GT-R shift knob on 7AT +pics

zuperman 370 · 05-09-2012, 09:52 AM

looool my thoughts exactly its like he is trying to tease us or something loool

truman_greg · 05-09-2012, 11:11 AM

Although I feel that my installation is very sturdy, I am not the most sophisticated at using a dremel, etc. I started taking pics of the process, but quickly stopped when I realized this would take me a few days to complete - I apologize for that. I'm quite certain that those of you more handy than me can accomplish this whole project in an hour or so. I put the GTR knob on and drove around for a few days before any modifications were done to get a feel for the project - the GTR knob will function properly on the original shift stalk without modification.

1. When you take off the OEM knob, you will see an inner stalk, an outer stalk, and a piece of plastic that sits on the inner stalk. Critical info: all measurements need to be taken when the shift knob is in manual mode, from the -(minus) position. This is because it is the lowest plane the shift knob will travel.

2. I used a pipe cutter to cut the outer and inner stalks. This gave a very clean cut. I cut the same amount off the inner and outer stalks.

3. The GTR knob, like the OEM, requires that you duplicate the 2 vertical slits on the outer stalk. I used a dremel for this - this was easily the most difficult task (for me).

4. At this point, the piece of plastic that used to sit on top of the inner stalk will not fit anymore once the inner stalk is cut - this is because the inner stalk is much thinner at the top in order to fit the piece of plastic. You will need to fabricate another piece of plastic, or try to thicken the inside of the OEM one. It is a fragile piece. I ended up making my own, but Office Depot sells a house branded plastic pen whose body will fit exactly over the inner stalk and duplicate the function of the OEM plastic part. If you cannot fabricate this piece of plastic, the Office Depot pen body will work just fine. It doesn't sound great using a 99 cent pen for a $325 knob, but it may save someone some time for now.

5. Put the GTR knob on, and mark each side where the pin will sit. Then gently dremel the outer stalk on each side.

6. Lube the stalks with lithium grease.

7. Put the GTR knob on.

I hope this helps someone. If you make a mistake, you must buy the entire shift assembly, which I think is over $350. Originally, the GTR knob was selling for about $200, but Nissan recently discontinued that knob (I think there were peeling issues) and came out with a new knob that is a different part number for $325, but functionally the exact same. I had to buy the new GTR knob.

phelan · 05-09-2012, 11:34 AM

that's a realy, really expensive aesthetic mod that can go wrong very, very quickly. well done, i wouldn't have the balls to mod the shifter just b/c a mistake can cost me almost 500 bucks

not a bad look!

menzzer37 · 05-09-2012, 03:58 PM

Great job! I like the look! Just need to put an aluminum shift gate over the plastic and...

Zenki370 · 05-16-2012, 04:41 PM

I ended up not cutting the stick and doing an oem 370z manual shift boot with the GTR shift knob.

zuperman 370 · 05-16-2012, 05:41 PM

That actually looks great man, any chance you could upload better pics from diffrent angles plz

Zenki370 · 05-16-2012, 06:29 PM

Thanks, Yeah Ill take pictures with the real camera a little later.

bdavis89 · 05-16-2012, 07:08 PM

These look fantastic. This is one part of the interior I think is rather lacking. The shift knob is just so plain.

Zenki370 · 05-21-2012, 09:56 AM

Here are some more pictures...

Zenki370 · 05-21-2012, 09:57 AM

Last One.

The first picture I posted was it at stock height locked with the pin. I didnt realize that I needed to put an empty pen or something inside the shifter for it to reach the stock button. I pushed the shift knob all the way down without the pin and this is how it sits. It is tight enough for an automatic shift knob. I havent had any issues with it coming off or anything.

zuperman 370 · 05-21-2012, 10:03 AM

man thanx for the clear pics, that does looks great man, so you saying you used the oem manual boot, how did you attach it? man that looks so clean like oem

Zenki370 · 05-21-2012, 10:07 AM

I tucked it under the front plastic under the silver trim. You will see it right when you look in front of the area under the trim. I then just attached the trim like normal. Its a pretty tight fit. For testing, the lowest point of your shifter is going to be in +/-. If it stays tucked there, youre good to go.

zuperman 370 · 05-21-2012, 10:11 AM

great man thanx and again love the way it turned out great job

Zenki370 · 05-21-2012, 01:47 PM

Thank you. I think it was the final piece of the puzzle to tie the interior together. They really dropped the ball with the shifter area on the autos.

