iwanprice12 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi, Wondering if anyone has photos of the EPR 'billet' gear knobs fitted? Have seen these on ebay and are a similar look to the 'nismo' style. I haven't got the funds to stretch to £70-80 for a genuine nismo gear knob so I am looking at other options (under £30). Looking at a black gear knob or aluminium colour. If anyone has photos of this type of gear knob or any advice for options, any advice is welcome. Thanks, Iwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Nismo gear knob popped up for sale on here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/95063-nismo-knob-and-fcarbon-strut-brace-350z/ £50 but you could always send a PM to see if he can do any better on the price for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Word of advice: Buy the heaviest gear knob you can. It's the only place on the car you actively want to add weight, makes the shift so much more positive 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanprice12 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Word of advice: Buy the heaviest gear knob you can. It's the only place on the car you actively want to add weight, makes the shift so much more positive Stupid question maybe, but what weight should I roughly be looking for? What's the weight on original gear knob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Actually, that's a very good question, and it's one I don't have the answer too. What I would say is that I'd be looking at brass or steel over aluminium or plastic, as like for like the former will always be heavier. I have a custom shift knob in the MR2, weighs about 3/4 of a kilo but it's bloody awesome Custom knobs are cheaper than you think, mine was only £35 IIRC from some bloke on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanprice12 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Great, thanks for that, looking for a shorter gear knob than the original (I'd imagine less of a throw, better gear change). Will keep an eye out for a weighty gear knob then! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did the same, I swapped the OEM for a genuine Nismo one, made a world of difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just fyi, ...I had a Skunk2 gear knob in my old EP3 Civic Type R. That weighed in at 440grams which felt heavier in my hand than the standard Zed gear knob. So I'm guessing anything around 350-400grams plus would be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanprice12 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just fyi, ...I had a Skunk2 gear knob in my old EP3 Civic Type R. That weighed in at 440grams which felt heavier in my hand than the standard Zed gear knob. So I'm guessing anything around 350-400grams plus would be beneficial. Great, thanks. Have seen a Skunk 2 gear knob that I have fancied as well. Just to double check, is the thread size for the 350z 10mm x 1.25? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Actually, that's a very good question, and it's one I don't have the answer too. makes a change 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I know, it made me cry just typing it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just fyi, ...I had a Skunk2 gear knob in my old EP3 Civic Type R. That weighed in at 440grams which felt heavier in my hand than the standard Zed gear knob. So I'm guessing anything around 350-400grams plus would be beneficial. Great, thanks. Have seen a Skunk 2 gear knob that I have fancied as well. Just to double check, is the thread size for the 350z 10mm x 1.25? Cheers Just been looking on Tarmac Sportz website to try & find out for you as I'm not sure on the pitch. It states on there; "most Nissan's" are 10mmx1.25 though. Maybe double check with Chris from Tarmac Sportz before you buy as I'm sure he's sold loads to us 350 Zed owners but I'd hazard a guess it was a 1.25pitch. Link: http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/products.aspx?CategoryId=fb6afcf0-fac4-42e8-b441-373ba5decfc0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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