EVO-R Titanium Shift Knob

Calvin · 09-28-2010, 11:47 AM

Promised Jay [EVO-R] I would start a new thread for him about the SHIFT KNOB

Installation is simple...
Step 1: Twist OEM shift knob off (counter-clock wise)
It will take a GREAT amount of force to twist off the OEM shift knob because of the amount of loctite
Step 2: Twist on your new knob

Here are some pictures taken with my iPhone... sorry for the crappy quality I will be retaking them with my DSLR later on today.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 12:34 PM

need to get a new boot(?)

Cmike2780 · 09-28-2010, 12:55 PM

That doesn't look very good with the stock boot & doesn't really match anything on the interior.

shabarivas · 09-28-2010, 12:57 PM

umm you probably DO NOT want to twist off your shift knob without holding the rod down with a vice... but looks decent...

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 01:01 PM

lol, i didn't see the DIY instructions.

i agree...use vice grips to hold the shaft before you turn the stock knob off.

Calvin · 09-28-2010, 01:08 PM

sorry

thanks for correcting me , i was typing this while in class.
yes don't forget to hold the shaft before you turn the stock knob off.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 02:19 PM

when i did my G's knob (TWM) i ran into the same stuation with the boot.

i bought a MOMO shift boot which comes with a conal shaped rubber ring inside that shapes the boot at the top where it meets the knob. i think something like that will make your knob/boot look more finished.

here's wat i mean in my G:

Calvin · 09-28-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

when i did my G's knob (TWM) i ran into the same stuation with the boot.

i bought a MOMO shift boot which comes with a conal shaped rubber ring inside that shapes the boot at the top where it meets the knob. i think something like that will make your knob/boot look more finished.

here's wat i mean in my G:

it did come with a rubber ring

.
i just didn't put it on yet; reason being, i don't have a pair of scissors on me to cut it down smaller

i'll take a finished shot after words when i get that done

thanks tho

haha

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 02:40 PM

ahhh cool. please post up after that ring is in place in the boot!

Jeffblue · 09-28-2010, 02:55 PM

kenchan, how do you like the TWM knob?

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 03:05 PM

jeff- ive had that knob for like 4yrs now and love it!

Jeffblue · 09-28-2010, 03:16 PM

how does it compare to the OEM knob on the 370? how much was the momo boot thing?

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 03:35 PM

im happy with the Z's stock knob, the height, and the action of the stock shifter so not sure if i will be changing the knob on my car.

the G35C's stock knob was light, shifter was notchy so i bought the weighted TWM knob, raised the height of the knob by about 1". it feels great.

the MOMO boot i got locally for like $70, but im sure you can find them cheaper online.

Jeffblue · 09-28-2010, 04:05 PM

yea right now i like the stock knob. plus it doesn't get too hot or cold like a metal knob would. Thanks for the info kenchan +rep

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 04:25 PM

jeff- thanks for the rep.

yah, the metal knobs do get very hot in the sun and very cold in the winter time... they look and feel nice though.

another approach is CF knobs like the one NYJon has. not sure if they are weighted though.

09-28-2010, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Calvin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castro Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,418 Drives: 4GS, R8v10 Rep Power: 18	EVO-R Titanium Shift Knob Promised Jay [EVO-R] I would start a new thread for him about the SHIFT KNOB Installation is simple... Step 1: Twist OEM shift knob off (counter-clock wise) It will take a GREAT amount of force to twist off the OEM shift knob because of the amount of loctite Step 2: Twist on your new knob Here are some pictures taken with my iPhone... sorry for the crappy quality I will be retaking them with my DSLR later on today. __________________ BUILD THREAD SPONSORED BY: SPEEDELEMENT Last edited by Calvin; 09-28-2010 at 12:14 PM. Reason: Added some pictures

09-28-2010, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	That doesn't look very good with the stock boot & doesn't really match anything on the interior. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-28-2010, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Calvin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Castro Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,418 Drives: 4GS, R8v10 Rep Power: 18	sorry thanks for correcting me , i was typing this while in class. yes don't forget to hold the shaft before you turn the stock knob off. __________________ BUILD THREAD SPONSORED BY: SPEEDELEMENT

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09-28-2010, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	need to get a new boot(?)

09-28-2010, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	umm you probably DO NOT want to twist off your shift knob without holding the rod down with a vice... but looks decent...

09-28-2010, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol, i didn't see the DIY instructions. i agree...use vice grips to hold the shaft before you turn the stock knob off.

09-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when i did my G's knob (TWM) i ran into the same stuation with the boot. i bought a MOMO shift boot which comes with a conal shaped rubber ring inside that shapes the boot at the top where it meets the knob. i think something like that will make your knob/boot look more finished. here's wat i mean in my G:

09-28-2010, 02:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ahhh cool. please post up after that ring is in place in the boot!

09-28-2010, 02:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	kenchan, how do you like the TWM knob?

09-28-2010, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	jeff- ive had that knob for like 4yrs now and love it!

09-28-2010, 03:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	how does it compare to the OEM knob on the 370? how much was the momo boot thing?

09-28-2010, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im happy with the Z's stock knob, the height, and the action of the stock shifter so not sure if i will be changing the knob on my car. the G35C's stock knob was light, shifter was notchy so i bought the weighted TWM knob, raised the height of the knob by about 1". it feels great. the MOMO boot i got locally for like $70, but im sure you can find them cheaper online.

09-28-2010, 04:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	yea right now i like the stock knob. plus it doesn't get too hot or cold like a metal knob would. Thanks for the info kenchan +rep

09-28-2010, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	jeff- thanks for the rep. yah, the metal knobs do get very hot in the sun and very cold in the winter time... they look and feel nice though. another approach is CF knobs like the one NYJon has. not sure if they are weighted though.