Shift Knobs-
03-01-2005, 11:09 AM
#2
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I have the MOMO tomahawk I think that it is great **** I have had it for 2 1/2years and it looks as good as the day I bought link below
http://sportscar-parts.com/mivastore...tegory_Code=23
http://sportscar-parts.com/mivastore...tegory_Code=23
03-01-2005, 12:22 PM
#3
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I have a MOMO Tube Airmetal chrome, looks really sweet and was easy to install. I'm probably going to get the Sphere Airmetal later this year because it looks sweet too.
They are a little pricey but it's quality stuff.
-Louis
Check out this link:
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/shiftknob.html
They are a little pricey but it's quality stuff.
-Louis
Check out this link:
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/shiftknob.html
03-01-2005, 12:45 PM
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I have an automatic, the MOMO shift **** I have works fine because the Max has a gated auto unlike some auto's that have a button on top.
I don't know what the button is for, this car is the first auto I've ever owned.
Check ou the MOMO ***** you'll love they look and fee.
-Louis
I don't know what the button is for, this car is the first auto I've ever owned.
Check ou the MOMO ***** you'll love they look and fee.
-Louis
03-01-2005, 12:50 PM
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My cheap chrome $15 dollar auto parts store replacement when the stock shifter broke...
Dealer replaced the broken stock shifter but ended up going back to this, just felt better. I did not like a big shift ****. I had a Momo **** about 7 years ago, great quality stuff. Until I find a nice quality one to replace this, it works.
Dealer replaced the broken stock shifter but ended up going back to this, just felt better. I did not like a big shift ****. I had a Momo **** about 7 years ago, great quality stuff. Until I find a nice quality one to replace this, it works.
03-02-2005, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mystery_Man
My stock shifter broke, if the dealer doesn't replace it for free i'll be looking into some of those momo's listed above.
03-25-2005, 10:50 AM
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Law,
Youve probably seen these, but just in case....
MOMO F16
MOMO EVO (I traded this in for the F16, it didnt fit good in my hand, counts for more than you think)
I cut the rod with a hacksaw, shortened it about 1 1/2 inch. Fits just right now...before it stood up like a beanstalk.
Youve probably seen these, but just in case....
MOMO F16
MOMO EVO (I traded this in for the F16, it didnt fit good in my hand, counts for more than you think)
I cut the rod with a hacksaw, shortened it about 1 1/2 inch. Fits just right now...before it stood up like a beanstalk.
03-26-2005, 07:17 AM
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Here are pics of the NISMO shifter I received yesterday;
I liked this one over all in comparison to many others. It is for a threaded manual shaft, so some cutting and threading of the shaft will be required. I will be installing it some time this week.
I liked this one over all in comparison to many others. It is for a threaded manual shaft, so some cutting and threading of the shaft will be required. I will be installing it some time this week.
03-26-2005, 07:25 AM
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Has anyone ever broken anything trying to replace the shifter? Just wondering because bad things tend to happen to me with these 'simple' sorts of things..Does the rod go all the way up into the leather part of the shifter? I think a low brushed aluminum ball would be nice, but not if it sits too high. But actually my lamborghini diablo's ball shifter is pretty high..hmm
03-26-2005, 08:14 AM
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Ya, my Diablos shifter sits pretty high too, but its just not right for the max 
Theres not much to break in doing this 04 Max, just a simple bar (at least for the Auto)
Nice shifter Jberg! Let us know how the install went. I know if it was a MOMO, there wouldnt be any rethreading involved, it comes with a lot of rubber caps that go on the shaft, then screws into those.
Theres not much to break in doing this 04 Max, just a simple bar (at least for the Auto)
Nice shifter Jberg! Let us know how the install went. I know if it was a MOMO, there wouldnt be any rethreading involved, it comes with a lot of rubber caps that go on the shaft, then screws into those.
03-26-2005, 09:50 AM
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Which height looks better to you...?
Okay...I am trying to determine which height would be a better install. I really want it short as hell but it looks kinda retarded. Input anyone...?
This is with the original shaft size;
This height looks alright;
This is the height that i would prefer but am not sure of the look;
This is with the original shaft size;
This height looks alright;
This is the height that i would prefer but am not sure of the look;
03-26-2005, 11:58 AM
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You will be OK cutting the shaft on the automatic but the 6th Gen m/t
is another story. In the picture you will notice the reverse lockout lever.
This has to be lifted with the index and second finger on your right hand.
There is just enough room on the shaft to do so.
is another story. In the picture you will notice the reverse lockout lever.
This has to be lifted with the index and second finger on your right hand.
There is just enough room on the shaft to do so.
03-26-2005, 12:17 PM
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Shift ***** Nissan on eBay
03-26-2005, 02:37 PM
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JCBerg,
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
03-26-2005, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
JCBerg,
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
but than again, I have a silver carbon fiber interior. I just like the feel of the ball shifter in my hand, perfect.
Not sure I want to drop over 100 bucks on it yet though.