Jordo! · 10-20-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenki370

Thank you. I think it was the final piece of the puzzle to tie the interior together. They really dropped the ball with the shifter area on the autos.

Does it actually sit significantly lower than stock if you just push it down without the pin? Does it stay in place?

Could you take a quick height measurement from where it meets the assembly to the top so I can compare it to stock -- that might just be perfect!

05-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#63 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	that's a realy, really expensive aesthetic mod that can go wrong very, very quickly. well done, i wouldn't have the balls to mod the shifter just b/c a mistake can cost me almost 500 bucks not a bad look! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

05-16-2012, 07:08 PM	#68 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	These look fantastic. This is one part of the interior I think is rather lacking. The shift knob is just so plain. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

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05-09-2012, 09:52 AM	#61 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 17	looool my thoughts exactly its like he is trying to tease us or something loool

05-09-2012, 11:11 AM	#62 (permalink)
truman_greg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 14	Although I feel that my installation is very sturdy, I am not the most sophisticated at using a dremel, etc. I started taking pics of the process, but quickly stopped when I realized this would take me a few days to complete - I apologize for that. I'm quite certain that those of you more handy than me can accomplish this whole project in an hour or so. I put the GTR knob on and drove around for a few days before any modifications were done to get a feel for the project - the GTR knob will function properly on the original shift stalk without modification. 1. When you take off the OEM knob, you will see an inner stalk, an outer stalk, and a piece of plastic that sits on the inner stalk. Critical info: all measurements need to be taken when the shift knob is in manual mode, from the -(minus) position. This is because it is the lowest plane the shift knob will travel. 2. I used a pipe cutter to cut the outer and inner stalks. This gave a very clean cut. I cut the same amount off the inner and outer stalks. 3. The GTR knob, like the OEM, requires that you duplicate the 2 vertical slits on the outer stalk. I used a dremel for this - this was easily the most difficult task (for me). 4. At this point, the piece of plastic that used to sit on top of the inner stalk will not fit anymore once the inner stalk is cut - this is because the inner stalk is much thinner at the top in order to fit the piece of plastic. You will need to fabricate another piece of plastic, or try to thicken the inside of the OEM one. It is a fragile piece. I ended up making my own, but Office Depot sells a house branded plastic pen whose body will fit exactly over the inner stalk and duplicate the function of the OEM plastic part. If you cannot fabricate this piece of plastic, the Office Depot pen body will work just fine. It doesn't sound great using a 99 cent pen for a $325 knob, but it may save someone some time for now. 5. Put the GTR knob on, and mark each side where the pin will sit. Then gently dremel the outer stalk on each side. 6. Lube the stalks with lithium grease. 7. Put the GTR knob on. I hope this helps someone. If you make a mistake, you must buy the entire shift assembly, which I think is over $350. Originally, the GTR knob was selling for about $200, but Nissan recently discontinued that knob (I think there were peeling issues) and came out with a new knob that is a different part number for $325, but functionally the exact same. I had to buy the new GTR knob.

05-09-2012, 03:58 PM	#64 (permalink)
menzzer37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 88 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	Great job! I like the look! Just need to put an aluminum shift gate over the plastic and...

05-16-2012, 05:41 PM	#66 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 17	That actually looks great man, any chance you could upload better pics from diffrent angles plz

05-16-2012, 06:29 PM	#67 (permalink)
Zenki370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 226 Drives: 98 Civic, 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks, Yeah Ill take pictures with the real camera a little later.

05-21-2012, 10:03 AM	#71 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 17	man thanx for the clear pics, that does looks great man, so you saying you used the oem manual boot, how did you attach it? man that looks so clean like oem

05-21-2012, 10:07 AM	#72 (permalink)
Zenki370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 226 Drives: 98 Civic, 09 370z Rep Power: 13	I tucked it under the front plastic under the silver trim. You will see it right when you look in front of the area under the trim. I then just attached the trim like normal. Its a pretty tight fit. For testing, the lowest point of your shifter is going to be in +/-. If it stays tucked there, youre good to go.

05-21-2012, 10:11 AM	#73 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 17	great man thanx and again love the way it turned out great job

05-21-2012, 01:47 PM	#74 (permalink)
Zenki370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 226 Drives: 98 Civic, 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Thank you. I think it was the final piece of the puzzle to tie the interior together. They really dropped the ball with the shifter area on the autos.