best shift knob

JonnyBravo · 02-21-2017, 03:28 PM

I'm liking the bamboo shift knob, it doesn't get freezing cold in the winter, and doesn't get blistering hot in the summer. I wasn't sure if i was going to like the height, but I'm preferring it over the stock height. I was also worried that the bamboo wouldn't hold up, but its very solid.

Zman85447126 · 05-12-2017, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnyBravo

I'm liking the bamboo shift knob, it doesn't get freezing cold in the winter, and doesn't get blistering hot in the summer. I wasn't sure if i was going to like the height, but I'm preferring it over the stock height. I was also worried that the bamboo wouldn't hold up, but its very solid.

Is that a BamShifts knob? I just got mine a few weeks ago and am in love with it. Will post pics when I get off work. (and resurrect this sleeping thread)

onzedge · 02-18-2017, 05:57 AM

Tommy Kaira

Good weight and feel...

Zoren 370 · 02-18-2017, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Tommy Kaira

Good weight and feel...

Is that still the original shift leather boots?
Your PJM shift knob still sits nicely on my Z.

So the is the one you replaced it with.😊

Smashley · 02-18-2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Is that still the original shift leather boots?
Your PJM shift knob still sits nicely on my Z.

So the is the one you replaced it with.😊

Looks like a MOMO boot

onzedge · 02-18-2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Is that still the original shift leather boots?
Your PJM shift knob still sits nicely on my Z.

So the is the one you replaced it with.��

The shift boot is not stock -- it is a Momo. Yes, this is the knob that replaced the PWJDM I sold you.

Ventruck · 04-17-2017, 11:59 PM

Went for the Nismo GT Ti knob. Feel the installation setup could've done without the adjustment feature, but nice to hold. I didn't think I'd care for a shorter feel because there's no shifting any faster with rev hangs and the occasional inadvertent SRM blip on upshifts (5th gear), but I can feel out the feed into the gates a bit better, as it is I was holding my PWJDM knob on the lower half.

Pricey piece I guess because Ti and the badge, but simple item and so-so weight.At MSRP I would've been looking at that TK pre-order instead.

(yeah I do need to get a finisher)

CCastro · 04-18-2017, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventruck

Went for the Nismo GT Ti knob. Feel the installation setup could've done without the adjustment feature, but nice to hold. I didn't think I'd care for a shorter feel because there's no shifting any faster with rev hangs and the occasional inadvertent SRM blip on upshifts (5th gear), but I can feel out the feed into the gates a bit better, as it is I was holding my PWJDM knob on the lower half.

Pricey piece I guess because Ti and the badge, but simple item and so-so weight.At MSRP I would've been looking at that TK pre-order instead.

(yeah I do need to get a finisher)

I was going to pick this up before I picked up the Hebi Bebi.

Dwight Frye · 04-19-2017, 05:20 PM

I have this one in my 370Z, with a trim piece from the Z Store. Total cost was about $55 delivered for both parts. You don't need to spend $325 for a machined and nicely weighted knob with some ghey looking turtle on it.

435G HEAVY WEIGHTED 6 SPEED STEEL JDM SHIFT KNOB FOR 350Z 370Z Z33 Z34 ALTIMA | eBay

Smashley · 04-18-2017, 01:38 AM

Love this upgrade. It's never cold or hot
http://www.raceseng.com/products/shift-knobs

bbs370z · 06-12-2017, 09:04 PM

Just got in a new vertex knob! Feels great really happy with it.

Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk

Zman85447126 · 06-13-2017, 05:27 AM

I realized I completely forgot to post this Bravo! I took it right before ZDayZ. It's actually come loose since then...need more Loctite!

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

socce · 07-08-2017, 10:12 AM

It’s mid 2017 and I’m hoping a more experienced member can offer a recommendation on a tried and tested shift knob. Also hoping this tried and tested knob will be aesthetically pleasing to me.

Was originally thinking about the Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob because the red handle would go great with the red interior of my 40th. There’s also something about the PWJDM logo with the Japanese writing on the band of the knob that appeals to me in the Z. I’m just not sure how functional this knob is being that it’s a bit lighter than stock. Seemed to have a lot of fan fare when it came out though. Retailing for $60

Then theres the PWJDM Type II Knob that seems to have gotten overall positive reviews with one review stating it was garbage. $40 seems like a real bargain for this.

Also interested in the TWM typeR knob. I think the Biggy type is the way to go ?

Forum members please chime in on these and other recommended knobs if possible ! Thank you. I am aware the Hebi Bebi is the way to go but I don’t think I’m ready to drop that kind of coin on a knob.

Ventruck · 07-08-2017, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socce

It’s mid 2017 and I’m hoping a more experienced member can offer a recommendation on a tried and tested shift knob. Also hoping this tried and tested knob will be aesthetically pleasing to me.

Was originally thinking about the Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob because the red handle would go great with the red interior of my 40th. There’s also something about the PWJDM logo with the Japanese writing on the band of the knob that appeals to me in the Z. I’m just not sure how functional this knob is being that it’s a bit lighter than stock. Seemed to have a lot of fan fare when it came out though. Retailing for $60

Then theres the PWJDM Type II Knob that seems to have gotten overall positive reviews with one review stating it was garbage. $40 seems like a real bargain for this.

Also interested in the TWM typeR knob. I think the Biggy type is the way to go ?

Forum members please chime in on these and other recommended knobs if possible ! Thank you. I am aware the Hebi Bebi is the way to go but I don’t think I’m ready to drop that kind of coin on a knob.

