Need help with shift knobs...

***OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK*** · 12-19-2006, 02:25 AM

This might be the wrong forum to put this in.. and this might be a dumb question.. but what do you guys like about your aftermarket shift knob? (if applicable) Awkward question.. but the thing is that I'm thinking of making my own shift knob.. so I'll have something nobody else has.. I've made a few prototype ones.. but I was wondering what people like about aftermarket knobs.. mine have been out of stainless steel.. so it gets hot faster than titanium.. and its a lot heavier too.. would having a knob weighing more than 440 grams make for a smoother shifting experience? How about shape and fit into palm of your hand? Any input on what makes for a good shift knob and what you guys look for in a shift knob would be appreciated. Sorry if this post is somewhat long and doesn't make sense.

DEEDS · 12-19-2006, 08:12 AM

well i like nicely weighted shift knobs with a round ball design. fits right in your palm and also i think it gives a nice feel i am currently using http://www.cardomain.com/item/RAZRA114

My ARC is my favourite shift knob i love the titanium http://www.optionimports.com/arctishknro1.html

matches the interior but i also have the DC5R shift knob which in my own opinion is nice but is way too light..
Skunk 2 shift knobs are really nice too, nice weight and the nice colour.
Sorry if my review is long..lol

**GeezerSi** · 12-19-2006, 08:30 AM

I think the stock knob would be ok if it weren't so damn slippery. I wish there was a knob with a surface that my fingertips could get a grip on. Anyone?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-19-2006, 09:21 AM

^^^ more like a handbrake type knob?

**GeezerSi** · 12-19-2006, 09:34 AM

^^ I want the shape of a shift knob, but with a surface that my hand doesn't slip off of.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 12-19-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeezerSi

I think the stock knob would be ok if it weren't so damn slippery. I wish there was a knob with a surface that my fingertips could get a grip on. Anyone?

Try the Voodoo Textured black http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shiftknob.php

shawn-o · 12-19-2006, 12:18 PM

Im also thinking of having one made, but i dont know how much it would set me back.

ive been through a ton of shift knobs so i know what i want now, its just finding it.

Right now im using a razo weighted ball. Its almost as much as the skunk2.

so far with the 06 ive had:
ARC styled ball (too light)
Type-R (had powdercoated.. still light)
Skunk2 weighted
Razo unweighted ball (almost good weight) liked the shape.
Razo weighted ball (had this one the longest, i like it so far).

I think the next one i get may be something like this--http://www.shopresponse.com/nismo_leather_shift_knob.jpg or this

and this is the current one-
http://www.shopresponse.com/razo_ra25_shift_knob.html

**GeezerSi** · 12-19-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Try the Voodoo Textured black http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shiftknob.php

Ooooooooooo!! Thank you.

***OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK*** · 12-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Why do people like the ball shift knobs? I was thinking about making a Type-R style one.. except maybe a little heavier.. but I don't know if a heavier knob would be better or not because there probably is a reason why a lot of the aftermarket knobs do weigh the same.. but yeah.. the material costs wouldn't cost me anything.. all it costs for me to make them is time haha..

shawn-o · 12-22-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK

Why do people like the ball shift knobs? I was thinking about making a Type-R style one.. except maybe a little heavier.. but I don't know if a heavier knob would be better or not because there probably is a reason why a lot of the aftermarket knobs do weigh the same.. but yeah.. the material costs wouldn't cost me anything.. all it costs for me to make them is time haha..

I prefer the ball style ones because they sit in my hand and i can "hook" my first two fingers around the base of it. It has a different feel that once i tried it- i had to have one (drove my buddies ep3 with an arc knob before i had my si).

Im looking for a new one today. If i can find a leather weighted one i'll be all over it. Unfortunately we have like 2 shops locally and i would like it sooner, than later.

mishima8 · 12-22-2006, 01:04 PM

I like mine, it's pretty.

forty.water · 12-22-2006, 01:31 PM

I love my TWM type-r knob, it is pretty heavy, much heavier than stock...and it feels great in your hand and looks pretty cool...http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html

shawn-o · 12-22-2006, 05:43 PM

picked up another one today. merry christmas to me

JeShUa · 12-22-2006, 06:10 PM

that one looks funny :[ haha

shawn-o · 12-22-2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeShUa

that one looks funny :[ haha

lol its rather small.

I dont know if i like it or not. I think i'll like the leather though when it gets coold as heeck, as compared to my other ball one.

**Nomar06** · 12-22-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Try the Voodoo Textured black http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shiftknob.php

I have the regular "machined" finish knob. It feels so nice!!!

