Subject	I replaced the original shift knob with the one that I
Posted by	BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) on October 30, 2007 at 11:26 PM
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In Reply To	but how many years was it used before it happened? posted by rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) on October 30, 2007 at 09:22 PM
Message	currently have (and purchased new) a few days after I bought my Z (early March, 2004). As stated in my post, the shift knob is a little over 3 years old and the Z is not daily driven. I'm surprised at how fast it has deteriorated. Please go to the following website to visit my store: http://www.themattressstoreinflorida.com/ That is one mean looking Z :c) - robo (sebring1970) 04:25:34 05/23/07 "for some very odd reason my rear tires are more worn than the fronts" Zluster(Abudan) 18:29:16 07/09/07 "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I have no fear because I am the meanest motherfucker in the whole valley." - Gen. George S. Patton
Follow Ups	What shift knobs do you guys recommend besides OEM? - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 19:51:36 10/30/07 Don't get anything metal. They get HOT! (n/m) - Spddracer 19:54:00 10/30/07 Big 2nd there. I had the Nismo titanium one briefly and that - Eric(NJ) 20:05:32 10/30/07 Thanks guys (n/m) - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 21:40:46 10/30/07 Yes! my Razo s/knob can fry an egg (n/m) - Pilot.P (NZ) 22:01:32 10/30/07 Except for aluminum ones. (n/m) - RedZ 23:01:08 10/30/07 Previous owner had the NISMO Carbon fiber and metal one - lazer(AK) 01:46:27 10/31/07 Re: What shift knobs do you guys recommend besides OEM? - Grateful Zed 19:57:14 10/30/07 Price isn't really a factor. I just want to get a good unit - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 20:32:54 10/30/07 Re: Price isn't really a factor. I just want to get a good u - Grateful Zed 21:25:25 10/30/07 it's not aesthetically as good as OEM IMO.... - LJZTT 12:15:55 10/31/07 I love my Navan. - rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) 19:58:30 10/30/07 X2 for the Navan. (n/m) - GatorJ 20:02:02 10/30/07 Yeah, If you can ever find one - golden_1 21:20:26 10/30/07 I know a guy that can get one for you. - rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) 23:40:30 10/30/07 Man, That would be great! - golden_1 00:33:40 10/31/07 jdm oem. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 19:59:41 10/30/07 2nd (n/m) - Eric(NJ) 20:03:28 10/30/07 Just ordered a red stitch Knob, boot ands E-brake boot - 90tt2+2z (WI) 20:07:39 10/30/07 Is there a difference in the materials used in the red - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 20:36:00 10/30/07 but how many years was it used before it happened? - rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) 21:22:52 10/30/07 Agreed. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:27:25 10/30/07 I replaced the original shift knob with the one that I - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 23:26:10 10/30/07 wash hands prior to driving, sweat breaks down leather - LJZTT 23:39:43 10/30/07 Thanks for the ideas. I do use leather cleaner/conditioner - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 08:55:09 10/31/07 np, our OCD exec was the one who schooled me on the - LJZTT 11:51:12 10/31/07 It's common sense. I don't know why I didn't think of that. (n/m) - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 14:35:01 10/31/07 OEM Red-stitched. With the matching boots it's awesome. (n/m) - Aqualung 20:06:55 10/30/07 Skull, 8-ball, pistol grip, beer tap handle... - BradZ (FL) 20:09:11 10/30/07 Love my Nismo knob. Black leather stitched. (n/m) - AbsolutZ (OH) 20:28:46 10/30/07 Got a pic? I heard about that one, but never saw it. (n/m) - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 20:34:32 10/30/07 Sure. - AbsolutZ (OH) 21:12:59 10/30/07 Ha. Thanks man. That looks clean. (n/m) - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 21:42:01 10/30/07 Thanks. - AbsolutZ (OH) 22:09:44 10/30/07 Is that AFC location temporary? - BigTDogg (MA) 08:32:32 10/31/07 I figured someone would take a shot. - AbsolutZ (OH) 08:53:22 10/31/07 Just checking :-) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:48:19 10/31/07 Just gravity. : ) - AbsolutZ (OH) 12:16:03 10/31/07 Here's mine - ZCulture 21:52:00 10/30/07 I have a very similar headunit in my Z (n/m) - Aqualung 22:48:30 10/30/07 carbon fiber OEM. : ) - 23rulz 21:59:30 10/30/07 new OEM (n/m) - Spee 22:16:42 10/30/07 2nd. Skip on the JDM softball knob. (n/m) - fourZero 22:22:05 10/30/07 Shift knobs are weighted. Take care that they match OEM. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 22:50:26 10/30/07 I read about that during my search. I wonder if the effects - BoostingsidewayZ (SoFL) 23:29:39 10/30/07 or else what? (n/m) - LJZTT 23:40:28 10/30/07 Or else you have a harder shift, experienced with Greddy (n/m) - ZiNnYc 23:41:57 10/30/07 well I've been taking my Flintstones vitamins and drinking - LJZTT 23:45:25 10/30/07 <shrug> weight there for a reason, but whatever works (n/m) - ZiNnYc 23:47:52 10/30/07 AIVs are there for a reason too (n/m) - LJZTT 23:50:18 10/30/07 not when my ECU deletes the need :) (n/m) - ZiNnYc 23:53:34 10/30/07 ECU's...Flintstones vitamins...you smellin' what I'm cookin? (n/m) - LJZTT 00:06:21 10/31/07 10-4 (n/m) - ZiNnYc 00:11:43 10/31/07 Finesse > Strength for driving, IMO (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 08:59:53 10/31/07 BTW, like the new sig! (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:03:31 10/31/07
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