best shift knob

KingZTX · 07-14-2020, 12:18 PM

Reporting back on the Daytona Pro from Likewise. (https://wearelikewise.com/products/the-daytona-pro)

Weight: 600g or 1.3lb - I love how heavy it is. Doesn't take any more effort to move than the stock knob either

Ergonomics: Feels great. The cross-hatching grip texture is effective. The knobs moves smoothly and with precision! The first day of driving with the knob was of course the most noticeable, but it felt like a whole new driving experience.
Fitment: Screws down just right. There's about 1-2mm of wiggle room from the lip of our shift boot. As long as you don't fiddle with it, no issues and it's hardly noticeable. Almost flush. I'm sure you could perform some DIY to fix it up just right if it bothers you.

I got mine in "Blek." The logo, which says "likewise" at the top of the knob, is black as well. Shift boot retainer ended up not fitting as 370Zs have an obstructed shifter shaft in our shifting assemblies that wouldn't allow it to sit properly.

Cool options for Likewise logo "Dog Tags" to be place around the knob, or a personal engraving of up to 15 characters around the base of the knob for $20. I opted out of both.

The knob is solid metal. It gets hot in Texas, so I carry a rag to place over the knob when I cant park in the shade.

Zoren 370 · 07-14-2020, 12:28 PM

^^^

Thats a very nice steel rod you got there!!

Excellent review!

Cyber370 · 07-14-2020, 12:33 PM

I’ve finally settled on the Latheworks solid titanium shift knob (piston). The feel, weight and quality is outstanding. It also fits perfectly to the OEM shift boot with the machined lip.

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onzedge · 10-27-2020, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I’ve finally settled on the Latheworks solid titanium shift knob (piston). The feel, weight and quality is outstanding. It also fits perfectly to the OEM shift boot with the machined lip.

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2string1 · 10-27-2020, 12:03 PM

I haven't read all the pages on this topic, but are there shift knobs for us Auto guys? What are the benefits of a weighted knob? I would imagine that 80% is for the look and 20 for the benefits.

cooltoy · 10-27-2020, 12:12 PM

Weighted shift knob is just for MT, easier to shift into gears.

370z automatic shift knob

Carbon Fiber Auto Shift Knobs Anyone??? PICS!!

Aftermarket 370Z shifter handle and shifter knobs for automatic transmissions

AT Shift knob question

2string1 · 10-27-2020, 02:20 PM

Thanks cooltoy

MarkRT · 08-14-2023, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KapitalZ

Raceseng Ashiko Shift Knob (735g) on a Torque Solutions Short Shifter

That's a cool knob!

ZStalker505 · 08-14-2023, 08:44 PM

For me its this one I just put on. 218 grams
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SeeThruHead · 08-14-2023, 09:10 PM

https://trust-kikaku.myshopify.com/products/663101957

in case anyone was wondering

they have a lot of nissan/nismo stuff. I think they just recently opened a shop in the USA

k67p67 · 08-14-2023, 10:31 PM

Raceseng Slammer on Z1 short shifter
635 grams

Averying · 08-15-2023, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KapitalZ

Raceseng Ashiko Shift Knob (735g) on a Torque Solutions Short Shifter

Quote:

Originally Posted by k67p67

Raceseng Slammer on Z1 short shifter

635 grams

What do you think about these short shifters? I’ve wanted to go for the coolerworx or IRP but these are cheaper options. Curious what u think.

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Averying · 08-15-2023, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KapitalZ

Raceseng Ashiko Shift Knob (735g) on a Torque Solutions Short Shifter

Quote:

Originally Posted by k67p67

Raceseng Slammer on Z1 short shifter

635 grams

What do you think about these short shifters? I’ve wanted to go for the coolerworx or IRP but these are cheaper options. Curious what u think.

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k67p67 · 08-15-2023, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Averying

What do you think about these short shifters? I’ve wanted to go for the coolerworx or IRP but these are cheaper options. Curious what u think.

I'm happy with the Z1 ss so far. Noticably shorter throws and a bit notchy. I've only put about 300 miles on the car since install. It's as good as the Rogue Engineering ss I had in my G35. The Torque Solutions ss looks very similar. The Coolerworx and IRP ss are a different design. I'd wager that they both perform better than the Z1 or TS shifters. I just don't care for the look. In this case I chose form over function.

