Looking for new shift knob

[bawllzdeep]

What's up everyone,

I have a 2010 3.5SR MT. I wanna change my shift knob but I'm not exactly sure what I want yet. I'm looking for something like this:

http://blog.stillen.com/wp-content/uplo ... Gray_6.jpg

If you have pics, post them. I'd like to see my options.

I'd like some advice before making any decisions so any suggestions will help!

I don't have much experience working on cars but is this something I can do on my own or should I leave it to a mechanic?

[Ranga14]

I honestly like the stock knob, it's a nice weight and it looks nice but I can understand someone wanting something cooler.

Btw, nice handle, lmao.

[wade001]

The best mods for the 6spd are these IMO..
Weighted shift knob, I have the WC Lathe Werks piston one for the 6spd and love it!

Get the Racingline STS...

Switch over to synthetic gear oil for the trans...

And have a smile on your face every time you shift !!

Of course, it's up to you ..

[SanoSuKe]

I wanna get a green skull shift knob O.O

[Innovazn]

Razo 96. Best money i ever spent on my now dead 6MT. Trust me... it changed my world. I have one but it is pending sale.

[Jonnyess09]

My $.02:

Ive experimented with many aftermarket shift knobs over the years. Unless you can get one with exact thread size as OEM, there will be problems. Plastic bushing "adapters", set-screws, allen screws....ALL fail after short period due to heat/vibration. I must have 10 discarded knobs in an old box in my garage....

[wade001]

I've had my weighted shift knob for 3 1/2 yrs now. Not a single problem (taking it on n off multiple times as well), the guy that makes them has the highest quality I have seen for something like this ! They are hand made and fully customizable as well. Also more expensive, but you get what you pay for...

[bawllzdeep]

I'm looking for something that will actually lower the height of the knob. Replacing the knob will make a difference but I have a feeling I'll need something entirely different to lower it to the level as seen in the pic I initially posted at the top of this thread.

[bawllzdeep]

Will the STS accomplish this?

[RicerX]

The only way to change the actual shifter height is to cut. There was a forumer who had done this before and it was pretty crazy how it turned out. The Racingline STS will not lower the height but having had one in my AC 3.5, I will say that you NEED that part. Best freakin mod for a 3.5 6MT you can buy with money. It drastically changes how that car drives and is worth every penny.

There is a garbage selection for shift knobs for the AC because it employs the reverse lockout ring, and the knob has to accomodate that. 10% of the aftermarket knobs out there have that feature, which sucks. Good luck!

[wade001]

I'm looking for something that will actually lower the height of the knob. Replacing the knob will make a difference but I have a feeling I'll need something entirely different to lower it to the level as seen in the pic I initially posted at the top of this thread.

You wont be able to lower it like that unless you cut up the shifter arm (someone did that a while back on here). But if you do that the locking reverse will no longer be there. Personally, the height is great for me, shifting is nice since I can just rest my arm on the center consul pad and can just shift with my wrist n fingers without moving anything else . for the short throw feel get a short throw shifter (like racing line).

[bawllzdeep]

Fair enough. I'm not interested in cutting anything but if the STS is as good as you all make it sound then I might be interested in pursuing that option, especially if it's combined with a weighted knob. I figure everything included, I'm looking at roughly 350-400 beans. For that amount, I could also buy a y-pipe. What would you do?

[Innovazn]

Sit in your car and shift, now think of how far you had to shift. cut that shift distance to a bit over half. that my friend is what the STS does for you and by god you will love it. I had it I loved it, would get it for the next car i have if the travel is equal to stock altima.

[wade001]

Fair enough. I'm not interested in cutting anything but if the STS is as good as you all make it sound then I might be interested in pursuing that option, especially if it's combined with a weighted knob. I figure everything included, I'm looking at roughly 350-400 beans. For that amount, I could also buy a y-pipe. What would you do?

it's the best 3 mods by far, I guaranty it 100%! It completely changes the feel of shifting! I have another car for DD now, but when I toy with the coupe I guess I would describe it being like the bolt action of a shotgun, it's very tight and shifting is solid (not that slightly notchy OEM feeling)! I can change gears with just my fingers or flick of the wrist. It's tons of fun, better then any exhaust or other mod, because you constantly use it. Like I posted, do the 3 mods I said, I'll be waiting to see your reaction !

