heavy knob

[S2kane]

Does anyone know of a heavy gear knob for the s2k??

Something to improve the shift feel...

[aaronng]

I'm using the knob from mavenmotorsports.com

[JasonGilholme]

lighter shift knob will improve the shift feel IMO.

gives the shifter a lower center of gravity and really lets you feel what's going on in the box.

heavy knob makes the shifts feel very generic and can hide the feel of a below average shifting technique.

[S2kane]

Ok.. i heard the heavy knob can help with the notchy feeling between 2nd 3rd ect..

how do you rate the mavenmotorsports one aaronng?

[JasonGilholme]

Ok.. i heard the heavy knob can help with the notchy feeling between 2nd 3rd ect..

thats what i mean, a heavy knob will hide the feeling from the box compared to a lighter knob.

Just depends what ur personal preference is. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[hisoka]

i think ARC is pretty good,

[aaronng]

how do you rate the mavenmotorsports one aaronng?

I rate it as lovely. I have gone from the shitty stock Euro knob to the DC5R aluminium knob (which is the same as the S2k's) and then to the Maven (472g). Not sure if Maven still makes these knobs now, but a reasonable and cheaper alternative would be the Skunk2 knobs (440g).

[JMSBND]

Just machine up your own knob................and no not THAT knob!!!!!

[.::F[L]Y::.]

i have been using the spoon titanium gearknob. Feels great! much more direct shift feel

[Int3gra-T]

i have a heavy knob..

[EKVTIR-T]

Highly recommended

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i304/15LIP/IMG_1465.jpg

[d15z1SUX]

heavy knobs dull the vibrations more.

[AdN]

that dildo in the s14 above looks horrible

the heaviest i have heard about is the skunk2 (440gm) very hard to find in aust and hard to source a 6sp in the us aswell.

im still looking

[chicken8]

i use pure gold. shits 4kilos

[AdN]

gold isnt really a very heavy metal. maybe lead? and then you can just mould it around the shifter with you palms.

[aaronng]

gold isnt really a very heavy metal. maybe lead? and then you can just mould it around the shifter with you palms.
Density of gold is 19.3g/cm3 while the density of lead is 11.4g/cm3. So gold will be heavier than lead, given the same volume of the gearknob.

[aaronng]

i use pure gold. shits 4kilos

Nah, it would be 1.17kg only, for the same volume as the maven knob.

[aaronng]

that dildo in the s14 above looks horrible

the heaviest i have heard about is the skunk2 (440gm) very hard to find in aust and hard to source a 6sp in the us aswell.

im still looking

None in stock now at JDMyard. Why not buy it off egay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-6-Speed-Shift-Knob-Civic-RSX-S2000-TL-TSX-JDM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33703QQihZ019QQitem Z290251216906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[chicken8]

Nah, it would be 1.17kg only, for the same volume as the maven knob.

you sir. are a nerd

[Int3gra-T]

lol its funny cause its true.

[dc2dc2dc2]

lolz aaron.
epic pwned him.
just use black mans knob
heaviest of all.
bbc

[aaronng]

you sir. are a nerd

A nerd with a heavy and shiny knob! That's for sure. :D

Anyway, gold and lead make poor gearknobs because they will scratch very easily. Plus, having lead on your hands after driving out for lunch means you'll be brain-damaged before you hit 40. :p

[chicken8]

im going taiwan then nyc in oct

want me to bring u some smelly tofu?

[Int3gra-T]

Room18!

[aaronng]

im going taiwan then nyc in oct

want me to bring u some smelly tofu?

Yes, only if you buy it when you are leaving from taiwan to nyc! :p

[AdN]

None in stock now at JDMyard. Why not buy it off egay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-6-Speed-Shift-Knob-Civic-RSX-S2000-TL-TSX-JDM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33703QQihZ019QQitem Z290251216906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


thanks for the link. im will probably buy that. the only thing i dont like about the skunk2 is that its not counter sunk.

[aaronng]

thanks for the link. im will probably buy that. the only thing i dont like about the skunk2 is that its not counter sunk.

Didn't matter to me because I used a cabletie to hold the boot up to the height of the locking nut.

[AdN]

it wasnt the asthetic side of a countersunk knob i like its the shorter throw.

i think the skunk2 gear knob is the same size as the standard s2k gear knob so hopefully the throw isnt made longer. can anybody confirm this?

[aaronng]

it wasnt the asthetic side of a countersunk knob i like its the shorter throw.

i think the skunk2 gear knob is the same size as the standard s2k gear knob so hopefully the throw isnt made longer. can anybody confirm this?
Yeah, it is about the same as the stock s2k knob except in weight. You could machine out the lower threads yourself.

[AdN]

i just ordered the skunk2 ill post when it arrives. i dont think ill machine anything though, too difficult. its made from stainless steal that is not fun to drill and tap.

[AusS2000]

Can't believe no one suggested a Muz knob.

http://www.prestigeautoaccessories.com/store/index.php?cPath=28_41

Heavy, counter sunk and available in a number of finishes.

[S2kane]

Nice one AusS2000..

They sit damn low.. anyone got one?

