weighted shift knobs

[timtiminy]

Just wondered what peoples take are on weighted shift knobs? I think that they are great, but extremely pricey. I wanted to see if there is a market for them with 240 owners. Pro's and Con's of them and if $50 would be a good price compared to the $80 TWM charges.

[SoSideways]

My 6" bubble shift knob is pretty heavy by shift knob standards, but I love its feel.

Paid like $65 back in the day when Meph sold them :)

[pbcstylez]

u got one for sale? i have been looking for a weighted knob, but something more conservative none of this crazy ass looking shit

my fav so far is the aspec titanium

[kandyflip445]

Just get a Pool Ball shift knob from Phlip. He's a mod here on Zilvia. Weighted and looks badass.

[timtiminy]

i just made a few, they are about 1.5 lbs. i am rubber coating them otherwise they are a chrome finish. what would you guys prefer?

[pbcstylez]

i really like the titanium finish any chance ull have one of those/

also what thread pitch are they? or they universal?

[KA-T_240]

I have "The Hammer" from AMS. Was under $50 shipping. I like how if feels/looks. Its way better then the stock one in all aspects. Unless you are a pussy and can't handle the extra like 2-3LBS.

[timtiminy]

the ones i have are all M10x1.25 thread, which is the nissan thread pattern for shift knobs, they are 2" diameter which is what i thought was the best feeling your hand. I only have chrome or black rubber coated. I havent gotten a precise weight but they feel about 1.5 lbs - 2 lbs

[timtiminy]

Crappy picture but you get the idea...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/timtiminy/knob.jpg

[YoungGun]

I have a greddy counterweight, it's pretty heavy and not that expensive, it was about 45 IIRC.

[SHIFT_*grind*]

I have "The Hammer" from AMS. Was under $50 shipping. I like how if feels/looks. Its way better then the stock one in all aspects. Unless you are a pussy and can't handle the extra like 2-3LBS.

Same here, I love it. Looks almost stock and feels great. The knob itself is like $20, but shipping is more because it's so heavy.

[SoSideways]

They kind of look like those trailer hitch balls.

[khmerguy618]

greddy counterweighted shift knob is only like 40bucks online and works great.

I just wanted a knob that didn't heat up so i got hooked up w/ a tomei duracon (gift) and it works awesome, too bad it isn't weighted.

[exitspeed]

Just get a Pool Ball shift knob from Phlip. He's a mod here on Zilvia. Weighted and looks badass.

Indeed. It's the ONLY way to roll.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/blackBall.jpg

[timtiminy]

I have 2 of the chrome knobs pictured. PM me if interested.

[SW20Racer]

i used to use a trailer hitch ball, but lately i've been using huge bouncy balls from walmart...85 cents a shift knob aint bad....

[BustedS13]

Indeed. It's the ONLY way to roll.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/blackBall.jpg

that's a billiard ball? did you paint it?

[BustedS13]

Same here, I love it. Looks almost stock and feels great. The knob itself is like $20, but shipping is more because it's so heavy.

http://www.amsperformance.com/store/images/Hammer02.JPG

that looks nice, it really weighs like two pounds? i want one.

[an_orange_s2k]

i have a nismo titanium shift knob and i like it for now. i do kinda want a heavier round shift knob though

[hellbilly1342]

having come from a lifetime of growing up in the hot rod comunity and my love for Rat Fink styling...this is my weighted shifter

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/hellbilly1342/car/201063204997.jpg

[BoostedCoupe]

Crappy picture but you get the idea...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/timtiminy/knob.jpg
you have any pictures of them installed? they look nice.

