Shift Knob

[Haysey]

hey all, after my supercheap gearknob broke and i had to put the one that came with the car back on ive decided to invest,

Im looking at the Genuine Nismo shifter

or

the grex one with the pattern on the top

my question is what do you use and why?

Im thinking the nismo one personally because i like the thinner ones, but love the look of the grex one...

Post a pic of your knob (ha)

Ed

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

i use the grex one, i like them because they have a nice weight to them and you get a more 'firmer' throw. Though i must admit with shift knobs, you're really splitting hairs. Get what looks good!

http://www.garage-13.com/ sell them for $65 which is pretty good price.

[Haysey]

yeah ive been looking on ebay for them, theres a bloke in sydney selling the nismo ones for $69... i love teh internet

[d00dz]

Nismo one is the best!

Leather - doesnt get hot in the sun

Easy to grip

Best shift knob !

[wraith_skyline]

The black chrome nismo ones are the same shape, look heaps sexy, i am going to get one soon, will get hot/cold from the weather tho

[SRG33]

Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

Edited August 11, 2006 by SRG33

[funkymonkey]

Used to have a Impul full metal one in my old car, and i swore I'd never use one ever again... its so cold to touch in winter and farken hot in summer.

Do yourself a favour and get a leather covered one, your hands will thank you in the long run. my personal favs are the stock R34 GTR one and stock 350z ones. Both are a nice mix of alloy and leather bits where you grip it.

[Munkyb0y]

Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

I'd like to see pics of that too.

I've got a RAZO like this one. I like it. It doesnt get hot or cold. Nice weight too.

[shif_tea]

i have the nismo one in mine, looks good i think. Not too flashy or anything and feels good

[Haysey]

Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

hey mate, thanks, really appreciate the offer huh, i was looking at my mates nismo one tonight and i think ill settle with that, got a metal one atm and its too harsh...

Ebay time it is....

Anyone else use other knobs?

[GTRGTR]

i got the nimo leather knob like the pic above...... best ive ever had whether u wanna shift fast or slow it performs.....

[blu3chip]

ill be getting the black nismo aluminium one in a matter of days. wanted the 'racing feel' for myself but i'll probably have to deal with the problem of it being too hot or cold.

on a side note, how do i change the gear knob? been trying to twist and turn my stock one but it doesn't seem to nudge. don't dare to apply too much pressure though.

[Munkyb0y]

ill be getting the black nismo aluminium one in a matter of days. wanted the 'racing feel' for myself but i'll probably have to deal with the problem of it being too hot or cold.

on a side note, how do i change the gear knob? been trying to twist and turn my stock one but it doesn't seem to nudge. don't dare to apply too much pressure though.

i wouldnt worry about the heat/cold with aluminium. mine's aluminium, and doesnt get hot or cold. i think you'll find that happens with the steel or chromed knobs.

i never had a standard knob on the r33, but factory knobs usually unscrew. i highly doubt they would have grub screws, etc.

[RCEBNR]

ive got a momo knob, like the one in the pic, its leather and metal so there arent any probs with temp in the heat/cold.. I like the shape too fits in the hand nicely. think the model is F-16

Edited August 14, 2006 by RCEBNR