[AdN]

that Muz knob did not have a "H" pattern which is illeagal in perth, and i dont like gear knobs that are fitted with grub srews they eventually get loose and after tighening them too much they round out. happen to my $180 momo.:(

[aaronng]

Can't believe no one suggested a Muz knob.

http://www.prestigeautoaccessories.com/store/index.php?cPath=28_41

Heavy, counter sunk and available in a number of finishes.
Says 28g heavier than the stock knob. How heavy is the stock knob?

[AusS2000]

My Muz knob has a H pattern on it.

[AusS2000]

that Muz knob did not have a "H" pattern which is illeagal in perth, and i dont like gear knobs that are fitted with grub srews they eventually get loose and after tighening them too much they round out. happen to my $180 momo.:(

Hmmmm, and having a H pattern makes the knob directional. Being counter sunk means no room for a locking nut so grub screw is required.

Seems you may have some conflicting requirements there.

[aaronng]

Hmmmm, and having a H pattern makes the knob directional. Being counter sunk means no room for a locking nut so grub screw is required.

Seems you may have some conflicting requirements there.

My Maven knob doesn't have the H pattern too. What I did was to get a H pattern sticker which comes with a Razo knob and stick that on the plastic trim around the shift boot.

Or you could always laser engrave it at the gift shops.

[VTECMACHINE]

i think ARC is pretty good,

:D - I love my ARC knob. Its heavy... feels great. Looks cool too. I never liked the Spoon Ti knob. it's way too light and too notchy.

[hisoka]

i think thats why it was discontinued bro

[VTECMACHINE]

What does everyone think about the Carbing shift knob?

http://www.nengun.com/carbing/competition-shift-knob

I think it looks awsome, and seems like it would be sweet to use.

[S2kane]

i like the look of that Carbing one also.. but looks like its going to sit higher than the stock knob.. What size would you order for the s2k??

[irvinchua]

Ok.. i heard the heavy knob can help with the notchy feeling between 2nd 3rd ect..

how do you rate the mavenmotorsports one aaronng?

Umm, I've got a heavy Mugen shift know and it does NOT hide the notchy feeling between 2nd and 3rd. It amplifies it.

The problem can be solved by rev matching or shifting at low revs.

Anyone else have other solutions? At this point, I think the notchy problem lies between the steering wheel and the seat.

[S2kane]

Yeah... Rev matching wont help with the notchy feeling because when you are shifting
You disengage the drive to the gear box.
( unless you are not using the clutch lol ) rev matching.. or heal and toeing.. that's more of a smoother shifting technique to save your transmission or if you are on a motorbike or older car it will prevent compression lock up..

Our problem is more the synchro's playing up.

I didn't know Mugen made a heavy shift knob?? you don't happen to know the part number do you?

[AdN]

i got the Skunk2 gear knob yesterday and it is much heavy then stock. i was very skeptical if it would feel any different but to my suprise it does offer more direct shift feel, it falls into gear easier & smoother.

[Illegal]

I only use skunk 2 8ounce shift knobs/with the short shifter and energy suspention trans mount bushings.

[S2kane]

Thanks AdN,

Thats what i wanted to hear !!

[AdN]

npz mate,

its the exact size and shape of OEM ap1 aluminium :thumbsup:

i ordered the older one with the big "skunk2" written down the side but they sent me the new one was "skunk2" written small and on the back of the knob:(

so if you get it from ebay USA you will most likely get the new style (still same size and weight though)

[irvinchua]

Yeah... Rev matching wont help with the notchy feeling because when you are shifting
You disengage the drive to the gear box.
( unless you are not using the clutch lol ) rev matching.. or heal and toeing.. that's more of a smoother shifting technique to save your transmission or if you are on a motorbike or older car it will prevent compression lock up..

Our problem is more the synchro's playing up.

I didn't know Mugen made a heavy shift knob?? you don't happen to know the part number do you?

No sorry I don't have the part number. Well, it looks big and ugly and it feels heavy but it suits a driver with a big hand and it gets the job done.

But this website might help: http://www.inlinefour.com/mugnewstylsh.html

[S2kane]

I ended up going for a Greddy counter weight knob.. at around 400 grams it should do the trick

http://www.shopresponse.com/greddy_counter_weight_shift_knob.jpg

( the one i got is a 6 sp btw)

i was almost going to a blox one which is 450 grams but i like the spherical shape of the Greddy version... plus you get a few different colour shift pattern things you can change around.

The science behind a weighted knob working is that it gives you more leverage so requiring less effort to shift

I'll let you know what its like when i get it.

[vyets]

ROFL dammit RR'D :( Old but still funny lols.
btw dont click on ricki's links all rr spam :P in all the threads

[JasonGilholme]

Yeah ricki is a bastard.

he didn't last long. already banned lol He got almost 30 posts tho :p

[vyets]

At least he bothered to read the thread and make an appropriate reply too it haha, whatta gun.

[ludecrs]

Yeah ricki is a bastard.

he didn't last long. already banned lol He got almost 30 posts tho :p

Of which 27 were rick rolled posts. He was given infractions for each one, hence the banning.