NEED HELP - shift knob finisher/spacer!!

nC_Z · 10-27-2016, 09:18 PM

Hey guys, so I just installed my new shift knob and there's about a 1.5 inch gap space that i want to fill. Anyone know where I can look for a shift knob finisher/spacer that'll fit for my shift knob? Or if anyone has one that they don't need or want to sell that can kindly offer to me that'll be awesome!!

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1477617148

Also, is there a way that you can move the boot higher?

Thanks!!

axmea? · 10-27-2016, 10:27 PM

Just cut a pc of hose.

MarksZ34 · 10-28-2016, 11:02 AM

What he said! Get a short piece of the black foam pipe insulation to use as a spacer. It has a slit in it so you don't even need to remove the knob; just slip it over the shaft underneath the boot. Cut it so it raises the boot up to meet the knob so no spacer on top is needed. I had some houses under construction in my neighborhood so I got my scrap piece for free.

xxAGAVExx · 10-28-2016, 12:28 PM

Z1 sells some, not sure if it will fill the gap or not

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Simplycleanz · 10-28-2016, 06:22 PM

You could put 2 zip ties under the boot to hold it up, I had the same problem but I just wrapped a thick hair band under the shift boot to keep it up, it works pretty good and it's not visible.

WigglyTurtle · 10-28-2016, 08:07 PM

I had this same problem. I went to Home Depot and bought a wide washer to place on the bottom then also got a copper pipe .5 inch to .75 inch size reducer. Then used a pipe cutter to cut it to the right length. A little paint and you can't even tell it's not stock. Let me know if you would like a visual

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axmea? · 10-28-2016, 10:18 PM

No need to be fancy here. I used a spray bottleneck cut to proper length. Worked like a charm. Creases are all even. Zero issue whatsoever. Hose is common as I suggested.

nC_Z · 10-29-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WigglyTurtle

I had this same problem. I went to Home Depot and bought a wide washer to place on the bottom then also got a copper pipe .5 inch to .75 inch size reducer. Then used a pipe cutter to cut it to the right length. A little paint and you can't even tell it's not stock. Let me know if you would like a visual

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Could i see a visual please? Thanks!!

nC_Z · 10-29-2016, 06:52 PM

thanks everyone for their input! i will try them and see which works best for me!!

bryantab · 10-29-2016, 09:45 PM

i took off the shift boot and put a washer

WigglyTurtle · 10-31-2016, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nC_Z

Could i see a visual please? Thanks!!

Sure. I'll go take a picture of it at lunch

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madeinjapan · 10-31-2016, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplycleanz

You could put 2 zip ties under the boot to hold it up, I had the same problem but I just wrapped a thick hair band under the shift boot to keep it up, it works pretty good and it's not visible.

WigglyTurtle · 11-04-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nC_Z

Could i see a visual please? Thanks!!

Sorry this took so long

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10-27-2016, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Just cut a pc of hose. justsomeguy likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-28-2016, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
MarksZ34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 112 Drives: 09 370z M6 Sport Rep Power: 9	What he said! Get a short piece of the black foam pipe insulation to use as a spacer. It has a slit in it so you don't even need to remove the knob; just slip it over the shaft underneath the boot. Cut it so it raises the boot up to meet the knob so no spacer on top is needed. I had some houses under construction in my neighborhood so I got my scrap piece for free. Last edited by MarksZ34; 10-28-2016 at 11:10 AM.

10-28-2016, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,036 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	Z1 sells some, not sure if it will fill the gap or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

10-28-2016, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	No need to be fancy here. I used a spray bottleneck cut to proper length. Worked like a charm. Creases are all even. Zero issue whatsoever. Hose is common as I suggested. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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