Are all Mazda shift knobs interchangeable? [Archive]

TampaSport20

10-06-2005, 03:20 PM

(hah) noob.

hardly....

but actually I just read the thread title, that was my fault

and if you think they are ALL interchangeable try putting those knobs on my MP3 shifter

or an MSP shifter

uclap5

10-06-2005, 03:46 PM

okie day. Read more carefully next time ;)

peepsalot

10-06-2005, 03:47 PM

So does anything fit the msp shifter?

DiS

10-08-2005, 12:30 AM

So does anything fit the msp shifter?
yes, TWM shifters do, only when you order them, you have to mention for what car (make and model) you want the shifter threads to be made for.
www.twmperformance.com (http://www.twmperformance.com)

peepsalot

10-08-2005, 03:32 AM

yes, TWM shifters do, only when you order them, you have to mention for what car (make and model) you want the shifter threads to be made for.
www.twmperformance.com (http://www.twmperformance.com)
I mean just knobs.

MP3Architect

10-08-2005, 05:16 AM

rednecks_r_us

10-08-2005, 06:42 AM

I have a mazda3 shift knob on my Kartboy shifter in my Protege 5

Mr Detailer

10-08-2005, 10:45 AM

Maybe I'll just order one to find out for sure. It seems like I'm getting mixed thoughts on this one.

The OEM Protege shifter just screws right off, correct?

Prodigy

10-08-2005, 10:52 AM

The OEM Protege shifter just screws right off, correct?
The shift KNOB does (thumb)..... counter-clockwise.

Mr Detailer

10-08-2005, 10:56 AM

Yeah don't worry, I'll hold the shifter tight and unscrew the KNOB only. :)
Thx.

Caedmon7777

10-09-2005, 03:29 AM

Do you know If Skunk2 makes a shift Knob for the '00 proteges?

TWM Performance

10-12-2005, 11:42 AM

the only shift knob that is different is the mp3 ones. all other mazdas are the same as far as i know. i ordered a greddy shift knob for a "mazda" and it fit my mazdaspeed no problem. didn't special order it or anything. i dont know why they made the mp3 different. its annoying.

We have shift knobs for the MP3 and the MSP thanks to our new NTIS technology (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/column/index.html) which gives all of our knobs the ability to fit M8 threads all the way up to M16 threads.

To give you an idea of how height adjustable our knobs are, here's a picture of a gun blue bombshell installed in our WRX, it can be moved up and down by about 1.5 inches. All of our shift knobs allow for approximately the same degree of height adjustment, have a look at our Shift Knobs Website (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/) for different knob designs.

http://www.twmperformance.com/images/hosted/before-after.jpg

Kevin
TWM Performance
877-655-0540

peepsalot

10-12-2005, 11:45 AM

$100+ for a knob? (homework)

TampaSport20

10-12-2005, 01:18 PM

$100+ for a knob? (homework)

that's insane !

Prodigy

10-12-2005, 03:49 PM

You'll love the knob in the end. (no pun intended)

TampaSport20

10-12-2005, 03:54 PM

I'll stick with my Leather stiched MP3 Knob, thanks

Mr Detailer

11-28-2005, 02:05 PM

I bought a Mazda6 knob on Ebay last week. I can confirm now that it does indeed fit perfectly on the Protege shifter. Looks/feels great too! :)

DiS

11-28-2005, 06:42 PM

fellas, dont dismiss the fact that the TWM shift knobs are also counter-weight, meaning they were made heavier than most of the shiftknobs out there. This allows for less hand force to be applied to the shifter during switching the gears. I got the original (classic) TWM shift knob and comparing to the stock plastic knob, its much easier to shift with.

Kooldino

11-28-2005, 06:50 PM

I run a Mazda 6 knob on my shifter.

TampaSport20

11-28-2005, 09:04 PM

. I got the original (classic) TWM shift knob and comparing to the stock plastic knob, its much easier to shift with.

(boom07)

Dis, if you are having trouble shifting, you REALLY need to start working out man

(wrc)

DiS

11-28-2005, 10:48 PM

(boom07)

Dis, if you are having trouble shifting, you REALLY need to start working out man

(wrc)

pfffttt bahahahahahahahahahahaha I just take that comment as a sarcasm.

But other than that, its a completely different feeling with counterwheight shift knobs from regular ones.

Tampa, dont get on offensive side, please. Im providing info about TWM and you're jumping the gun.

Bartron8000

11-28-2005, 10:59 PM

since your on the topic of shift knobs, is it true that the RX-8 came with a lit up knob? and if so it would fit on my 99 protege?

awsmp5

11-28-2005, 11:00 PM

yeah just get a greddy one if u dunt wann spend too much. its small but its got amazing feel and wieght to it
i got mine from cardomain.com

awsmp5

11-28-2005, 11:06 PM

heres a linky http://www.cardomain.com/item/GRE14520561 if anyone wanted the link
the knob's a bit small if ur used to ur stock protege one but i duno i got used to it in about 10 minutes

DiS

11-28-2005, 11:30 PM

yeah just get a greddy one if u dunt wann spend too much. its small but its got amazing feel and wieght to it
i got mine from cardomain.com
yep greddy also makes counterweight shift knobs. Although not as heavy as TWM

tunersteve

11-29-2005, 12:29 AM

I also have a Mazda3/6 shift knob and it fit fine on both my stock shifter and my Kartboy. I need to polish the gear sequence though, part of my silver paint is worn off and it looks kinda shitty.

