GTM High MASS Shift knob poll

critical · 12-03-2013, 10:45 PM

how bout for an auto? I like the Razo RA93

SS_Firehawk · 12-03-2013, 11:15 PM

Well, if you make one before I pick my car up again, I like #9

Feel free to test fit it and leave it on.

DEpointfive0 · 12-04-2013, 12:04 AM

Everyone will always choose the TK knob, but unless you're making and selling them for sub $90, or much heavier, someone already makes a knock off.

Also, get GTM off your name if you want is to take you mildly serious

kfull · 12-04-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... So... You're releasing new and more products even though you cannot keep up with current demand... Might as well shoot yourself in the hand since you've already shot OFF both feet

Matt@GTM · 12-04-2013, 01:36 AM

Because none of the finishes are nailed down yet the price also hasn't been. Please remember this is in the very early stages. Some more info for you though would be that the material I have spec'd for this job is VERY high quality and my CAD software tells me knob 9 is going to weigh somewhere over 530gm. Knob 9 was also completely drawn from scratch to a style I like so some differences between it and the TK knob I can point out from looking at it(I don't have a TK knob to look at so I can't tell you exactly) would be that to make it more comfortable I smoothed the transition from the ball area to the finger hold by filleting it, also it looks like the TK knob is too small for the top of the shift boot whereas this knob will blend to the diameter of the top of the boot nicely. I'm trying to update the poll with the new options if any body has any more requests feel free to tell me.

Matt@GTM · 12-04-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

how bout for an auto? I like the Razo RA93

Once I am done with these I may look into doing the automatic knob that is all i can say for now.

kenchan · 12-04-2013, 11:45 AM

these are all copycats, no?

1slow370 · 12-04-2013, 12:22 PM

the styles and shapes look similar but how is someone supposed to "copycat" a ball on a stick or a cylinder. Number 9 is similar but if it isn't $250 I'll take one in satin gold.

kenchan · 12-04-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

the styles and shapes look similar but how is someone supposed to "copycat" a ball on a stick or a cylinder. Number 9 is similar but if it isn't $250 I'll take one in satin gold.

do you mean how is someone NOT suppose to copycat a ball on a stick?

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 12:32 PM

A leather-wrapped option would get my money. I don't do metal shift knobs after I burned a H-pattern into my palm one hot summer day.

Matt@GTM · 12-04-2013, 01:02 PM

Yeah about that I have been thinking of shipping each knob with a velvet bag to put over it in summer, I would have to look into getting it wrapped, but it may be doable.

Matt@GTM · 12-04-2013, 01:12 PM

The burnt titanium finish will not be available as it cannot be done with the alloy I am using.

skosmc · 12-04-2013, 01:35 PM

#9 looks good. Keep doing what you are doing Matt. It's a shift nob, it's been done before guys. Not a lot of room for something "ground braking" when it comes to a shift nob. Pretty awesome that you are taking your free time and making something you like, for your Z. Hopefully it gives us all an option for a nice shift nob, that has great weight to it at a decent price. Kudos to you.

#9 in Black. I'll be down for one.

XPNSD IT · 12-04-2013, 08:34 PM

I would really like an OEM type knob, with leather around the sides, but on top metal circle with the gears engraved in an aluminum brushed finished to match the interior parts. I'll photoshop something later.

Matt@GTM · 12-04-2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPNSD IT

I would really like an OEM type knob, with leather around the sides, but on top metal circle with the gears engraved in an aluminum brushed finished to match the interior parts. I'll photoshop something later.

So a 350z knob then?

View Poll Results: Which knob do you like most?
1	14	23.33%
2	12	20.00%
3	4	6.67%
4	14	23.33%
5	16	26.67%
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12-03-2013, 10:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	how bout for an auto? I like the Razo RA93 __________________ 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\|

12-03-2013, 11:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Well, if you make one before I pick my car up again, I like #9 Feel free to test fit it and leave it on. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

12-04-2013, 12:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Everyone will always choose the TK knob, but unless you're making and selling them for sub $90, or much heavier, someone already makes a knock off. Also, get GTM off your name if you want is to take you mildly serious __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

12-04-2013, 12:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	the styles and shapes look similar but how is someone supposed to "copycat" a ball on a stick or a cylinder. Number 9 is similar but if it isn't $250 I'll take one in satin gold. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

12-04-2013, 01:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	Because none of the finishes are nailed down yet the price also hasn't been. Please remember this is in the very early stages. Some more info for you though would be that the material I have spec'd for this job is VERY high quality and my CAD software tells me knob 9 is going to weigh somewhere over 530gm. Knob 9 was also completely drawn from scratch to a style I like so some differences between it and the TK knob I can point out from looking at it(I don't have a TK knob to look at so I can't tell you exactly) would be that to make it more comfortable I smoothed the transition from the ball area to the finger hold by filleting it, also it looks like the TK knob is too small for the top of the shift boot whereas this knob will blend to the diameter of the top of the boot nicely. I'm trying to update the poll with the new options if any body has any more requests feel free to tell me.

12-04-2013, 11:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	these are all copycats, no?

12-04-2013, 12:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	A leather-wrapped option would get my money. I don't do metal shift knobs after I burned a H-pattern into my palm one hot summer day. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-04-2013, 01:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	Yeah about that I have been thinking of shipping each knob with a velvet bag to put over it in summer, I would have to look into getting it wrapped, but it may be doable.

12-04-2013, 01:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
Matt@GTM Not an active vendor. DO NOT PURCHASE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 44 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 297	The burnt titanium finish will not be available as it cannot be done with the alloy I am using.

12-04-2013, 01:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
skosmc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 62 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	#9 looks good. Keep doing what you are doing Matt. It's a shift nob, it's been done before guys. Not a lot of room for something "ground braking" when it comes to a shift nob. Pretty awesome that you are taking your free time and making something you like, for your Z. Hopefully it gives us all an option for a nice shift nob, that has great weight to it at a decent price. Kudos to you. #9 in Black. I'll be down for one.

12-04-2013, 08:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 14	I would really like an OEM type knob, with leather around the sides, but on top metal circle with the gears engraved in an aluminum brushed finished to match the interior parts. I'll photoshop something later.

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