Seriously stuck!

 

I hate the cheap tacky gear knob that's currently in my car, but it's the only one I have. Looking to buy a new replacement and for the life of me cannot decide on one!

 

 

 

I'm somewhat tempted by something like this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181790221977&alt=web

 

However the seller needs me to provide dimensions of a standard gear knob for him to figure out the depth of the bore etc... Frustrating

 

Has anybody got any recommendations for decent aftermarket gear knobs?

 

.

eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281348891839&alt=web

Why don't you go for an original Nissan one?? I think they look the part! Not cheap though, but you pay for what you get:thumbup1:

eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281348891839&alt=web

To me that looks badly made/machined. From the one picture anyway.

 

- - - Updated - - -

 

Why don't you go for an original Nissan one?? I think they look the part! Not cheap though, but you pay for what you get:thumbup1:

 

How not cheap is not cheap? Lol. Link to one?

This one

http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=179&category_id=147&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7

Original all the way...

As above. The stock knob is by far and away the best. Perfectly weighted and the right size/shape. Nissan got it right, no amount of after market metal knobs, cheap plastic or aftermarket leather knobs and quick shifters do anything to improve the feel.

Edited July 31, 201510 yr by Funkysi

The red stitch 99 spec is £10 cheaper than the 89 spec. Was that always the case?

http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=147&Itemid=7

Yeah, it's always been cheaper for some unbeknown reason.

 

Probably something to do with Nissan UK putting excessive markups on UK specification parts - 99 knob was always import-only.

Yeah, it's always been cheaper for some unbeknown reason.

 

Probably something to do with Nissan UK putting excessive markups on UK specification parts - 99 knob was always import-only.

 

Thanks Si great info as always.:thumbup1:

Oh the power of persuasion...

 

OEM looks like the way to go then!

red stich oem is what i have in mine, and now just bought red stitch gear & handbrake gaiters and centre console lid to match

There are a lot cheaper places to order an oem one from

 

I have just ordered mine from Japan, it was about 35 delivered.

There are a lot cheaper places to order an oem one from

 

I have just ordered mine from Japan, it was about 35 delivered.

 

Anywhere you'd recommend? There's a few things I'd like from Z32 Zone but it doesn't look like they speak English!

Mine is coming from here

 

http://jdm-planet.com/product/nissan-skyline-300zx-bnr32-silvia-180sx-200sx-gtr-leather-gear-stick-shift-knob-black/

 

Hoping it will turn up in the next few days

 

I might try and visit z32 zone on my next trip over there

Mine is coming from here

 

http://jdm-planet.com/product/nissan-skyline-300zx-bnr32-silvia-180sx-200sx-gtr-leather-gear-stick-shift-knob-black/

 

Hoping it will turn up in the next few days

 

I might try and visit z32 zone on my next trip over there

 

Seriously want to buy one now. From this jdm planet.

 

Has anyone bought something from here before? Legit?

Mine is coming from here

 

http://jdm-planet.com/product/nissan-skyline-300zx-bnr32-silvia-180sx-200sx-gtr-leather-gear-stick-shift-knob-black/

 

Hoping it will turn up in the next few days

 

I might try and visit z32 zone on my next trip over there

 

Thanks, let me know what you think when you get it. And definitely let me know if you're visiting Zone! Haha

Mine is coming from here

 

http://jdm-planet.com/product/nissan-skyline-300zx-bnr32-silvia-180sx-200sx-gtr-leather-gear-stick-shift-knob-black/

 

Hoping it will turn up in the next few days

 

I might try and visit z32 zone on my next trip over there

 

Hello mate. Has it turned up yet? :D

Hello mate. Has it turned up yet? :D

 

Yup he posted here - http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?143092-update-on-my-swb-restoration/page13

Yup he posted here - http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?143092-update-on-my-swb-restoration/page13

 

Cheers! Just tried to buy one myself, jdm planet isn't working lol. Typical.

Cheers! Just tried to buy one myself, jdm planet isn't working lol. Typical.

I just tried to buy one too and it didn't work for me either :(

I just tried to buy one too and it didn't work for me either :(

 

Error 404 message?

Error 404 message?

Yes indeed!

:( try again in a couple days. Hopefully they'll fix it ☺

Just to confirm,

 

Really happy with their service,shame their site is down for you guys. It would be good if they had more bits, I'll have to have a look when the site is back up

 

Site looks to be working now. Hope to order mine this week.