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speedfreek 07-12-2012 11:51 AM

I was down to the TWM and Nismo Ti myself. If I ever feel like grabbing another shift knob I would definately try out the big type-r from TWM. I got a great deal on the Nismo Ti I couldnt pass it up.

Coon-azz 07-12-2012 11:59 AM

I liked the Sickspeed knobs....


http://www.the370z.com/members/coon-...d-shifter2.jpg

:tup:

this in my DD. No problems for 6k miles....

ShinyBlueZ 07-12-2012 12:04 PM

I'm actually about to buy a pwjdm knob. For most places the shipping cost to Canada is kinda crazy. But I saw a pic of the blue pwjdm knob and I feel I'm obligated to get this for my baby. I think the colour is awesome and matches well!

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...4/102_2008.jpg

Cool no? :D

Neoatw 07-12-2012 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1817911)
yes, the twm feels perfect. that was the main issue i had with the pw knob. it's a small diamer with spherical/egg-like top. if a ball shaped, it needs to be larger; otherwise the knob slips out of the hand going into quick gear changes into 2nd. there's a reason why knobs are less round at the top when narrow.

the big type-r knob is big + not round at top. makes it :tup: x2

I have both PW (V2) and TWM (Piston)... I kept on using my TWM because it feels better and sits lower. However, TWM Piston doesn't look that good, it looks like a soda can...on the other hand, PW (V2) looks like a anal probe....

edub370 07-12-2012 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1817801)
ball knobs belong on MINI's and other funny looking cars imho.

idk the voodoo pearl im rocking matches the interior perfectly

kenchan 07-12-2012 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Neoatw (Post 1818050)
I have both PW (V2) and TWM (Piston)... I kept on using my TWM because it feels better and sits lower. However, TWM Piston doesn't look that good, it looks like a soda can...on the other hand, PW (V2) looks like a anal probe....

if between pw v1 and v2, i would do the v1 for sure. the v2 is just shaped wrong, imho. it looks nice and has good weight, but ergonimically while shifting into 2nd is questionable.

ive owned lots of knobs and tried them over the years on many different cars, but i keep coming back to type-r and desert eagle style knobs for ergonomics. if youre getting the type-r style knob for your z, definitely get the big type-r knob.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...iftknob_05.gif

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...iftknob_07.gif

it has to do with the flat top and taper/radius where it meets the side of the knob. that angle is critical for shifts into 2nd gear.

Unique_Z 07-12-2012 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1818154)
if between pw v1 and v2, i would do the v1 for sure. the v2 is just shaped wrong, imho. it looks nice and has good weight, but ergonimically while shifting into 2nd is questionable.

ive owned lots of knobs and tried them over the years on many different cars, but i keep coming back to type-r and desert eagle style knobs for ergonomics. if youre getting the type-r style knob for your z, definitely get the big type-r knob.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...iftknob_05.gif

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...iftknob_07.gif

it has to do with the flat top and taper/radius where it meets the side of the knob. that angle is critical for shifts into 2nd gear.

Type R imho is one of the best shift knobs, if not the best looking on the market. saving some cash for this baby :yum:

kenchan 07-12-2012 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 1818211)
Type R imho is one of the best shift knobs, if not the best looking on the market. saving some cash for this baby :yum:

i have both the regular type-r and big type-r from twm. both are excellent choices, but the big type-r is definitely the preferred choice especially on the Z. :)

binary0x01 07-18-2012 01:21 PM

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ZMan8 07-18-2012 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1818230)
i have both the regular type-r and big type-r from twm. both are excellent choices, but the big type-r is definitely the preferred choice especially on the Z. :)

Mr. Kenchan I wonder how the desert eagle feels compared to big type r.

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Volk Z 07-18-2012 02:27 PM

The undisputed Champion of course... Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi. I just ordered one myself from vividracing :)

I had a TWM A6 Leopard (480 grams) in my 350Z and that was a quality knob but the TK is soooo hot and the 515 grams will make shifting really pleasant.

Nuki 07-18-2012 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 1826759)
The undisputed Champion of course... Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi. I just ordered one myself from vividracing :)

I had a TWM A6 Leopard (480 grams) in my 350Z and that was a quality knob but the TK is soooo hot and the 515 grams will make shifting really pleasant.

Wish they would hurry up and get them in. Can't wait to get mine.

Volk Z 07-18-2012 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuki (Post 1827054)
Wish they would hurry up and get them in. Can't wait to get mine.

I see you have a Nismo, my TK shift knob will be going in my 2013 Nismo that will be here in around 3-4 weeks :)

w0rM 07-18-2012 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_sparkle (Post 741661)

I had one of these on my 350. Absolute love

Nuki 07-18-2012 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 1827112)
I see you have a Nismo, my TK shift knob will be going in my 2013 Nismo that will be here in around 3-4 weeks :)

We share the same tastes as I see you had an Ings N-Spec body kit. Post pics when you get the Niz, and definitely the TK knob. I imagine we're on the same order schedule since we bought from the same importer.
:tup:


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