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bigs · 02-26-2009, 06:38 PM

I have the Nismo GT, and it's not heavy at all. It looks nice though.

Rittmeister · 02-26-2009, 07:17 PM

I had a Greddy but didn't like it - I found the chrome finish to be slippery, especially in cold weather when I had gloves on. YMMV. I've never tried the GT but I imagine it'd be decent. I've developed a dislike for metal knobs, especially in summer.

I have tried a bunch of shift knobs in my car, but always come back to the Nismo leather knob...

nismoskyz · 02-26-2009, 07:52 PM

Okay so it seems the general consensus is that the GT is better, although I'm sure that in the end it comes out to personal preference..

but some of you are saying the GT isn't really that heavy?

Does anyone know if the rubber nismo GT is significantly lighter than the titanium GT?

nismoskyz · 02-26-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

both suck, /thread.

spend your money on upgrading your alarm.

If both suck, then what do you suggest?

//Why so serious?

zugoi · 02-26-2009, 08:53 PM

its a fucking shift knob. Like it really makes a difference which you get. If your looking for opinions whats the point when everyone will tell you they like the other one. Its up to you since your gunna be using it.

I cant believe alot of you guys are actually replying with your answers. There are other post out there for example. Ask which brake pads are better and most you guys give the same answer i just did.

hippo_chips · 02-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromxtor

Neither...get a DSG knob. Parts: DSG Delrin Shift Knob

I second that! Love it.

NiSilS14 · 02-27-2009, 12:20 AM

If you want heavy get a skunk 2 knob. Just about one of the heaviest shift knobs. I hear you can huck them little kids too.

cc4usmc · 02-27-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zugoi

I cant believe alot of you guys are actually replying with your answers. There are other post out there for example. Ask which brake pads are better and most you guys give the same answer i just did.

That's because this is an easy subject. I'm sure as far as brake pads are concerned, most people make their decision based what the general consensus says and not with their own experience/knowledge. But with shift knobs, it either fells good or it doesn't.

JeremyR · 02-27-2009, 12:43 AM

i have a nismo gt as well

wish it was a bit heaver. but hey, looks are more important, right?

zugoi · 02-27-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc4usmc

That's because this is an easy subject. I'm sure as far as brake pads are concerned, most people make their decision based what the general consensus says and not with their own experience/knowledge. But with shift knobs, it either fells good or it doesn't.

i was using the idea of brakes as an example... I agree brakes are something where we need user feedback. Im saying a good topic like brakes is brushed off but HEY WHICH SHIFT KNOB IS MORE JDM and which should i buy, has people contributing. it just kind of makes it look like there are some hypocrites here

SpuGen · 02-27-2009, 01:09 AM

I have the polished aluminum one.
I rikey, but my hand slips off of it when I'm being awesome.

How is heavier better?

cc4usmc · 02-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zugoi

i was using the idea of brakes as an example... .....

I wasn't attacking your post, fyi. I was merely stating my opinion as to why that's done. There are only a handful of members here who have any real information and choose to share it.

nismoskyz · 02-27-2009, 10:01 AM

hey that DSG one actually looks pretty decent. I like the shape of it, the material looks like it wont scald you... I just wish I could actually hold it before I purchase...

/no this wasn't a thread for the most JDM shiftknob, i just wanted user opinion/feedback on the functionality of the ones I mentioned.
The nismo shiftknob I currently have is JDM enough.. but IMO it's definitely not the best shiftknob out there.. so idk where you're getting the whole JDM thing.

Thanks to all those that replied

nismoskyz · 02-27-2009, 10:17 AM

I'm trying to collect some of the weight-specs on these shiftknobs. Does a list like this exist already?

Here's what I have so far:

For Reference:
350g = 0.77 lbs.

440g - Skunk2
383g - Greddy Ball
375g - Razo RA120
362g - Blaze
340g - Fairlady Z32

of course, weight's not the only factor to consider with a shiftknob, but I just thought it'd be nice to have the specs collected.