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 12-22-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar06

I have the regular "machined" finish knob. It feels so nice!!!

I ordered my textured black Wednesday, It needs to get here!!! I put on my Comptech short shift this week, first time I've taken off the knob, I couldnt believe how heavy the stock knob is!! That thing is rough!

negativezeroz · 01-05-2007, 05:45 PM

So how does a heavier knob compare to light knob? (always went with stock knob so I'm clueless lol)

cappykd · 01-05-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeezerSi

Ooooooooooo!! Thank you.

I had one and hated it. In fact it's for sale for $20. It's lighter than stock so shifting is not as smooth. I removed it and put on a Skunk2 knob..

cappykd · 01-05-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negativezeroz

So how does a heavier knob compare to light knob? (always went with stock knob so I'm clueless lol)

It shifts smoother.

12-19-2006, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
*OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK* CAN I HAZ BBQ PLZ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the OC Age: 20 Posts: 1,702 Derek iTrader: 2 / 100%	Need help with shift knobs... This might be the wrong forum to put this in.. and this might be a dumb question.. but what do you guys like about your aftermarket shift knob? (if applicable) Awkward question.. but the thing is that I'm thinking of making my own shift knob.. so I'll have something nobody else has.. I've made a few prototype ones.. but I was wondering what people like about aftermarket knobs.. mine have been out of stainless steel.. so it gets hot faster than titanium.. and its a lot heavier too.. would having a knob weighing more than 440 grams make for a smoother shifting experience? How about shape and fit into palm of your hand? Any input on what makes for a good shift knob and what you guys look for in a shift knob would be appreciated. Sorry if this post is somewhat long and doesn't make sense.

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12-19-2006, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEEDS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Markham Age: 26 Posts: 454 iTrader: 4 / 100%	well i like nicely weighted shift knobs with a round ball design. fits right in your palm and also i think it gives a nice feel i am currently using http://www.cardomain.com/item/RAZRA114 My ARC is my favourite shift knob i love the titanium http://www.optionimports.com/arctishknro1.html matches the interior but i also have the DC5R shift knob which in my own opinion is nice but is way too light.. Skunk 2 shift knobs are really nice too, nice weight and the nice colour. Sorry if my review is long..lol

12-19-2006, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
GeezerSi Hidy ho neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 13,270 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	I think the stock knob would be ok if it weren't so damn slippery. I wish there was a knob with a surface that my fingertips could get a grip on. Anyone?

12-19-2006, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,255 iTrader: 10 / 100%	^^^ more like a handbrake type knob?

12-19-2006, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
GeezerSi Hidy ho neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 13,270 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	^^ I want the shape of a shift knob, but with a surface that my hand doesn't slip off of.

12-19-2006, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
shawn-o Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 21 Posts: 1,392 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Im also thinking of having one made, but i dont know how much it would set me back. ive been through a ton of shift knobs so i know what i want now, its just finding it. Right now im using a razo weighted ball. Its almost as much as the skunk2. so far with the 06 ive had: ARC styled ball (too light) Type-R (had powdercoated.. still light) Skunk2 weighted Razo unweighted ball (almost good weight) liked the shape. Razo weighted ball (had this one the longest, i like it so far). I think the next one i get may be something like this--http://www.shopresponse.com/nismo_leather_shift_knob.jpg or this and this is the current one- http://www.shopresponse.com/razo_ra25_shift_knob.html

12-22-2006, 02:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
*OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK* CAN I HAZ BBQ PLZ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the OC Age: 20 Posts: 1,702 Derek iTrader: 2 / 100%	Why do people like the ball shift knobs? I was thinking about making a Type-R style one.. except maybe a little heavier.. but I don't know if a heavier knob would be better or not because there probably is a reason why a lot of the aftermarket knobs do weigh the same.. but yeah.. the material costs wouldn't cost me anything.. all it costs for me to make them is time haha..

12-22-2006, 01:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
mishima8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 658 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I like mine, it's pretty.

12-22-2006, 01:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
forty.water Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 585 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I love my TWM type-r knob, it is pretty heavy, much heavier than stock...and it feels great in your hand and looks pretty cool...http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html

12-22-2006, 05:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
shawn-o Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 21 Posts: 1,392 iTrader: 3 / 100%	picked up another one today. merry christmas to me

12-22-2006, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,580 add camber and stir iTrader: 12 / 100%	that one looks funny :[ haha

01-05-2007, 05:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,747 iTrader: 2 / 100%	So how does a heavier knob compare to light knob? (always went with stock knob so I'm clueless lol)