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Vegasboricua 07-11-2010 12:28 PM

Aluminum, CF, Chrome or Titanium?!
 
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.
http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...st-prices.html

Thanks guys!

spearfish25 07-11-2010 01:16 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 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 617788)
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 09:15 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 10:43 PM

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

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/bb866cbb.jpg

wolf370z 07-11-2010 11:53 PM

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:
http://www.thezstore.com/store/graph...arge503537.jpg

Lemers 07-11-2010 11:55 PM

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

Vegasboricua 07-12-2010 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z (Post 618706)
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:
http://www.thezstore.com/store/graph...arge503537.jpg

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 03:03 AM

Mine is unobtanium. Top that.

Jesse_Hunter 07-12-2010 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z (Post 618706)
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:
http://www.thezstore.com/store/graph...arge503537.jpg

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 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter (Post 618910)
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.

:icon18: 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 06:18 PM

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

m4a1mustang 07-12-2010 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 618709)
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. :bowrofl:

batman_4 07-12-2010 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 617788)

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 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4 (Post 619930)
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.

wishihadnav 07-12-2010 06:45 PM

somebody needs to step up and buy the ZELE knob!..haha

209Z 07-12-2010 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav (Post 619939)
somebody needs to step up and buy the ZELE knob!..haha

give me 400 and u got it :tup:

NewYorkJon34 07-13-2010 12:18 AM

They are selling that shift knob for $400!!!:eek2: O-O-OO-O-O-OMG

Lemers 07-13-2010 12:21 AM

Zele items are just very expensive

wishihadnav 07-13-2010 12:28 AM

Actually its $450..haha

XwChriswX 07-13-2010 11:53 AM

Vegas why don't you just solve your problems and get a 7AT :tup: :rofl2:

Lemers 07-13-2010 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 621121)
Vegas why don't you just solve your problems and get a 7AT :tup: :rofl2:

Because he's not gay or an old lady. :tiphat:

NewYorkJon34 07-13-2010 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 621441)
Because he's not gay or an old lady. :tiphat:

:bowrofl:

wishihadnav 07-13-2010 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 621441)
Because he's not gay or an old lady. :tiphat:

haha!

CBRich 07-13-2010 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter (Post 618910)
I'm not going to put anything on my car that says "nismo" considering my car isn't one.

You do know that Nismo is an aftermarket branch of Nissan and not just a car right? It's not like throwing a TypeR sticker on a Honda. I actually bought a Nismo knob, why shouldn't it say Nismo?

XwChriswX 07-13-2010 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 621441)
Because he's not gay or an old lady. :tiphat:

But what if he was a Gay Old Lady? :icon08:

Lemers 07-13-2010 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 621622)
But what if he was a Gay Old Lady? :icon08:

He's as straight as the stick shift he drives.

wishihadnav 07-20-2010 01:15 PM

Here's my knob

http://lathewerks.com/images/WCLW/St...smoTiKnob1.JPG

NewYorkJon34 07-20-2010 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav (Post 635409)

Look pretty nice :tup:

simota1 07-20-2010 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav (Post 635409)

bro i am jealous lol.. how can i get one like that

wishihadnav 07-20-2010 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34 (Post 635591)
Look pretty nice :tup:

thanks!

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Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 635861)
bro i am jealous lol.. how can i get one like that

haha thanks!..its a one off piece..just had my nismo knob torched..turned out pretty good..plus i gained 7whp:tup:


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