best shift knob

Ritch7714 · 07-27-2016, 08:51 PM

I'm a photographer so I offered in.focus a "sponsorship" kinda deal where I'll take product photography for merch and such. Long story short I don't like how high the shift knob is. Not their fault but still debating on if I want a short throw or not. Anyway after taking off the stock knob I noticed there's a black spacer (not sure if it comes off) but I don't like how high it makes the knob sit. I want something as low as possible. I made this in like an hour and bored out the holes to try to clear that tapered spacer a littler more and I'm satisfied at the moment. The collet marked up the top a little which I need to re grind but for now I'm satisfied.

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Ventruck · 09-08-2016, 11:27 PM

Because of the long thread at this forum detailing the improvements and general praise, went for the PD:JDM SS piece for Labor Day weekend with the 20% discount.

Very surprised it lands virtually on center. Camera angle kinda skewed it here. Thought it was gonna be bigger, though. Otherwise the shape does make the shifting action go a bit smoother. For some reason I sometimes can't find 4th (of all gears) on the stock piece, like I inadvertently pull a bit off to the side to not get into the gate properly.

Added weight and lower height is nice, but the size is iffy for me as someone who wears large size gloves. Knowing I got the stock knob off without blowing up the transmission, it's just like wow, I can do as I please in life.

roadie · 10-05-2016, 03:07 PM

Just installed M1 Abrams, love it.

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YYZ · 11-02-2016, 08:24 AM

From the first test drive I knew the shifter knob had to go. This Momo shifter was exactly what I was looking for. It matches the interior perfectly. Size and weight is really good as well. I did have to remove some metal at the collar to get a perfect fit though. It sits a little lower than the stock shifter.

l2iceman · 11-27-2016, 02:38 PM

Love my Razo weighted shift knob. Have had it for 7 years or so, it came with adapters for various shifter threads.

shirokenkami · 12-06-2016, 02:33 PM

Got the PWJDM on Cyber Monday for $40 shipped. This thing is AWESOME, on stock shifter.

RanRich · 12-06-2016, 02:58 PM

GrafiXpressions FatBoy Race Spec, Roswell Grey. Weighs 1.4 pounds (635g) and is great for diminishing that notchy shifter feeling.

Color is extremely close to the silver trim around the shifter, and its available in satin black as well. Feels great in the hand and sits lower than a lot of sphere + stem knobs.

Can't recommend it enough.

CCastro · 02-17-2017, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirokenkami

Got the PWJDM on Cyber Monday for $40 shipped. This thing is AWESOME, on stock shifter.

That rubber ring is supposed to go under the shift boot collar (not the red shift knob collar but the actual shift boot collar)... Keeps the collar up and allows you to tighten the knob and keep it centered....

Hilla_killa · 02-17-2017, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCastro

That rubber ring is supposed to go under the shift boot collar (not the red shift knob collar but the actual shift boot collar)... Keeps the collar up and allows you to tighten the knob and keep it centered....

I actually just received this shift knob as well and nothing came in the package with it saying about what to do with the rubber ring. So it definitely goes under the shift boot to keep it up? I also heard under the red collar to stop vibrations! I honestly have no idea about where to put it and getting ready to install the very same shift knob know and wanna make sure i do it right! Thanks

CCastro · 02-18-2017, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilla_killa

I actually just received this shift knob as well and nothing came in the package with it saying about what to do with the rubber ring. So it definitely goes under the shift boot to keep it up? I also heard under the red collar to stop vibrations! I honestly have no idea about where to put it and getting ready to install the very same shift knob know and wanna make sure i do it right! Thanks

It definitely doesn't go between the collar and the knob... mine is under the boot.

ChaseZ · 02-18-2017, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanRich

GrafiXpressions FatBoy Race Spec, Roswell Grey. Weighs 1.4 pounds (635g) and is great for diminishing that notchy shifter feeling.

Color is extremely close to the silver trim around the shifter, and its available in satin black as well. Feels great in the hand and sits lower than a lot of sphere + stem knobs.

Can't recommend it enough.

Looks great. Would have totally grabbed that instead of the TK had I known about it at the time.

Hilla_killa · 02-18-2017, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCastro

It definitely doesn't go between the collar and the knob... mine is under the boot.

Yes for sure that one i don't understand between collar and knob. Thanks for your time

onzedge · 02-18-2017, 06:57 AM

Tommy Kaira

Good weight and feel...

Zoren 370 · 02-18-2017, 09:23 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, 11:47 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

07-27-2016, 08:51 PM	#241 (permalink)
Ritch7714 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 61 Drives: 2009 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	I'm a photographer so I offered in.focus a "sponsorship" kinda deal where I'll take product photography for merch and such. Long story short I don't like how high the shift knob is. Not their fault but still debating on if I want a short throw or not. Anyway after taking off the stock knob I noticed there's a black spacer (not sure if it comes off) but I don't like how high it makes the knob sit. I want something as low as possible. I made this in like an hour and bored out the holes to try to clear that tapered spacer a littler more and I'm satisfied at the moment. The collet marked up the top a little which I need to re grind but for now I'm satisfied. Image1469667022.129450.jpg Image1469667041.541933.jpg Image1469667056.517443.jpg Image1469667064.220894.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk carlitos_370z likes this.

09-08-2016, 11:27 PM	#242 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	Because of the long thread at this forum detailing the improvements and general praise, went for the PD:JDM SS piece for Labor Day weekend with the 20% discount. Very surprised it lands virtually on center. Camera angle kinda skewed it here. Thought it was gonna be bigger, though. Otherwise the shape does make the shifting action go a bit smoother. For some reason I sometimes can't find 4th (of all gears) on the stock piece, like I inadvertently pull a bit off to the side to not get into the gate properly. Added weight and lower height is nice, but the size is iffy for me as someone who wears large size gloves. Knowing I got the stock knob off without blowing up the transmission, it's just like wow, I can do as I please in life. Zoren 370 and shirokenkami like this.

12-06-2016, 02:33 PM	#246 (permalink)
shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	Got the PWJDM on Cyber Monday for $40 shipped. This thing is AWESOME, on stock shifter. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

12-06-2016, 02:58 PM	#247 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	GrafiXpressions FatBoy Race Spec, Roswell Grey. Weighs 1.4 pounds (635g) and is great for diminishing that notchy shifter feeling. Color is extremely close to the silver trim around the shifter, and its available in satin black as well. Feels great in the hand and sits lower than a lot of sphere + stem knobs. Can't recommend it enough. CCastro, cooltoy, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1 Last edited by RanRich; 12-06-2016 at 03:02 PM.

02-18-2017, 06:57 AM	#253 (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

10-05-2016, 03:07 PM	#243 (permalink)
roadie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 42 Drives: Honda Ridgeline Rep Power: 9	Just installed M1 Abrams, love it. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

11-27-2016, 02:38 PM	#245 (permalink)
l2iceman Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126 Drives: '10 370z Rep Power: 240	Love my Razo weighted shift knob. Have had it for 7 years or so, it came with adapters for various shifter threads.

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