What is the best short-throw shifter and shifter knob combo?

GaleForce · 02-29-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

what strap wrench did you use?

Just a generic strap wrench. I bought it at Canadian Tire, it's "mastercraft", really just a rebranded made in China tool. It came as a two pack, one small and one large. I started with the small one but ended up using the large one because I needed the leverage. I swear the factory used a whole tube of thread lock to secure my shift knob.

ZMan8 · 02-29-2012, 10:29 AM

I'll give it a go in the summer and just buy a random strap wrench from local parts store.

Mandingo · 02-29-2012, 02:15 PM

I used a cheap Kobalt strap wrench from Lowes. It didn't damage the knob at all.

Alchemy · 02-29-2012, 02:19 PM

Shortest throws??? 7AT hands down

edub370 · 02-29-2012, 02:23 PM

ratchet strap + microfiber wrapped around knob = stock knob taken cleanly off.

team voodoo pearl shift knob sits quite a bit lower which makes it feel like a short shift without swapping any real hardware.

without that zee toyz shift collar it sits another 1/2" lower. one of the bettwer investments i've made on the car. the shorter, metal shift knob definately makes for a more positive feel when shifting thru the gears. i love it

Zeuz · 02-29-2012, 04:09 PM

I find the right knob is difficult to find. i believe when it comes to that it becomes very personal. To how you shift and drive and what feels the best to you. Everyone can give you there opinion but only you can decide what fits you.

On my car i have the Tommy kaira hebi bebi!

i like it nice round shape and heavy ! i hope this helps!

happytheman · 02-29-2012, 04:47 PM

Yummm! The Hebi is such a sweet knob, but pricey as anything!

Zeuz · 02-29-2012, 04:48 PM

ZMan8 · 02-29-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yummm! The Hebi is such a sweet knob, but pricey as anything!

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mantella87 · 02-29-2012, 08:14 PM

Stock.

Liquid_G · 02-29-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yummm! The Hebi is such a sweet knob, but pricey as anything!

Ha thats my car.. came here to post that..

That knob threads in pretty far, so it kinda feels like it shortens the throw of the shifter just a bit. As many have said our shifter throw is pretty short already. IMO this makes it perfect.

happytheman · 02-29-2012, 08:45 PM

Care to sell it to a needy friend?

onzedge · 02-29-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Care to sell it to a needy friend?

ZInferno0248 · 03-06-2012, 11:00 PM

Thanks to everyone's advice, I went with the JDM Password stainless shift knob with a titanium base... It looks great (matches the interior silver accents in the Z perfectly), improves the shift feel dramatically (because it is heavy, shorter than stock, and fits in the palm perfectly) and the install took about 15 minutes (thanks to all the advice on this forum). I am very satisfied with the result!

Best mod ever for under 60 bucks.

PasswordJDM · 03-08-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZInferno0248

Thanks to everyone's advice, I went with the JDM Password stainless shift knob with a titanium base... It looks great (matches the interior silver accents in the Z perfectly), improves the shift feel dramatically (because it is heavy, shorter than stock, and fits in the palm perfectly) and the install took about 15 minutes (thanks to all the advice on this forum). I am very satisfied with the result!

Best mod ever for under 60 bucks.

Glad to hear you are happy with it!

02-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#47 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I'll give it a go in the summer and just buy a random strap wrench from local parts store. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-29-2012, 02:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I used a cheap Kobalt strap wrench from Lowes. It didn't damage the knob at all. __________________ some mods

02-29-2012, 02:19 PM	#49 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Shortest throws??? 7AT hands down __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

02-29-2012, 02:23 PM	#50 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	ratchet strap + microfiber wrapped around knob = stock knob taken cleanly off. team voodoo pearl shift knob sits quite a bit lower which makes it feel like a short shift without swapping any real hardware. without that zee toyz shift collar it sits another 1/2" lower. one of the bettwer investments i've made on the car. the shorter, metal shift knob definately makes for a more positive feel when shifting thru the gears. i love it __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq Last edited by edub370; 02-29-2012 at 02:25 PM.

02-29-2012, 04:47 PM	#52 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Yummm! The Hebi is such a sweet knob, but pricey as anything! shirokenkami likes this. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-29-2012, 04:09 PM	#51 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	I find the right knob is difficult to find. i believe when it comes to that it becomes very personal. To how you shift and drive and what feels the best to you. Everyone can give you there opinion but only you can decide what fits you. On my car i have the Tommy kaira hebi bebi! i like it nice round shape and heavy ! i hope this helps!

02-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#53 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14

02-29-2012, 08:14 PM	#55 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Stock.

02-29-2012, 08:45 PM	#57 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Care to sell it to a needy friend? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-06-2012, 11:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
ZInferno0248 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo SC'd Rep Power: 14	Thanks to everyone's advice, I went with the JDM Password stainless shift knob with a titanium base... It looks great (matches the interior silver accents in the Z perfectly), improves the shift feel dramatically (because it is heavy, shorter than stock, and fits in the palm perfectly) and the install took about 15 minutes (thanks to all the advice on this forum). I am very satisfied with the result! Best mod ever for under 60 bucks. __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo, Silver / GTM Stage-1 SC / Custom Tune / GTM Oil Cooler / FI Resonated Test Pipes / FI CBE / Alpine HU / Focal's / JL AMP & Sub / AP Racing BBK / TTA TE-37's / RE-11's / KW V3's / SPC Camber Arms / Whiteline Sways Last edited by ZInferno0248; 03-06-2012 at 11:03 PM.

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