Euro DC5R Gearknob installed.

**stephen8512** · 05-04-2005 10:30 PM

Hey guys
I finally got my gearknob installed. it arrived today. Im SOOOOO happy with the purchase

Its soooooo much heavier than stock leather one and when shifting, it just seems to "click" into place. sooo cool

I bought it off ebay from Acura of Escondido parts. I REALLY REALLY recommend these guys. AWESOME delivery time and VERY QUICK email replies.

I'll post some pics of the knob soon

**D16Y** · 05-04-2005 10:32 PM

good to hear buddy.
just dun forget to post up pics lol

**yfin** · 05-04-2005 10:39 PM

Good for you mate - my favourite mod so far.

Here it is on mine - I think most people have seen the pics

**stephen8512** · 05-04-2005 10:55 PM

yes and btw. thanks a LOT to yfin.

he's the one who recommended me ACURA OF ESCONDIDO pple.
thanks again for the tip mate

owe ya one

**wynode** · 05-04-2005 11:12 PM

How much is the knob and does it screw onto the standard shifter?

Also does it only fit the euro ?: D

**yfin** · 05-04-2005 11:24 PM

I only pointed you in the right direction - it was Baboo's great idea to try the DC5R knob from the RSX.

Thanks Baboo

That is the great thing about Ozhonda. Sharing ideas and contacts.

Wynode - it is bloody cheap - it is only around $65 shipped to Australia! And it isn't a copy - it is a genuine Honda part and comes boxed nicely. Someone was saying on this forum Honda parts in Australia want a couple hundred for the DC5R knob. Just order it from the USA! Those yanks get things so much cheaper

It should fit other models - but note it is 6 speed pattern. It screws onto the stock shifter with some simple changes to the boot and nut (instructions are simple)

**stephen8512** · 05-04-2005 11:33 PM

here are the pics. Sorry if it appears to be grainy but my photoshop stuffed up on me. argh. i'll take some decent shots of it if u guys want later on.

its pretty simple to fit the knob, and it comes with instructions. But I was not happy at how it looked when I followed the instructions because the ring and the collar kept moving up and down. I had to do some custom work of my own to get the look I wanted.

Heres the site for the instructions.
https://hondacuraworld.hostasaurus.c.../shiftknob.pdf

Firstly, I did not unclip the console. there was no need to. I just squeezed the original plastic ring out of the shift boot.

Next, there are 3 little bumps on the aftermarket ring (pple who got the knob will know what Im talking about). Those 3 bumps are there to help latch on the collar. I sanded down one of the bumps so it was smooth and i pushed the flange nut in between the ring so it fit.

Then, with the flange nut tight in between the ring, i screwed the ring on with the flange nut together but installed it so that the flange nuts flat face was facing DOWN the gearstick.

Finally, I screwed the shift knob on and got a tight fit. The boot use to have a zip tie on it before so it was a bit crinkled at the top, which was perfect for covering the ring.

From the parts received, I did not use the collar and the zip tie.

Now, the ring and the boot does not move up and down the shaft of the gearstick. it stays in place and is a tight fit, which is what I wanted.

Here are the results.

enjoy

**yfin** · 05-04-2005 11:46 PM

Stephen -you have done some weird things to that boot!

I think the way shown in the instructions is a "cleaner" look - but hey style is subjective. Here is a tip for you - take that boot off and carefully iron the top to remove that crease (iron inside out).

**as001** · 05-04-2005 11:47 PM

Nice job Stephen craps on the oz oem one

**stephen8512** · 06-04-2005 12:03 AM

lol yfin. dunno if u were being serious or joking when u said i've done some weird things with the boot

how do you take the bottom bit of the console off? i unhooked the top 2, but didnt want to try the bottom as it might snap or something.....

btw just out of curiousity yfin, does the collar and ring move up and down for you as well?

**aaronng** · 06-04-2005 12:57 AM

Could I get the seller's ebay ID? I might want to jump on the aluminium knobby crew! Is yours with the red or black lettering? I prefer it with the boot all the way to the knob, like how you did it.