akeizm Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 hey zguy95135, what colour carpet do u have? I've got the same colour doors but i'm thinking about getting some black bucket seats. But I don't know how they would go with brown carpet. But as for gear knobs. can't really see mine but i'll post it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 i got a set of black carpets from jcwhitney. i put in the seats before i got the new carpet and they look good. the black seats will look fine. i got black because my door panels have two huge holes where speakers once were and i have some black door panels to replace them. nice car you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 I got a Momo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 If you really want to be different, go to Home Depot and get one of those spherical spun-aluminum doorknobs - the sort that don't have a keyhole in them. Then stick the shift lever in there and fill it with molten lead. When it solidifies, you'll have a cool knob that damps vibrations and will *snick* *snick* smoothly through the gears. Perfect size, inexpensive, unique, and functional. How can you get any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Second option: Get one of the integrated knob/boots from a BMW M3. The numbers on the top light up, and you can get an insert that matches you shift patterns. Iv'e got one in my 535i, and I love it! You'd have to modify it to fit your lever, but that shouldn't be too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Yo2001!!! That is frickin cool!!!..off topic, but I like where you have your turbo timer/ A/F ratio monitor!! I have the same one..I have mine on the steering column between the speedo and tach...easy to read, but tough to adjust... I have a leather/carbon fibre Momo shift knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Thanks. It was a good place me to put it because the relay box fits right under the console. Good bliss double sided tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PBooty Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I went from stock to a Razzo Shifter, then from there I went to a pistol grip. After using the pistol grip for less than 10 shifts, I'm back using stock. Stock just feels right . anyone wanna take my excess shifters knobs off my hands (for a fee ) lemme know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 i like this one: Nismo Titanium GT shift knob: $125.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Mmmmm *lust* that Nismo one would compliment the new Momo wheel I just bought. Price scares me, but for titanium.... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 its cool but it would probably get REALLY hot after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PBooty Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I've tried to use universal fitting knobs that come with a 10mm fitting on them before, and I would experience resonance at mid to high rpms in 2nd thru 4th gear. I think the fitting is vibrating against the shifter housing. Has anyone else experienced this? Or am I just alone in this.... By the way..i like this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I replaced the stupid, plastic t-handle on the auto shift lever with one from a Dodge Intrepid. It looks like a manual srtick now, and you can't see the button, because it's on the front! (not side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I replaced the stupid, plastic t-handle on the auto shift lever with one from a Dodge Intrepid. It looks like a manual srtick now, and you can't see the button, because it's on the front! (not side) Hey, that sounds nice! You running the stock Z shifter? One of my BMW friends started a speed parts business a while back, and has been selling lots of "Rob Knobs" made out of aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium. Their titanium knobs run a measly $210. Expensive, but you won't find a nicer or more durable shift knob out there. I'd stack their quality up against anything else on the planet. BMW's have a rubber insert in the shift lever that helps to insulate from heat, and the knobs themselves have an insulating delrin insert for added protection. They've got a lot of neat stuff on their website. It seems pricey at first, but when you consider that it's all no-compromise stuff, it's actually pretty reasonable. UUC Motorwerks.com The UUC stands for "Underground Upgrade Club", something a bunch of us came up with after discussing how best to hide our upgrades from our spouses. "Sure I need a big brake kit - it's a safety upgrade!" or just plain hide the receipts! It's amazing how many guys out there dump cubic money into their cars, and their wives never find out. Anyway, give it a look and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 PBooty, I had that problem with a new gear knob I bought. But I found cause the majority of the knob was hollow. And I replaced it with a very solid one (the current one I have) and the noise has stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 You running the stock Z shifter? Yep, stock 3 Spd shifter on the original auto trans. I also baught a LEATHER jacket from the Salvation Army store, and I'm going to cut it up to make a shifter boot. Or two or three even. I figure one sleeve= one shifter boot. I'lll bet the shifter knob will fit most any auto trans with a 1/2 inch O.D. shaft and an adjustable pushrod. I made an adapter to fit the knob to shaft from a few brass tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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