DIY: M45s Shift Knob
I agree the materials used in the M **** are superior. The leather feels nicer... But to produce the M ****, looks more simple, less manufacturing steps...
Where with the G ****, combining the aluminum trim with the leather takes extra steps...
Looking at the M ***** pricing, the Sport **** is a little less than the solid black or willow ****. Why I dont know.
NISSAN is just plain old weird with pricing sometimes I guess...
Where with the G ****, combining the aluminum trim with the leather takes extra steps...
Looking at the M ***** pricing, the Sport **** is a little less than the solid black or willow ****. Why I dont know.
NISSAN is just plain old weird with pricing sometimes I guess...
INFINTI QX56 = JA60
NISSAN ARMADA = TA60
INFINITI I30/I35 = CA33
NISSAN MAXiMA = A33
essentially the same chassis but seperate codes...
INFINITI is converting their vehicles to not share any US platforms in the up-coming years.
The new QX will be based on the Patrol platform!
NISSAN ARMADA = TA60
INFINITI I30/I35 = CA33
NISSAN MAXiMA = A33
essentially the same chassis but seperate codes...
INFINITI is converting their vehicles to not share any US platforms in the up-coming years.
The new QX will be based on the Patrol platform!
Thanks for the DIY Shane - I followed your instructions, only substituting a Dremel with a cutting wheel for the steak knife.
I guess I like the M **** better - was expecting more of a difference (some "cool" factor), but guess it's just a ****
I guess I like the M **** better - was expecting more of a difference (some "cool" factor), but guess it's just a ****
LOL, can anyone poste a picture for Willow color installed, i got wheat interior and ordered the Willow color M45 shift ****, and i really don't know if it'll match 
, but if it was black or willow and didn't match i have to change it's color anyways
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, but if it was black or willow and didn't match i have to change it's color anyways .
Has anyone got the M45 **** to fit the 05/06 sedan?
I tried and it doesnt fit at all. The plastic tip on my 06 is square, not round. So i rounded it til it fit inside the ****. But it still doesnt work, it seems too long.
Also the boot doesnt clip to the bottom of the ****.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I tried and it doesnt fit at all. The plastic tip on my 06 is square, not round. So i rounded it til it fit inside the ****. But it still doesnt work, it seems too long.
Also the boot doesnt clip to the bottom of the ****.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
You have to purchase the plastic shaft adapter that is made specifically for the M shift **** or even a 07-08 G35 shift ****.
If the boot isnt clipping to the bottom of the ****, then it sounds like you are going to have to purchase the M shift boot so you can either switch boots or change the clip ring to your new boot.
If the boot isnt clipping to the bottom of the ****, then it sounds like you are going to have to purchase the M shift boot so you can either switch boots or change the clip ring to your new boot.
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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
This is a quick and easy install so I am not sure if a DIY is really needed, but here it is anyways. It took about 5 minutes or so to install.
The first thing you do is pull down on the shift ring to separate the shift boot from the shift ****.
There is a clip that needs to be taken off so that the shift **** can be removed. The clip looks like this.
WOW..looks much nicer!
Once the clip is removed, you simply pull the shift **** up to remove it.
Once the shift **** is removed, I put the M45s shift **** on and marked where the new grooves were to be made on both sides. I removed the M45s shift **** and cut grooves on each side where I marked. Like Kre62, I just used a serrated steak knife to make the grooves.
Once the new grooves are made for the clip, I simply put the M45s shift **** on, put the clip in place, and pulled the shift ring up to fasten it to the shift ****.
And you are finished.
The first thing you do is pull down on the shift ring to separate the shift boot from the shift ****.
There is a clip that needs to be taken off so that the shift **** can be removed. The clip looks like this.
WOW..looks much nicer!
Once the clip is removed, you simply pull the shift **** up to remove it.
Once the shift **** is removed, I put the M45s shift **** on and marked where the new grooves were to be made on both sides. I removed the M45s shift **** and cut grooves on each side where I marked. Like Kre62, I just used a serrated steak knife to make the grooves.
Once the new grooves are made for the clip, I simply put the M45s shift **** on, put the clip in place, and pulled the shift ring up to fasten it to the shift ****.
And you are finished.
