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12-01-2014, 11:09 PM
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Looks OK, prefer to have a "bulb" at the top (or w/e you'd call it)
DESPERATELY looking for something OEM-style but with the shift pattern on the **** itself, for some reason it really bugs me that the shift pattern is stuck onto the trim instead
DESPERATELY looking for something OEM-style but with the shift pattern on the **** itself, for some reason it really bugs me that the shift pattern is stuck onto the trim instead
12-02-2014, 12:34 AM
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Last edited by 35Sport; 12-02-2014 at 12:40 AM.
12-02-2014, 01:22 AM
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except i was in too much of a rush to get it on and i wasn't paying attention and accidentally stuck the wrong sticker on the ****... 
and couldn't get it off -_-.... luckily the 6MT sticker on top isn't too much of an eye sore... but now that i'm bringing it up its going to eat at me for a while again.....what grit did you use to sand refinish the trim i like that a lot. i agree that the shift pattern on it was a bit odd.
12-02-2014, 03:14 AM
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Since even before buying the car, I was searching for a new shift ****, and was positive it would be the NISMO ****. Then a local member offered to sell me his, and I had a chance to see it in person, installed, row through the gears, etc. For me, it was too small and the grip was awkward. I was pretty disappointed, finding out I didn't actually want something that I wanted for a long while. Very attractive, no doubt, just not right somehow. (Different strokes, people. No pun. 
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Then Lego_Maniac told me about LatheWerks.com. I contacted the owner, and he custom-made a solid Titanium tear-drop **** for me, with matching brushed Titanium boot ring. The feel of titanium, the way it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, I couldn't be happier. And the way it looks with the brushed SS dash and CARSMO *****... it looks OEM. Just better.
He engraves, too, if that's your thing. But I wanted it clean. Here are the pics:
)Then Lego_Maniac told me about LatheWerks.com. I contacted the owner, and he custom-made a solid Titanium tear-drop **** for me, with matching brushed Titanium boot ring. The feel of titanium, the way it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, I couldn't be happier. And the way it looks with the brushed SS dash and CARSMO *****... it looks OEM. Just better.
He engraves, too, if that's your thing. But I wanted it clean. Here are the pics:
Last edited by Rochester; 12-02-2014 at 07:45 AM.
12-02-2014, 07:47 AM
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I know of two members here in the Sedan forum who have the Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift ****. I've seen that in person, too. None too fond of the overall design, or the odd little turtle logo, but the heft is really nice. Can't deny that. A heavier **** is a nice change.
12-02-2014, 08:25 AM
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Rochester....
I gotta say....
You have absolutely impeccable taste. You do things right down to the detail.
The shift ****, the aluminum trim, and the cosmo ***** all look like they came from the same factory, and the contrast it has with the grey interior, it looks f*cking great.
Keep on with the quality mods sir...my big thumbs up to you.
I gotta say....
You have absolutely impeccable taste. You do things right down to the detail.
The shift ****, the aluminum trim, and the cosmo ***** all look like they came from the same factory, and the contrast it has with the grey interior, it looks f*cking great.
Keep on with the quality mods sir...my big thumbs up to you.
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12-02-2014, 08:46 AM
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Not 100%, but certainly good enough to make me content with how it all comes together. Thanks, chilibowl. Very nice compliment you paid me there.
Love to see what other people have done. However, I suspect swapping the shift **** is more of a 370Z thing than a G37 Sedan... particularly with the rarity of the 6MT in the Sedan.
Love to see what other people have done. However, I suspect swapping the shift **** is more of a 370Z thing than a G37 Sedan... particularly with the rarity of the 6MT in the Sedan.
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12-02-2014, 06:20 PM
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Since even before buying the car, I was searching for a new shift ****, and was positive it would be the NISMO ****. Then a local member offered to sell me his, and I had a chance to see it in person, installed, row through the gears, etc. For me, it was too small and the grip was awkward. I was pretty disappointed, finding out I didn't actually want something that I wanted for a long while. Very attractive, no doubt, just not right somehow. (Different strokes, people. No pun. )
Then Lego_Maniac told me about LatheWerks.com. I contacted the owner, and he custom-made a solid Titanium tear-drop **** for me, with matching brushed Titanium boot ring. The feel of titanium, the way it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, I couldn't be happier. And the way it looks with the brushed SS dash and CARSMO *****... it looks OEM. Just better.
He engraves, too, if that's your thing. But I wanted it clean. Here are the pics:
)Then Lego_Maniac told me about LatheWerks.com. I contacted the owner, and he custom-made a solid Titanium tear-drop **** for me, with matching brushed Titanium boot ring. The feel of titanium, the way it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, I couldn't be happier. And the way it looks with the brushed SS dash and CARSMO *****... it looks OEM. Just better.
He engraves, too, if that's your thing. But I wanted it clean. Here are the pics:
12-02-2014, 07:45 PM
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ROCHESTER The shift **** look good, what level of customization is offered by the maker?
Could he flatten out the top and engrave the shift pattern?
If so, might be the move I make
Could he flatten out the top and engrave the shift pattern?
If so, might be the move I make
12-02-2014, 09:37 PM
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Material, design and details means you need to reach out to LatheWerks and ask for a quote. IIRC, mine was $165.
That's an interesting idea, though.
The name for the contact at LatheWerks is Chris. He was very easy going in his emails.
That's an interesting idea, though.The name for the contact at LatheWerks is Chris. He was very easy going in his emails.
12-03-2014, 12:24 AM
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http://lathewerks.com/shop/product_i...roducts_id=214
Last edited by Furlow; 12-03-2014 at 12:25 AM. Reason: Link
12-03-2014, 12:30 AM
#14
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Also looks like he can do the shift pattern on the teardrop shape (like Rochester's)
Last edited by Furlow; 12-03-2014 at 12:31 AM. Reason: 2nd pic
12-03-2014, 08:21 PM
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i have the same **** and love it except i was in too much of a rush to get it on and i wasn't paying attention and accidentally stuck the wrong sticker on the ****... and couldn't get it off -_-.... luckily the 6MT sticker on top isn't too much of an eye sore... but now that i'm bringing it up its going to eat at me for a while again.....
what grit did you use to sand refinish the trim i like that a lot. i agree that the shift pattern on it was a bit odd.
except i was in too much of a rush to get it on and i wasn't paying attention and accidentally stuck the wrong sticker on the ****... and couldn't get it off -_-.... luckily the 6MT sticker on top isn't too much of an eye sore... but now that i'm bringing it up its going to eat at me for a while again.....what grit did you use to sand refinish the trim i like that a lot. i agree that the shift pattern on it was a bit odd.
I used various grits of sand paper to refinish the aluminum trim, I started with 400 grit and worked my way up to 2000 grit. Looks very OEM and no one would ever know there was a pattern there. There's a clear coat finish over the aluminum and the pattern is on top of that.