Oppo competition: The nicest gear shifter.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/26/2014 at 11:10 • Filed to: None

EDIT: I shall choose the 4 best looking ones, and Oppo will choose who wins. Winner gets Internet Points, my respect and a chance to play with the Hydra on the Citroen (if they are willing to fly to Brazil).

Rules:

You must own/drive/have access to the car.

Entries must include picture (no, you don't need to go take one, use google or whatever) .

The winner will be chosen based on looks alone. The quality of the gearbox and brand of the car won't matter.

Both auto and manual are allowed.

DISCUSSION (100)

mcseanerson > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:11

Is this an automatic only competition?

My citroen won't start > mcseanerson
08/26/2014 at 11:11

Nope, any gearbox.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:12

Dash mounted shifter bitches.

Kinja'd!!!

sellphones2493 > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:13

MINE!

Kinja'd!!!

mr_gofast > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:13

/endthread and gimme a cookie

Kinja'd!!!

GTI MkVII > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:14

Best photo I have at the moment. Mk7 GTI DSG.

Kinja'd!!!

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:14

Kinja'd!!!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:14

Kinja'd!!!

Not my pic, but I don't feel like going out and taking a picture.

My citroen won't start > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 11:14

I need proof of ownership haha.

mcseanerson > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:15

Kinja'd!!!

Looks, no. It's all about the feels. Oh the feels.

spanfucker retire bitch > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 11:16

You must own/drive/have access to the car.

Now if you do own a Pagani, I'll be forever impressed.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:16

R53 Cooper S. It's a nice ball.

Kinja'd!!!

(picture grabbed from GIS, unless you want me to go downstairs and grab a pic)

crowmolly > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:17

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:17

Kinja'd!!!

knob polishing

mr_gofast > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:18

oh well thats no fun..lol

mr_gofast > spanfucker retire bitch
08/26/2014 at 11:18

i own it........in my miiiind

My citroen won't start > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 11:20

Without this rule the replies would be a sea of Spykers and Paganis.

mr_gofast > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:21

but but but.........foeey.

mcseanerson > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 11:21

Show him your Gran Turismo garage.

macanamera > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:21

mcseanerson > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe
08/26/2014 at 11:22

Italian motoring with wood and leather. Mmmmmm.

Jobjoris > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:22

Excuse me for the photo-quality but it's pretty dark in my garage right now:

Kinja'd!!!

Desu-San-Desu > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:22

Kinja'd!!!

Me gusta.

505Turbeaux > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:22

here is an additional 61 comments on a post I made ages ago. I think this was my favorite of the bunch

Kinja'd!!!

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/what-is-your-f…

Party-vi > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
08/26/2014 at 11:23

Kinja'd!!!

Your gearshift is dildos.

RazoE > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:23

IS300. I has one and it's simplistic, classy, and most of all purrty..

Kinja'd!!!

Cé hé sin > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 11:24

No, that's just silly.

mr_gofast > Cé hé sin
08/26/2014 at 11:26

wait wha? you are honestly the first person who didnt like it...why exactly?

OPPOsaurus WRX > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:26

My citroen won't start > 505Turbeaux
08/26/2014 at 11:26

I like it as well, but refer to rule numero uno.

MazdaMonkey > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:27

I always thought the rotary-shaped shift knob in my old RX-8 was clever.

Kinja'd!!!

Firewrx234 > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:28

Here's mine (sort of, not going outside in this heat):

Clean and classy (for an automagic)

505Turbeaux > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:28

damn I was distracted. I have access to a car it COULD be on but the one on that Jag is wood!

My citroen won't start > macanamera
08/26/2014 at 11:28

I'm going to tell you to look at Rule number one, if there is nothing wrong with your entry, you already have my respect.

CAR_IS_MI > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:31

Kinja'd!!!

Because 6 spd manual convertible 4x4 SUV...

