luseboy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Haha I like this thread. Post more! My car is also gutted, but I don't have a tranny anyways haha. Here's the one I'm gonna get, with the matching handbrake handle if I can get that to work. It's a sparco settanta, sells for about $65. Never seen or heard of anyone else using one. (If anyone has, let me know!) I'm not even sure what it's made out of. I've read leather covered aluminum (least likely), machined aluminum (most likely), polyurethane, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cobra+75280z Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I got a shift knob for my birthday. I think it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hey comicartist... let me know how that cut and rethread goes because i need to do it too haha Best part is I can rest my arm on it and it takes nothing to shift. I can literally pull it back with a minimal amount of force and it will go from 3rd to 4th, etc. What kind of light set up are you using on your dash? That looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ33 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I actually have no idea to be honest. It was installed by the previous owner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 1 poly trans mount bushing, 1 poly bump stop, 3 nuts, and one washer from my spares bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 ILL Z Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Not my picture, but the knob I currently have installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nops Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Here's my new knob...it adds massive torque! I found this thread while searching for "shift knob thread", but I really wanted to know the thread size of the stock shift lever. So, I followed this thread (short shifter idea), cut down my shift lever, and installed the new knob. Now I can proudly post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Everyone needs a good Knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luseboy Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Well I finally (after about 3 months) got that shift knob I posted... and it sucks! I put it in my mini (current DD that I'm trying to sell) and the set screws started to strip before I could even get the thing tight. The knob feels like absolute crap, it's way too big and awkward and lame. It looks cool though haha. So I searched around online a bunch to find something I'd like. Finally settled on a mugen (dildo style ) shift knob. Only problem is they sell for about $120, so I found a knockoff one on ebay for $25 with free shipping. Apparently the only difference is that the logo is screen printed instead of etched and will wear off (I don't like logos anyways). Anyways it's one of the smallest shift knobs out there and that's what I'm really after. I will be getting an msa short shifter and cutting it down and then welding a 10x1.5 threaded rod on top to mount the shifter. I will also be bending it to my liking. Should work out well! Here's a pic of the knob: it's 3.5" long and 1 1/8" diameter (as you can see in the second pic). The one i'm getting is gunmetal. Lol I put a lot of thought into what shift knob I'm getting... literaly it's been my main focus for the last couple weeks since I realized the sparco one was so shitty. But I will probably find a use for the sparco shift knob so it's all good. Anyways I will be posting a picture when I get it installed. Let's see some more shift knobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeNoEvil Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Home made aluminum in my daughter's 77 280Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I made this tonight. Got about $5 in it. Nothing special not even sure if it will hold up, but hey it was fun to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) I just uploaded these pictures of my knob... Momo shift knob Here it is with my Momo steering wheel: Edited May 19, 2012 by Six_Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsZed Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) This one has a cool story. My dad got this when he was 17 to put on his first hot rod, but he never got around to it. Now however that I'm 17 and have a Z he gave it to me to put on my car. Edited May 31, 2012 by KevinsZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpark_12 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know I'm bringing back an old thread, but I'm a sucker for shift knobs! this is mine for now. I have a black crown royal bag that's going on shortly to match a little better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) I'm all for resurrecting this thread. I just picked up this shift knob, which should be going in the car (along with the transmission, engine, and drivetrain) within the next couple of weeks. Edited April 27, 2013 by Jesse OBrien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know I'm bringing back an old thread, but I'm a sucker for shift knobs! this is mine for now. I have a black crown royal bag that's going on shortly to match a little better Nice, It makes me want to pour a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Not the classiest shift knob for our cars, but this is the knob I had on my Mustang which got wrecked. I miss the car a lot, so I slapped on the old shift knob for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Not a close up pic, or a classic knober, but she feels good... http://smg.photobucket.com/user/74260zt/media/rb26powered74zcar/Kodac063.jpg.html?sort=6&o=48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know I'm bringing back an old thread, but I'm a sucker for shift knobs! this is mine for now. I have a black crown royal bag that's going on shortly to match a little better Hope you don't drink and drive often.. That has field sobriety test written all all over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpark_12 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hope you don't drink and drive often.. That has field sobriety test written all all over it Ha! Nah...I'm usually the DD! I hate Crown, but I do love me some Dos Equis Ambar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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