New style Auto Shift knob for 240Z

[GregP]

Anyone try this automatic shift knob for sale on EBAY?

I was thinking of getting it to replace the worn original knob. Just wondering if it really fit all that well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140274408157&viewitem=

[sblake01]

That may say "Nissan 240Z" shift knob in the ad but it's looks kind of universal (and rice-ish) to me. Personally, I'd steer clear.

[mikewags]

I'd steer clear just because of how it looks... (ugly little sucker)

[Mike]

Yea, it looks pretty universal to me. Might not be designed to fit perfectly. The description says it also comes with an overdrive button... hmmm..

[Arne]

On the other hand, that 'overdrive' button could be wired into who knows what. Could be a handy but unobtrusive place for a foglight switch, or ????

[Mr Camouflage]

Could wire it into the kick down switch so you don't need to mash your foot all the way to the floor to make the car drop a gear

[GregP]

What I would really like to do is adapt the manual type knob to it. Give it a more period look without the big T handle which is really badly worn.

[sblake01]

If you could figure out what to to about the button........

[hls30.com]

What I would really like to do is adapt the manual type knob to it. Give it a more period look without the big T handle which is really badly worn.

PM TomoHawk, he had the same idea/desire years ago-and posted a picture of what he did somewhere...

Will

[sblake01]

IIRC, it was from some type of Chrysler product. Rather large, sort of oval shaped like the knob in my wife's HHR. Seemed to look out of place...IMO.

[TomoHawk]

Thanks Will-

I used the shifter knob from a recent model Dodge Intrepid ( or Stratus, etc.) because the button is on the front instead of the top.

The shifter knob from something like a Range Rover Freelander, which is a little smaller ( about tthe size of the wood manual shifter knob), but I can't get one from a JY, and the Whole assy is over $200 from the dealer, and they won't tell you what makes it work so I won't be getting one at $200 just to look inside.

[240ZGL]

If you look at the rest of his store, he has the same knob listed for a Lotus Europa. There was never an auto Europa, or a Lambo Miura, or a Ferrari F50