EuroAccord13 + AaronNg's Added Weight

[EuroAccord13]

Oh yeah... We've gone negatively on weight reduction and went on weight addition!

Maven Motorsports Mark 1 Shift Knob FTW!

A little info...

According to my Missus' precision (truth or not I have no idea) kitchen scale;

The OEM Euro shift knob weighs in at 80 grams.

The DC5R one weighs in at 150 grams.

The Maven one weighs in at 475 grams (Very close to the advertised 472 grams).

Check out the quality stainless steel spun finish...
The photo don't do enough justice....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/4.jpg

Comparison against the DC5R and OEM ones... Sits slightly taller than the DC5R's..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/2.jpg


As for the installed product, I do not have the DC5 ring on the boot and the OEM clippy looks ugly hanging loose under the shift knob, what I did was to remove that clip from the boot and placed a couple of strings of velcro cable ties and stacked them to the right height, then I filled up the hole where the clip sits with another velcro cable tie, snug fit and as Selley's would say, NO MORE GAPS!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/I2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/I1.jpg


HOW DID MAVEN MARK 1 FEEL?

Solid shifting feel against the OEM. Throw is definitely more spot on... The lower height of the Mark 1 also helps to shorten the shift throw (Abeit more obvious on those without a short shifter kit, I have a short shifter and it's not that obvious, I used less hand movement to shift). Because of the weight, less effort is required to shift as well...

As for the shape.. Opinions may vary with different people, I am so used to my own style of shifting with the OEM knob, it is taking me a little time to get used to it..

Beware though, when summer kicks in... Uber hot knob! You can use the supplied shift knob bag to cover it over summer, I will be using that and the Asimo Sock to protect it from the sun... No one wants a fried palm :p :cool:

[Atjo]

Nice....even heavier than my razo gear knob hehe

[panda[cRx]]

damn almost half a kilo..... looks good laaa

[overl0ad]

oooooooooooooooooooooooo

new knobs!!!

[destrukshn]

how much was it?

[aaronng]

Crossing knobs is fine as long as the balls don't touch. :p

[Q_ball]

Aaron is getting aroused :p

[EuroAccord13]

how much was it?


Contact member ---> Dan Martin (He's the manufacturer) for details... I'll leave him to you to discuss prices with him..


P.S: This is no way a plug for for Maven Motorsports. I am merely showing off my new knob :p and reviewing it....

[SiReal]

dayum 1/2 kilo of metal...

thats like 2 nashi pears.

[stephen8512]

damn harmsup

[STTICH]

cherish the moment & admire the quality finish when its new ...
cause it might get all the scratches from ur wedding ring later on :p

looks good :)

[tRipitaka]

asimo sock ?
got pics ?

[mugen88]

Crossing knobs is fine as long as the balls don't touch. :p

LOL!!!


cherish the moment & admire the quality finish when its new ...
cause it might get all the scratches from ur wedding ring later on :p

looks good :)

Thats going to take a while if Nic can help it.

Very nice buy guys. :thumbsup:

[EuroAccord13]

LOL!!! Thats going to take a while if Nic can help it.

Time to remove the ring.... And then pray hard Rachel don't end up killing me for doing that LOL!.... It's cool, our rings are on our right hand...




It's supposingly Medical-Grade Stainless Steel which should resist abit of scratching...

[chunky]

yes sock pic plz
gear knobs FTW~!

[krogoth]

oh u love those big heavy knobs, dont ya nick? ROFL

[aaronng]

cherish the moment & admire the quality finish when its new ...
cause it might get all the scratches from ur wedding ring later on :p

looks good :)

No it won't. :) That is why I selected this knob. Instead of puny aluminium, this knob is made of stainless steel! So rings made from gold, silver, platinum and soft metals like aluminium won't scratch it at all.

[preludacris]

nice

i just installed a 440g skunk2, and lovin it, smoother easier shifts. :)

[yfin]

I like it but would want one with a shift pattern. Isn't a car unroadworthy without a shift pattern displayed in the car?

Aaron how is the difference to the DC5R knob? Did you keep the little plastic ring that came with the DC5R knob that tidies up the boot?

[tron07]

Use a marker and write the shift pattern on it?? :p

[tony1234]

Yeah,looks good but i'd like the shift pattern(gear nos.)on it.

[bennjamin]

good to see you guys realise no amount of weight reduction will make your cars faster :)

BTW hot heavy knob isnt good to hold.

