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hey all, after my supercheap gearknob broke and i had to put the one that came with the car back on ive decided to invest,

Im looking at the Genuine Nismo shifter

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the grex one with the pattern on the top

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my question is what do you use and why?

Im thinking the nismo one personally because i like the thinner ones, but love the look of the grex one...

Post a pic of your knob (ha)

Ed

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MerlinTheHapyPig Mentor

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i use the grex one, i like them because they have a nice weight to them and you get a more 'firmer' throw. Though i must admit with shift knobs, you're really splitting hairs. Get what looks good!

http://www.garage-13.com/ sell them for $65 which is pretty good price.

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Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

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Used to have a Impul full metal one in my old car, and i swore I'd never use one ever again... its so cold to touch in winter and farken hot in summer.

Do yourself a favour and get a leather covered one, your hands will thank you in the long run. my personal favs are the stock R34 GTR one and stock 350z ones. Both are a nice mix of alloy and leather bits where you grip it.

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Munkyb0y Grand Master

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Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

I'd like to see pics of that too.

I've got a RAZO like this one. I like it. It doesnt get hot or cold. Nice weight too.

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Haysey Grand Master

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Hey Ed,

If youre interested in a 'fully stainless steel' chrome gear knob with no design on it i can make one.

I doubt you will find one like this as its home made, unless you have contacts in the metal industry.

I have one for my 33 and am very happy with it as it wont fade, feels very firm and looks slick..

I can send you some pics today week when i get back home on my pc as im in europe at the moment.

-Personally i like the shape of the nismo one but the look of g-rex gear knobs.

Cheers

-Serge

hey mate, thanks, really appreciate the offer huh, i was looking at my mates nismo one tonight and i think ill settle with that, got a metal one atm and its too harsh...

Ebay time it is....

Anyone else use other knobs?

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ill be getting the black nismo aluminium one in a matter of days. wanted the 'racing feel' for myself but i'll probably have to deal with the problem of it being too hot or cold.

on a side note, how do i change the gear knob? been trying to twist and turn my stock one but it doesn't seem to nudge. don't dare to apply too much pressure though.

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ill be getting the black nismo aluminium one in a matter of days. wanted the 'racing feel' for myself but i'll probably have to deal with the problem of it being too hot or cold.

on a side note, how do i change the gear knob? been trying to twist and turn my stock one but it doesn't seem to nudge. don't dare to apply too much pressure though.

i wouldnt worry about the heat/cold with aluminium. mine's aluminium, and doesnt get hot or cold. i think you'll find that happens with the steel or chromed knobs.

i never had a standard knob on the r33, but factory knobs usually unscrew. i highly doubt they would have grub screws, etc.

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