What shift knobs do you all have?

[dparm1984]

Previous owner of my car kinda beat up the shift knob so I'd like to replace it. The stock knob isn't bad, but I thought I'd put some feelers out there and see what else is available.

Obviously the RX-8 knob fits, but it has the wrong shift pattern (reverse down and to the right). I know a lot of people like the Autoexe ones but I really don't care for the carbon fibre look, and I think those knobs are too small anyways.

I like this ARC knob (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=2509925&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2FARC-Titanium-Shift-Knob-Lancer-Evolution-Miata-RX8-JDM_W0QQitemZ300191064748QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Di tem300191064748%26_trksid%3Dp3756.m20.l1116) a lot (used to have something similar on my old car), but it is really expensive. I prefer something heavy. Nothing too blingy or flashy.



What other options are there?

[SwampAss]

Have you checked the weight on the stocker yet? I bought one from TWM thinking it's would be a truck load heavier. I had never removed the stock knob before that. Once I did, I felt like I wasted $80. The stock knob is weighty.

[dparm1984]

Yeah that's kinda why I like the RX-8 knob...heavy and comfortable. The shift pattern would be wrong, which is kind of annoying.

[clos561]

The stock one.

[S.A.MSP]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-63817110493093_1981_29874069

[jam_asian85]

autoexe carbon fiber shift knob :D

[Pondo]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-63817110493093_1981_29874069

Thats really crappy for a MS3

[el_Don]

MazdaSpeed Shift Knob

[S.A.MSP]

Thats really crappy for a MS3

Why?

[GhostMercury]

i like the desert eagle knob from twm. its heavy as hell, i think it is heavier then stock and it just looks nice, nothing to crazy

[MS3077]

i like the desert eagle knob from twm. its heavy as hell, i think it is heavier then stock and it just looks nice, nothing to crazy

YES! I'm ordering that one soon

[jbiird317]

i got twm's M1 Abrams, but its not installed yet

[SwampAss]

i got twm's M1 Abrams, but its not installed yet


I can send you the instructions of the write up I did on the install. It's pretty easy if you read through it a few times.

[jbiird317]

I can send you the instructions of the write up I did on the install. It's pretty easy if you read through it a few times.

yeah send it over... I read through the install that TWM sends out and it seems pretty straightforward, I honestly just havent taken the time to put it in yet. I dont drive my car in the cold weather, so I sometimes am unmotivated to work on it...

[hectik1]

Keep the stocker....it is a heavy SOB!

[meha11]

Have you checked the weight on the stocker yet? I bought one from TWM thinking it's would be a truck load heavier. I had never removed the stock knob before that. Once I did, I felt like I wasted $80. The stock knob is weighty.

Agreed, i removed the TWM shift knob after a couple of days and put it on my jeep, the ms3 stocker is great as it is.

[dparm1984]

Hmm ok thanks for the advice, I'll just try to find a mint OEM knob.

[enganear]

After being so pleased with the effect of removal of the mass from the shift linkage, the last thing I would want to do is have a heavier shift knob. I am thinking now about making something lighter. I used a billiard ball (number 5) for my 5.0 Mustang, maybe I will make a number 3 ball shift knob for my MS3....

If i do, I'll post a "How To".
-enganear

[meha11]

Hmm ok thanks for the advice, I'll just try to find a mint OEM knob.

Oh come on, if your gona be sarcastic you should'nt hold back, i bet if you really try you can be a real dick.

[FrankDiscussion]

I installed my old Voodoo knob from my previous car (2001 Miata) but it simply didn't look right with the different shift boot. I've looked at "Monster Knobs" but for now I'm sticking with stock.

[ispypsi]

The stock one.

+1, being it's weighted and looks nice.

that's one of the best reasons i love this car. it already has the "ricer" mods like the pedals, the shift knob, the nice steering wheel, and seats. so i dont have to go out and try to find matching stuff that fits me or looks good.

one thing i hated about previous cars is that i had to find aftermarket stuf that was subtle and classy, yet somewhat functional. it's just nice to have that sort of stuff taken care of already, so i can spend my money on mods that will give me more peace of mind and results.

