Installing the Sickspeed Shift Knob on 2012 370z

Coon-azz · 04-22-2012, 08:20 AM

Being new to this forum and Nissan, I wanted to start with something small. My daughter and I ordered the white 6 speed, manual shift knob from Sickspeed. I'd looked at all the others on the market and we decided to go with the ol' school look this time instead of the titanium heavy shifters. All in all, I have found little advantage other than feel with the weighted shifters over others. I do like some of the industries short throws as they are more precise and less sloppy, if you will for track driving, but also less forgiving..
Since this is my daily driver, I've decided not to worry so much about the shifting feel and put my $ into the exhaust etc later on. At 6 foot, 230 lbs, I am actually comfortable with the current throw of the shifter, but I can't stand the feel of the OEM one. What was R&D thinking? : confused: This weekend, my daughter and I put together a little video to help out on the installation. Please note that I customized my final install by adding a ring from a chrome motorcycle grip we had sitting around. We ended up with this ugly gap between the beautiful new shift knob and the shifter boot. So, off my daughter went looking for something to help fill in the gap. We actually put a rubber grommet around the shift lever with a 1" washer on top of it. The fit directly into the bottom of the chrome sleeve; keeping it flush and tight. We decided that this was a great and unique look so we kept it. We hope the video is helpful for anyone who has never done this before.

Installation video:

Coon-azz · 04-24-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

Being new to this forum and Nissan, I wanted to start with something small. My daughter and I ordered the white 6 speed, manual shift knob from Sickspeed. I'd looked at all the others on the market and we decided to go with the ol' school look this time instead of the titanium heavy shifters. All in all, I have found little advantage other than feel with the weighted shifters over others. I do like some of the industries short throws as they are more precise and less sloppy, if you will for track driving, but also less forgiving..
Since this is my daily driver, I've decided not to worry so much about the shifting feel and put my $ into the exhaust etc later on. At 6 foot, 230 lbs, I am actually comfortable with the current throw of the shifter, but I can't stand the feel of the OEM one. What was R&D thinking? : confused: This weekend, my daughter and I put together a little video to help out on the installation. Please note that I customized my final install by adding a ring from a chrome motorcycle grip we had sitting around. We ended up with this ugly gap between the beautiful new shift knob and the shifter boot. So, off my daughter went looking for something to help fill in the gap. We actually put a rubber grommet around the shift lever with a 1" washer on top of it. The fit directly into the bottom of the chrome sleeve; keeping it flush and tight. We decided that this was a great and unique look so we kept it. We hope the video is helpful for anyone who has never done this before.

Installation video:
370z shift knob replacement - YouTube

Great Job....

The Z monster · 05-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Good video!

Coon-azz · 06-22-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Z monster

Good video!

Thanks! I didn't think anyone on the forum even saw it.

kenny's 370z · 06-24-2012, 12:50 AM

nice,thats the exact same knob im getting lol

Coon-azz · 06-25-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

nice,thats the exact same knob im getting lol

Yeah, I really like it a lot. This is my Daily Driver and I've had no issues what so ever. Not hot in sun like my steal ones....Really like the old's skool look too on the white on white.

Wanted to really find the whire shifter with pearl Blue race stripes but couldn't get it.

tibal · 06-25-2012, 05:56 PM

I really like the look of that knob. Nice video as well!

Coon-azz · 06-25-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tibal

I really like the look of that knob. Nice video as well!

Thanks! I realized that my previous comment had all kinds of spelling errors in it...

I was typing with one hand while holding my sleeping daughter. Go figure....anyway, apologies.

blackcherry20 · 06-25-2012, 10:06 PM

Very cool-not much for modding my Z but THIS i may try-going to look around and see what i can find to make mine unique!

kenny's 370z · 06-26-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

Yeah, I really like it a lot. This is my Daily Driver and I've had no issues what so ever. Not hot in sun like my steal ones....Really like the old's skool look too on the white on white.

Wanted to really find the whire shifter with pearl Blue race stripes but couldn't get it.

old school look you say ? yes please

..this knob screams it and i love it.mine should be here in a couple of more days.

Coon-azz · 07-03-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

old school look you say ? yes please

..this knob screams it and i love it.mine should be here in a couple of more days.

I think its going to really look awesome with the blue! I was actually looking for a blue one with white stripes, but they don't make the color blue I was looking for, so I went with the white one. It's been 5,000 miles and not a single issue. I love how it shifts and looks great. I think everyone that gets in the car asks me if the car came with that shift knob. I've done the titanium ones, and yeah, they do make shifting a little more precise if they are well balanced, but I got tired of them getting too hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. Will you post a picture after you install it? I'd love to see it on the blue.

kenny's 370z · 07-03-2012, 08:35 PM

cant really see the blue but here ya go.

04-22-2012, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	Installing the Sickspeed Shift Knob on 2012 370z Being new to this forum and Nissan, I wanted to start with something small. My daughter and I ordered the white 6 speed, manual shift knob from Sickspeed. I'd looked at all the others on the market and we decided to go with the ol' school look this time instead of the titanium heavy shifters. All in all, I have found little advantage other than feel with the weighted shifters over others. I do like some of the industries short throws as they are more precise and less sloppy, if you will for track driving, but also less forgiving.. Since this is my daily driver, I've decided not to worry so much about the shifting feel and put my $ into the exhaust etc later on. At 6 foot, 230 lbs, I am actually comfortable with the current throw of the shifter, but I can't stand the feel of the OEM one. What was R&D thinking? : confused: This weekend, my daughter and I put together a little video to help out on the installation. Please note that I customized my final install by adding a ring from a chrome motorcycle grip we had sitting around. We ended up with this ugly gap between the beautiful new shift knob and the shifter boot. So, off my daughter went looking for something to help fill in the gap. We actually put a rubber grommet around the shift lever with a 1" washer on top of it. The fit directly into the bottom of the chrome sleeve; keeping it flush and tight. We decided that this was a great and unique look so we kept it. We hope the video is helpful for anyone who has never done this before. Installation video: __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!! Last edited by Trips; 06-25-2012 at 10:09 PM.

06-25-2012, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	I really like the look of that knob. Nice video as well! __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

06-25-2012, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Very cool-not much for modding my Z but THIS i may try-going to look around and see what i can find to make mine unique! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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