0248

Does the B&M feel significantly different than stock?

Yes. It is shorter and easier.

happytheman · 02-28-2012, 09:46 PM

From what I understand it does. I also understand that at around 5k rpm it has a bit of a buzz/rattle. Mr. Onzedge has one. Perhaps in his spare time he will comment on this thread.

onzedge · 02-28-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

From what I understand it does. I also understand that at around 5k rpm it has a bit of a buzz/rattle. Mr. Onzedge has one. Perhaps in his spare time he will comment on this thread.

Hey, I did. Mine buzzed when I had the stock knob. Around 4,500 RPM it made a racket but not all the time. I learned to live with it after I was not able to isolate the source of the noise. However, when I installed the PWJDM knob, it went away and it makes no noise at all now. I think the solution may lie in the rubber o-rings I have under the shift boot I put in to raise the shift boot up to meet the knob.

kenchan · 02-28-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

You guys are tempting me to buy that new pwjdm knob...

they're inexpensive enough it's worth taking the chance.

ZMan8 · 02-28-2012, 10:29 PM

how many of you guys were able to salvage your oem knob? I have seen lots of pictures of destroyed ones

kenchan · 02-28-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

how many of you guys were able to salvage your oem knob? I have seen lots of pictures of destroyed ones

oh mine was destroyed by my oil filter wrench.

nissan used so much thread-lock on some of our cars it is insane! i broke 2 strap wrenches while trying to remove. lol

ZMan8 · 02-28-2012, 10:36 PM

Can't wait to try then!

kenchan · 02-28-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Can't wait to try then!

if you can cleanly remove your stock knob, there's definitely a market for it in the for-sale section.

GaleForce · 02-28-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

how many of you guys were able to salvage your oem knob? I have seen lots of pictures of destroyed ones

Mine looks like brand new. I used a large strap wrench and took my time.

kenchan · 02-28-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Mine looks like brand new. I used a large strap wrench and took my time.

^^ he's also king kong.

GaleForce · 02-28-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ he's also king kong.

Nah... I just learned from everyone's knob removal stories.

ZMan8 · 02-28-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Nah... I just learned from everyone's knob removal stories.

what strap wrench did you use?

happytheman · 02-28-2012, 11:39 PM

I had no problems with the removal of my stock knob. Of course, this is why I mentioned in my earlier description that you're going to have to hulk the OEM knob off! It can, however, be done with finesse and without utter destruction in cases such as the Ken-San!

wdkwang · 02-29-2012, 03:40 AM

b&m short shifter with stock shift knob. happy with it
the bulky stock shifter conforms well to my palm so no complaints

happytheman · 02-29-2012, 06:21 AM

So in closing what your saying is that your original equipment knob conforms well to your palm. Ok. I think I've got it now.

02-28-2012, 09:46 PM	#32 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	From what I understand it does. I also understand that at around 5k rpm it has a bit of a buzz/rattle. Mr. Onzedge has one. Perhaps in his spare time he will comment on this thread. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-28-2012, 10:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	how many of you guys were able to salvage your oem knob? I have seen lots of pictures of destroyed ones __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-28-2012, 10:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	Can't wait to try then! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-28-2012, 11:39 PM	#43 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I had no problems with the removal of my stock knob. Of course, this is why I mentioned in my earlier description that you're going to have to hulk the OEM knob off! It can, however, be done with finesse and without utter destruction in cases such as the Ken-San! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-29-2012, 03:40 AM	#44 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	b&m short shifter with stock shift knob. happy with it the bulky stock shifter conforms well to my palm so no complaints __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-29-2012, 06:21 AM	#45 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	So in closing what your saying is that your original equipment knob conforms well to your palm. Ok. I think I've got it now. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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