NiSilS14 · 02-28-2009, 12:35 AM

the skunk2 knob weighs in at 440 grams

ILoveJDM · 02-28-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INeedNewTires

nismo FTW, i have the Leather one and its perfect. feels great, fits great, doesnt get hot, looks good, the whole deal.

i have this one too. i bought it for my first 240, and it since has made it way through all of my s chassis because i love it so much.

nismoskyz · 03-08-2009, 01:10 PM

for the record, if anyone's in this same situation, I ended up picking up a used Greddy ball Type SH and I love it. I found it's much smaller than it seems to be in pictures and much heavier than I expected it to be.

My old nismo feels like a feather compared to this thing. The shape of the knob is very comfortable and my shifts are much more solid and smooth now.

thanks to everyone for their input.

Schermer · 03-09-2009, 03:04 PM

I love how people care about the weight of a shift knob. Take a shit before getting on the track and you'll make up for 10 shift knobs.

upSLIDEdown · 03-09-2009, 03:09 PM

Douchebag.

A heavier knob makes shifting easier, smoother, and less notchy feeling than a featherweight knob.

They're not talking about weight savings.

Schermer · 03-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upSLIDEdown

Douchebag.

A heavier knob makes shifting easier, smoother, and less notchy feeling than a featherweight knob.

They're not talking about weight savings.

Don't mind me, just talking out my ass.

dizguy · 03-09-2009, 03:31 PM

Nismo GT ftw really, doesnt get scorching hot under the sun, and has a good look and feel to it.

Or...

420sx · 03-09-2009, 07:12 PM

just get whatever. its a knob.

you are asking a question of 1 vs 2. get what you like versus everyone else's opinion.

this is my knew knob. very comfy. goes great with 5.0 shifter too.

civilized_drifter · 03-09-2009, 07:18 PM

the rubber gt one that i have broke after 6 months, the rubber part came completely off

BLKS13 · 03-09-2009, 07:51 PM

GT is awesome!

LA_phantom_240 · 03-09-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizguy

Nismo GT ftw really, doesnt get scorching hot under the sun, and has a good look and feel to it.

Or...

Shift knob of the year. I was considering using a Snap-On... but that craftsman has to be twice the size of the bar I was gonna rob it off of.

flip3d · 03-09-2009, 08:34 PM

I like the skunk2 knob but it gets damn hot in the sun and it took me a while to get used to the size. It's not big and it's not tiny. Just right.

huffandpuff00 · 03-09-2009, 08:46 PM

try a z32 one, its weighted and leathery. so nice and grippy

LA_phantom_240 · 03-09-2009, 08:56 PM

Am I the only person who likes the chunky clunky stock shifter?

dizguy · 03-10-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

Shift knob of the year. I was considering using a Snap-On... but that craftsman has to be twice the size of the bar I was gonna rob it off of.

The reason i used the larger one was because i used the lower threaded part of the Nismo GT knob to make this one and i needed the wider diameter to fit the nut. I heated the nut and then pressed it into the handle so it would fit perfectly flush and it did. Ive had it for a couple months and its never come loose.

*!Zar!* · 03-10-2009, 04:20 PM

Tomei Duracon.

02-26-2009, 07:17 PM	#32
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 44 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I had a Greddy but didn't like it - I found the chrome finish to be slippery, especially in cold weather when I had gloves on. YMMV. I've never tried the GT but I imagine it'd be decent. I've developed a dislike for metal knobs, especially in summer. I have tried a bunch of shift knobs in my car, but always come back to the Nismo leather knob... __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

02-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#33
nismoskyz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Okay so it seems the general consensus is that the GT is better, although I'm sure that in the end it comes out to personal preference.. but some of you are saying the GT isn't really that heavy? Does anyone know if the rubber nismo GT is significantly lighter than the titanium GT? __________________ (function)(form)^(-1)

