Aluminum, CF, Chrome or Titanium?!

Vegasboricua · 07-11-2010, 01:28 PM

Hey everyone. I just bought a B&M Short shifter and now I'm looking into buying a shift knob. I wanted some feed back from you guys to see if there it much of a difference between the shift knobs performance wise beside just looks.

This is the link that im looking at for my shift knob.
~~ Brand New Nismo Shift Knobs SALE Lowest Prices >>>>

Thanks guys!

spearfish25 · 07-11-2010, 02:16 PM

The more exotic the metal, the more horsepower you gain. Price is also directly proportional to performance gain.

On a serious note, the metal knobs will get hot in the sun or cold in the winter. Both good enough reasons for me to stick with my stock shift knob.

LUN-TAI-0 · 07-11-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

the more exotic the metal, the more horsepower you gain. Price is also directly proportional to performance gain.

On a serious note, the metal knobs will get hot in the sun or cold in the winter. Both good enough reasons for me to stick with my stock shift knob.

true!!!!

SmoothZ · 07-11-2010, 10:15 PM

My knob is made from a rare metal only found on Jupiter where the planet core is actually solid. I smuggled a boat load of Smurfs to find it, but it was worth it. My Z is always clean because of that knob.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-11-2010, 11:43 PM

I have the AMS short shifter kit, and for the knob...Carbon & Leather is the way to go

wolf370z · 07-12-2010, 12:53 AM

I really love this nismo shift knob and plan on getting it if I decide to get the B&M short shift kit. It's priced at a "conservative" $62.95 at the Z store. Simple, clean, yet attractive

Pic:

Lemers · 07-12-2010, 12:55 AM

You need to get a Miata shift knob. It will make your doors stronger.

Vegasboricua · 07-12-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

I really love this nismo shift knob and plan on getting it if I decide to get the B&M short shift kit. It's priced at a "conservative" $62.95 at the Z store. Simple, clean, yet attractive

Pic:

Been thinking the same thing. But I've also heard from several members off this forum that the PasswordJDM knobs are pretty nice as well.

If i remeber correctly I believe I saw Mike Bonnani's Z with one when we went to a low rider meet a few months back.

I have a feeling tho I will end up going with the Nismo Shift knob. I really want the titanium one, but can't justify the $140+ price tage

Demon Z · 07-12-2010, 04:03 AM

Mine is unobtanium. Top that.

Jesse_Hunter · 07-12-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

I really love this nismo shift knob and plan on getting it if I decide to get the B&M short shift kit. It's priced at a "conservative" $62.95 at the Z store. Simple, clean, yet attractive

Pic:

I'm not going to put anything on my car that says "nismo" considering my car isn't one.

Also agree with hot cold theory, I'll keep the stock one, it's got a comfy grip anyhow.

Vegasboricua · 07-12-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

I'm not going to put anything on my car that says "nismo" considering my car isn't one.

Also agree with hot cold theory, I'll keep the stock one, it's got a comfy grip anyhow.

What does that have to do with anything? I never heard of soemone having a NISMO shift knob on a non Nismo and getting laughed at. Nismo is a part of nissan in an after market sense.

wishihadnav · 07-12-2010, 07:18 PM

just bought a Nismo GT knob...time to modify!

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

You need to get a Miata shift knob. It will make your doors stronger.

This is funny because the Z shares the same thread pattern as the Miata, so our shift knobs are interchangeable. I am running a knob that was designed for the Miata.

batman_4 · 07-12-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

On a serious note, the metal knobs will get hot in the sun or cold in the winter. Both good enough reasons for me to stick with my stock shift knob.

very true. however it didn't deter me from getting my Forged Performance knob (metal), yes it heats up but cools quickly.

m4a1mustang · 07-12-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

very true. however it didn't deter me from getting my Forged Performance knob (metal), yes it heats up but cool quickly.

+1. Mine is metal... yes, it does get pretty hot, but as long as you keep it out of the sun it's never too hot to touch. And it does cool off very quickly.

07-11-2010, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The more exotic the metal, the more horsepower you gain. Price is also directly proportional to performance gain. On a serious note, the metal knobs will get hot in the sun or cold in the winter. Both good enough reasons for me to stick with my stock shift knob. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	My knob is made from a rare metal only found on Jupiter where the planet core is actually solid. I smuggled a boat load of Smurfs to find it, but it was worth it. My Z is always clean because of that knob. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 15	I really love this nismo shift knob and plan on getting it if I decide to get the B&M short shift kit. It's priced at a "conservative" $62.95 at the Z store. Simple, clean, yet attractive Pic: __________________ Good drivers just drive.

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	You need to get a Miata shift knob. It will make your doors stronger. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I have the AMS short shifter kit, and for the knob...Carbon & Leather is the way to go

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Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	Mine is unobtanium. Top that.

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wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	just bought a Nismo GT knob...time to modify!

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