NISMO Titanium Shift Knob installed!!!!

FromG2Z · 03-22-2011, 12:24 AM

ALRIGHT!!! Thank you to everyone on this forum. I got it done! I used a combination of everyone's suggestions and it worked like a charm

So I used:

1) Robo-grip pliers and rubber protection on plier teeth (both from Sears)
2) Strap wrench (from Sears)

That's it!

Since the Robo-grip pliers had the red rubber protection, I used my left hand and gripped it straight on the shaft after lowering the boot. No marring on the shaft. Then I used my right hand on the strap wrench straight on the stock knob. Voila! It gave IMMEDIATELY. No marring on the knob whatsoever. It was a matter of having the right tools and the right leverage. That stock knob was on there tight though, after loosening it with the strap wrench, I figured I could just loosen it the rest of the way with my hands... but I was wrong. I pretty much had to use the strap wrench all the way till the knob was almost off.

This was my setup. You can see the robo pliers on the left, and the strap wrench on the knob. What a wonderful combo.

Stock knob is off!!! No damage to it (front and back)!!! Look at ALL that Loctite on the shaft threads!!!

And here she is all installed!!! I love it!!!

I was surprised the whole affair took me 15 minutes total... just needed the right tools... amazing. I love the new Nismo knob on there. I haven't driven her yet, but am looking forward to it!!! It looks and feels good though however... exactly the look I am looking for.

Thank you again to EVERYone who chimed in and the existing DYI's posted in this forum. You guys are a tremendous help.

FairladyZ10PG · 03-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Looks good bro!

Lemers · 03-22-2011, 12:41 AM

Nice knob. Lets see the auto trans guys get something that cool.

FromG2Z · 03-22-2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

Looks good bro!

Thanks bud!

I thought so too. The titanium look goes well with the brushed aluminum trim in the console and around the interior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Nice knob. Lets see the auto trans guys get something that cool.

Thank you! Yeah I think I saw a DIY on here too for a auto trans knob change. Not sure why it would be needed, since you'd just touch it twice during your drive (one to start, one to park). But hey, to each his own, maybe if I had an AT, maybe I'd change it too

GZ3 · 03-22-2011, 10:29 AM

kinda transformed the look of the interior, to race mode...looks nice man

FromG2Z · 03-22-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

kinda transformed the look of the interior, to race mode...looks nice man

I would have to agree with you 100%, definitely more sporty. I had a G35C prior, and I don't think that knob would have worked well with that "look". Z is pure sports.... G was more touring...

kenchan · 03-22-2011, 02:31 PM

nice job!

wheee! · 03-22-2011, 02:54 PM

exxxxcellent smithers.....

atl370z · 03-22-2011, 03:19 PM

nice DIY, how much were the tools?

ND370z · 03-22-2011, 03:40 PM

uhmm looks good. Got me thinking now..

karotZ · 03-22-2011, 03:49 PM

Nice! You got the open-O design too! The only thing I changed was the rubber washer, it was too fat and turned grey with prolong use. So I went to home depot and bought multiple thin ones, I think it looks a little bit better.

FromG2Z · 03-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

nice job!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

exxxxcellent smithers.....

Thanks Kenchan... I appreciate your suggestions and comment too, throughout this process and in my other thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by atl370z

nice DIY, how much were the tools?

No problem... I didn't think I really did a full DIY, it was actually pretty simple. I obviously omitted discussing the steps about lifting the console and putting a piece of cloth to protect the rest of the console from tooling marks and accidental scratches.

The robo pliers were 25 bucks for a set of two sizes (one big one small). I felt like it had a much better grip and easier to handle. The strap wrench is just an awesome piece of invention

It was only 13 bucks for a set of 2 sizes. A must have for anyone I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND370z

uhmm looks good. Got me thinking now..

Go for it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

Nice! You got the open-O design too! The only thing I changed was the rubber washer, it was too fat and turned grey with prolong use. So I went to home depot and bought multiple thin ones, I think it looks a little bit better.

That looks good too! What does the open O mean?

3SeventyZ · 03-22-2011, 05:54 PM

Nice. Put that rubber stopper thing under the shift boot.
You can kinda get a feel for how it looks in this pic from my album:

(**EDIT: I forgot to mention I have the B&M short shifter so it may fit/look different..)

Hope you like it!

karotZ · 03-23-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

That looks good too! What does the open O mean?

It means the " O " in NISMO is actually a letter " O " and not a circle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

Nice. Put that rubber stopper thing under the shift boot.
You can kinda get a feel for how it looks in this pic from my album:

(**EDIT: I forgot to mention I have the B&M short shifter so it may fit/look different..)

Hope you like it!

I tried exactly like yours 3SeventyZ, but my hand is too big for it (LOL) so I needed more bottom space but the rubber base was ugly.

FromG2Z · 03-23-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

Nice. Put that rubber stopper thing under the shift boot.
You can kinda get a feel for how it looks in this pic from my album:

(**EDIT: I forgot to mention I have the B&M short shifter so it may fit/look different..)

Hope you like it!

That rubber ring was supposed to be under the boot? I was reading the instructions, and I don't remember it stating that. But you may be right. Your pic is with a BnM Short Shift kit eh? I wonder if anyone can post a pic of their Nismo knob set up with ring under the boot. I guess it won't take me long to unscrew it and pop it on the bottom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

It means the " O " in NISMO is actually a letter " O " and not a circle.

I didn't even know that the Nismo titanium knob came with two options? Or is it just a matter of one being older than the other? So do I have the "good" version then?

03-22-2011, 12:24 AM	#1 (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	NISMO Titanium Shift Knob installed!!!! ALRIGHT!!! Thank you to everyone on this forum. I got it done! I used a combination of everyone's suggestions and it worked like a charm So I used: 1) Robo-grip pliers and rubber protection on plier teeth (both from Sears) 2) Strap wrench (from Sears) That's it! Since the Robo-grip pliers had the red rubber protection, I used my left hand and gripped it straight on the shaft after lowering the boot. No marring on the shaft. Then I used my right hand on the strap wrench straight on the stock knob. Voila! It gave IMMEDIATELY. No marring on the knob whatsoever. It was a matter of having the right tools and the right leverage. That stock knob was on there tight though, after loosening it with the strap wrench, I figured I could just loosen it the rest of the way with my hands... but I was wrong. I pretty much had to use the strap wrench all the way till the knob was almost off. This was my setup. You can see the robo pliers on the left, and the strap wrench on the knob. What a wonderful combo. Stock knob is off!!! No damage to it (front and back)!!! Look at ALL that Loctite on the shaft threads!!! And here she is all installed!!! I love it!!! I was surprised the whole affair took me 15 minutes total... just needed the right tools... amazing. I love the new Nismo knob on there. I haven't driven her yet, but am looking forward to it!!! It looks and feels good though however... exactly the look I am looking for. Thank you again to EVERYone who chimed in and the existing DYI's posted in this forum. You guys are a tremendous help. katjmmx likes this. __________________ 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

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nice job!

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atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	nice DIY nice DIY, how much were the tools?

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ND370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 115 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	uhmm looks good. Got me thinking now..

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3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 476	Nice. Put that rubber stopper thing under the shift boot. You can kinda get a feel for how it looks in this pic from my album: (EDIT: I forgot to mention I have the B&M short shifter so it may fit/look different..) Hope you like it! __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT** Last edited by 3SeventyZ; 03-22-2011 at 06:00 PM.

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