[Zdster]

Crossing knobs is fine as long as the balls don't touch. :p

The knobs are almost touching here :eek::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/3.jpg

So does the knob feel good in your hand? :p

[SiReal]

omg mike, ur such knob.

[aaronng]

I like it but would want one with a shift pattern. Isn't a car unroadworthy without a shift pattern displayed in the car?

Aaron how is the difference to the DC5R knob? Did you keep the little plastic ring that came with the DC5R knob that tidies up the boot?

That's right. You need the shift pattern. That's why I got this:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3562/boxmi3.jpg

Thanks to a nice Ozhonda member who had a spare, my car is now roadworthy. :)

Also, Phatsumo is selling this and it looks good (but expensive)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8650/dscf1252vr2.jpg

[aaronng]

The knobs are almost touching here :eek::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/3.jpg

So does the knob feel good in your hand? :p

Noob. ;) The balls don't touch. So it's not gay. LOL

[Zdster]

I dont care what anyone says, when two knobs are that close to each other its a bit fishy :p.

Jeff, like you can me a knob. I have seen the way you eye off everyones 'shifters' 0_o :D.

[EuroAccord13]

Why not you guys go meet up at a toilet somewhere and strip down to compare your own knobs.... You can also try to make your knobs touch with other knobs hanging with you....


In the meantime, I'll go search for a shift pattern unless Aaron has found me one....

[yfin]

I spoke to Dan today and he is planning to have a laser engraved model for the shift pattern in the near future (about 2 months).

Aaron how much is that Razo sticker normally - and are you just going to put it somewhere on the dash? I would prefer to keep mine in a discrete spot like under the lid where the lighter is but that will probably not be good enough for the Police. But I could keep the lid open if I was pulled over...

how is the feel compared to the DC5R knob you had?

[tron07]

Engrave and paint it seems to be a good option..... anyway I think the stock 06 knob looks nice enough....

[EuroAccord13]

I just used Illustrator and made up my own shift pattern...

I'm gonna print it out on some photo paper and maybe lay a clear plastic over it....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/EuroAccord13/EuroAccord/MavenGK/SP.jpg

[euro77]

wear your ring on the right, like I do, that way you won't scratch your knob you knob LOL

[aaronng]

In the meantime, I'll go search for a shift pattern unless Aaron has found me one....
I can get you a Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha/Toyota/BMW/M-Sport/AMG/Mercedes/Mitsubishi/TRD/Subaru/Ferrari badge that fits on your gear knob, but not the damn shift pattern!!! Arrrrgghhhhhh....... I'm still looking. I saw the M3 spoiler, unpainted for AU$14 as well. LOL

[aaronng]

I spoke to Dan today and he is planning to have a laser engraved model for the shift pattern in the near future (about 2 months).

Aaron how much is that Razo sticker normally - and are you just going to put it somewhere on the dash? I would prefer to keep mine in a discrete spot like under the lid where the lighter is but that will probably not be good enough for the Police. But I could keep the lid open if I was pulled over...

how is the feel compared to the DC5R knob you had?

Laser engraved would be gooood.

The sticker comes with the knob. I don't think it's sold separately. A member who was using the 5-speed gave me the 6-speed sticker. I've put the sticker on the upper right of the shifter trim, which is just below the ashtray.

I haven't had a chance to try the Maven knob as I am still overseas. My DC5R knob is with EuroAccord13, so he can do the comparison (or you can go over to his place and try out both my knobs :) ).

[EuroAccord13]

That was my position! You stole my spot!!!

Anyway, if you can get me the 6 speed one like the Jetspeed sticker, that would be great!

[krogoth]

u guys are really taking this shift pattern thing wayyy to far

sure not having a shift pattern is illegal

but most cops dont care or dont give a shit

ive been pulled over once, and breath tested 20+ times

they go around the car and look for something rong, but they dont even bother checkin the gear knob

i dont have a pattern on the knob, or any where close to it

[aaronng]

u guys are really taking this shift pattern thing wayyy to far

sure not having a shift pattern is illegal

but most cops dont care or dont give a shit

ive been pulled over once, and breath tested 20+ times

they go around the car and look for something rong, but they dont even bother checkin the gear knob

i dont have a pattern on the knob, or any where close to it
The shift pattern sticker is easy/cheap to do. Why not just minimise the risk of being defected? You never know when you will meet a cop having a bad day. BTW, I know of someone who was defected for no shift pattern before.