Mr Detailer

11-29-2005, 12:38 AM

Hehe, right when I took mine out of the box, I cleaned/conditioned the leather, and polished/waxed the metal. :)

TampaSport20

11-29-2005, 12:41 AM

pfffttt bahahahahahahahahahahaha I just take that comment as a sarcasm.

But other than that, its a completely different feeling with counterwheight shift knobs from regular ones.

Tampa, dont get on offensive side, please. Im providing info about TWM and you're jumping the gun.

calm down..it was SUPPOSED to be funny :D

DiS

11-29-2005, 06:22 PM

calm down..it was SUPPOSED to be funny :D

thats why I tried to interpret it as funny (usa)

ForceFed

11-29-2005, 06:41 PM

yep greddy also makes counterweight shift knobs. Although not as heavy as TWMYeah...No doubt..I have the TWM and its one heavy mother!
It weighs a full pound!
I like it though..But I did have to make a spacer to get the shift boot to meet up with the knob so it looked more factory...I hate a loose shift boot!
But the TWM Rocks....Its just pricy at a large bill for it.

TStar

12-01-2005, 08:46 AM

about an hour ago i installed the msp03.5 shiftknob + boot on the b&m short shifter... an interesting installation....

http://mazda.taillandier.de/private/b&m_shortshifter_with_msp_knob_small.jpg

there's a small ring that comes with the b&m shifter which is there to hold the oem boot in place...i had to remove the ring because the msp shiftknob goes down the rod much more than the normal shiftknob...i wrapped the new boot over the rod and pushed it down as far as possible, just enough to make the msp shift knob screw down far enough to get stiff enough...

what actually sucks about the msp shift knob is that the leather ring is becoming lose, i might have to use some glue on it :\

Blade4804

12-30-2005, 08:08 PM

whats the advantage from a regular shifter to a short shifter? and how hard is it to install one yourself?

Lucas62

01-04-2006, 02:36 PM

How much should the knob for a mazda 3 cost?

TWM Performance

01-05-2006, 09:40 AM

whats the advantage from a regular shifter to a short shifter? and how hard is it to install one yourself?

The advantage of a short shifter is a reduction in shifter travel between gears, meaning you waste less time shifting allowing you to shift faster. Here is a link to an interesting article which explains this in more detail: What is a short shifter (http://www.twmperformance.com/short-shifter.html).

Our shifter also replaces the stock nylon shifter bushings with industrial grade ball bearings and is guaranteed for life. More stats for the Protege shifter can be found here: Protege Short Shifter (http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaprotegeshortshifters.htm)

I hope this helps,

Kevin
TWM Performance

TWM Performance

01-05-2006, 09:45 AM

How much should the knob for a mazda 3 cost?

Our classic weighted shift knobs for the Mazda 3 are $99.95, or $85 if purchased with a short shifter. The shift knobs can be found here: TWM Shift Knobs (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/mazdashiftknobs/mazda3shiftknobs.html).

The short shifter and knob combo for the 3 can be found here: Mazda 3 Short Shifter (http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazda3shortshifters.htm)

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM Performance

TStar

01-05-2006, 10:05 AM

for me it was useful in 2 ways.. i'm a lazy bastard,so a shorter way for every shift is nicy, and i don't touch the shifter/knob anymore with my right knee/thigh in 2nd gear 8)

FunkyBuddha

04-01-2006, 08:22 AM

You guys know the thread pitch on a B&M short shifter? Looking into getting a greddy counterweight. The stock 03.5 Protege5 shift knob fits on it.

is the thread pitch still M10 x P1.25?

TWM Performance

04-06-2006, 04:49 PM

You guys know the thread pitch on a B&M short shifter? Looking into getting a greddy counterweight. The stock 03.5 Protege5 shift knob fits on it.

is the thread pitch still M10 x P1.25?
If the stock knob fits, then it is M10 x 1.25 for sure. Most Mazdas we've seen are this pitch, except the MP3.

If you're looking for weighted knobs, be sure to check out our 3 new designs which fit all Mazdas:

Weighted Type R Shift Knobs (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/type-r-shiftknobs.html)

Weighted A6 Leopard Shift Knobs (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/a6-leopard-shiftknobs.html)

Weighted M1 Abrams Shift Knobs (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/m1abrams-shiftknobs.html)

Kevin
TWM Short Shifters (http://www.twmperformance.com/)
TWM Shift Knobs (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/)

amsgator

01-03-2007, 03:40 PM

The advantage of a short shifter is a reduction in shifter travel between gears, meaning you waste less time shifting allowing you to shift faster. Here is a link to an interesting article which explains this in more detail: What is a short shifter (http://www.twmperformance.com/short-shifter.html).

Our shifter also replaces the stock nylon shifter bushings with industrial grade ball bearings and is guaranteed for life. More stats for the Protege shifter can be found here: Protege Short Shifter (http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaprotegeshortshifters.htm)

I hope this helps,

Kevin
TWM Performance

Will this in any way void of tamper with the factory warranty on the car?