knob preferences

"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee) 01/29/2015 at 19:12 • Filed to: None

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Normal or weighted? I just started looking at different options because I may replace the Nardi unit in my car for one that will better fit the theme I am eventually aiming for.

WhatCarDoIEvenWant > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:19

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I'm interested to see the comments on the variety of knobs that Oppo prefers.

Scary__goongala! > WhatCarDoIEvenWant 01/29/2015 at 19:21

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Thats what Im hoping for

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:22

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I love weighted knobs (or heavy knobs), they just give a touch more tactile feedback. Not sure if they actually give me an advantage in any way though.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:23

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Here are my top knobs.

http://www.sneed4speed.com/miata-shift-kn…

The Billy Club. Pros: Weighted, fun, close to the wheel, massive. Cons: massive, pricey.

http://www.sparcousa.com/product/tecno

Sparco Tecno: Pros: feels good, racing pedigree. Cons: may not be the best feeling for some.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/shi…

TWM Big Type R. Pros: cold, shiny, well-weighted. Cons: Incredibly expensive for what it is.

http://www.americanshifter.com/catalog/shift-…

American shifter 8-ball. Pros: Incredibly cheap, classic, good-looking. Cons: not weighted, may be too hot-rod-y for some.

WhatCarDoIEvenWant > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:23

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Fingers crossed that this thread is soon inundated with pictures of knobs!

Scary__goongala! > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/29/2015 at 19:24

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Thats what I wanted to know, if the difference in feel was a good thing.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:25

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Can't really say if it's a good thing or a bad thing, depends on personal preference I guess.. But I love the heavier knobs.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:27

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i only have one knob

and it is the best knob

Scary__goongala! > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/29/2015 at 19:29

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I dig the type R, but it does seem costly for a metal knob....

RazoE > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:30

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I like weighted knobs if the throws are short, if they're long, I like a lighter knob.

Scary__goongala! > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/29/2015 at 19:30

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I got worried when I read the first part of your response in the notification.

everything went better than expected.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:31

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hehehehhe

fhrblig > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:31

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I hate the metal ones. Man, is that ever a bad idea. Stick with wood or leather-wrapped. I'm not a fan of knobs that are weirdly shaped, either. Give me the classic gearshift knob over all of them.

Scary__goongala! > RazoE 01/29/2015 at 19:31

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It would go on a Miata, so yeah pretty short haha

RazoE > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:32

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definitely weighted, then

Scary__goongala! > fhrblig 01/29/2015 at 19:33

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Kinda wanted to go a different route since I already have a wooden knob.....

But I know the metal ones get hot in the summer, which is when I do most of my driving...with the top down.

Scary__goongala! > WhatCarDoIEvenWant 01/29/2015 at 19:35

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knobs everywhere.....

Decay buys too many beaters > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:35

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Neither, I use only lightweight delrin knobs on my short shifter equipped FR-S. I like to have every little bit of feedback my gearbox can give me.

Louros > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:36

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Joyfast or GTFAC http://revlimiter.net/blog/2009/10/j…

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:36

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http://andysautosport.com/products/blox_…

You could get a Blox knob.

T5Killer > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:38

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http://www.cjponyparts.com/manual-shifter…

I use this one and love it. I have yet to drive a car with a weighted shift knob.

Scary__goongala! > Decay buys too many beaters 01/29/2015 at 19:40

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Checking out delrin now

Scary__goongala! > Louros 01/29/2015 at 19:45

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oh thats pretty. Is this what you have in your NB?

Scary__goongala! > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/29/2015 at 19:48

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hmmm I'd prefer to get one without any text or shift pattern on it. racecar style haha

Decay buys too many beaters > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 19:48

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It's a fancy plastic, but it's strong, lightweight, and doesn't get too hot in the summer or cold in the winter. Plus I've always found my shifting to be more precise with as light a knob as possible.

Scary__goongala! > Decay buys too many beaters 01/29/2015 at 19:50

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Just having trouble finding delrin knobs for Miatas for whatever reason.

Louros > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 20:05

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Yup. It's awesome.

vchengap > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 20:26

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I got a Team Voodoo knob powdercoated and engraved for my 6-spd NC Miata. Really like it. Here's the website:

http://www.knobmeister.com/page14.php?cat…

Decay buys too many beaters > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 20:44

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Just find anything in M10 X 1.25 and it should fit, also miataroadster.con has them.

jkm7680 > Scary__goongala! 01/29/2015 at 20:50

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I have no preference, either one really.

RazoE > fhrblig 01/29/2015 at 22:28

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my shift knob is chrome from the factory, and I use a sun shade. Never once burned my hand.

The Compromiser > Scary__goongala! 01/30/2015 at 20:23

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English.