Stock:

Weight- 210.6 grams (confirmed)
Height- 3 5/8"
Price- FREE

Comment: Nice shift **** for the price. Provides what a stock shift **** should provide, stock feel with the stock look. It's been a long time since I've used the stock ****, but what I do remember is that because of it's height, the throws felt longer.

THX SS Shift ****:

Weight- 311.5 grams (confirmed)
Height- 3"
Price- $115

Comment: Very well designed ****. Nice weight and very ergonomic for small hands. I think if you have large hands, the shift **** may feel small. The base of the **** is a nice design feature that allows you to rest your hand on while shifting. The height and weight of the **** gives a crisp feel when moving into gears.

If you shift by grabbing it into your fist, than this would be a very ideal shift ****. If you shift using the palm of your hand on top of the ****, than there are other alternatives such as the Tommy Kaira Shift ****.

Another positive aspect of this shift **** is that you do not need any type of finisher as the shift **** sits flush on the shift boot.

Tommy Kaira "Hebi Bebi" Shift ****:

Weight- 515.6 grams (confirmed)
Height- 2.5"
Price- $225

Comment: The weight, and price, of this shift **** is legendary. Because of it's low height and heavy weight, this shift **** is ideal for those who shift with the palm of their hand. The curved neck does allow you to shift with a closed fist, but it is not as comfortable as compared to say the THX shift ****.

Shifting gears feels short and quick. Using the stock **** would feel like driving a big rig after using the TK ****.

One downside with this **** is that you would need a finisher to complete the look. After tightening down on my shift boot, there is still about a 1/4" gap between the **** and the boot. Home Depot has stuff you can use for as little as $3.00


Final comments:

It is hard to compare the THX **** with the TK **** as they provide a different feel. Depending on your driving style, you would have to select accordingly. Both are hands down better than the stock ****. Both the THX and the TK **** get hot in the sun, but so does the metal gear selector on top of the stock ****.

The THX shift **** is a great shift **** for its price. Hands down better than in other shift **** in its category, including the Nismo GT **** which I first owned.

It may be hard to justify $225 for a shift ****. There are other alternatives out there for those looking for a round shift ****, but you probably will not find the same weight in those ***** as you do in the Tommy Kaira.

"Hebi Bebi" means Heavy Baby in Japan, and it sure lives up to its name.

Hope this helps those trying to decide on an aftermarket shift ****.

 

Great comparison! Thanks.

 

would you think of selling your stock ****?
if yes can u pm me the price and shipping price for canada.
thanks

 

well, after holding the THX **** in person during my last evacuation to ATL (Forged was kind enough to let me play with it without buying it), i must say it was much thinner than i was hoping for...from the look of your pics the TK may be more what i was looking for plus it's heavier ....OP do you have any firsthand experience with ARC *****? looking to find out weight and diameter comparsion to the TK

 

This is a great comparison write up. Much appreciated.

 

no experience with ARC shift *****.

i'm glad this is helping a few folks decide on which shift ***** to purchase

 

Nice write up! Thanks a lot. I think i am going to try to pic up the THX shifter. Looks sick i think and i can't justify spending 225 on a shifter, 115 is High enough. lol

 

Does anyone know where i can get the THX shifter?

 

it's from forged performance.

 

I have a TWM M1-Abrams in gun-blue, they list the weight as 460g, 2" ball. I have it screwed all the way down, but Im not sure how that compares to stock. It's pictured below with the custom finisher I made for it from work:



Its made from SLA-plastic, it reads "Lester and Ligia" on the front and has the Infiniti logo towards the back. I spray painted it metallic silver with a black base coat. Other than getting hot and freezing (obviously) i love it.

Always been a fan of the weight shift *****, just didnt want to pay the price for the TK.

All the way down, no finisher:


finished finisher:

 

How do you shift? Do you hold the shift **** like a walking stick at all times? Or are you using "proper" shifting etiquette? (I'm using parenthesis because it really does come down to personal preference)

http://www.shortshifter.com/techniques2.htm

If you are shifting "properly", unless you have tiny hands, those stick shaped shift ***** just aren't comfy...

Also, if you have a short shifter, needing a base is much less of an issue...

 

I was wondering about the tommy kaira ****, does it screw it on the actual shift lever, or is that cheap "screw clamp" style... I do think so, but if that could be verified I would appericate it!

 

^screwed on