Automatic shift knob

truman_greg · 06-26-2011, 10:14 PM

I will be purchasing the gtr shift knob in the next few weeks in order to try to make it work instead of the oem 370z shift knob. Modification will be necessary in order to make the gtr knob sit low, assuming the diameters of the 2 shafts are the same.

I tried the momo shift knob already, in my opinion, it does not look good; and momo hasn't changed their automatic offering for many years now. I think my main focus will be finding an knob that can sit low, like the R8 or gtr.

KaienZ34 · 06-27-2011, 12:24 AM

Sounds good that's what I want also. A low sitting GT-R shift knob.

Jamaica · 06-27-2011, 12:40 AM

This should come out good.

js1 · 06-27-2011, 03:44 PM

i would like to see this also. what modifications do you think would have to be done? any cutting?

js1 · 07-02-2011, 02:31 PM

Has anyone tried the gtr shift knob yet?

truman_greg · 07-02-2011, 09:33 PM

Based on a YouTube video I saw, it should work. There will be modifications necessary to make the gtr knob sit low. I have not had the proper time yet to do this project. I hope to soon.

KaienZ34 · 07-02-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truman_greg

Based on a YouTube video I saw, it should work. There will be modifications necessary to make the gtr knob sit low. I have not had the proper time yet to do this project. I hope to soon.

I hope it does, whenever you get the chance to do it please put up a DIY with pics and whatnot.

Thanks for your time

Baer383 · 07-04-2011, 07:53 PM

I'm in for the results of a gtr shift knob install.

jtgarza3 · 07-04-2011, 11:08 PM

also in for results and pics of gtr shift knob

js1 · 07-05-2011, 02:33 AM

Also in for pics

nogoodname · 07-05-2011, 02:36 AM

Razo makes auto shift knobs. Here is a pic of mine.

EYE ESS · 07-05-2011, 11:19 AM

why do you need a shift knob on an auto?

Will it make parallel parking faster? D->R->D->P

I kid I kid, enjoy the mod.

KaienZ34 · 07-05-2011, 11:43 AM

Same reason MT guys change their's....the look.

EYE ESS · 07-05-2011, 11:54 AM

It's not purely for looks with stick though, some people choose weighted knobs for a more positive shift feel. Some go with lighter knobs and short shift kits. Either way they change the gear throw feel significantly.

KaienZ34 · 07-05-2011, 12:01 PM

True but not all MT shift knobs do something, some are just for looks. When i had my 6MT 370 i had the b&m short throw shifter, but i still had to change the knob for looks.

06-27-2011, 12:24 AM	#32 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Sounds good that's what I want also. A low sitting GT-R shift knob. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-04-2011, 07:53 PM	#38 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I'm in for the results of a gtr shift knob install. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-04-2011, 11:08 PM	#39 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	also in for results and pics of gtr shift knob __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

07-05-2011, 11:19 AM	#42 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	why do you need a shift knob on an auto? Will it make parallel parking faster? D->R->D->P I kid I kid, enjoy the mod. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

07-05-2011, 11:43 AM	#43 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Same reason MT guys change their's....the look. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-26-2011, 10:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
truman_greg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 14	I will be purchasing the gtr shift knob in the next few weeks in order to try to make it work instead of the oem 370z shift knob. Modification will be necessary in order to make the gtr knob sit low, assuming the diameters of the 2 shafts are the same. I tried the momo shift knob already, in my opinion, it does not look good; and momo hasn't changed their automatic offering for many years now. I think my main focus will be finding an knob that can sit low, like the R8 or gtr.

06-27-2011, 12:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	This should come out good.

06-27-2011, 03:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	i would like to see this also. what modifications do you think would have to be done? any cutting?

07-02-2011, 02:31 PM	#35 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Has anyone tried the gtr shift knob yet?

07-02-2011, 09:33 PM	#36 (permalink)
truman_greg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 14	Based on a YouTube video I saw, it should work. There will be modifications necessary to make the gtr knob sit low. I have not had the proper time yet to do this project. I hope to soon.

07-05-2011, 02:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Also in for pics

07-05-2011, 02:36 AM	#41 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Razo makes auto shift knobs. Here is a pic of mine.

07-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#44 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	It's not purely for looks with stick though, some people choose weighted knobs for a more positive shift feel. Some go with lighter knobs and short shift kits. Either way they change the gear throw feel significantly. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

07-05-2011, 12:01 PM	#45 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	True but not all MT shift knobs do something, some are just for looks. When i had my 6MT 370 i had the b&m short throw shifter, but i still had to change the knob for looks. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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