shift knobs - plz post pics and comments

crash1369 · 02-04-2011, 08:44 PM

Figured I would update this, I just got my shift knob from Tommy Kaira.

I've found a few pictures but there's really nothing about these written anyplace, at least not in English. To be honest, I had pretty low expectations when I ordered it... It's just a shift knob right, but that probably helped allot

I have nothing bad to say about it, OK well except for maybe that stupid phrase on the top but oh well. It fits perfectly in your hand and the shape gives it a great feel and grip. That weird turtle thing does stick up a little, but that gives it some texture and certainly doesn't bother me any. I don't know what they coated it with but it feels suspiciously smooth, almost slippery even, but again you do have a solid grip on it. I don't think you hand slipping off would be an issue due to the shape, turns out that probably won't matter anymore anyway though.
The weight is good and it does make a bit of a difference in the feel of the *****. It also fits perfectly with the shift boot, as you can see. Maybe even better then the stock knob, all I did was screw it on there are no extra washers or anything the boot just fits.

This was a rare purchase I have actually been completely satisfied with, the price isn't even a big factor. That damn Stereo cost 1ox as much and I was not nearly as happy with it when it was done. (It still really isn't finished I just don't feel like ******* with it anymore)

SPOHN · 02-04-2011, 09:36 PM

What does that symbol repersent?

WhiskeyHotel · 02-04-2011, 09:37 PM

A very fast turtle?

SPOHN · 02-04-2011, 09:47 PM

I thought it looked like that.

crash1369 · 02-04-2011, 11:36 PM

I don't know, their Japanese. I don't have to explain how weird they are do I?

I guess their logo is a Turtle though

JB-370z · 02-05-2011, 12:04 AM

Does anyone have one of these bad boys from Zele. They are really cheap at about $450 a pop

370zproject · 02-05-2011, 03:08 AM

450o.o

xay_Z · 02-05-2011, 03:21 AM

I'm into JDM parts...how much do you want to spend?

370ZTUNE.com

Lemers · 02-05-2011, 03:22 AM

For $450 buck that better be heated. Titanium gets really cold in the winter.

omgZ · 02-05-2011, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject

450o.o

My reaction as well. lol

xay_Z · 02-05-2011, 03:29 AM

i'm thinking about getting one...lol, i got my Z from Baker! Outstanding place!!!

37ouncer · 02-08-2011, 05:22 PM

I've been thinking about this for a while - the manual Audi R8 gear knob has exactly the same knurling as the touring/GT interior Hvac controls and I think would look great - probably very expensive and not sure if the threading would be the same - sorry about the poor photoshop work

crash1369 · 02-08-2011, 06:59 PM

Is that the actual size? It's like putting a mini-keg on your shifter, I don't like it but if you do start scouring the R8 boards I guess. Besides the shift pattern is wrong, not that it matters but it would annoy the crap out of me and would guarantee if anyone else ever tried to drive they would put it in the wrong gear... or snap that **** off trying to push it left and down

I have no idea what an R8 knob costs from the dealer, but to give some perspective my dealer told me $155 for the OEM knob. But with that perspective even the fancy imported ones aren't that expensive.

rtrono · 02-13-2011, 05:33 PM

I just got this one. I matches the interior of the car with the red and black and I love the way it feels. I know it is not really the correct knob for our car but I really like it.

98intrigue · 02-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37ouncer

I've been thinking about this for a while - the manual Audi R8 gear knob has exactly the same knurling as the touring/GT interior Hvac controls and I think would look great - probably very expensive and not sure if the threading would be the same - sorry about the poor photoshop work

That knob looks really nice!

02-04-2011, 08:44 PM	#76 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	Figured I would update this, I just got my shift knob from Tommy Kaira. I've found a few pictures but there's really nothing about these written anyplace, at least not in English. To be honest, I had pretty low expectations when I ordered it... It's just a shift knob right, but that probably helped allot I have nothing bad to say about it, OK well except for maybe that stupid phrase on the top but oh well. It fits perfectly in your hand and the shape gives it a great feel and grip. That weird turtle thing does stick up a little, but that gives it some texture and certainly doesn't bother me any. I don't know what they coated it with but it feels suspiciously smooth, almost slippery even, but again you do have a solid grip on it. I don't think you hand slipping off would be an issue due to the shape, turns out that probably won't matter anymore anyway though. The weight is good and it does make a bit of a difference in the feel of the ***. It also fits perfectly with the shift boot, as you can see. Maybe even better then the stock knob, all I did was screw it on there are no extra washers or anything the boot just fits. This was a rare purchase I have actually been completely satisfied with, the price isn't even a big factor. That damn Stereo cost 1ox as much and I was not nearly as happy with it when it was done. (It still really isn't finished I just don't feel like ***** with it anymore) __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

02-04-2011, 09:36 PM	#77 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	What does that symbol repersent? __________________

02-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#79 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I thought it looked like that. __________________

02-04-2011, 11:36 PM	#80 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	I don't know, their Japanese. I don't have to explain how weird they are do I? I guess their logo is a Turtle though __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

02-05-2011, 12:04 AM	#81 (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	Does anyone have one of these bad boys from Zele. They are really cheap at about $450 a pop __________________ 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) Last edited by JB-370z; 02-05-2011 at 12:08 AM.

02-04-2011, 09:37 PM	#78 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	A very fast turtle?

02-05-2011, 03:08 AM	#82 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	450o.o __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-05-2011, 03:21 AM	#83 (permalink)
xay_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3 Drives: 10 Nissan370Z wh M6 Rep Power: 15	JDM shift knob I'm into JDM parts...how much do you want to spend? 370ZTUNE.com

02-05-2011, 03:22 AM	#84 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	For $450 buck that better be heated. Titanium gets really cold in the winter. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-05-2011, 03:29 AM	#86 (permalink)
xay_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3 Drives: 10 Nissan370Z wh M6 Rep Power: 15	i'm thinking about getting one...lol, i got my Z from Baker! Outstanding place!!!

02-08-2011, 06:59 PM	#88 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	Is that the actual size? It's like putting a mini-keg on your shifter, I don't like it but if you do start scouring the R8 boards I guess. Besides the shift pattern is wrong, not that it matters but it would annoy the crap out of me and would guarantee if anyone else ever tried to drive they would put it in the wrong gear... or snap that **** off trying to push it left and down I have no idea what an R8 knob costs from the dealer, but to give some perspective my dealer told me $155 for the OEM knob. But with that perspective even the fancy imported ones aren't that expensive. __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

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