N1SM0350z Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 They all look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well after making a small error and buying a slightly too hard grade of stainless steel for using on a lathe and after wearing out a fair number of tools and breaking two tap and die sets (apologies to my dad! ) the stainless steel gearknob was finally finished! A short blast under the Laser and here it is.. That stainless one looks great and should be nice and heavy too. This might sound like a strange question but there does the 350z logo end up when the gearknob is fully screwed on? Does it differ from car to car? Well i'm working on the theory that the oem gearknobs probably aren't made for a specific car so i think the thread starts at the same place on each gearshaft. So after i make one i screw it tight onto my car, mark the centerline and then engrave there so the 350Z (and gear selector on top) aligns with the middle of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 That looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well i'm working on the theory that the oem gearknobs probably aren't made for a specific car so i think the thread starts at the same place on each gearshaft. So after i make one i screw it tight onto my car, mark the centerline and then engrave there so the 350Z (and gear selector on top) aligns with the middle of the car. Crafty! Shall be PMing you once I've managed to decide between brushed and shiny. Shiny looks nicer but brushed goes better with the interior bits I think. Are you're still making them in steel for those that want it? The heavier the gearknob the better the shift in my experience. The stock one is WAY too light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well i'm working on the theory that the oem gearknobs probably aren't made for a specific car so i think the thread starts at the same place on each gearshaft. So after i make one i screw it tight onto my car, mark the centerline and then engrave there so the 350Z (and gear selector on top) aligns with the middle of the car. Crafty! Shall be PMing you once I've managed to decide between brushed and shiny. Shiny looks nicer but brushed goes better with the interior bits I think. Are you're still making them in steel for those that want it? The heavier the gearknob the better the shift in my experience. The stock one is WAY too light. Yep Stainless steel one is nice and weighty, I've got my Traders details set up so I'm taking orders now http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=23151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 looking very good mate Thanks, did you get my PM with your laserpic? Yes bud and one back at ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 looking very good mate Thanks, did you get my PM with your laserpic? Yes bud and one back at ya hmm, could you send it again, it doesn't seem to of made it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 looking very good mate Thanks, did you get my PM with your laserpic? Yes bud and one back at ya hmm, could you send it again, it doesn't seem to of made it to me. Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 hope to see a shiny aluminium one soon Polished aluminium, not had chance to laser it yet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 awesome work buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Excellent work matey, some serious copyright infingment going on ....shh I won't tell anyone.. Will have to get myself a custom jobbie...just need to think of a design.......hmmmmmm R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 latest model: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Excellent work matey, some serious copyright infingment going on R I was thinking that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Excellent work matey, some serious copyright infingment going on R I was thinking that Shhh, they will never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Excellent work matey, some serious copyright infingment going on R I was thinking that Shhh, they will never know :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Nice bit of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 hope to see a shiny aluminium one soon Polished aluminium, not had chance to laser it yet: looks great, what weight is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 looks great, what weight is it? Take a look here: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=23151&start=0 All the info you need plus loads of other stuff to tempt you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyzed Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That stainless one looks great and should be nice and heavy too. This might sound like a strange question but there does the 350z logo end up when the gearknob is fully screwed on? Does it differ from car to car? Well i'm working on the theory that the oem gearknobs probably aren't made for a specific car so i think the thread starts at the same place on each gearshaft. So after i make one i screw it tight onto my car, mark the centerline and then engrave there so the 350Z (and gear selector on top) aligns with the middle of the car. If the logo doesn't end up where you want it, you can thread a thin 10mm nut onto the shaft first before you screw the knob on then adjust the nut so the knob locks against it with the logo exactly where you want it. I recently fitted a new knob and put a locking nut under the gaiter so it can't be seen once you screw the new knob and adjusted it so the shift pattern was in the correct orientation, see pic for detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Looking very ^^^ kta, can you knock up wheel centre caps ?, could have a huge market there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looking very ^^^ kta, can you knock up wheel centre caps ?, could have a huge market there ? Yeah i've been asked a few times for these, i'll look into it in more detail to see whether its possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 love your knob mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looking very ^^^ kta, can you knock up wheel centre caps ?, could have a huge market there ? Yeah i've been asked a few times for these, i'll look into it in more detail to see whether its possible. Cheers bud, would be great if you could get a price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looking very ^^^ kta, can you knock up wheel centre caps ?, could have a huge market there ? Yeah i've been asked a few times for these, i'll look into it in more detail to see whether its possible. Cheers bud, would be great if you could get a price ? are you thinking a thin disc that would stick over the existing cap or the actual whole cap including a mechanism to hold it in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 either of bud, would obv be better for a whole new replacement, just keen to see the prices you would quote ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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