FromCanadaWithLove > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:32

BMW's ZF8 shifter. I've got it in my M235i. Not only does it look good, but it feels great to use. It reflects the same feeling as the indicator/wiper arms. The paddles (that's included right?) have a metal back to them, so they get ice cold when the A/C is on. Again, they have the same tactile sensation as the rest of the controls in the car.

macanamera > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:34

I am well aware of rule number one.

camaroboy68ss > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:35

The shifter in my 68 Camaro

FromCanadaWithLove > GTI MkVII
08/26/2014 at 11:35

I had a Mk6 Jetta TDI with the DSG. I can confirm that that is a great shifter.

Saracen > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:36

Because god forbid anyone on oppo actually has a nice car, amirite?

My citroen won't start > macanamera
08/26/2014 at 11:37

I feel idiotic. Move along then.

Kinja'd!!!

My citroen won't start > Saracen
08/26/2014 at 11:41

By no means, I know many people on oppo have nice cars, but there is a possibility of someone not reading the rules and choosing a gearbox they like, such as this wonderful thing. I was just checking.

DipodomysDeserti > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 11:41

FIAT 500 Abarth

Kinja'd!!!

twochevrons > sellphones2493
08/26/2014 at 11:41

SPACEBALL

/thread

My citroen won't start > CAR_IS_MI
08/26/2014 at 11:46

Kinja'd!!!

Cé hé sin > mr_gofast
08/26/2014 at 12:00

It's over the top and over styled. It's meant to look as if it's been stripped to the bare essentials as it were but in fact the various tubes and brackets have been added for the sake of it.

nermal > RazoE
08/26/2014 at 12:06

Until you try to drive after the car has been sitting in the sun for a few minutes, at which point you achieve burnination in your hands....

Lalkidu > FromCanadaWithLove
08/26/2014 at 12:07

How long have you had the M235i? I was thinking of getting one with a manual, an LSD and the M Performance Exhaust. What do you think? Any regrets yet or do you absolutely love it?

Lalkidu > RazoE
08/26/2014 at 12:10

oh, when Lexus used to love manuals.......

RazoE > nermal
08/26/2014 at 12:14

Never burned my hand on it once. But I do use a sun-shade

FromCanadaWithLove > Lalkidu
08/26/2014 at 12:14

Absolutely zero regrets. Word of warning; don't tick any options. They're pointless and expensive. I've got the basic car, and I'm happy that's what I went with. Leather and the CWP is standard in Canada. Those are safe bets, but you won't need anything else.

The LSD is on my to-do list, but I really don't see the point in the M exhaust. The standard one is specially tuned for the car as it is, and it sounds great.

It's a great car. Don't even look at the 4 series or Audi S3. Go with the M235i, you'll be happy. Do it, do it, do it, then join me for a track day.

Edit: going on 3 weeks with it now.

RazoE > Lalkidu
08/26/2014 at 12:14

up until last year, and 2000/2001, they've always had a manual option.=(

jsemerica > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:17

Kinja'd!!!

Mazda RX-8

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:23

I quite like the simplicity of the 2008+ Vue's optional "sport" shifter.

Kinja'd!!!

But the standard one like what's in our Vue is nice too.

Kinja'd!!!

 V8 Rustler > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:29

The aluminum shifter on 2010-2014 Mustang GTs.

Stock photo:

My photo of my car:

spanfucker retire bitch > macanamera
08/26/2014 at 12:36

One of the classiest shifter knobs I've ever seen.

TJDMAX > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
08/26/2014 at 12:36

Me and some friends made this for my now girlfriends' (not girlfriend at the time) Mazdaspeed 3.....

Mattbob > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:38

gif made me laugh. you win.

TJDMAX > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:47

Here are a few shift knobs I really like.

Machined this for my girlfriend.

Machined this for a buddies WRX

And here's the one on my S4. Its got a great feel and the leather / metal combo feels really nice.

JDM.ITR > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 12:53

I feel like a personal shift knob is one of the best mods you can do to a car. It's a true sign that you loved your car when you don't include the shift knob when it's for sale. And you really haven't lived until you have felt a Password JDM shift knob. Albeit one of my least favorite websites to deal with, they actually got something right.

Kinja'd!!!

Pictured isn't my car, but it was the only picture I found of the color I have. Also you can change the color of the ring inside the top!

