best shift knob

nismo42 · 09-28-2010, 08:22 PM

what do you guys think the best looking and feeling shift knob is?

JB-370z · 09-28-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo42

what do you guys think the best looking and feeling shift knob is?

Stock

christian370z · 09-28-2010, 08:35 PM

Asking what the best shift knob is is very subjective. You have a bunch of options to consider:

-Weight: this changes the way the shifter responsed when you throw it between gears. A lighter knob will make you feel like each shift is more deliberate, a heavier knob will need less effort to slot into gear.

-Material/Texture: do you want something that has less texture? Metal? Leather? Polished?

CBRich · 09-28-2010, 08:43 PM

The best? Not sure, haven't tried them all. I do like the Nismo knob though. A little more heft and a better overall feel in my opinion. One downside? It gets really hot in summer and really cold in winter.

mr_sparkle · 09-28-2010, 08:48 PM

THIS:

Z-1 Performance Automotive Services Inc. - Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob

/thread.
begin drool.

JB-370z · 09-28-2010, 08:51 PM

Still a sucker for the stock shifter

mr_sparkle · 09-28-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Still a sucker for the stock shifter

I agree... especially coming from a 6mt altima coupe... that car's stock shifter was absolute garbage...

Jose Aliling · 09-29-2010, 06:29 AM

nismo ftw!since i own one.honestly if i had the sports package i will buy the zele titanium which is soooo expensive!!

CharBoiler · 09-29-2010, 01:34 PM

here is the one I have...weight is 297g. This is the shortest of the three. The brand is Joyfast. They make
parts for Miata's.

M.Bonanni · 09-29-2010, 01:40 PM

I enjoyed my Password:JDM balanced shift knob. Keep in mind, this one was a raw aluminum prototype. The production versions are a little more finished. It had a good fit and good feel.

WestCo Scott · 09-29-2010, 01:46 PM

I personally have the Nismo black aluminum and love it. I'm planning on saving my pennies for the titanium GT though

Check some of the Nismo stuff out Here!

-Scott

daisuke149 · 09-29-2010, 03:19 PM

I like the stock. only one i would consider changing for is the g37 mt shift knob.

wishihadnav · 09-29-2010, 03:29 PM

i like mine the best

JollyGoodChap · 10-14-2010, 02:59 PM

what do you guys think about weighted knobs? ITs' supposed to smooth the shift out and give a better feel right? Been thinking about getting this one. I've awlways loved plain round shift knobs
Razo Aluminum Round - More Japan :: Since 2003

kenchan · 10-14-2010, 03:05 PM

weighted knobs are good, it makes notchy gearboxes feel smoother.

but the Z's gearbox is pretty smooth already so there will be benefit, but not as significant as other cars. im not sure why PWJDM has a fixation on 6.1oz... or watever it was.

09-28-2010, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-28-2010, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Asking what the best shift knob is is very subjective. You have a bunch of options to consider: -Weight: this changes the way the shifter responsed when you throw it between gears. A lighter knob will make you feel like each shift is more deliberate, a heavier knob will need less effort to slot into gear. -Material/Texture: do you want something that has less texture? Metal? Leather? Polished? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-28-2010, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	The best? Not sure, haven't tried them all. I do like the Nismo knob though. A little more heft and a better overall feel in my opinion. One downside? It gets really hot in summer and really cold in winter. SwedeZ likes this.

09-28-2010, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Still a sucker for the stock shifter __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

09-29-2010, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	nismo ftw!since i own one.honestly if i had the sports package i will buy the zele titanium which is soooo expensive!! __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

09-28-2010, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 15	THIS: Z-1 Performance Automotive Services Inc. - Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob /thread. begin drool.

09-29-2010, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
CharBoiler Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 53 Drives: 09 PW/Tour/Sport Rep Power: 16	here is the one I have...weight is 297g. This is the shortest of the three. The brand is Joyfast. They make parts for Miata's. JiujitsuGuy likes this. Last edited by CharBoiler; 09-29-2010 at 01:46 PM.

09-29-2010, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	I enjoyed my Password:JDM balanced shift knob. Keep in mind, this one was a raw aluminum prototype. The production versions are a little more finished. It had a good fit and good feel. carterml and JiujitsuGuy like this. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

09-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
WestCo Scott A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 1,052 Drives: 3million Z Rep Power: 17	I personally have the Nismo black aluminum and love it. I'm planning on saving my pennies for the titanium GT though Check some of the Nismo stuff out Here! -Scott __________________ Providing you with OEM/JDM & aftermarket performance Check us out at thenismoshop.com GTR Button Swap, Nismo Shift Knobs

09-29-2010, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	I like the stock. only one i would consider changing for is the g37 mt shift knob.

10-14-2010, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	what do you guys think about weighted knobs? ITs' supposed to smooth the shift out and give a better feel right? Been thinking about getting this one. I've awlways loved plain round shift knobs Razo Aluminum Round - More Japan :: Since 2003

10-14-2010, 03:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	weighted knobs are good, it makes notchy gearboxes feel smoother. but the Z's gearbox is pretty smooth already so there will be benefit, but not as significant as other cars. im not sure why PWJDM has a fixation on 6.1oz... or watever it was.

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