NISMO Titanium Shift Knob installed!!!!

CAN-ZED · 06-28-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Looking good man!

So explain that last pic to me... the leather around the sides came off? So what's the surface remaining on either side of the stock knob???

Its just hard plastic that was underneath, cleaned and polished it up, looks ok

happytheman · 06-28-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

woah, that sounds like a pretty intense job your doing up there in the attic. hope you dont get stung by some crazy spider.

This is Florida man! They're EVERYWHERE! Yah, I got the job done unscathed! Will update upon completion.

happytheman · 06-28-2011, 09:04 PM

Blurgh..the vise grips that I have are too small..and no other wrench could get a secure enough grip. I had no idea the shaft was going to be as large a diameter as it is.

Going to have to drop by the hardware store tomorrow and get a new pair of vise grips, as recommended.

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Blurgh..the vise grips that I have are too small..and no other wrench could get a secure enough grip. I had no idea the shaft was going to be as large a diameter as it is.

Going to have to drop by the hardware store tomorrow and get a new pair of vise grips, as recommended.

Haha, I used my channel-locks with rubber tip to hold the shaft.

GL with the install!

FromG2Z · 06-29-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Haha, I used my channel-locks with rubber tip to hold the shaft.

GL with the install!

^ This is what I did too! (for the record, ken got that idea from me!!!!)

hehe.

Let us know how it turns out happy.

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

^ This is what I did too! (for the record, ken got that idea from me!!!!)

hehe.

oh is that where it came from??!

hahaha

i found that my vicegrips were a tad too small....

FromG2Z · 06-29-2011, 02:47 PM

^ sounds personal Ken

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

^ sounds personal Ken

after getting defeated by stock knob + pos strap wrench.... yes

chuckd05 · 06-29-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Success! Black Nismo Knob On!

After almost popping a vein or two

So putting the duct tape on the knob worked (Thanks FromG2Z

) but not how I imagined. Kenchan thanks also!

Wrapped the knob up in duct tape but it didn't really budge. Took the tape off and now the knob was sticky. Used one of my Terry cloths on the knob..strap wrench and OMG....it started to turn.

Camera is kinda crappy and too much flash, it looks much better in person...matches well in the interior. The feel is soooo different, but I think I like it...will drive to work tomorrow.

why is Nissan Predjudiced towards America... I was like wtf, 40th with nav? Oh yea, In canada they can get that...

Knob looks great... I am undecided between this one, the password JDM, or that tommy kairra (or whatever its called) knob. that was is super heavy and felt it on a 350z and loved it

oro · 06-29-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

why is Nissan Predjudiced towards America... I was like wtf, 40th with nav? Oh yea, In canada they can get that...

Knob looks great... I am undecided between this one, the password JDM, or that tommy kairra (or whatever its called) knob. that was is super heavy and felt it on a 350z and loved it

The Tommy Kaira is the best if you are a palm shifter, if you are a shaft shifter...sounds horrible...this is probably the better knob for you

chuckd05 · 06-30-2011, 01:05 AM

ummm

haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense..

another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey...

oro · 06-30-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

ummm

haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense..

another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey...

Yeah all depends on your comfort and size, I have giant banana mitts so my new Zele knob wad perfect with its large shaft area....

kenchan · 06-30-2011, 12:35 PM

FromG2Z- i use the TWM typeR knob on my G. it's a nice piece.

for the Z's gearbox i think either shifter works (slim or round types). for the G gearbox it's quite a bit clunkier to get into the gates at times so weighted and round works better for me on that car.

happytheman · 06-30-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oro

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The Tommy Kaira is the best if you are a palm shifter, if you are a shaft shifter...sounds horrible...this is probably the better knob for you

Hmm, you know.. I never even thought about this. I tend to palm shift. Hope I like this knob.

Still unable to get the time to install. It's been raining every day.

lochness · 06-30-2011, 11:43 PM

My black shift knob came in the mail today along with a GTR Start Button. Before I put it on I've painted the Nismo logo with a red O and light grey for the other letters. The red O should work really well with the GTR Button and my red stitching. I'll post some pics once its installed.

06-28-2011, 09:04 PM	#138 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Blurgh..the vise grips that I have are too small..and no other wrench could get a secure enough grip. I had no idea the shaft was going to be as large a diameter as it is. Going to have to drop by the hardware store tomorrow and get a new pair of vise grips, as recommended. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-29-2011, 02:47 PM	#142 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ sounds personal Ken __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-30-2011, 01:05 AM	#146 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	ummm haha jk ... that does make sense... Shifting aggressively I think most would use the SHAFT style but 95% of the time driving around I just toss it into gear using my palm but your theory does make sense.. another knob is the TWM type R knob thats somewhere inte middle of all of these, also heavy, big type R being heavier than regular type R but its also a bit pricey... __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

06-30-2011, 11:43 PM	#150 (permalink)
lochness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110 Drives: 12 WRX STI Sedan Rep Power: 14	My black shift knob came in the mail today along with a GTR Start Button. Before I put it on I've painted the Nismo logo with a red O and light grey for the other letters. The red O should work really well with the GTR Button and my red stitching. I'll post some pics once its installed. __________________ Platinum Graphite 2010 370Z w/ Sport Package SOLD Still for Sale HERE - See if you can count the errors in the post New DD and Fun Car - 2012 DGM STI Sedan

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06-30-2011, 12:35 PM	#148 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	FromG2Z- i use the TWM typeR knob on my G. it's a nice piece. for the Z's gearbox i think either shifter works (slim or round types). for the G gearbox it's quite a bit clunkier to get into the gates at times so weighted and round works better for me on that car.