02-26-2009, 08:53 PM	#35
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its a fucking shift knob. Like it really makes a difference which you get. If your looking for opinions whats the point when everyone will tell you they like the other one. Its up to you since your gunna be using it. I cant believe alot of you guys are actually replying with your answers. There are other post out there for example. Ask which brake pads are better and most you guys give the same answer i just did. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

02-27-2009, 10:01 AM	#43
nismoskyz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	hey that DSG one actually looks pretty decent. I like the shape of it, the material looks like it wont scald you... I just wish I could actually hold it before I purchase... /no this wasn't a thread for the most JDM shiftknob, i just wanted user opinion/feedback on the functionality of the ones I mentioned. The nismo shiftknob I currently have is JDM enough.. but IMO it's definitely not the best shiftknob out there.. so idk where you're getting the whole JDM thing. Thanks to all those that replied __________________ (function)(form)^(-1)

02-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#44
nismoskyz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm trying to collect some of the weight-specs on these shiftknobs. Does a list like this exist already? Here's what I have so far: For Reference: 350g = 0.77 lbs. 440g - Skunk2 383g - Greddy Ball 375g - Razo RA120 362g - Blaze 340g - Fairlady Z32 of course, weight's not the only factor to consider with a shiftknob, but I just thought it'd be nice to have the specs collected. __________________ (function)(form)^(-1) Last edited by nismoskyz; 02-28-2009 at 12:52 AM..

02-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#31
bigs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 30 Posts: 1,674 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I have the Nismo GT, and it's not heavy at all. It looks nice though.

02-27-2009, 12:20 AM	#37
NiSilS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 562 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	If you want heavy get a skunk 2 knob. Just about one of the heaviest shift knobs. I hear you can huck them little kids too.

02-27-2009, 01:09 AM	#41
SpuGen Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have the polished aluminum one. I rikey, but my hand slips off of it when I'm being awesome. How is heavier better?

02-28-2009, 12:35 AM	#45
NiSilS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 562 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	the skunk2 knob weighs in at 440 grams

03-08-2009, 01:10 PM	#47
nismoskyz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	for the record, if anyone's in this same situation, I ended up picking up a used Greddy ball Type SH and I love it. I found it's much smaller than it seems to be in pictures and much heavier than I expected it to be. My old nismo feels like a feather compared to this thing. The shape of the knob is very comfortable and my shifts are much more solid and smooth now. thanks to everyone for their input. __________________ (function)(form)^(-1)

03-09-2009, 03:04 PM	#48
Schermer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love how people care about the weight of a shift knob. Take a shit before getting on the track and you'll make up for 10 shift knobs.

03-09-2009, 03:09 PM	#49
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,728 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Douchebag. A heavier knob makes shifting easier, smoother, and less notchy feeling than a featherweight knob. They're not talking about weight savings. __________________

03-09-2009, 03:31 PM	#51
dizguy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Age: 32 Posts: 44 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Nismo GT ftw really, doesnt get scorching hot under the sun, and has a good look and feel to it. Or...

03-09-2009, 07:12 PM	#52
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just get whatever. its a knob. you are asking a question of 1 vs 2. get what you like versus everyone else's opinion. this is my knew knob. very comfy. goes great with 5.0 shifter too. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

03-09-2009, 07:18 PM	#53
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the rubber gt one that i have broke after 6 months, the rubber part came completely off __________________

03-09-2009, 07:51 PM	#54
BLKS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GT is awesome!

03-09-2009, 08:34 PM	#56
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 33 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I like the skunk2 knob but it gets damn hot in the sun and it took me a while to get used to the size. It's not big and it's not tiny. Just right.

03-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#57
huffandpuff00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oregon Age: 35 Posts: 835 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	try a z32 one, its weighted and leathery. so nice and grippy

03-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#60
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Tomei Duracon. __________________

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