Need advise with new shifter knob and boot

The Shocker · 05-19-2011, 10:38 AM

So I installed a new torch blue shifter ball in my Monterrrey 370 last night and I loved it intially. Then I started looking at it and it just doesnt look right, there is like a 1 in gap for the boot and knob. Do you think a short throw would fix this? I was thinking of getting one anyways because I miss how short my S2000 shift pattern was.

Thanks

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 10:59 AM

Get a taller boot. Much easier and cheaper.

The Shocker · 05-19-2011, 11:17 AM

Yeah I love driving the Z and the only thing I miss is the handling and the short throw from the S so I ordered an AMS short throw a few minutes ago. Hopefully this fixes both my issues in one.

The Shocker · 05-19-2011, 04:05 PM

I got the AMS one becuase it said that it would raise and lower and I think that would fit perfect with my situation.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-19-2011, 04:09 PM

You need a finisher between the knob and the boot. A taller boot really wouldn't do anything because it would probably drop down also.
I know some guys were getting a rubber washer at Lowe's/Home Depot etc. to fill the gap. You also might get a snug rubber wash and put it under the boot on the stalk to hold the boot up.

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

You need a finisher between the knob and the boot. A taller boot really wouldn't do anything because it would probably drop down also.
I know some guys were getting a rubber washer at Lowe's/Home Depot etc. to fill the gap. You also might get a snug rubber wash and put it under the boot on the stalk to hold the boot up.

yah, but on on my G i had the same issue when i did the TWM knob where i intentionally used a taller setting. same result with shaft showing under the knob.

i got a momo boot (taller) and made my ring support inside the boot. it looks factory finish. none of that pull-string look at the top of the boot under the knob.

svmtbman · 05-19-2011, 06:33 PM

I've got a Voodoo knob I had in my s2000 that I'm thinking about putting on the Z (I believe the threads are the same from what I have read). It's countersunk so I'm hoping it will not have the gap between the boot and the knob.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-19-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, but on on my G i had the same issue when i did the TWM knob where i intentionally used a taller setting. same result with shaft showing under the knob.

i got a momo boot (taller) and made my ring support inside the boot. it looks factory finish. none of that pull-string look at the top of the boot under the knob.

Standing on your head.

kenchan · 05-19-2011, 07:39 PM

U weren't kidding about driving women away, huh?

TreeSemdyZee · 05-19-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

U weren't kidding about driving women away, huh?

Boost_lee · 05-20-2011, 01:47 AM

I have a blox ball knob with a short shifter, and I flipped the retainer ring upside down and I think it sits lower on the Rogue short shifter.

Short shifter helped as I lost a bit of height

IMO - I dont like a ball knob with a boot that sits against it. I've always felt a ball knob looks better with a low boot.
something about this doesn't look good to me

but either a low boot or some sort of finisher will help

The Shocker · 05-20-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svmtbman

I've got a Voodoo knob I had in my s2000 that I'm thinking about putting on the Z (I believe the threads are the same from what I have read). It's countersunk so I'm hoping it will not have the gap between the boot and the knob.

I wish I would have kept my voodoo knob, I really liked it

The Shocker · 05-20-2011, 12:19 PM

Also thanks for all the help guys

05-19-2011, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Shocker Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL, MO Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 Monterrey Blue Rep Power: 14	Yeah I love driving the Z and the only thing I miss is the handling and the short throw from the S so I ordered an AMS short throw a few minutes ago. Hopefully this fixes both my issues in one. __________________ RIP Z 6/25/2011, freaky flash floods

05-19-2011, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Shocker Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL, MO Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 Monterrey Blue Rep Power: 14	I got the AMS one becuase it said that it would raise and lower and I think that would fit perfect with my situation. __________________ RIP Z 6/25/2011, freaky flash floods

05-19-2011, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 53 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	I've got a Voodoo knob I had in my s2000 that I'm thinking about putting on the Z (I believe the threads are the same from what I have read). It's countersunk so I'm hoping it will not have the gap between the boot and the knob. __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

05-20-2011, 01:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I have a blox ball knob with a short shifter, and I flipped the retainer ring upside down and I think it sits lower on the Rogue short shifter. Short shifter helped as I lost a bit of height IMO - I dont like a ball knob with a boot that sits against it. I've always felt a ball knob looks better with a low boot. something about this doesn't look good to me but either a low boot or some sort of finisher will help __________________ My TT Z Last edited by Boost_lee; 05-20-2011 at 01:50 AM.

05-20-2011, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
The Shocker Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL, MO Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 Monterrey Blue Rep Power: 14	Also thanks for all the help guys __________________ RIP Z 6/25/2011, freaky flash floods

05-19-2011, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Get a taller boot. Much easier and cheaper.

05-19-2011, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	You need a finisher between the knob and the boot. A taller boot really wouldn't do anything because it would probably drop down also. I know some guys were getting a rubber washer at Lowe's/Home Depot etc. to fill the gap. You also might get a snug rubber wash and put it under the boot on the stalk to hold the boot up.

05-19-2011, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	U weren't kidding about driving women away, huh?

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