NRG E-brake handle and wheel installed

raffenblackma · 08-04-2015, 12:55 AM

Maybe this will be of interest to someone, I've kinda just been a spectator here, got a lot of great info on parts to buy/ how to install, and I have always wanted to change the ugly e-brake handle. I'd seen on here where someone modified a similar handle, but I didn't want to have to modify mine since I went with neo chrome. I went ahead and ordered a new e-brake assembly as well in case i ****** it up

but luckily it turned out pretty well i think, just have to get a new boot that will cover up the screws. Also went ahead and drilled out my nrg short hub as well, and will include pictures, just used about a 1 inch bit and it fit perfectly over the clockspring.

All I did was cut off a secotion of the bottom part of the ebrake frame, and filed down the top and sides.

Then once it was cut down so that the whole handle would fit, I filed down a small section of the bottom part of the frame, and also filed down the top a bit as well to give me extra room on the bottom so it would be a perfect fit for the end section of the handle, so you can use the provided set screws.

And here is the short hub, I just drilled into the back end of where the screw goes into and then used a dremel to clean it up. Looks ugly, but you cant tell it from the outside.

Still got a bit of work to do, getting a friend that does upholstery to make me a leather cover for the wheel, and still have to dye the white stitching red in some places, also having my shift knob neo chromed next week.

Gilianz · 08-04-2015, 02:19 AM

Looks sharp! However, depending on where you live, that E-brake is going to get HOT.

raffenblackma · 08-04-2015, 03:47 PM

Hah, yeah it gets really hot here, tbh tho I dont really use the e-brake often, and not until the car has already cooled off.

Nick216 · 08-04-2015, 03:55 PM

that ebrake would not be ok with us 6mt guys. Burn my damn hand off trying to park.

cooltoy · 08-04-2015, 06:59 PM

You need a neo chrome shift knob to match.

raffenblackma · 08-04-2015, 11:28 PM

Yup, I shipped it off to get it neochromed, sadly the options for a neochrome knob for autos is pretty moot, found a guy that had machined a few that work similar to how the B2 auto designs one worked, ceppt has little to no play and much heavier.

kenchan · 08-05-2015, 10:09 AM

GJ on the install, i like your ebrake boot too.

btw, wat is that ball thing next to your 3 blanks? (on the forward left)

iceman21_23 · 08-05-2015, 10:42 AM

work radio mount

kenchan · 08-05-2015, 01:06 PM

raffenblackma · 08-05-2015, 01:55 PM

its a nite ize steelie, its a cell phone mount: https://www.niteize.com/product/Stee...-Mount-Kit.asp

redondoaveb · 09-19-2019, 04:28 PM

I just did the ebrake mod and installed an NRG handle and Redline Goods alcantara boot.

osbornsm · 09-24-2019, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I just did the ebrake mod and installed an NRG handle and Redline Goods alcantara boot.

And you bumped a 4-year old thread to tell us?

redondoaveb · 09-24-2019, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

And you bumped a 4-year old thread to tell us?

It's this thread that gave me the idea when I did a search. Would you prefer I start a new thread on the same subject? Plus, if anyone else is interested in doing it, the write up is already there.

hrtbrknprince · 09-24-2019, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It's this thread that gave me the idea when I did a search. Would you prefer I start a new thread on the same subject? Plus, if anyone else is interested in doing it, the write up is already there.

Damned if you do. Damned if you don't.

08-04-2015, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
raffenblackma Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 65 Drives: 14 370z R 7AT Rep Power: 11	NRG E-brake handle and wheel installed Maybe this will be of interest to someone, I've kinda just been a spectator here, got a lot of great info on parts to buy/ how to install, and I have always wanted to change the ugly e-brake handle. I'd seen on here where someone modified a similar handle, but I didn't want to have to modify mine since I went with neo chrome. I went ahead and ordered a new e-brake assembly as well in case i ****** it up but luckily it turned out pretty well i think, just have to get a new boot that will cover up the screws. Also went ahead and drilled out my nrg short hub as well, and will include pictures, just used about a 1 inch bit and it fit perfectly over the clockspring. All I did was cut off a secotion of the bottom part of the ebrake frame, and filed down the top and sides. Then once it was cut down so that the whole handle would fit, I filed down a small section of the bottom part of the frame, and also filed down the top a bit as well to give me extra room on the bottom so it would be a perfect fit for the end section of the handle, so you can use the provided set screws. And here is the short hub, I just drilled into the back end of where the screw goes into and then used a dremel to clean it up. Looks ugly, but you cant tell it from the outside. Still got a bit of work to do, getting a friend that does upholstery to make me a leather cover for the wheel, and still have to dye the white stitching red in some places, also having my shift knob neo chromed next week. andy_meng1024 and David Parra like this.

08-04-2015, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gilianz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salina Posts: 379 Drives: 11 370z MB Rep Power: 14	Looks sharp! However, depending on where you live, that E-brake is going to get HOT. __________________ Takeda CAI : FI Resonated TP : Stillen UD Pulley

08-04-2015, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nick216 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island Posts: 48 Drives: 15' Nismo 6mt Rep Power: 11	that ebrake would not be ok with us 6mt guys. Burn my damn hand off trying to park. osbornsm and Got_Z like this. __________________ 2015 Pearl White 370z Nismo 6mt Stillen G3 Intakes~Airlift 3H~CS Lipkit~Amuse CF Wing

08-04-2015, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,993 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You need a neo chrome shift knob to match. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-05-2015, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 18	work radio mount __________________ Zele front bumper cf front lip, Seibon TS Hood, Work GS2, Ings+1 side skirts Takeda CAI Litespeed Exhaust

08-04-2015, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
raffenblackma Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 65 Drives: 14 370z R 7AT Rep Power: 11	Hah, yeah it gets really hot here, tbh tho I dont really use the e-brake often, and not until the car has already cooled off.

08-04-2015, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
raffenblackma Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 65 Drives: 14 370z R 7AT Rep Power: 11	Yup, I shipped it off to get it neochromed, sadly the options for a neochrome knob for autos is pretty moot, found a guy that had machined a few that work similar to how the B2 auto designs one worked, ceppt has little to no play and much heavier.

08-05-2015, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	GJ on the install, i like your ebrake boot too. btw, wat is that ball thing next to your 3 blanks? (on the forward left)

08-05-2015, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521

08-05-2015, 01:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
raffenblackma Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 65 Drives: 14 370z R 7AT Rep Power: 11	its a nite ize steelie, its a cell phone mount: https://www.niteize.com/product/Stee...-Mount-Kit.asp

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