whats going on here?! help?!

JZNx · 03-20-2012, 09:13 PM

So I purchased a nismo carbon fiber shift knob.
So I was able to take off the oem shift and was about to install the nismo shift knob. However there are no screws?! i am talking about the spiral thingy that makes it spin and fit in. However this shift knob is just plane and there are no ways to screw it in. Is this a defect or what is it? Like you know how in a screw there are those spiral lines which makes it spin in, there are none inside the shift knob. IS THIS NORMAL? so basically i cant screw it in. lol it just falls right off... lol...

Defect or whats up?!

Glokwork · 03-20-2012, 09:39 PM

Hmm..I have a nismo shift knob with no issues. Are you sure you checked the knob to see if it's threaded?

mantella87 · 03-20-2012, 10:23 PM

Sounds like you bought a knob that isn't threaded. I'm guessing you bought a fake or something if that's the case. Did you get it off Ebay?

JZNx · 03-20-2012, 11:12 PM

Yes... Fffuuuuuuukkknnnnnn ebayyyy... Now my question is are these fake or are the z's that can acutally use this? I guess the proper term is the word "threaded"... Did i buy the wrong shift knob or a fake shift knob? Are there z's that can use these shift knob without the threads?

mantella87 · 03-20-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JZNx

Yes... Fffuuuuuuukkknnnnnn ebayyyy... Now my question is are these fake or are the z's that can acutally use this? I guess the proper term is the word "threaded"... Did i buy the wrong shift knob or a fake shift knob? Are there z's that can use these shift knob without the threads?

Honestly, if it's not threaded you should just throw it away. Submit a negative review to the seller if you want, but they will probably just submit a negative buyer feedback to you making it fruitless. Consider it a life lesson in the world of car parts. I am interested in seeing what you bought though. Can you take pictures of the product and associated packaging?

kenchan · 03-20-2012, 11:23 PM

nizmo

mantella87 · 03-20-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nizmo

Haha

edconline · 03-21-2012, 12:00 AM

My CF Nismo shift knob from theZstore has a rubber insert that is built into it, no visible threads on inspection. It is a self-tapping design, the threads are created in the rubber as you thread it in the first time. I believe instructions were included that explained this. Not the best design, but it works fine. Ensure you press down firmly as you thread it on the first time and that it is relatively level.

JZNx · 03-21-2012, 12:02 AM

Mine has no threads what so ever. Is this 100% fake?

edconline · 03-21-2012, 12:04 AM

Is there rubber inside it? Like I said, there are no threads in the rubber, you create them when you press down and screw it on. Does it just sit over the metal loosely?

JZNx · 03-21-2012, 12:39 AM

here are some pic...

I don't know if you guys can see it clearly but there are no threads what so ever... which makes it impossible to install on our 370z.

edconline · 03-21-2012, 12:49 AM

That looks like black rubber inside. Feel inside if it is, do the following:

1) put finisher over metal rod
2) put the knob over the rod, press down firmly and start to thread it in clockwise
3) you will notice that the knob is threading on, continue to thread until it gets nice and tight and is lined up to where you want the logo facing

if you feel inside and it is metal not rubber, then maybe it is indeed a fake. the packaging and included stuff looks identical to the one i got from Zstore.

JZNx · 03-21-2012, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edconline

That looks like black rubber inside. Feel inside if it is, do the following:

1) put finisher over metal rod
2) put the knob over the rod, press down firmly and start to thread it in clockwise
3) you will notice that the knob is threading on, continue to thread until it gets nice and tight and is lined up to where you want the logo facing

if you feel inside and it is metal not rubber, then maybe it is indeed a fake. the packaging and included stuff looks identical to the one i got from Zstore.

no rubber inside. no threads what so ever...

edconline · 03-21-2012, 01:08 AM

Weird. Manufacturing defect maybe, should have the rubber sleeve in there. Even the stock code on the box is correct for the genuine part. Try to get a refund I guess.

JZNx · 03-21-2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edconline

Weird. Manufacturing defect maybe, should have the rubber sleeve in there. Even the stock code on the box is correct for the genuine part. Try to get a refund I guess.

Yeah i am hoping that its a defect instead of being fake. and hopefully i can do an exchange.

03-20-2012, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	whats going on here?! help?! So I purchased a nismo carbon fiber shift knob. So I was able to take off the oem shift and was about to install the nismo shift knob. However there are no screws?! i am talking about the spiral thingy that makes it spin and fit in. However this shift knob is just plane and there are no ways to screw it in. Is this a defect or what is it? Like you know how in a screw there are those spiral lines which makes it spin in, there are none inside the shift knob. IS THIS NORMAL? so basically i cant screw it in. lol it just falls right off... lol... Defect or whats up?!

03-20-2012, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	Hmm..I have a nismo shift knob with no issues. Are you sure you checked the knob to see if it's threaded? __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

03-21-2012, 12:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	My CF Nismo shift knob from theZstore has a rubber insert that is built into it, no visible threads on inspection. It is a self-tapping design, the threads are created in the rubber as you thread it in the first time. I believe instructions were included that explained this. Not the best design, but it works fine. Ensure you press down firmly as you thread it on the first time and that it is relatively level. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

03-21-2012, 12:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Is there rubber inside it? Like I said, there are no threads in the rubber, you create them when you press down and screw it on. Does it just sit over the metal loosely? __________________ View Journal Audio Build

03-21-2012, 12:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	That looks like black rubber inside. Feel inside if it is, do the following: 1) put finisher over metal rod 2) put the knob over the rod, press down firmly and start to thread it in clockwise 3) you will notice that the knob is threading on, continue to thread until it gets nice and tight and is lined up to where you want the logo facing if you feel inside and it is metal not rubber, then maybe it is indeed a fake. the packaging and included stuff looks identical to the one i got from Zstore. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

03-20-2012, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Sounds like you bought a knob that isn't threaded. I'm guessing you bought a fake or something if that's the case. Did you get it off Ebay?

03-20-2012, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Yes... Fffuuuuuuukkknnnnnn ebayyyy... Now my question is are these fake or are the z's that can acutally use this? I guess the proper term is the word "threaded"... Did i buy the wrong shift knob or a fake shift knob? Are there z's that can use these shift knob without the threads?

03-20-2012, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nizmo

03-21-2012, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Mine has no threads what so ever. Is this 100% fake?

03-21-2012, 12:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	here are some pic... I don't know if you guys can see it clearly but there are no threads what so ever... which makes it impossible to install on our 370z.

03-21-2012, 01:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Weird. Manufacturing defect maybe, should have the rubber sleeve in there. Even the stock code on the box is correct for the genuine part. Try to get a refund I guess. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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