davedutch Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Hi, Kta has just informed me my new gear knob is on it's way, thinking I should change the gaitor at the same time and possibly inject some colour into the interior. Does anyone know where I can get a new gaitor and any thoughts on colour? Quote
jjt Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I got mine in alcantara from this seller, had them for 2 years now and they're still pristine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350Z-ALCANTARA-GEAR-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-ORANGE-ST-/280600134607?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41551243cf Quote
ZEUS Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 My gear knob arrived this morning from Kta, nice quality and the laser etching is lovely. Which option did you go for stainless or aluminium , polished or brushed? Quote
fellsteruk Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 What's kta? Is it a gear knob refurb? Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Just fit a blue gear gator to match the car from eBay 15£ Italian lather and it came with one for the hand brake as well,,,,looks nice http://bit.ly/Lp9TV4 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 29, 2014 by Briggsybriggs1 Quote
davedutch Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Zeus, brushed alunimium with 350z and gear change etched into it. Briggsy, thanks for the link, my car is wrapped matt grey but am looking to tidy the interior and blue is a good colour, gaitoe and handbrake could be a good start, new head unit going in soon so that will help the new look. 1 Quote
davedutch Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Fellsteruk, look up kta in members and pm him. He has a few styles to choose from, i'm sure he will help Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Ooh what do they look like ? http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22203-lasered-gear-knobs-etc/ Quote
ZEUS Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Zeus, brushed alunimium with 350z and gear change etched into it. Briggsy, thanks for the link, my car is wrapped matt grey but am looking to tidy the interior and blue is a good colour, gaitoe and handbrake could be a good start, new head unit going in soon so that will help the new look. Same as I ordered then, they are very nice 1 Quote
Tinyflier Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I've gone for a MOMO knob to match my re-trimmed wheel but am wondering what the leather gaitor looks like once the standard knob has been removed and whether it will allow a neat integration to the MOMO knob which is much slimmer at the base... David Quote
ZEUS Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 You may see a circular mark in the gaiter where the original knob has sat . Buy a new gaiter and it shouldn't be a problem Quote
Tinyflier Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 You may see a circular mark in the gaiter where the original knob has sat . Buy a new gaiter and it shouldn't be a problem Probably will at some point but short term I was more wondering how wide the top of the gaiter is - ie is it as wide as the base of the OEM knob or is it closer to the diameter of the gear stick shaft and slides up underneath the OEM collar? David Quote
ZEUS Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 You may see a circular mark in the gaiter where the original knob has sat . Buy a new gaiter and it shouldn't be a problem Probably will at some point but short term I was more wondering how wide the top of the gaiter is - ie is it as wide as the base of the OEM knob or is it closer to the diameter of the gear stick shaft and slides up underneath the OEM collar? David Oh right sorry. Gaiter is a close fit around the shaft so will be tucked under gear knob neatly Quote
Tinyflier Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 You may see a circular mark in the gaiter where the original knob has sat . Buy a new gaiter and it shouldn't be a problem Probably will at some point but short term I was more wondering how wide the top of the gaiter is - ie is it as wide as the base of the OEM knob or is it closer to the diameter of the gear stick shaft and slides up underneath the OEM collar? David Oh right sorry. Gaiter is a close fit around the shaft so will be tucked under gear knob neatly That info is much appreciated! Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 The new gear gator fits the same as the OEM so looks and fits the same just nice and new :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Zeus, brushed alunimium with 350z and gear change etched into it.Briggsy, thanks for the link, my car is wrapped matt grey but am looking to tidy the interior and blue is a good colour, gaitoe and handbrake could be a good start, new head unit going in soon so that will help the new look. It's a nice cheap mod to do and it came in a couple off days after ordering it :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
mattross1313 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Just about to order up a set in alcantara (or however you spell it). How does the handbrake one for? On mine (DE) there is a rubber piece around the base of the handbrake, almost attached to the centre console. Does this get removed? Or does the gaitor get pushed into this? Cheers chaps Quote
Pierscoe1 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 anybody have pics of these gaiters (from topgaiters on ebay) ?? I like the look of hte alcantara with grey stitching, gear & handbrake, but would like to see one fitted (and hear if it did fit well etc)... Quote
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