[timtiminy]

i dont... i can take a pic of it on an uninstalled short shifter though

[S13Boosts]

having come from a lifetime of growing up in the hot rod comunity and my love for Rat Fink styling...this is my weighted shifter

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/hellbilly1342/car/201063204997.jpg

WTF?? LOL!:goyou:

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I love the Rat Fink shifter. I'm into the old school rod stuff as well. When I look at some of the stuff that guys do to their 240's, it just screams 'rat rod'. LOL

[LongGrain]

i'm definitely a shift knob whore, i usually dont keep the same one long. ive had weighted and non weighted and i dont really feel a difference. i loved my 8" bubble/flower knob until it broke in half, then i changed it up and got a trust bullet knob or whatever its called, which i still have. i like it a lot, i kinda wanna try one of the white duracon ball types from greddy or tomei next, or maybe that ams hammer one, that looks neat.

[BoostedCoupe]

i dont... i can take a pic of it on an uninstalled short shifter though
aww lol i wanna see what it looks like in the car. To the guy who said he is a shift knob whore, i am to. I buy more knobs then anything. i dont keep one on for no longer than 2 weeks at a time. i have 2 oem ones, a bubble and some ebay white one.

[SHIFT_*grind*]

that looks nice, it really weighs like two pounds? i want one.

Not sure exactly how heavy it is, it's pretty heavy though. It's great; it has a tendency to twist further to the right every time you put it on though. I just took a 10mm nut and torqued it down on the shifter underneath the knob. It sits a tiny bit higher but at least it faces straight forward.

[timtiminy]

just to give you an idea on size
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/timtiminy/knob2.jpg

[Mi Beardo es Loco]

that's pretty hawt tim

[BoostedCoupe]

just to give you an idea on size
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/timtiminy/knob2.jpg
looks good. If this guy comes and buys my motor tomorrow ill buy one from you. IS the rubber thick on the black one? Will it come off in your hands easliy?

[timtiminy]

I am going to play around with the rubber coating and get it thick so it doesnt come off, problem is getting it to look smooth when its thick, this one is my personal one and the coating is a little thin

[BoostedCoupe]

ill take a polished one then. hope this guy comes buy. been flaken on me for 2 weeks.

[timtiminy]

sounds good. just to let you know there are little knicks on it from the tooling but other then that its good to go. pm me with a zipcode and i will figure out a price for you.

[firelizard]

Stock Protege shifter is kinda hefty for plastic already, but the Skunk2 I put in felt.... better, in a vague kind of way. But I also don't mind how weightless my carbon fiber knob feels.

It's totally up to personal preference, you have to try some out and see how you like them.

[ayuaddict]

i had a skunk2 one for a while. i actually loved the way it felt. then it got stolen out of my car at school.

then i had a nismo buttplug. it felt really nice, wasn't as smooth as the skunk 2 because of weight, but it fit perfect in my hand.

now i have the pink Cruise knob, out of the three it actually feels the worst, but it was a christmas present from my best friend, and i think it looks sick as fuck.

[DisEpyon]

here are some really good ones, for those of you that want heavy weight and dont want to mickey mouse rig a shift knob.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/a6-leopard-shiftknobs.html

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/desert-eagle-shiftknobs.html

Edit: Platinum Shift knob, only one ever made, sold for $75,000.00
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/images/luxus-p2.jpg

[ayuaddict]

what the...

seventy five grand for a shift knob?

just make one out of lead.

yes, i realize that exposure to lead can cause mental disability.

but i would say its safe to assume that a person who pays $75,000 for a shift knob is bit more disabled than a person who handles lead daily.

[timtiminy]

For $75,000, whoever bought that needs to have it locked away. shouldve spent the money on something more usable though... My pops has a TWM knob and its alright but for the $80 it costs I dont think its worth it. He actually just asked me to make one for him so i guess we will have a direct comparison in the next week or two.

[exitspeed]

that's a billiard ball? did you paint it?

Nope. It's an actual Black Cue Ball. One of two in the entire universe. :w00t: :wiggle:

[swayray]

I know some of you guys might think its an old shift knob and some of you guys may have owned one but I still think its one of the best:

http://www.thenismoshop.com/items/it_32865-RN011.jpg

It weighs just right at 7.5 ounce which is designed to shorten shift throws for a more even and smooth feel. Plus its cheap now at under $45. Not bad for a Nismo Shift knob.

