shift knobs - plz post pics and comments

christian370z

Does anyone know roughly how much the stock shift knob weighs? I am just trying to get an idea for what a heavier knob might feel like in relation to the weight of the stock knob.

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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

Holliday

The stock knob weighs 8 ounces

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christian370z

Thanks Holliday, repped!

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-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

Holliday

No problem and thanks!

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PR370z

I have a Nismo shift knob and I like it a lot better than the stock knob. The Nismo knob is lighter and shorter. I do plan powder coating it silver to mach the interior trim in the car.

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MODS:293 Whp/ 246 Tq K&N drop ins, ERZ HFC, JIC-Magic Y Pipe, HPS post MAF tubes, Nismo shift knob, 30% tints, JDM rear fog light more to come!

Jeffblue

i kinda wanted the PWjdm, but i thought that it weighed more than the stock knob, not less. i feel like id want something heavier. i find the stock knob a little notchy as it is.

PW370z

chops

yea i was actually kind of bummed when i unscrewed the stock knob and held it in one hand with the PW:JDM one in another. no one seemed to mention it in any of the other threads.

ProfessorDave

I was also surprised by the heft of the stock knob. But I've never been a fan of the uber heavy knobs. I like the notchiness of the Z linkage, and don't think a couple of ounces either way would make a difference in how it feels.

Shift know preference is so subjective (unlike, say, exhaust systems ;-)

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Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB
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Jeffblue

i just feel like they market hte pw jdm shift knob as if its heavier. i mean, i guess they are really just saying 'its just the right weight' but i find the stock knob a little light, so their idea of 'just of the right weight' might be a little too light. dunno. i feel like i might just buy one anyway.

PW370z

ProfessorDave, what color is your password jdm shift knob - silver or titanium? Thanks in advance

ProfessorDave

Silver (see pic on first page). Goes great with the silver accents of the interior

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Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB
Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

PW370z

I do like this knob alot and think I might give it a try. I was debating on titanium with black base or all black. We'll see what happens

Also, I read your DIY to fix the rattle. What size rubber grommet did you use? It looks like it is a perfect fit.

ProfessorDave

I originally wanted the silver knob with the titanium base, but they were out of the base. I'm good with the black base

Check out my DIY to fix the rattle some of us have had. Easy DIY.

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Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB
Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

eastwest2300

Whats the best way of getting the stock one off without damaging it, if thats even possible?