Gear shift knob opinions

**docker** · 13-03-2007 11:01 PM

Hi is there a gear shift knob anyone can recommend that feels and looks good? I'm am leaning towards the Momo Combat Leather/Chrome.

Also does the stock gear shift knob come off easily? I have a 03 Euro.

Thanks in advance

**cdjhitman** · 14-03-2007 01:56 AM

can i just add how do u take the oem gear knob out?
it doesnt seem to want to spin out.

**Adagio** · 14-03-2007 07:25 AM

I once read that the weight and balance of a gear shift knob is calculated when cars are designed, perhaps not Trabants and Wartburgs. So choose carefully as Honda may have spent some time making the standard knob as pleasant as it is.

**Tobster** · 14-03-2007 09:50 AM

Personally, I always found the OEM knob to be very lightweight -- probably the lightest of any car I've had (heaviest was probably my TF Magna). A hefty gearknob can certainly assist in smooth gear changes.

However -- and I think a few people have noticed this -- extra pressure (like leaning) can result in a little grinding feeling through the stick, so a REALLY heavy knob might not be good and might result in mild wear and tear on the gears.

There seem to be plenty of people out there with Momo knobs on their Euros or TSXs -- so you should be fine.

I haven't removed mine, but I presume it should just unscrew...

**Pumped** · 14-03-2007 09:51 AM

it unscrews pretty easily, just have to unclip the leather part from the knob by twisting.

Ive replaced mine with a Skunk2 knob, pretty heavy.
Shifts feel nice

**cdjhitman** · 14-03-2007 11:50 AM

aiight ill try and give it another go. lol.

**aaronng** · 14-03-2007 01:54 PM

You pull the leather part downwards (don't pull the black plastic ring part below the knob). The leather is cable-tied to a white plastic clip. After pulling down, you just unscrew the knob anti-clockwise. Then you hold the leather part, pull upwards carefully. The square plastic trim around the boot is held in by 4 clips, 1 at each corner.

And, yes, a heavier knob is better than the stock knob. In the US, TSX gets a 1/2 metal 1/2 leather knob. Our knob is leather + plastic and is pathetic in my opinion.

**Peekay34** · 14-03-2007 05:15 PM

I have a Skunk2 knob as well. But purchased a DC5 knob kit as they include a finisher that makes it look better for the surround/leather boot..my opnion anyway...

**Drew** · 14-03-2007 10:32 PM

I like heavy shift knobs that way you can just flick between gears easier and just throw from one gear to another will less effort...

**albii** · 15-03-2007 06:13 AM

just be carefull when you do change the knob that you don't accidently replace it with one that has shaved back wheels and throws up at every gear change.