why change the shift nob?

ive been around for a while and done tonnes of research on modifications etc

one thing i have been meaning to ask about is the shift nob

its not an essential part of the car so i have always overlooked it, i just watched the 'drift bible' movie, now i know this doesnt really have mutch to do with honda, but when examining the S14 series 1 used in the 1st segment the guy mentions that he 'upgraded' the shift nob

i have read recent threads about it on here and seen them for sale in the traders sections...

now my question is... what is the point of changing it?

i mean, the shift nob in my DC2 was pretty sweet, i thought it was nice, alot of people change them to little balls or steel nobs

the standard shift nobs in many sports cars are already pretty sweet, even the one in our families EG8 isnt bad

also wouldnt a metal one heat up in the sun?

looks better/feels better = drive faster LOL

the weight movement of the knob

sometimes it 'feels' better

imo most of time its a appearance thing

i installed a short shifter and it is a lil stiffer changing gears coupled with a spoon gearknob(lightweight gearknob)

i then changed to a skunk2 gearknob which is pretty weighty

now with the short shifter it 'feels' like shifting with more ease from the weight of a gearknob

i am quite happy with the way it is now.

Looks,weight,shape,height and personal preference.
Ye metal ones do get hot from the sun and the heat transfer from the exhaust underneath the shifter.

Its difficult to find a nice gearknob. The best so far is the original DC2r n DC5r knob and skunk2 knob. The knob that modproject are selling is also not bad. Well, each to his individual taste

Changing to a heavier knob actually fixed my problem of a gritty feeling when shifting from 1st to 2nd.

Thats because you have weak girly arms aaron.

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Originally Posted by Chi

Thats because you have weak girly arms aaron.

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Hey! I'm using my left hand more now to compensate.

nsx type r knob FTW

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Hey! I'm using my left hand more now to compensate.

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LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLL


:zip:

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Originally Posted by chunky

nsx type r knob FTW

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Which one theres 2 types.

I'm using the Buddy club shifter (Type B) and I love it.

Feels smoother to change, better grip / grasp on the shifter.

heard good things about the SKUNK2 / DC2R one also.

http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/ser...tknob_b_01.jpg

I reckon the ARC knob is pretty nice too, it's just a burnt titanium ball.. rainbowy ;D

feels better changed mine and shift boot stock eg plastics horrible:(

Heavier knobs allow smoother shifts.
Lighter knobs are more notchy.

The style / shape all balls down to personal preference. Depends how you hold the knob.

Also we drive Honda's we like to rice our cars up :P

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Originally Posted by VTECMACHINE

Heavier knobs allow smoother shifts.
Lighter knobs are more notchy.

The style / shape all balls down to personal preference. Depends how you hold the knob.

Also we drive Honda's we like to rice our cars up :P

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meh @ rice

jdm ftw

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Originally Posted by TheSaint

meh @ rice

jdm ftw

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JDM, Rice... same shit - it's awsome never the less.

The stock knob sits too high for my liking, so i choose another which sits slightly lower and which looks better as well.

Nice
http://www.dailydrifter.com/images/t...04_smaller.jpg

lolololol

I love my shift knob on my auto. Makes me feel all sporty :thumbsup:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...omoknobfb0.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...d7147efd15.jpg

thats a big ass knob

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...r/golfball.jpg
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/5765/dsc06279gu7.jpg

say whatt??

lol at bowling pin
short shift?

ahahahahaa
chunky that is ur best post
bowling pin was the most random thing i've seen in a while

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Originally Posted by dc2dc2dc2

thats a big ass knob

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Thankyou, but I would appreciate if you would stop fondling my knob everytime you get in my car. :D

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

Nice
http://www.dailydrifter.com/images/t...04_smaller.jpg

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Buddy club makes those

I intend on buying one LOL

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...K/P5190001.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...K/PB070004.jpg

Apparently they have led and light up.

Man there are some nasty knobs here...

Anyway. In response to the original question...

Jackie Stewart used to be famous for having a perfectly shaped and positioned gear knob. A lot of attention was given to getting it exactly to his liking.. And it obviously helped and many ppl that have driven his cars have commented on how much better gear shifting is in his cars.

:-)

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Originally Posted by mrwillz

the weight movement of the knob

sometimes it 'feels' better

imo most of time its a appearance thing

i installed a short shifter and it is a lil stiffer changing gears coupled with a spoon gearknob(lightweight gearknob)

i then changed to a skunk2 gearknob which is pretty weighty

now with the short shifter it 'feels' like shifting with more ease from the weight of a gearknob

i am quite happy with the way it is now.

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with the short shifter is it normal for it to be almost be impossible to put it in first when the car is moving? i know with a shortshifter sometimes its harder for it to go into gear..

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Originally Posted by finalazy

with the short shifter is it normal for it to be almost be impossible to put it in first when the car is moving? i know with a shortshifter sometimes its harder for it to go into gear..

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Just rev match in neutral with the clutch released, then you'll be able to put it into 1st.

ok thanks for that

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Originally Posted by Zdster

I love my shift knob on my auto. Makes me feel all sporty :thumbsup:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...omoknobfb0.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...d7147efd15.jpg

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hey what model is that knob?
i'd like to see a different view. it looks pretty nice.
i've currently got a ball momo one...i'm sick of it so i want tube style one.
i sorta like the Momo Combat Evo but your one looks a little nicer.
bah dw.. it seems it's auto only? :P

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Originally Posted by migoreng

hey what model is that knob?
i'd like to see a different view. it looks pretty nice.
i've currently got a ball momo one...i'm sick of it so i want tube style one.
i sorta like the Momo Combat Evo but your one looks a little nicer.
bah dw.. it seems it's auto only? :P

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No idea. Just typed in auto+gear knob into google :zip:

Anyone know of a heavy knob for a S2000?

Most of the aftermarket types i see are all lightweight..

lol these are the shiznit
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3...2022791sk7.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...029731_244.jpg

theres only 1 reason for changing your shift nob.
BLING BLING MOFO

Looks like those cars have two knobs... One on the end of the shifter and one in the driver seat... ;p

hahahahhaahha @ dildo knobs

anyone know if most of the momo gears knobs will simply screw into a 5th gen prelude?
i'm after the Momo Combat Evo Carbon.

also is there anywhere you can get momo leather gear knobs cheap??
most places sell em around $130-150

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Originally Posted by migoreng

anyone know if most of the momo gears knobs will simply screw into a 5th gen prelude?
i'm after the Momo Combat Evo Carbon.

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Yes, it fits up to 15mm thick gear sticks. The Combat Evo uses locking screws to hold it into place.

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hahahahhaahha @ dildo knobs

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for comfort and high performance. LOL

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Originally Posted by Crapdaz

for comfort and high performance. LOL

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Get a REAL dildo, put in a thread at the bottom and have fun and laughs.

i've sat my car in the sun, in 45 degrees temperature.... I have felt the knob very very hot.... but no-where near as hot as the steering wheel.
and i just ended up throwing a sock over it anyways.

lol at dildo and bowling pin...


but um dude.... looks like you got a bit of a boner in the reflection or your hands in your pants fondling it :p yeah i was concentrating to spot it lol

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Originally Posted by Zdster

I love my shift knob on my auto. Makes me feel all sporty :thumbsup:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...omoknobfb0.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/854...d7147efd15.jpg

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Originally Posted by dsp26

but um dude.... looks like you got a bit of a boner in the reflection :p yeah i was concentrating to spot it lol

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Who wouldnt though! I am driving an auto with an upgraded momo shift knob :D. It makes changing from 'park' to 'drive' so much smoother :p.