GTM High MASS Shift knob poll

Matt@GTM · 02-09-2014, 07:30 PM

I am still working on the rubberizing I will ask about white maybe it is doable. The knobs are now half machined as blanks soon they will start to look like knobs.

Matt@GTM · 02-10-2014, 08:19 PM

first knob is done, needed it for rubberizing testing. It looks great and it is HEAVY. 1lb 3.5ozi'll get a pic up soon

carlitos_370z · 02-11-2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt@GTM

first knob is done, needed it for rubberizing testing. It looks great and it is HEAVY. 1lb 3.5ozi'll get a pic up soon

Great!!! can wait to see the pics

Matt@GTM · 02-11-2014, 05:22 PM

XPNSD IT · 02-11-2014, 06:21 PM

The second knob is just too funny. For whoever gets it because it feels good has problems. lol

Nonetheless, looks good, quality wise!

equalme · 02-11-2014, 06:37 PM

Will that discolor (patina) over time?

Matt@GTM · 02-11-2014, 06:55 PM

The polished and machined knobs will be sealed so no, the powder coated knobs of course wont, and right now we are having a hell of a time with the rubber coating, it doesn't want to stick to this alloy very well, so it may not be doable, the fall back to the rubber coating will be offering it wrapped in a leather or something.

Also I could leave it uncoated if you want it to patena?

cooltoy · 02-11-2014, 08:42 PM

Not sure I like the flat spot on top.

Matt@GTM · 02-11-2014, 08:44 PM

the shift pattern sticker will be domed so the flat spot is cut down so it won't stick up to high if you put it on.

cooltoy · 02-11-2014, 08:47 PM

I see. Thanks.

Matt@GTM · 02-11-2014, 08:47 PM

the knobs in the photos aren't done, we have just been playing with the finishes, the logo will be engraved on the top and it will ship with a sticker I've drawn up with the Z shift pattern on it

something like that but different

cooltoy · 02-11-2014, 08:50 PM

Will these stick to the rubber coated knobs?

carlitos_370z · 02-12-2014, 07:04 AM

Like the first knob bro!!!

critical · 02-12-2014, 01:33 PM

Looks good

Matt@GTM · 02-12-2014, 08:46 PM

I will be running these over to the upholstery shop tomorrow to look into the covering option because the rubber coating really isn't going to work out, it just isn't durable enough on this material. I tested one out and put it through some abuse and the rubber coating is coming detached from the knob. hopefully I will have good news soon on the upholstery option. The sticker design was sent to the printers yesterday so i still haven't heard back on it yet. On the plus side all the knobs are finished machined now and sitting on a shelf so just tying up the loose ends before we get going on this.

View Poll Results: Which knob do you like most?
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02-09-2014, 07:30 PM	#91 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	I am still working on the rubberizing I will ask about white maybe it is doable. The knobs are now half machined as blanks soon they will start to look like knobs. Ryguy and carlitos_370z like this.

02-10-2014, 08:19 PM	#92 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	first knob is done, needed it for rubberizing testing. It looks great and it is HEAVY. 1lb 3.5ozi'll get a pic up soon SS_Firehawk, critical and carlitos_370z like this.

02-11-2014, 05:22 PM	#94 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	carlitos_370z likes this. Last edited by Matt@GTM; 02-11-2014 at 05:28 PM.

02-11-2014, 06:21 PM	#95 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 14	The second knob is just too funny. For whoever gets it because it feels good has problems. lol Nonetheless, looks good, quality wise! __________________ I be getting HIGH just to balance out the LOW

02-11-2014, 06:37 PM	#96 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Will that discolor (patina) over time? __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

02-11-2014, 06:55 PM	#97 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	The polished and machined knobs will be sealed so no, the powder coated knobs of course wont, and right now we are having a hell of a time with the rubber coating, it doesn't want to stick to this alloy very well, so it may not be doable, the fall back to the rubber coating will be offering it wrapped in a leather or something. Also I could leave it uncoated if you want it to patena? Last edited by Matt@GTM; 02-11-2014 at 08:49 PM.

02-11-2014, 08:42 PM	#98 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Not sure I like the flat spot on top.

02-11-2014, 08:44 PM	#99 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	the shift pattern sticker will be domed so the flat spot is cut down so it won't stick up to high if you put it on.

02-11-2014, 08:47 PM	#100 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I see. Thanks.

02-11-2014, 08:47 PM	#101 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	the knobs in the photos aren't done, we have just been playing with the finishes, the logo will be engraved on the top and it will ship with a sticker I've drawn up with the Z shift pattern on it something like that but different carlitos_370z likes this.

02-11-2014, 08:50 PM	#102 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Will these stick to the rubber coated knobs?

02-12-2014, 07:04 AM	#103 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	Like the first knob bro!!!

02-12-2014, 01:33 PM	#104 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Looks good __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

02-12-2014, 08:46 PM	#105 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	I will be running these over to the upholstery shop tomorrow to look into the covering option because the rubber coating really isn't going to work out, it just isn't durable enough on this material. I tested one out and put it through some abuse and the rubber coating is coming detached from the knob. hopefully I will have good news soon on the upholstery option. The sticker design was sent to the printers yesterday so i still haven't heard back on it yet. On the plus side all the knobs are finished machined now and sitting on a shelf so just tying up the loose ends before we get going on this. carlitos_370z likes this.

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