Your favorite shift knob

Huck · 05-21-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mdxj

I have a TWM and love it. It sat a little low and I have recently added a spacer to set it at the perfect height for me. The knob is satin and spacer is SS but I really like the contrast. I can always have them both refinished to match later on.

http://www.the370z.com/members/mdxj-...een-raised.jpg

isn't that difficult to get a grip on though? being right up against the boot? idk, I've got big hands...

mdxj · 05-21-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

isn't that difficult to get a grip on though? being right up against the boot? idk, I've got big hands...

It was, I kept grabbing the boot but now it has been raised about an 1.5"s and its perfect for me. I dont have any pics of it with the spacer and wont for some time but the nice thing abou the TWM knobs is you can set it at the perfect height for you. It took some playing around with but now the height seems to be more natural and its very easy to shift. Plus in that pic i actually had the boot installed wrong, I had the plastic ring on upside down and it pushed the top of the boot up higher so the neck on the knob was covered up. When I finally realized my mistake, it sat a lot better.

vin17 · 07-03-2014, 03:02 PM

Just received and installed my Z1 Motorsports "competition style" with "type 1" finisher in polished aluminum to replace my NISMO Carbon Fiber shift knob. The Z1 shift knob is better looking and has a more precise (heavier) throw at 1/2 the price. The NISMO nylon internal sleeve self-tapping thread is a very poor design and doesn't re-thread properly afterwards. (I'm returning it to the local dealer under warranty next week). Good going Z1 !

Huck · 05-22-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Just don't talk with your mouth full -- bad manners.

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oro · 05-22-2012, 03:41 AM

Fan of the Zele, for those with big hands/long fingers this is your shift knob. As wide as the TK shift knob if you are a top shifter but thick enough for the pistol grip shifters as well, just gets hot as hell during the summer so get some driving gloves.

Zbrah · 07-03-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oro

Fan of the Zele, for those with big hands/long fingers this is your shift knob. As wide as the TK shift knob if you are a top shifter but thick enough for the pistol grip shifters as well, just gets hot as hell during the summer so get some driving gloves.

Want!

Zeuz · 05-22-2012, 10:16 AM

Tommy !

370Z Purist · 05-24-2012, 05:34 PM

quick question about shift knobs for a nooooooob

alright, so I know that a short shifter will quite clearly, shorten the throw, making it faster to shift gears because there's less travel. I've then read about various shift knobs, of varying weight, and how people comment on the different feel/feel of throw. for reference, how heavy is the stock Z shifter to an aftermarket product, and how exactly (or as close as possible) does it change shifter feel?

edub370 · 05-25-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

quick question about shift knobs for a nooooooob

alright, so I know that a short shifter will quite clearly, shorten the throw, making it faster to shift gears because there's less travel. I've then read about various shift knobs, of varying weight, and how people comment on the different feel/feel of throw. for reference, how heavy is the stock Z shifter to an aftermarket product, and how exactly (or as close as possible) does it change shifter feel?

i BELIEVE (someone correct me if im wrong) that the stock z shift knob is about 188 grams. when i switched to a team voodoo pearl knob (175 grams) i noticed that the difference in feel not because the weight of the shifter changed, but because the shift height and the knob material changed. the metal knob definately makes the shifts "feel" more direct. that, coupled with the shift knob height being reduced by about 1/2" really made for a much more aggressive feeling when i am running thru gears.

its little mods like that that will seperate the feeling of driving your car from the feeling of driving any stock z

Jasonle · 05-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Love my Forged Shift Knob!

DJ-of-E · 05-31-2012, 07:49 PM

I like any shift knob that doesn't have the potential to turn my hand into BBQ pork chops.

lochness · 06-01-2012, 06:21 AM

Granted it is a little warm in the summer months.

TypeOne · 06-01-2012, 03:06 PM

PasswordJDM Delrin knob. Works good for me!!

chops · 07-03-2014, 03:07 PM

honestly, the best mod ive ever done to my car:

WC Lathe Werks - 500g stainless steel knob with some torching

Drex · 07-03-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

honestly, the best mod ive ever done to my car:

WC Lathe Werks - 500g stainless steel knob with some torching

nice ive been thinking about ordering a different one from wc lathe works

07-03-2014, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
vin17 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 16 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z TS M6 Rep Power: 12	My $.02 Just received and installed my Z1 Motorsports "competition style" with "type 1" finisher in polished aluminum to replace my NISMO Carbon Fiber shift knob. The Z1 shift knob is better looking and has a more precise (heavier) throw at 1/2 the price. The NISMO nylon internal sleeve self-tapping thread is a very poor design and doesn't re-thread properly afterwards. (I'm returning it to the local dealer under warranty next week). Good going Z1 !

05-22-2012, 03:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
oro Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 192 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 16	Fan of the Zele, for those with big hands/long fingers this is your shift knob. As wide as the TK shift knob if you are a top shifter but thick enough for the pistol grip shifters as well, just gets hot as hell during the summer so get some driving gloves. Zbrah likes this.

05-22-2012, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	Tommy ! katjmmx likes this. __________________ Advant M310 // Tommy Shifter // Swift Springs // Fairlady Emblem // Seibon // Stillen //

05-24-2012, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	quick question about shift knobs for a nooooooob alright, so I know that a short shifter will quite clearly, shorten the throw, making it faster to shift gears because there's less travel. I've then read about various shift knobs, of varying weight, and how people comment on the different feel/feel of throw. for reference, how heavy is the stock Z shifter to an aftermarket product, and how exactly (or as close as possible) does it change shifter feel? __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

05-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Love my Forged Shift Knob! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

05-31-2012, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 16	I like any shift knob that doesn't have the potential to turn my hand into BBQ pork chops. __________________

06-01-2012, 06:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
lochness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110 Drives: 12 WRX STI Sedan Rep Power: 15	Granted it is a little warm in the summer months. __________________ Platinum Graphite 2010 370Z w/ Sport Package SOLD Still for Sale HERE - See if you can count the errors in the post New DD and Fun Car - 2012 DGM STI Sedan

06-01-2012, 03:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	PasswordJDM Delrin knob. Works good for me!!

07-03-2014, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	honestly, the best mod ive ever done to my car: WC Lathe Werks - 500g stainless steel knob with some torching BeemaaZ and equalme like this.

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