Titanium Shift Knobs!

kenchan · 11-29-2011, 05:35 PM

how much did the nismo titanium weight again?

that's wat i have now.

370z TT · 11-29-2011, 09:52 PM

If there is anything for auto's im in

kuriz32 · 11-29-2011, 10:53 PM

Titanium shift knobs are generally much heavier than other materials.

bullitt5897 · 11-29-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuriz32

Titanium shift knobs are generally much heavier than other materials.

actually Ti is a lighter metal than aluminum or steel... If a Ti knob is heavier its because its counter weighted or not Ti... Ti is chosen for its lightness properties.

kuriz32 · 11-29-2011, 11:10 PM

Depending on the alloy, titanium is 40% less dense that most steel alloys. However if you have a solid or semi-solid titanium shift knob, it's going to be heavy. It's just like the old Spoon titanium shift knobs that were offered for Hondas, as well as the OEM titanium shift knob available from Honda as an option for the S2K. Those knobs are not light and if you look inside, it's all titanium with no separate core or sleeve.

Most aftermarket shift knobs are aluminum with a steel counterweight, which make them heavy. A solid titanium shift knob is also going to be heavy.

bullitt5897 · 11-29-2011, 11:40 PM

True... it is going to depend on the grade of metal... I will have to check and see what grade these are. They weigh about a 1/5 pound and I think the Zele one weighs about 1 pound...

In my experience I like heavier knobs

bullitt5897 · 11-30-2011, 01:25 PM

Just got off the phone with the Manufacturer! Retail Pricing starts at $99.99 and these are real 100% Titanium Shift knobs! Finishes options will range in additional cost up to $20...

Retail:
Brushed Plain Ti: $99.99
Semi Polished Ti: $109.99
Brushed Burnt Ti: $109.99
Semi Polished Burnt Ti: $119.99
Blue Iridescent Burnt Ti:$114.99
Brushed Blue Ti: $109.99
Semi Polished Blue Ti: $119.99
Brushed Iridescent Blue Ti: $109.99
Brushed Gold Ti: $109.99
Brushed Pink/Purple Ti: $109.99
Brushed Teal Ti: $109.99

I will be working on a GB price for the first 20 orders! Should have that Pricing in the next day or two!

These will make a great stocking stuffer for your car

Mike

Ron · 11-30-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

actually Ti is a lighter metal than aluminum or steel... If a Ti knob is heavier its because its counter weighted or not Ti... Ti is chosen for its lightness properties.

You don't want to make a shift knob lighter... that's not an area that I would shave weight from. A lighter shift knob will carry with each movement less kinetic energy / momentum, making it harder to engage the next gear and utilizing more input from the driver. A heavier gear knob will cause the shifter to "fall in place" easier which will give you smoother gear changes with less effort from the driver.

fairladyZ34 · 11-30-2011, 07:52 PM

I like the teal one

BeemaaZ · 11-30-2011, 08:21 PM

What is the diameter on the round ones? if the dia. is at least 2.25" I am in.

bullitt5897 · 11-30-2011, 09:53 PM

They are atleast 2" in diameter... same size as would be ARC and similar shift knobs

haitech · 11-30-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

I like the teal one

bullitt5897 · 12-02-2011, 08:58 PM

who wants one?!?! great stocking stuffer

jruiz370z · 12-06-2011, 01:55 PM

I like the burnt finish round ball! How can I buy one?

bullitt5897 · 12-06-2011, 02:25 PM

I can add your name to the list for the GB or you can PM me and buy at list price.

Mike

11-29-2011, 11:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	True... it is going to depend on the grade of metal... I will have to check and see what grade these are. They weigh about a 1/5 pound and I think the Zele one weighs about 1 pound... In my experience I like heavier knobs __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-30-2011, 01:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Just got off the phone with the Manufacturer! Retail Pricing starts at $99.99 and these are real 100% Titanium Shift knobs! Finishes options will range in additional cost up to $20... Retail: Brushed Plain Ti: $99.99 Semi Polished Ti: $109.99 Brushed Burnt Ti: $109.99 Semi Polished Burnt Ti: $119.99 Blue Iridescent Burnt Ti:$114.99 Brushed Blue Ti: $109.99 Semi Polished Blue Ti: $119.99 Brushed Iridescent Blue Ti: $109.99 Brushed Gold Ti: $109.99 Brushed Pink/Purple Ti: $109.99 Brushed Teal Ti: $109.99 I will be working on a GB price for the first 20 orders! Should have that Pricing in the next day or two! These will make a great stocking stuffer for your car Mike Perfikt likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-30-2011, 07:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	I like the teal one __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

11-30-2011, 09:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	They are atleast 2" in diameter... same size as would be ARC and similar shift knobs __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	who wants one?!?! great stocking stuffer __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-29-2011, 05:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	how much did the nismo titanium weight again? that's wat i have now.

11-29-2011, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	If there is anything for auto's im in

11-29-2011, 10:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
kuriz32 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 111 Drives: 300ZX TT, 350z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Titanium shift knobs are generally much heavier than other materials.

11-29-2011, 11:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
kuriz32 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 111 Drives: 300ZX TT, 350z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Depending on the alloy, titanium is 40% less dense that most steel alloys. However if you have a solid or semi-solid titanium shift knob, it's going to be heavy. It's just like the old Spoon titanium shift knobs that were offered for Hondas, as well as the OEM titanium shift knob available from Honda as an option for the S2K. Those knobs are not light and if you look inside, it's all titanium with no separate core or sleeve. Most aftermarket shift knobs are aluminum with a steel counterweight, which make them heavy. A solid titanium shift knob is also going to be heavy.

11-30-2011, 08:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	What is the diameter on the round ones? if the dia. is at least 2.25" I am in.

12-06-2011, 01:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
jruiz370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tempe Posts: 34 Drives: 2009 370z 6speed Rep Power: 14	I like the burnt finish round ball! How can I buy one?

12-06-2011, 02:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I can add your name to the list for the GB or you can PM me and buy at list price. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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