03-26-2005, 05:07 PM
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Yeah the first one is really high, that is how it actuallly fits without cutting the shaft. Here is another pic with it low then another with it in between...what you think now...?
Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
JCBerg,
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
First one is a beanstalk. Last one is too short. Right in the middle......
Word of caution (as if you havent seen it yet) make sure it feels good in your palm. If it doesnt, it will bug you more than you think.
03-26-2005, 09:55 PM
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I wish, they are just covers. With all the in and out of my car that i do, i figured to get some covers to take the beating and any stains and dirt. I just got them off the shelf at autozone.
Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
Your call on that one bro. Just remember, you can always cut down, but not back up.
BTW, what kind of seats are those? Are they 2 tone custom?
BTW, what kind of seats are those? Are they 2 tone custom?
03-26-2005, 10:04 PM
#26
NISMO **** 
I like the gunmetal and black ones...
but that's gonna be one cold **** next winter
do you have your arm rest extended? huge factor in where to place the hieght. with my seat back and relcined, i wouldn't be able to reach the low setting. i like the middle the best.
I like the gunmetal and black ones...
but that's gonna be one cold **** next winter
do you have your arm rest extended? huge factor in where to place the hieght. with my seat back and relcined, i wouldn't be able to reach the low setting. i like the middle the best.
03-27-2005, 07:09 AM
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The Titanium is by far the best...and most expensive, at about $130+. It was selling on Ebay for 60.00 used. For that ammount i went and bidded on the new chrome ****. I am not a fan of the chrome look, but it goes very well with the interior.
And yes that will be one helluva cold **** in the winter. Yah know i might even have my girl put together a miniature fleece cover i can clip on it in the cold evenings...
I dont have my armrest extended, it feels perfect the way it is, but I will try it out that way and see how it feels. I have very long arms, with a slight recline on the seat, I tried it out at various levels, and they all work out perfectly. But i think i might go for the mid-height. It sees to be a happy median.
And yes that will be one helluva cold **** in the winter. Yah know i might even have my girl put together a miniature fleece cover i can clip on it in the cold evenings...
I dont have my armrest extended, it feels perfect the way it is, but I will try it out that way and see how it feels. I have very long arms, with a slight recline on the seat, I tried it out at various levels, and they all work out perfectly. But i think i might go for the mid-height. It sees to be a happy median.
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
NISMO ****
I like the gunmetal and black ones...
but that's gonna be one cold **** next winter
do you have your arm rest extended? huge factor in where to place the hieght. with my seat back and relcined, i wouldn't be able to reach the low setting. i like the middle the best.
I like the gunmetal and black ones...
but that's gonna be one cold **** next winter
do you have your arm rest extended? huge factor in where to place the hieght. with my seat back and relcined, i wouldn't be able to reach the low setting. i like the middle the best.
03-27-2005, 07:54 AM
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I personally like how the OEM **** matches the frost leather...sort of impossible to duplicate...or to tie one into the dash trim color...straight chrome or a brushed chrome similar to what the 04 door pulls are like is what I'd do...so it doesnt clash with anything...The sane finish as the button on the parking brake would be ideal
03-27-2005, 02:28 PM
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Ya know.....now ya'll got me wanting a new shift ****!! My Girlfriend is going to leave me because of this new found interest in my car thanks to the org!!! 
.Anyone think a black carbon fiber or aluminum **** would look ok with frost interior on my onyx?
Does anyone have a photo of any MOMO sphere shift *****?
.Anyone think a black carbon fiber or aluminum **** would look ok with frost interior on my onyx?Does anyone have a photo of any MOMO sphere shift *****?
03-27-2005, 03:52 PM
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haha yeah...thanks...i need to start photoshopping things...but the million dollar question is how high would it sit on the post..MOMO makes one with a carbon fiber top too..and i like it...but I dont know if i should instead try matching the interior trim.
03-27-2005, 04:27 PM
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I think the first MOMO looks awsome. The carbon fiber is hmmm... so-so. But the **** is going to ride way higher than the images i posted. I had shortened the shaft in those images. to almost half the length. It the height will be similiar to carcasus, unless you want it shortened like i did it.
03-27-2005, 04:36 PM
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I personally do not like the height of the shaft that is why i am making a deal of shortening it. I wont be using it to shift while i drive unless i use the manumatic, even then i can still comfortably and safely reach it from my driving postition. If you like it get one that you know will fit. Slip it on there, if it is too high, cut it down a bit and try it back on. Heck keep cutting until you reach a height you are comfortable with.
03-27-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jcberb
I think the first MOMO looks awsome. The carbon fiber is hmmm... so-so. But the **** is going to ride way higher than the images i posted. I had shortened the shaft in those images. to almost half the length. It the height will be similiar to carcasus, unless you want it shortened like i did it.
03-27-2005, 04:47 PM
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The only downside of shortening it is that I frequently use the shifter to rest my hand on and hold the wheel with my left hand. If it was way down there i couldnt, and that would be a problem...the real problem is we're losing the trim piece that goes under the oem one to make it look like the shifter is longer and the shaft is shorter.
03-27-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
THis shaft is its original length, correct?
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