Hot gear knob

[rhys.l]

I've noticed on long and/or spirited drives the gear knob in my dc2r becomes quite warm. Is this normal? Or could it indicate deeper problems?

I realise fluid and metal components will get hot during use but I haven't noticed the gear knob getting hot in any other car I've driven. Albeit most of these didn't have metal gear knobs.

Running Honda mtf and no other gearbox issues.

[bennjamin]

It's because the gear knob and shifter sits directly above the exhaust system. There is heat transfer from this to your metal shift linkage and thus the gear knob.

I wouldn't worry too much.

Get a plastic/leather gear knob as it will reduce the heat felt.

[Tai]

That warm gear know will be your friend in winter.

I like a nice warn knob between my fingers during a nice cold day

[curtis265]

I agree with Tai,

my hand would feel great with a nice warm knob is the best feeling.

Unfortunately it's shaft doesn't come in close contact with the exhaust system in my car.

[dougie_504]

Do you still have your heat shield on underneath?

Ben is right.

[rhys.l]

Yeah cheers Ben, puts my mind at ease. Now that I know there is nothing wrong, a warm knob won't bother me.

I ditched the heat shields when I upgraded to the jdm exhaust system so I guess that probably hasn't helped

[VT3C]

Remove your handbrake surround and the shift boot and check the dust seal hasnt split or popped off, i had this a few years ago and the boot was split. Replaced it and no more hot knobs lol.

[mocchi]

wear racing gloves on your left hand like some people here do.











































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