Shift Nob-Update

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 11/27/2013 at 17:45 • Filed to: HALP, shiftlopnik

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Thank you for all your help, but I've come to realize that I am too cheap to lay down the cash necessary for a nice shifter. I think I will just be happy with what I have. Like ArchDuke said "It has character."

Takuro Spirit > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:46

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http://www2.kartboy.com/x4/search.php?…

oldirtybootz > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:47

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The leather Mopar knob for my car is apparently $200+ and I can't seem to find another that allows for the reverse lockout on my car.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:48

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Be careful of the 'universal' knobs — they use rubber adapters and set screws and stuff instead of matching the thread pitch on the shifter, so if those come loose the knob gets wobbly. Flying' Miata sells an adapter for Momo knobs if you go that route. But again, I'd look for a knob that screws directly on if possible.

Tom McParland > Takuro Spirit 11/27/2013 at 17:49

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Thanks...not a bad selection.

Tom McParland > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 11/27/2013 at 17:50

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Yeah I would like to get a Mazda nob thinking the threads would be the same

Team6.1 > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:53

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My Jeep has a jack daniels pool ball (like from a pool table) bought it off a guy selling them on a Jeep forum. My mustang has an American Muscle retro ball with the shift pattern engraved into the top. I love balls...But I'd say it is worth the money for a nice shifter. Considering how much time you spend using it. Not sure what your threading is but my suggestion is just drop the dough for something nice.

The man in the iron mask > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:55

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Make your own

not my picture.

m2m, apex detective > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:55

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*drums roll*

No idea how you prefer to grip it, but I've always found almost-round shapes to be both universal and neat to touch or rest your hand on (I know ... ).

( http://www.amazon.com/MOMO-GOTBK1-Go… )

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Don't know if you can get this one from DE, but it's generally well-made and should be neat to grab. Reviews are quite postive, too, should you care about not buying the cat in the bag:

http://www.amazon.de/WRC-007303-Sch…

soulpunx > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:55

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What about a Momo shift knob? You can find them at a decent price, and they're good quality!

Tom McParland > The man in the iron mask 11/27/2013 at 17:56

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Aaaahhhh!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:57

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I have a solid aluminum ball that came with mine. It's a bit scuffed and scratched, but that's just character.

Tom McParland > m2m, apex detective 11/27/2013 at 17:57

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Both are nice but I'd like to be under 100

GhostZ > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 17:58

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Good wood carving set: 50$

Chunk of wood of your choice: 5-10$

Finishing/Resin/Expoxy: $20

Being able to make your own custom-fitted, personally-weighted, beautiful shifter for the rest of your life: Priceless.

Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark > The man in the iron mask 11/27/2013 at 18:02

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The man in the iron mask > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:02

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I couldnt find anything better for just a shift knob than the sparco you found. I think its looks good.

m2m, apex detective > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:03

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The WRC should be cheap enough (about $30 here), even though it seems to be an actual licensed product.

What did it display for you?

Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:03

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God, don't get me started on this shit. I want a nicer shifter for my NC like NOW, but I refuse to spend over $100 on something that so clearly cost like $20 to make.

Gah.

Tom McParland > Takuro Spirit 11/27/2013 at 18:03

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You work in Mazda parts right? What would a Speed3 shifter set me back? I'm guessing the threads would be compatible with my 6-speed 3.

Tom McParland > m2m, apex detective 11/27/2013 at 18:06

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Oh I didn't check the WRC one but considering my car has nothing to do with rallying I would feel weird about it. If I still had my Subie that would be another story. :)

Takuro Spirit > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:08

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Yes, all Mazdas are the same. And stupid priced. Like, $100 for a rubber one, and $300 for leather.

Tom McParland > soulpunx 11/27/2013 at 18:09

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Checked them out they are nice but if I'm going to spend that kind of cash I want to really like the style and none popped out. :/

Bluecold > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:11

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Get a chunk of balsa wood. Sand it into shape, which is easy because balsa is super soft. Porsche 917 style.

Tom McParland > Takuro Spirit 11/27/2013 at 18:11

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WAT? eh...at this point I'm think of just saying fuck it and keeping what I got.

soulpunx > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:12

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I understand! What kind of shape are you looking for? Like the one pictured?

m2m, apex detective > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:28

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You'll snub the Alfa aluminium knob for similar reasons then. ;)

If you find it curious that I post DE links – I tried finding Momo parts on Amazon US & CA but was disappointed, so I ran back to my local bargain bin.

Let's see ... minimalist Walser sparco aluminium knob (~40 CAD):

http://www.amazon.de/Walser-16954-S…

Even more minimalist satinized aluminium knob by Richbrook, ~55 CAD:

http://www.amazon.de/RICHBROOK-Sati…

Ooh, this one you might actually fancy, as it's almost the same shape as the Tecno but full aluminium ... Richbrook aluminium touring car-style knob (also a guesstimated 50-55 CAD):

http://www.amazon.de/RICHBROOK-Tour…

One more Richbrook, touring plus something, also the same basic shape, ~60 CAD:

http://www.amazon.de/RICHBROOK-Tour…

HammerheadFistpunch > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:32

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I had one of these for a while

There is also this

Tom McParland > m2m, apex detective 11/27/2013 at 18:33

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Thank you for your hard work but I've changed my mind and will be sticking with what I have. :)

m2m, apex detective > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:37

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Hard work ... tee-hee. I ended up wanting some of them for myself and will probably get one come christmas. I already sanded and repainted mine twice, 'tiz time now.

SPNKiX > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 18:55

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I've always made my own. Even when I barely had the skills to do it. Just get yourself some nice wood and an exacto knife and whittle away. use this blade, btw:

Tom McParland > SPNKiX 11/27/2013 at 18:57

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Who are you Ron Swanson? :D

SPNKiX > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 19:03

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Are you Ron Swanson?

KB Garage > GhostZ 11/27/2013 at 19:27

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"How long you been working on this one?"

"About 11 years."

"Hmmm. Looks like your almost done"

quickly walks away

GhostZ > KB Garage 11/27/2013 at 19:39

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Lol, yes, there is a time commitment. But you should be able to reasonably whittle one out in an hour, it's not very complex.

KB Garage > GhostZ 11/27/2013 at 19:47

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I was trying to be snarky. Please forgive me if it came across that way. Just being stupid.

JR1 > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 21:43

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Go old school and make it out of a Q-Ball

SteyrTMP > Tom McParland 11/27/2013 at 23:07

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I might be able to give you an Oppo discount, and get it around 100 bucks for one of these.... also, aluminum rather than stainless would also make it under 100.

SteyrTMP > Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark 11/27/2013 at 23:12

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See my response. depending on the metals, the taps required, and any special modification (mine is threaded at a 15 degree angle to get the perfect feel on my Subie, whereas the Seven has it straight, i.e much less work and setup).

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > HammerheadFistpunch 11/28/2013 at 04:25

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Hey I had that last one in my 91 Mustang Vert. but the placement was off so I had to adjust it:

The one in the Caddy is much more elegant:

Tom McParland > SteyrTMP 11/28/2013 at 10:04

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Thanks but like I said I'm gonna stick with what I got. :)

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 20:01

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You could get one of these new theft-deterrent ones.

Tom McParland > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/28/2013 at 20:03

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Eeeewww