I have the stainless steel version PWJDM Type II. About 2cm shorter than stock and weighted. Finish and weight are hard to beat for the money. My only dislike is that it's still top-heavy and I found myself holding the lower side with no shaping to shift quicker. If you were local I'd let you straight up borrow it.

I switched to the Nismo GT Ti. Lighter, but also quicker and more accurate shift setup for me. The profile carries downward for a more versatile feel, and the TWM Type R will probably achieve the same but with more weight. For me, weight hardly matters vs. shape.

The synchros and rev hang will only let you shift so fast on a regular basis.

Smashley · 07-09-2017, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socce

It’s mid 2017 and I’m hoping a more experienced member can offer a recommendation on a tried and tested shift knob. Also hoping this tried and tested knob will be aesthetically pleasing to me.

Was originally thinking about the Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob because the red handle would go great with the red interior of my 40th. There’s also something about the PWJDM logo with the Japanese writing on the band of the knob that appeals to me in the Z. I’m just not sure how functional this knob is being that it’s a bit lighter than stock. Seemed to have a lot of fan fare when it came out though. Retailing for $60

Then theres the PWJDM Type II Knob that seems to have gotten overall positive reviews with one review stating it was garbage. $40 seems like a real bargain for this.

Also interested in the TWM typeR knob. I think the Biggy type is the way to go ?

Forum members please chime in on these and other recommended knobs if possible ! Thank you. I am aware the Hebi Bebi is the way to go but I don’t think I’m ready to drop that kind of coin on a knob.

Raceseng Search results for: '370z

'

02-21-2017, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
JonnyBravo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z sport Rep Power: 9	I'm liking the bamboo shift knob, it doesn't get freezing cold in the winter, and doesn't get blistering hot in the summer. I wasn't sure if i was going to like the height, but I'm preferring it over the stock height. I was also worried that the bamboo wouldn't hold up, but its very solid. CJBinder, 2011 Nismo#91, Zbrah and 1 others like this.

02-18-2017, 05:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Tommy Kaira Good weight and feel... Electrify904 likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

04-17-2017, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	Went for the Nismo GT Ti knob. Feel the installation setup could've done without the adjustment feature, but nice to hold. I didn't think I'd care for a shorter feel because there's no shifting any faster with rev hangs and the occasional inadvertent SRM blip on upshifts (5th gear), but I can feel out the feed into the gates a bit better, as it is I was holding my PWJDM knob on the lower half. Pricey piece I guess because Ti and the badge, but simple item and so-so weight.At MSRP I would've been looking at that TK pre-order instead. (yeah I do need to get a finisher) CCastro, carlitos_370z and ZontheRocks like this.

04-18-2017, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 12	Love this upgrade. It's never cold or hot http://www.raceseng.com/products/shift-knobs cooltoy, Zbrah, GuiLLoZ and 2 others like this. Last edited by Smashley; 04-18-2017 at 01:44 AM.

06-12-2017, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
bbs370z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: mississauga Posts: 108 Drives: pw370zm6 Rep Power: 11	Just got in a new vertex knob! Feels great really happy with it. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Zman85447126 likes this.

04-19-2017, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I have this one in my 370Z, with a trim piece from the Z Store. Total cost was about $55 delivered for both parts. You don't need to spend $325 for a machined and nicely weighted knob with some ghey looking turtle on it. 435G HEAVY WEIGHTED 6 SPEED STEEL JDM SHIFT KNOB FOR 350Z 370Z Z33 Z34 ALTIMA \| eBay

06-13-2017, 05:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zman85447126 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Behind the wheel Posts: 47 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z CY M6 Rep Power: 11	I realized I completely forgot to post this Bravo! I took it right before ZDayZ. It's actually come loose since then...need more Loctite! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk CJBinder, Jayhovah, bbs370z and 1 others like this. __________________ '09 CY 6MT "Shiela" \| Berk TP \| AAM 2.5" CB \| Z1 Sport Brake Upgrade \| Avant Garde M610 19x9.5/11 \| Custom Nexus Install

07-08-2017, 10:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
socce Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 241 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 9	It’s mid 2017 and I’m hoping a more experienced member can offer a recommendation on a tried and tested shift knob. Also hoping this tried and tested knob will be aesthetically pleasing to me. Was originally thinking about the Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob because the red handle would go great with the red interior of my 40th. There’s also something about the PWJDM logo with the Japanese writing on the band of the knob that appeals to me in the Z. I’m just not sure how functional this knob is being that it’s a bit lighter than stock. Seemed to have a lot of fan fare when it came out though. Retailing for $60 Then theres the PWJDM Type II Knob that seems to have gotten overall positive reviews with one review stating it was garbage. $40 seems like a real bargain for this. Also interested in the TWM typeR knob. I think the Biggy type is the way to go ? Forum members please chime in on these and other recommended knobs if possible ! Thank you. I am aware the Hebi Bebi is the way to go but I don’t think I’m ready to drop that kind of coin on a knob.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Help! I can't get that shift knob off...	metson	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	15	06-28-2011 10:41 PM
FS: TWM Shift knob	Modshack	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	1	08-03-2010 10:39 AM
New Shift Knob... let's try this again!	m4a1mustang	Exterior & Interior	19	06-22-2009 06:41 PM
Shift knob HELp!	DJcuetip	Southern California Region	0	06-16-2009 06:58 AM
S2K Aluminum shift knob to replace OEM knob	initialgemini	Exterior & Interior	12	04-19-2009 02:56 PM