Removing OEM shift knob: How to - Page 9

Twenty · 02-15-2013, 11:30 PM

Not necessarily, aesthetics are a big reason and not all knobs are heavier than OEM.

Deftmetal · 02-15-2013, 11:39 PM

I guess I always go back to function first. I'm thinking of milling a hollow one out of wood or plastic then filling with lead. But I probably won't get the time

StingRay · 02-15-2013, 11:41 PM

WC has no ST knobs yet :(

eglove · 02-16-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

WC has no ST knobs yet :(

I'm working with Chris to make sure we get the correct measurements for the counterbore for the reverse pull up and the depth for the threading so it sits a bit lower or equal to stock. We (st owners) might have to cut the collar down Just a bit so that the collar pull up goes all the way into the new knob.

It's just a little hard since I'm in Canada emailing him pictures :p and giving him the specs needed.

StingRay · 02-16-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eglove

I'm working with Chris to make sure we get the correct measurements for the counterbore for the reverse pull up and the depth for the threading so it sits a bit lower or equal to stock. We (st owners) might have to cut the collar down Just a bit so that the collar pull up goes all the way into the new knob.

It's just a little hard since I'm in Canada emailing him pictures :p and giving him the specs needed.

Hey at least you got the ball rolling! That's awesome

mellephants · 02-17-2013, 09:58 AM

I have tried many different shift knobs of various weights, and on both the Getrag MT 285 and Ford MTX75, I prefer lighter weight knobs for the precise feel, and increased accuracy gained by losing all that counterweight mass.

I think part of this is just *how* you shift. I shift with my fingertips, treating the shifter like a little joystick. I like to feel the gates, synchros, and gear meshing in my hand while I shift. The heavy knobs mask all of those sensations, and instead provide a solid unified thunk into gear. I can understand why that is desirable for a lot of people, too, but I don't prefer it.

BTW Latheworks has made many lightweight knobs as well, a few friends of mine use them and still swear by them.

***Sonic_HedgeHog*** · 02-17-2013, 10:33 AM

I've got a plastic cue ball style knob and I don't mind the lack of weight one bit.

I had a driver friend (from the UK) that always told me, if it takes more than two fingers to shift into gear you're not at the right speed/rpm/etc... No need to be forcing anything.