[jbiird317]

After being so pleased with the effect of removal of the mass from the shift linkage, the last thing I would want to do is have a heavier shift knob. I am thinking now about making something lighter. I used a billiard ball (number 5) for my 5.0 Mustang, maybe I will make a number 3 ball shift knob for my MS3....

If i do, I'll post a "How To".
-enganear


that would be pretty cool! We bought a pre-fab 8 ball knob for my friends jeep, but a DIY version would be even better!

[SwampAss]

I have a 16lb bowling ball as a gear shift knob in my Beetle. It's bad assed. Automatically down shifts to first when I touch the brakes.

[jbiird317]

really tho, how many gears do you need in that thing when the top speed is 33 mph??

[GhostMercury]

hahahaha. swamp did i see you said you had a shift knob? do you have any pics of it

[SwampAss]

hahahaha. swamp did i see you said you had a shift knob? do you have any pics of it



I did. I sold it to Nutari back last year some time. TWM shift knobs are top notch. Mine looked great. It just performed about the same as the stocker and was a bit too big.



Jbiiird, have you every tried to stop a 64 beetle going 33mph with OEM brakes?

I had to open the vent windows for drag to keep from rear ending someone .

[jbiird317]

Jbiiird, have you every tried to stop a 64 beetle going 33mph with OEM brakes?

I had to open the vent windows for drag to keep from rear ending someone .


I assumed you stopped it like we stopped my dads beetle, fred flinstone style through the rusty floorboards

[SwampAss]

My baby is 100% rust free. :)

[Bravnik]

After being so pleased with the effect of removal of the mass from the shift linkage, the last thing I would want to do is have a heavier shift knob. I am thinking now about making something lighter. I used a billiard ball (number 5) for my 5.0 Mustang, maybe I will make a number 3 ball shift knob for my MS3....

If i do, I'll post a "How To".
-enganear


Actually that would look really good on a Red MS3. Even any color really as the Three Ball is Red and would match the interior lights.

[dparm1984]

How do you drill into a pool ball to thread it? I thought those things are super-durable...the ones my folks have bounce on concrete and don't even crack from it.

[enganear]

Just clamp a 2x4 under your drill press and drill a hole to form a centered seat for the ball. Drill the ball to size with a wood drilling spade bit and expect it to really stink. Do not use a regular twist drill, it will crack the ball every time. Also out is tapping the ball, it will crack. You have to glue in a threaded insert. Since the MS3 shifter is an odd thread that I have been unable to find an insert for, I might have to use some stacked nuts, or tap a piece of tubing. Glue the insert in the ball with JB Weld.

When I get through with the crazy business travel I am currently enduring, I will do this with pics and instructions. A billiard ball can be had for $5-$7, usually.
-enganear

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

Just clamp a 2x4 under your drill press and drill a hole to form a centered seat for the ball. Drill the ball to size with a wood drilling spade bit and expect it to really stink. Do not use a regular twist drill, it will crack the ball every time. Also out is tapping the ball, it will crack. You have to glue in a threaded insert. Since the MS3 shifter is an odd thread that I have been unable to find an insert for, I might have to use some stacked nuts, or tap a piece of tubing. Glue the insert in the ball with JB Weld.

When I get through with the crazy business travel I am currently enduring, I will do this with pics and instructions. A billiard ball can be had for $5-$7, usually.
-enganear

Did you consider drilling the hole oversize and filling it with a suitable material then tapping that?

[walti]

I can send you the instructions of the write up I did on the install. It's pretty easy if you read through it a few times.


If this was a sarcastic remark, then LOL for you.

[SwampAss]

(smash)(thumb)

[Pondo]

The MS3 deserves a great looking knob, not some cheap ass plastic thing that looks like a toy and doesnt go with the rest of the interior.

Protege Garage has the some great knobs in the speed3 section, check them out.

[SwampAss]

The MS3 deserves a great looking knob, not some cheap ass plastic thing that looks like a toy and doesnt go with the rest of the interior.




That's exactly how I proposed to my wife. Almost verbatim.



I think the MS3 has a shift knob that rivals the aftermarket. Seriously. It's pretty nice.

[RODSCALIP5]

Autoexe, I love it:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/Autoexe%20Knob%20Full.JPG

[iredremix]

im gonna order an arc shift knob soon