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korrupted · 11-17-2009, 12:15 PM

I need to pick between the M1 Abrams and the Desert Eagle shift knobs. Not having seen either, and having never used an aftermarket shift knob, what do more people seem to like, and why?

I like the added weight of the Desert Eagle, but I don't want it to sit too high. I also like the shape since I am used to the stock shifter, and it seems similar. I'm worried it will sit higher than the stock knob and I don't want that. It also seems kinda huge, but that of course could just be from pictures. I can't find a pic of it installed in a Civic.

I like the shape of the Abrams less, but I have never used a fully rounded shifter, so I might actually prefer it, but I honestly can't say. I also like the fact that it's still 3x the weight of the OEM knob, even though it's not as much as the Desert Eagle I know most people love their Abrams. Anyone know how much lower this one sits than the OEM knob, when screwed in all the way?

Ideally I'd like to be able to position the top of the knob at the same height as the center console arm rest, I think.

So hard to choose when you don't have the ability to test em out!!

Anyone have any thoughts to add? Tried both?

11-17-2009, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
korrupted Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indianapolis Age: 28 Posts: 229	Desert Eagle vs Abrams I need to pick between the M1 Abrams and the Desert Eagle shift knobs. Not having seen either, and having never used an aftermarket shift knob, what do more people seem to like, and why? I like the added weight of the Desert Eagle, but I don't want it to sit too high. I also like the shape since I am used to the stock shifter, and it seems similar. I'm worried it will sit higher than the stock knob and I don't want that. It also seems kinda huge, but that of course could just be from pictures. I can't find a pic of it installed in a Civic. I like the shape of the Abrams less, but I have never used a fully rounded shifter, so I might actually prefer it, but I honestly can't say. I also like the fact that it's still 3x the weight of the OEM knob, even though it's not as much as the Desert Eagle I know most people love their Abrams. Anyone know how much lower this one sits than the OEM knob, when screwed in all the way? Ideally I'd like to be able to position the top of the knob at the same height as the center console arm rest, I think. So hard to choose when you don't have the ability to test em out!! Anyone have any thoughts to add? Tried both?
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