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ktvin09
17-04-2008, 05:35 PM
Hi guys, just wanted some advice on whether I should try this cheap mod of replacing the stock auto gear knob:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/autoplatonium/DSC01032.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180057763261&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

OR

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/autoplatonium/DSC01034.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180233518470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=008

+

http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/autoplatonium/th_DSC01043.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180233466842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=008


Disclaimer: Don't really need the debate of turning an auto into a manual looking car, cause honestly I just want to improve the interior.

So do you guys think this would work on Civic FD auto? I have seen someone done this in the DIY section but the pics in those posts are all dead links... Also thought it's good to share if it's good/cheap product + easy mod.

Cheers!

Riviera
17-04-2008, 05:54 PM
cant see why it wouldnt work unless the FD has some fancy auto gear knob...
otherwise theyre all the same

i was lookin at getitng one for mine too get rid of the disgusting thing

dupac->
17-04-2008, 05:55 PM
lol leave it stock

ktvin09
17-04-2008, 05:57 PM
lol leave it stock

You reckon?

Riviera
17-04-2008, 05:58 PM
yea whoops FDs have a nice gear lever...

old cars dont so im changing mine lol

dupac->
17-04-2008, 06:03 PM
You reckon?
yep
not everything needs to be modded
lol
:)

Shimian
17-04-2008, 07:02 PM
i have the 2nd one. havent had time to change it yet :( Gonna also get a mugen gear wrap

Riviera
17-04-2008, 07:10 PM
ive posted up some really really sexy auto gear knobs dunno if youve seen em...

i believe there now, is a distributor in perth they are very very shec-c


http://www.napolex.com/knobs.html

Woodgrainhttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-112.jpgSilver...http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-111.jpgBlackhttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-110.jpg
Carbon Fibrehttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-462.jpgBlackhttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-461.jpgPearlhttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-464.jpgWoodgrainhttp://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/lv-463.jpg

JaCe
17-04-2008, 08:05 PM
^ those look nice but I have to admit, I quite like the feel of the stock Civic auto lever. It's quite nicely textured- unlike some of the crappy older autos from the 90s.

Riviera
17-04-2008, 08:07 PM
that is tru like mine hahaha the dirty sideways aeroplane thrust lever

ej20i
17-04-2008, 08:30 PM
i like my bro's auto gear knob...i reckon saty with it...i dun like the straight ones with button...they look abit weird IMO...i used to have razo on my auto..but im converted now to manual..hehe

EuroAccord13
17-04-2008, 09:01 PM
Go for it if you like it, just be prepared for a hot KNOB during summer and a cold KNOB during winter heeeheheheheheee...

Mingy
17-04-2008, 09:11 PM
just get a manual car dude. :thumbsup:

ktvin09
17-04-2008, 09:28 PM
Those knobs are nice man!

denot
18-04-2008, 11:25 AM
love my stocky... doesnt need to change I think... ^_^

markCivicVti
18-04-2008, 12:16 PM
just get a manual car dude. :thumbsup:



What part of


Disclaimer: Don't really need the debate of turning an auto into a manual looking car, cause honestly I just want to improve the interior.

don't you understand?

dc2dc2dc2
18-04-2008, 12:35 PM
how do u push the button?

dmx
19-04-2008, 03:12 PM
how do u push the button?
the button on top of the knob.
i ordered mine, AC schnitzer shift knob. try to modify to fit FD.
if can't --> i'm a dead meat :eek:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/CAWL638P.jpg

aaronng
19-04-2008, 05:13 PM
^^ Make sure you get a knob which has the correct thread diameter and pitch as the one used in the auto Civic. No point getting a nice knob and then finding out that the AC Schnitzer knob uses a BMW thread diameter and pitch which is different to Honda.

dmx
20-04-2008, 06:26 AM
^^ Make sure you get a knob which has the correct thread diameter and pitch as the one used in the auto Civic. No point getting a nice knob and then finding out that the AC Schnitzer knob uses a BMW thread diameter and pitch which is different to Honda.
that's the problem mate, can correctly measure the pitch until item arrived:thumbdwn:
will try to modify the pitch (removed).

aaronng
20-04-2008, 11:23 AM
that's the problem mate, can correctly measure the pitch until item arrived:thumbdwn:
will try to modify the pitch (removed).

Try sending an email to the seller to find out before hand. If the diameter of the AC schnitzer knob thread is much larger than the Civic, you can get a thread adapter to go between them.

beeza
20-04-2008, 12:11 PM
Rock it stock!

dmx
20-04-2008, 03:37 PM
Try sending an email to the seller to find out before hand. If the diameter of the AC schnitzer knob thread is much larger than the Civic, you can get a thread adapter to go between them.
how about if smaller ? can we get an adaptor as well ? cheers

happy
20-04-2008, 03:47 PM
the button on top of the knob.
i ordered mine, AC schnitzer shift knob. try to modify to fit FD.
if can't --> i'm a dead meat :eek:


Better price with Mugen A/T knob, boot and tag which still under $150 AC knob

Learn to drive manual and stop being a ricer buying ricecakes.

Not everybody driving auto car can't drive manual dude. Never under estimating ppl.:thumbdwn:

beeza
20-04-2008, 03:49 PM
Haha your name is happy :)

Double R
21-04-2008, 11:12 PM
Better price with Mugen A/T knob, boot and tag which still under $150 AC knob


Not everybody driving auto car can't drive manual dude. Never under estimating ppl.:thumbdwn:

Then stop being a ricer

markCivicVti
22-04-2008, 08:44 AM
Can someone just ban this moron? Double R has made one dumbass comment after another.

Maybe when he gets off his oestrogen pills he might calm down a bit.

beeza
22-04-2008, 10:18 AM
Agreed! I cringe when I see the sort of vehicles he's talking about on the roads but they dosen't give you the right to bag someone who obviously likes it.It's the old 'If U ain't got nothing positive to say they don't say anything'.If you go by this easy to follow rule you will be a much happier person!

denot
22-04-2008, 11:16 AM
he cant even drive yet... oh yes he can, in NFS that is!!! (not even good enough to play GT)

Double R
22-04-2008, 03:05 PM
he cant even drive yet... oh yes he can, in NFS that is!!! (not even good enough to play GT)

Ok rice boys you win.

Double R
22-04-2008, 03:14 PM
auto gear knob.

that sounds hilarious.

Double R
22-04-2008, 03:18 PM
i have civic VTI, Civic Type R, and Accord V6L.

What auto gear knob should I get?