Shift Knob

shadoquad · 03-28-2011, 09:15 AM

I "handle my knob" a lot while driving.

TypeOne · 03-28-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I "handle my knob" a lot while driving.

onzedge · 03-28-2011, 10:48 AM

Is gentle caressing of the shift knob OK? I hope so.

sonic370 · 03-28-2011, 10:48 AM

I bought an AT. So my wife can take care of all the
knob grabbing.......

onzedge · 03-28-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

I bought an AT. So my wife can take care of all the
knob grabbing.......

Nice move -- very forward-thinking.

TheGreatOne · 03-28-2011, 10:59 AM

I'm guilty of leaving my hand on the shifter

Thats one of the thing I loved about the 370Z when I got it, the fact that the shifter is vibrating just while at idle...power

Mt Tam I am · 03-28-2011, 11:09 AM

I sure do not notice a difference from other cars, regarding shaking or vibrating.

JayYoon · 03-28-2011, 01:41 PM

So its not recommended to rest your hand on the shift knob while driving??? grr!!!

onzedge · 03-28-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

So its not recommended to rest your hand on the shift knob while driving??? grr!!!

I do not think it matters -- as long as you are just resting it there and not applying any sort of downward or lateral pressure. Almost every one of the cars I have owned in my 35+ years of legal driving experience has had a manual transmission. I rest my hand on the shifter out of habit and without any unusual transmission issues.

This is my experience and opinion only and I make no warranties either expressed or implied.

Liquid_G · 03-28-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

So its not recommended to rest your hand on the shift knob while driving??? grr!!!

no, don't touch it, don't even look at it in a mean way. Holding on to the shift knob can turn your vdc off and cause your oil to overheat.

ProfessorDave · 03-28-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

no, don't touch it, don't even look at it in a mean way. Holding on to the shift knob can turn your vdc off and cause your oil to overheat.

6MT · 03-28-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

So hopefully we all know that our shift knob kinda vibrates when we are driving. I heard from a friend that your not suppose to hold on to shift knobs that are vibrating or shaking. Now anyone got any opinions on this?

Pure Bovine Scatology.

jaedub · 03-28-2011, 04:25 PM

again.....people over reacting. Its NOTHING to worry about.

Red__Zed · 03-28-2011, 05:00 PM

You can definitely bend the shift fork. The Sentra's were famous for developing a popout in 5th gear from owners resting their hand on the shift knob while cruising.

I don't think it is in the Z's manual, but the owner's manual for my subaru warns that resting your hand on the knob can prematurely wear out synchro's.

6MT · 03-28-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You can definitely bend the shift fork. The Sentra's were famous for developing a popout in 5th gear from owners resting their hand on the shift knob while cruising.

I don't think it is in the Z's manual, but the owner's manual for my subaru warns that resting your hand on the knob can prematurely wear out synchro's.

:b owrofl:

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03-28-2011, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I "handle my knob" a lot while driving.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	I bought an AT. So my wife can take care of all the knob grabbing.......

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JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	So its not recommended to rest your hand on the shift knob while driving??? grr!!!

03-28-2011, 04:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-28-2011, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	You can definitely bend the shift fork. The Sentra's were famous for developing a popout in 5th gear from owners resting their hand on the shift knob while cruising. I don't think it is in the Z's manual, but the owner's manual for my subaru warns that resting your hand on the knob can prematurely wear out synchro's.