Many of you guys will remember my previous thread about my temporary shift-knob hackjob. If you don't remember, here's the thread: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...tory-boot.html Well, I ended up ditching the zinc spacer
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06-15-2009, 06:34 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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New Shift Knob... let's try this again!
Many of you guys will remember my previous thread about my temporary shift-knob hackjob. If you don't remember, here's the thread: Aftermarket shift knob with short throw shifter and factory boot
Well, I ended up ditching the zinc spacer because it just started to feel weird (and I think I'm allergic to zinc) and went back to a small grommet to keep the boot off of the knob. I ended up ordering a shifter ring thanks to AK and it came in today. I put it on and took some pics. Very pleased with the result. Just trying to decide if I should spray it with clear to better match the knob or just leave it as-is. Any thoughts?
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Looks much better, how does the shifter feel size wise? A lot smaller than stock or just a bit smaller? I got a really small knob and found out that it was to small, if you could PM me the parts you ordered, shift knob and spacer I might try them out myself.
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The knob is a little bit smaller than stock... 2" diameter. It feels pretty good, though. The only thing I'd change about it is weight. It'd be nice if it were twice as heavy.
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Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to do.
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Looks great! If you don't mind, could you point me to where you got that shifter ring?
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Now that looks a lot professional than the HomeDepot ring . I'm glad you like it. Clear coat it, Steve! Finally, AK approved.
In my 350Z, I got the brushed aluminum (NOT pearl like the OP) and it matches pretty well with the ring(not 100% but see pic brushed knob with polished ring). If you're not set on pearl, and want to use the ring, I suggest brushed aluminum or polished.
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I think I will hit it with clear this weekend. Going to see if I can find a pearl coat at my local hobby shop to better match the knob.
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It isn't attached to the boot. It just slips in between the boot and the knob.
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Looks so much better with that finisher.
Not sure if there is where the OP got his, but others can pick one up from: Zeetoyz Inc. - Nissan 350Z, Ring Kits, Engines, Cold Air Intake |
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