MarkRT · 08-18-2023, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k67p67

I'm happy with the Z1 ss so far. Noticably shorter throws and a bit notchy. I've only put about 300 miles on the car since install. It's as good as the Rogue Engineering ss I had in my G35. The Torque Solutions ss looks very similar. The Coolerworx and IRP ss are a different design. I'd wager that they both perform better than the Z1 or TS shifters. I just don't care for the look. In this case I chose form over function.

Sounds like an awesome shifter!

07-14-2020, 12:18 PM	#406 (permalink)
KingZTX Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 221 Drives: Slow, homie Rep Power: 119823	Reporting back on the Daytona Pro from Likewise. (https://wearelikewise.com/products/the-daytona-pro) Weight: 600g or 1.3lb - I love how heavy it is. Doesn't take any more effort to move than the stock knob either Ergonomics: Feels great. The cross-hatching grip texture is effective. The knobs moves smoothly and with precision! The first day of driving with the knob was of course the most noticeable, but it felt like a whole new driving experience. Fitment: Screws down just right. There's about 1-2mm of wiggle room from the lip of our shift boot. As long as you don't fiddle with it, no issues and it's hardly noticeable. Almost flush. I'm sure you could perform some DIY to fix it up just right if it bothers you. I got mine in "Blek." The logo, which says "likewise" at the top of the knob, is black as well. Shift boot retainer ended up not fitting as 370Zs have an obstructed shifter shaft in our shifting assemblies that wouldn't allow it to sit properly. Cool options for Likewise logo "Dog Tags" to be place around the knob, or a personal engraving of up to 15 characters around the base of the knob for $20. I opted out of both. The knob is solid metal. It gets hot in Texas, so I carry a rag to place over the knob when I cant park in the shade. Sharad909 likes this. __________________ ...and tomorrow I'll try again. "Prince" \| F.I TDX 18" + F.I 34 Row \| ZSpeed Clutch + CMAK \| Stillen Gen 3 \| RJM V3.3 \| Hotckis Front Sway \| Powertrix Spoiler Add-on \| Z1 SS Lines + Hood Struts Last edited by KingZTX; 07-14-2020 at 01:32 PM.

07-14-2020, 12:28 PM	#407 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	^^^ Thats a very nice steel rod you got there!! Excellent review! KingZTX likes this.

07-14-2020, 12:33 PM	#408 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	I’ve finally settled on the Latheworks solid titanium shift knob (piston). The feel, weight and quality is outstanding. It also fits perfectly to the OEM shift boot with the machined lip. 05F505AC-5DB1-4E62-B5CB-56F73D378576.jpg sportsman2003 and DaveZ03 like this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)* Last edited by Cyber370; 07-14-2020 at 12:37 PM.

10-27-2020, 12:12 PM	#411 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,981 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Weighted shift knob is just for MT, easier to shift into gears. 370z automatic shift knob Carbon Fiber Auto Shift Knobs Anyone??? PICS!! Aftermarket 370Z shifter handle and shifter knobs for automatic transmissions AT Shift knob question JARblue, ZontheRocks and KapitalZ like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-14-2023, 08:44 PM	#414 (permalink)
ZStalker505 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: NM Posts: 191 Drives: 14 SC Nismo Rep Power: 3	For me its this one I just put on. 218 grams 20230814_182050.jpg 20230814_182711.jpg 20230814_182704.jpg ZontheRocks, KapitalZ, SeeThruHead and 1 others like this.

10-27-2020, 12:03 PM	#410 (permalink)
2string1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 356 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 15459	I haven't read all the pages on this topic, but are there shift knobs for us Auto guys? What are the benefits of a weighted knob? I would imagine that 80% is for the look and 20 for the benefits.

08-14-2023, 09:10 PM	#415 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	https://trust-kikaku.myshopify.com/products/663101957 in case anyone was wondering they have a lot of nissan/nismo stuff. I think they just recently opened a shop in the USA KapitalZ and MarkRT like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

08-14-2023, 10:31 PM	#416 (permalink)
k67p67 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 311 Drives: 2017 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 3937	Raceseng Slammer on Z1 short shifter 635 grams sx moneypit and KapitalZ like this. __________________ SOLD2017 370Z Nismo Tech 6MT PART OUT IN PROGRESS Work \| Motordyne \| Powertrix \| Swift \| Michelin \| Takeda \| Hotchkis \| RJM \| Voodoo13 \| SPL \| SPC \| Z1 Motorsports \| ZSpeed \| Morimoto \| Craft Square

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