PM-R33 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I have a Nismo leather gear knob in my car and was basically the only modification done to the car when I bought it. While I like the gear knob over the years it is getting very worn and ripped and needs replacing (as seen below). To replace it for the same one will cost $80. I figured $80 is quite a lot of money for something that really isn't that flash looking. So I started looking at what all you guys run. Turns out most of you guys run other Nismo gear knobs that cost even more or just your basic universal type from Autobarn for $30-$50. Other than those there are all your brand name Sparco, Momo, Isotta etc. But I find most of those are quite overpriced for what they are and don't really blend in with a lot of Skyline interiors, usually stand out to much. I'm not a fan of the gearknob being the first thing that stands out when you look inside (so no Dildo gear knobs for me lol). Any way I wanted something that looks a bit factory to go with the rest of my interior theme but a bit more modern at the same time without looking out of place. I finally came across a German company that does very luxurious gear knobs for BMWs, Mercs, Porsches etc. and fell in love! Basically there are a few different styles available with a mixture of aluminium and leather, chrome and leather or just leather. However the iceing on the cake is that they have the H pattern on the top of the gearknob for a factory look (also sometimes required for legality in some states...) that illuminates via LEDs in a choice of colours; red, blue, white and yellow. I think they look fantastic and are exactly what I would like. However they obviously don't make them for Skylines....so here is the question, what do you guys think? If there was enough interest perhaps we could get them to make them to fit Skyline M10 x 1.25 gear sticks. Price wise they are around $80-$100 so good price for what you get. Gear boots in seude and leather are also available to match the gear sticks. So what do you think, do you guys like them? They obviously wont make me a one off M10 just for me, but if there was a few of us I don't see why it would be a problem. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I wouldn't mind one if it was made in black aluminium, like my Nismo one And as for you Phil... I have a stock gear knob for sale for $30 if you are interested, not in the best condition, but have a better one in better condition for $60 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5761516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Haha. Well either I will get one of these German ones or I will just get another one of the ones I allready have. I can't have anything without leather due to the sun up here. Makes it unbearable to touch if it sits in the sun for even 10 minutes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5761526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMGTR Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Yeah, they look pretty cool i think. Could be interested, if it doesnt take as long as my pedals! lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5761547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO74 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'm in Phil if you can get it going Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leer34 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 in for sure Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 + and you win the game Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hahahaha should look very subtle in my car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
89CAL Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'd say I'm in..... But I think my custom short shifter might not work with it lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eiresgaus Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'd definitely be in, if someone could tell me why my gear stick is 12mm? In a 1996 R33.. Any ideas? I've got the stock gearknob on, but tried a Nismo one and it wouldnt fit? Nor would a 10mm nut.. But a 12mm nut would fit.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pew Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 In for shizzle Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:: GimpS-R34 ::. Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I thought mine was M12 also... Havent look for ages so could be wrong.. Phil.. Instead of getting them to make you a small run, why don't you get a spacer made up so you can reduce it down to M10? Or are you looking to not modify it at all? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hmmm didn't think about that, I suppose that would also be an option. So some of you guys have M12 gear sticks? Pretty sure mine is a M10, i'll double check later on. M12 would be easy given they allready have them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nav12c Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi, I would be in for this too. Looks great. How do I check whether my gearstick is M10/M12? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 All i'm going to do is take my gearstick off and try and put a M10 nut onto it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I understand Phil, that most gear knobs won't suit the R34 GT-R setup where one needs to lift the collar to access "R". Any word on these? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well actually I don't think it would be to much a problem given a lot of Euro cars have that same thing. So i'm sure they might make something to suit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5762993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 i'm fairly sure mine is 10mm too. about a million years ago i put a nut on it to find out, and i'm pretty sure it was 10mm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5763009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_vl_t Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 you could install a helicoil over the 10mm thread to make it 12mm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5763055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
89CAL Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 mine looks 10mm.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360898-modern-skyline-gear-knobs/#findComment-5763145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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