[yourfather]

You could use a JDM YARD sticker and say that it's a 6 speed sticker
you know the one that is like this

J D M
Y A R D

[aaronng]

You could use a JDM YARD sticker and say that it's a 6 speed sticker
you know the one that is like this

J D M
Y A R D

I have a problem guys. When I try to shift from J to Y gear, I get a slight grinding. Going to D, A, M and R is no problem. Also, I can't get into D when the car is moving. I get a loud grinding sound. Is that normal? :p

[overl0ad]

i think there's a problem with your car!!!

you should be able to get into D at up to 100kmh.

maybe u should push the knob harder?

[tony1234]

Aaron,I think why you are having these problems is you're playing with your knob too much!!!:D

[aaronng]

Aaron,I think why you are having these problems is you're playing with your knob too much!!!:D
Hhahaha! I played with it so much that it is shiny now. I can't wait to get my hands on the heavier knob. :)

[EuroAccord13]

With a heavier knob, the added weight adds stress to your "stick"..... Goota take that into consideration! ! ! ! !

[aaronng]

With a heavier knob, the added weight adds stress to your "stick"..... Goota take that into consideration! ! ! ! !

Don't worry. It's quite thick already. :p

[bennjamin]

Don't worry. It's quite thick already. :p

picture a babys arm holding an apple

[yourfather]

lol let the spam begin. I reckon about 5 - 6 posts after here, we move on to gay sex

[bennjamin]

looks @ post #6 lol.

It was gay long ago.

[EuroAccord13]

lol let the spam begin. I reckon about 5 - 6 posts after here, we move on to gay sex


TRUE... So no more spam....

[aaronng]

When I get back, I'll take pics of my knob together with my SS. Hehhe.

[Merlin086]

Pleeeez use subtle lighting...........lol

[Dan Martin]

Oh you guys got them quickly! That was only like 12 days from Canada to Australia... not bad. :)

Glad you like them, they look great in your cars! :thumbsup:

[Takenit2easy]

i like the DC5R better

Does anyone have one for sale and how much cause i wanted to replace the original...!

[E-Gene]

All Honda Euro Ltd Ed or Euro Sports come with the DC5R shift knob. But you better post in the WTB section instead.

[EuroAccord13]

Oh you guys got them quickly! That was only like 12 days from Canada to Australia... not bad. :)

Glad you like them, they look great in your cars! :thumbsup:


I think I received them in less than 12 days....

Whew END OF KNOBS AND STICKS...

[aaronng]

Installed my knob and also made my stick shorter. It is so SWEET!

[EuroAccord13]

Your stick has no BENDS TOO!!

And I Love "Doing It" with you today.. IT WAS FUN LOL! All the oily moves...the clippies here and there..... The precision pleasure of ripping the old stick out and putting on the new one for the knob....

[krogoth]

lol, y does that sound so gay?

"all these oily moves"

sounds like all u 2 wer doin a bit of lubin b4 u start, lol

[aaronng]

lol, y does that sound so gay?

"all these oily moves"

sounds like all u 2 wer doin a bit of lubin b4 u start, lol

Believe me, it was VERY oily!

[tseesinngwailo]

What happend to the pikkys of the Asimo sock??? you bunch of knob rubbers

[krogoth]

What happend to the pikkys of the Asimo sock??? you bunch of knob rubbers

LOL

KNOB RUBBERS!!!

ROFL, GOLD

[yourfather]

if this is what they talk like in public, imagine what its like in the special mods area :P

[krogoth]

LOL

tis bad enuf in the supporters section

we also gota put up with syd, jeff and mike having their constant spam threesome, lol

ok this is becoming spam now, im not gona do any more:o\

lol

[aaronng]

What happend to the pikkys of the Asimo sock??? you bunch of knob rubbers

Bareback ftw!

[EuroDude]

Not sure about those alloy ones, wouldnt they get hot in the summer?

[aaronng]

Not sure about those alloy ones, wouldnt they get hot in the summer?

Yes they will if you park in the sun. If you park in the shade, they are fine. I just put a sock over it if I am parking in the sun.

[ENVSSS]

Hey, I also have the Maven shift knob, its great! I managed to get the adaptor ring off eBay to make the boot sit correctly, I have attached some pics. I actually turned the boot inside out, pushed the adaptor ring through and used the standard plastic collar that came with the factory shift knob to secure the boot to the adaptor. I then wrapped tape around the shaft at the desired height to prevent the ring from falling down. Was very easy and I think it looks pretty good.

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