Skunk2 weighted gear knob

**beeza** · 19-01-2017 05:23 PM

How good are they vs stock?

Does it make shifting gears better/easier/more enjoyable. .?

I've read a lot of reviews but I want to hear from us aussies what you think.

d16 EK Civic

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-civic...%257Ciid%253A1

**u mad?** · 19-01-2017 05:29 PM

I dunno, i've used one for 4 or so years, I still don't know if i like it lol

Good if you have a notchy box, will just slide right in from the momentum, maybe not he best for the box though, im not sure.

**Dxs** · 19-01-2017 06:19 PM

i prefer light plastic knobs so i can feel the synchros doing their work

skunk2 to has always been a cheap rip off brand to me too

**Austro** · 19-01-2017 06:52 PM

I personally like it. I've tried a few different knobs, from light ones like the Carbing and Spoon Duracon, to OEM Type R and ranging up to the Circuit Hero ones (although you can get heavier), also in different contexts such as with/without extenders/short shifters. The current setup in my EK with a Buddyclub short shifter, CH extender and an OEM R knob feels pretty good even though the knob isn't that heavy in the grand scheme of things relative to the other weighted knobs out there. That said, I feel like it all comes down to personal preference and you won't know until you give it a go.

**beeza** · 19-01-2017 07:21 PM

Hey,great responses guys,that helps a lot.

Yes u mad,I hear ya man.

dxs - my mate has the light plastic skunk2 one and yes you can feel the syncros doing their work.Not sure if I would like it for a daily...

My gearbox is starting to get a bit notchy..

Thanks austro,can I ask - do you need a bit of clearance,like how much between the shifter and exhaust on the ek?

**beeza** · 19-01-2017 07:42 PM

I'm feeling OEM is a good middle ground. They do design things the way they are for a reason. The rubber absorbs/takes some vibration.

Does the weighted one absorb the vibration. .?

**Austro** · 20-01-2017 07:15 PM

Short shifter is fine with exhaust clearance, although I had a Mugen catback installed already when I was putting the shifter in if that changes anything. I don't think the OEM knob would absorb that much vibration.... not like you notice it when you're shifting anyway.