The right shift knob feel

wdkwang · 02-15-2011, 04:49 AM

The 370 is my first stick shift and currently still rolling with the stock knob. To me, it feels very comfortable because it conforms very well to the natural shape of our palms. And it being leather, it stays relatively warm in the winter and doesn't burn up in the summer.
I want to ask those who have aftermarket knobs why they change their's out?
A common style I see is the Nismo titanium knob that looks like a metallic cylinder. It definitely looks nice, but I can't imagine it being as comfortable to use as the stock one; and so on with the other aftermarket ones I've seen.

ProfessorDave · 02-15-2011, 10:17 AM

I have the Password JDM Balanced shift knob. I like the shape better than the stock knob because I tend to grip the shifter on the side for most shifts. I also like the look better. It is cold in the winter, but gloves take care of that.

Check out this thread . Lots of great pics of different knobs.

quagmire87 · 02-16-2011, 02:13 AM

I love the dealer ones you cant beat the titanium one I love mine! just do you search and good luck!

SPOHN · 02-16-2011, 08:02 AM

It's confirmed, everyone likes a different shaped knob for better grip. Wait...... What are we talking about again?

topherhidden · 02-16-2011, 08:49 PM

i have the nismo Carbon fiber shift knob and after i wrecked my first 370 i made sure i took it out of the crash and put it in my new 370. the stock shift knob is nice...but its super heavy...if you like that kind of thing. i personally hold my knob like an old computer joystick, my thumb is at the top and the rest of my hand is around it. i personally like how its smooth all the way around....sometimes i find myself stroking it....:P

NYBladeZ · 02-16-2011, 08:53 PM

I was pretty happy with the stock one, but now after driving it today I need a heavier feeling knob. Its a real PIA to get the stock one off.

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 10:55 PM

This is someone on the forum, but I don't remember. Was it Semtex?

Red__Zed · 02-16-2011, 11:54 PM

I'm looking for one with a similar shape to the stock one, but more weight. A little extra shift knob weight would really help with the slopiness in the the Z's transmission.

ProfessorDave · 02-17-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I was pretty happy with the stock one, but now after driving it today I need a heavier feeling knob. Its a real PIA to get the stock one off.

I found that channel locks on the shaft (with a rag to protect it) and a plumbers style monkey wrench on the know (again, with a rag to protect it) worked very well to remove the old knob, and left it undamaged.

wdkwang · 02-17-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i have the nismo Carbon fiber shift knob and after i wrecked my first 370 i made sure i took it out of the crash and put it in my new 370. the stock shift knob is nice...but its super heavy...if you like that kind of thing. i personally hold my knob like an old computer joystick, my thumb is at the top and the rest of my hand is around it. i personally like how its smooth all the way around....sometimes i find myself stroking it....:P

ya being that if you naturally hold your shift knob like that then it makes sense to have the nismo one. that was actually the one i was going to go for, since it'll match the cf film in the interior of my z. but what stopped me was when i realized i might not like how it feels. def looks nice though

wdkwang · 02-17-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

This is someone on the forum, but I don't remember. Was it Semtex?

that's just full of awesome
until i get facepalms and slaps

NYBladeZ · 02-17-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I found that channel locks on the shaft (with a rag to protect it) and a plumbers style monkey wrench on the know (again, with a rag to protect it) worked very well to remove the old knob, and left it undamaged.

I wish I had a plumbers wrench lying around.

ClemsonWill · 02-17-2011, 06:57 PM

Wow..... this thread could so take a wrong turn if we wanted it to.

I had a round knob in my last car. I loved it. I just haven't found one I really like for hte Z yet.

ProfessorDave · 02-17-2011, 07:40 PM

I realized when driving my Mazda3 the other day that I prefer a round knob (I have a round MOMO knob in that car) when I am sitting higher above the shifter, but more of a cylinder shape when the shifter is closer to the seat level, like in the Z.

Oh, and those Nismo titanium knobs look very nice!

kenchan · 02-17-2011, 08:40 PM

I like my stock knob on the z. Unless it wears out im not planning on changing it. If I do I will get the TWM.

02-15-2011, 04:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	The right shift knob feel The 370 is my first stick shift and currently still rolling with the stock knob. To me, it feels very comfortable because it conforms very well to the natural shape of our palms. And it being leather, it stays relatively warm in the winter and doesn't burn up in the summer. I want to ask those who have aftermarket knobs why they change their's out? A common style I see is the Nismo titanium knob that looks like a metallic cylinder. It definitely looks nice, but I can't imagine it being as comfortable to use as the stock one; and so on with the other aftermarket ones I've seen. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-15-2011, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I have the Password JDM Balanced shift knob. I like the shape better than the stock knob because I tend to grip the shifter on the side for most shifts. I also like the look better. It is cold in the winter, but gloves take care of that. Check out this thread . Lots of great pics of different knobs. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT Last edited by ProfessorDave; 02-15-2011 at 10:18 AM. Reason: added the link

02-16-2011, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It's confirmed, everyone likes a different shaped knob for better grip. Wait...... What are we talking about again? __________________

02-16-2011, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I was pretty happy with the stock one, but now after driving it today I need a heavier feeling knob. Its a real PIA to get the stock one off. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-16-2011, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	This is someone on the forum, but I don't remember. Was it Semtex? __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-16-2011, 02:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 16	I love the dealer ones you cant beat the titanium one I love mine! just do you search and good luck!

02-16-2011, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
topherhidden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westminster, CO Posts: 17 Drives: 2010 370z PW Rep Power: 15	i have the nismo Carbon fiber shift knob and after i wrecked my first 370 i made sure i took it out of the crash and put it in my new 370. the stock shift knob is nice...but its super heavy...if you like that kind of thing. i personally hold my knob like an old computer joystick, my thumb is at the top and the rest of my hand is around it. i personally like how its smooth all the way around....sometimes i find myself stroking it....:P

02-16-2011, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'm looking for one with a similar shape to the stock one, but more weight. A little extra shift knob weight would really help with the slopiness in the the Z's transmission.

02-17-2011, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Wow..... this thread could so take a wrong turn if we wanted it to. I had a round knob in my last car. I loved it. I just haven't found one I really like for hte Z yet. __________________ Slightly modded

02-17-2011, 07:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I realized when driving my Mazda3 the other day that I prefer a round knob (I have a round MOMO knob in that car) when I am sitting higher above the shifter, but more of a cylinder shape when the shifter is closer to the seat level, like in the Z. Oh, and those Nismo titanium knobs look very nice! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-17-2011, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I like my stock knob on the z. Unless it wears out im not planning on changing it. If I do I will get the TWM.

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