[bawllzdeep]

So I guess that's a negative on the y-pipe. I only ask because I already have an intake and I figure it would increase the overall performance of my ride.

[Ranga14]

The ypipe is better in terms of gains than an intake. I'd get it. Hell, I did, then sold it. :P

[UhFive]

The only way to change the actual shifter height is to cut. There was a forumer who had done this before and it was pretty crazy how it turned out. The Racingline STS will not lower the height but having had one in my AC 3.5, I will say that you NEED that part. Best freakin mod for a 3.5 6MT you can buy with money. It drastically changes how that car drives and is worth every penny.

There is a garbage selection for shift knobs for the AC because it employs the reverse lockout ring, and the knob has to accomodate that. 10% of the aftermarket knobs out there have that feature, which sucks. Good luck!

This got me interested in what it took to "cut" the shifter...did some research and found this:

shorten-height-of-the-shift-knob-t445976.html

Here are some pics of the finished product. This was after everything was cut down, shifter was removed and modified and I welded everything back together and then reinstalled everything and replaced my shift boot with one I had from a 93 Maxima. Came out really good and I couldnt be happier with the height and throw. My own custom version of a Altima Coupe short throw shifter. Compare the previous pictures with the new pictures and you can tell how short is actually is now. I couldnt be happier with how it turned out.

It doesn't look like a very tough job (I just need to find a welder, my guy moved a little far away), and you lose the reverse lockout feature ( which I am going to attempt to modify to work)...losing that is a little nerve racking with first and reverse so close, but this mod has been added to the list with the Racingline STS and jumped a couple spots to possibly next.

[wade001]

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I really dont think you would be able to modify the lock for reverse. The question is this, other then the look, what do you really gain from something like this? Sure, other cars have a shorter shifter, but their driving layout is different. I can see it possibly being a negative mod as far as driving, the parking brake lever could possibly interfere with shifting. Then the armrest, it's high up comparatively and may make an uncomfortable angle shifting at that angle as well because you have to angle your arm down to shift. Gain-wise, I dont see one really. yah it's shorter to shift, but then it takes more effort to shift due to leverage factors. The RL STS is more then enough for shortening the shifting, and a weighted shift knob makes it easy as heck to shift as it's a counterweight. If you dont have the STS, I highly recommend getting it before any decision like that, just a lil advise ...

[UhFive]

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I really dont think you would be able to modify the lock for reverse. The question is this, other then the look, what do you really gain from something like this? Sure, other cars have a shorter shifter, but their driving layout is different. I can see it possibly being a negative mod as far as driving, the parking brake lever could possibly interfere with shifting. Then the armrest, it's high up comparatively and may make an uncomfortable angle shifting at that angle as well because you have to angle your arm down to shift. Gain-wise, I dont see one really. yah it's shorter to shift, but then it takes more effort to shift due to leverage factors. The RL STS is more then enough for shortening the shifting, and a weighted shift knob makes it easy as heck to shift as it's a counterweight. If you dont have the STS, I highly recommend getting it before any decision like that, just a lil advise ...

If everything I have read is acurate about the RL STS, then that will for sure be coming soon (anyone want to sell theirs? I'll but it TODAY), and most deffinatly before I was to cut anything. I have looked pretty closly at the reverse lock out and have a plan worked out that should allow it to still function if I cut this shifter down.
You're right as far as not really having any performance gains from cutting it, but when I was looking at my dealers site for my car, the first thing I noticed was how high the shifter stood. I have hated it since day one, visually it is unappealing to me. Think about it like this, are wearing 6 inch heals comfortable? My wife would say "Hell No!", but does she look good wearing them? I say "Hell Yeah!"...will cutting this down be comfortable? Eh, to be determined. Can you look at it and say "Damn, that is unattractive" though? I doubt it.

[wade001]

Think about it like this, are wearing 6 inch heals comfortable? My wife would say "Hell No!", but does she look good wearing them? I say "Hell Yeah!"...will cutting this down be comfortable? Eh, to be determined. Can you look at it and say "Damn, that is unattractive" though? I doubt it.

LMAO... good one .. I didnt like it at first, but it really doesnt bother me. Just keep what I said in mind though. I dont know anyone selling theirs right now, I know Phenom had one he was trying to sell a while back though, might still have it so maybe ask him .. Regardless, it really isnt that expensive though.