best shift knob

kenchan · 07-12-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

How about the ergonomics of the knob itself. Does it feel proper?

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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

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Neoatw · 07-12-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

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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....

kenchan · 07-12-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Neoatw

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.

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

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.

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

kenchan · 07-12-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72

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

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.

Osiris · 08-18-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

i must have overlooked, but is there a link to who sells these?

nightwish · 08-19-2012, 01:02 AM

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w0rM · 08-19-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

i must have overlooked, but is there a link to who sells these?

Shift Knobs / Boots / Center Console Parts for the 09+ Nissan 370Z | Password JDM

Osiris · 08-19-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

Shift Knobs / Boots / Center Console Parts for the 09+ Nissan 370Z | Password JDM

they don't have the ones pictured.

w0rM · 08-19-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

they don't have the ones pictured.

My mistake. I thought you were looking for the PWJDM knobs.

Is this what you're looking for?
Type R Shift Knobs - TWM Performance Weighted Shift Knobs

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