[Phlip]

that's a billiard ball? did you paint it?
Actually...
Well, um... Damn:
Nope. It's an actual Black Cue Ball. One of two in the entire universe. :w00t: :wiggle:
Not the entire universe, I am still a little hurt that I was coaxed into selling the ONLY 2 I was able to get my hands on.
The place is like a mile from my job, I will swing by and see if they have any more over the next couple weeks. This time, I will make sure I keep one for me, come hell or high water, damn you Mel

[SHIFT_*grind*]

Plus its cheap now at under $45. Not bad for a Nismo Shift knob.

Damn, those are <$45 now? I used to want one because they supposedly feel awesome, but they were like $70 =-\

[98s14inaz]

http://stores.poconobilliardsupplies.com/-strse-1148/Black-Cue-Ball-CBBLK/Detail.bok

Neat idea on the black cue ball thing. They are pretty cheap too. Here is a link.

[((sr)) kelly]

ball hitch.........

[dorkidori_s13]

ive got a tenzo weighted shift knob...not sure if they make it ne more...ive had it since 2001...its been with me thru all my cars...i love it...weighs in at like 3lbs...wouldnt trade it for the world =)

EDIT: yes indeed tenzo still makes them

http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/billetinterior/shiftknobs/big_shiftknobs.jpg

*TENZO SHIFT KNOB* (http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/billetinterior/shiftknobs/index.html)

[timtiminy]

i need to get an exact weight on the ones i made, but i am pretty sure they are around 2 lbs. if anyone wants one PM me and we can talk about price shipped.

[S14DB]

Ohhh yeah...
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=140622

if you can't see it you an't shit :P

[yoel]

i got the razo RA117. the dark chrome looks sexy as hell and its heavy as hell. you cant go wrong.

[Mikey213]

I.have.the.Circuit.Sports.weighted.shiter.You.can. adjust.height.to.(only.like.25$)Plus.I.have.HKS.ha rd.springs.on.and.the.weight.of.the.shift.knob.cou ter-acts.with.the.springs.and.it.feels.like.a.stock.c6 .vette
(SPACEBAR.IS.BROKEN)

[Rnz520]

i got the razo RA117. the dark chrome looks sexy as hell and its heavy as hell. you cant go wrong.

I have the same one, it made such a big improvement when you shift, the gears just slide in so much easier. Its heavy and it looks really nice, plus I got it for 20 bucks so I couldnt say no.

[Lurpin]

I had a black chrome tenzo shift knob, it was pretty comfortable. I would buy one again. the only problem i had with it was that it got as hot as a stove top.

[bigOdom1]

get the phlip shifter its awesome good weight and i am sending him payment for the snooker ball today just because i like the poolball so much
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/odomandr/car/P4250010.jpg

[a_ahmed]

im getting the hammer shift knob... 20 bux of goodness

[JRas]

I have a greddy counterweight, it's pretty heavy and not that expensive, it was about 45 IIRC.

have the same gets the job done :2f2f:

[SlideWell]

i had the Razo Drift Spec 480g on my last s14. not sure what ill get this time around but i love weighted shift knobs, the throw is much better for me. it was accompanied by a B&M shifter as well, perfect.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/PearlWhiteS14/pictures20163.jpg

[PhAtXSuMo]

i had the Razo Drift Spec 480g on my last s14. not sure what ill get this time around but i love weighted shift knobs, the throw is much better for me. it was accompanied by a B&M shifter as well, perfect.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/PearlWhiteS14/pictures20163.jpg


thats the exact same shift knob and shifter i got lol very nice =D

i love the feel of it as well nucking futs!!!

[bigOdom1]

no offense but thats an ugly ass shift knob