Kenaft - some new kid > FromCanadaWithLove
08/26/2014 at 13:00

After driving a couple of BMWs with this shifter, I found the ergonomics of shifting to be a bit poor and hard to pick up. The shifter did feel nice, but I don't think it's visually attractive.

MonkeePuzzle > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 13:04

I'm a big fan of mine. The knob is from an S2000, it was custom polished and then the red and black lettering was hand painted. The boot is a black suede with red stitching to match my seats, with a silver ring that ties nicely into the knob. The actual lever itself was painted black to separate the silver ring and the silver knob. Its nothing particularly fancy, is in essence a copy of what Honda did in the type R, so nothing original, just simple and I like it and I made it so it's like a labour of love thing.

Lalkidu > FromCanadaWithLove
08/26/2014 at 13:09

alrite Brother (or sister), you give me hope. I will keep you posted.

Jayhawk Jake > sellphones2493
08/26/2014 at 13:11

Does the spaceball feel any different to use than a traditional boot?

Jayhawk Jake > JDM.ITR
08/26/2014 at 13:12

I wish I had a knob I could swap out...

FromCanadaWithLove > Kenaft - some new kid
08/26/2014 at 13:12

To each their own. It definitely takes some getting used to. Also, it's nice that the sequential shifter is correct (read: push for lower gear, pull for higher)

Kenaft - some new kid > FromCanadaWithLove
08/26/2014 at 13:21

I think when the sequential shifter is correctly oriented, you know the manufacturer took the car seriously :D

MonkeePuzzle > TJDMAX
08/26/2014 at 13:25

"hahahaha like a joke... get it honey? so lets see you... umm.. use it... ha? hahaha? I'll put away my cameraphone" ~ TJDMAX

MonkeePuzzle > mcseanerson
08/26/2014 at 13:26

looks are pretty classic. all black with black and some black. looks used by not worn. I like it

MonkeePuzzle > FromCanadaWithLove
08/26/2014 at 13:27

hopped in the SIL's BMW, got so confused I just stared at the shifter for a bit.

TJDMAX > MonkeePuzzle
08/26/2014 at 13:28

Well the story goes...We were just friends and she had asked me to machine her a shifter for some time, so when her birthday time came around she ended up leaving me the car for the weekend and my friends and i planned accordingly. I worked at a machine shop so a little ingenuity and some very interesting fixtures and a few hours later we had this thing mounted. It was so floppy and it changed radio stations everytime you shifted or went over a bump...

We parked the car and a day later when she came back she was not too thrilled to say the least....

MonkeePuzzle > macanamera
08/26/2014 at 13:29

Volvos have this cool space behind their dash now, the shape of this knob really nicely mimicks that

Kinja'd!!!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 13:48

MonkeePuzzle > TJDMAX
08/26/2014 at 13:59

did you also make her what she had asked for so you could slip that on after the joke was over?

TJDMAX > MonkeePuzzle
08/26/2014 at 14:00

Yea I did. I put up another reply on this thread somewhere showing the shift knob i machined her as well as another one i machined for a buddy.

MrCrash > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 14:47

Might not be the nicest, but it sure is fun to use.

Kinja'd!!!

Lalkidu > RazoE
08/26/2014 at 15:20

yeah I know... Looked at them and politely declined to test drive when they told me I could use the +/- buttons and make it a manual. Wanted to yell at him though.

RazoE > Lalkidu
08/26/2014 at 15:29

it honestly isn't the same..:(

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 15:34

It's in there somewhere, I swear...

sellphones2493 > Jayhawk Jake
08/26/2014 at 16:22

Eh, not really. To people new to shifting, it's pretty confusing. Furthermore, after I put on the aftermarket knob, it gets super hot in the summer and super cold in the winter.

Manuél Ferrari > Desu-San-Desu
08/26/2014 at 19:08

holy fuck this wins!

GhostZ > My citroen won't start
08/26/2014 at 19:10

Kinja'd!!!

How is this even a contest?!

I have an estranged uncle with a '71 dodge challenger with the pistol grip transmission, and he's pretty nice with offering rides, so I can technically claim that I have access to this car.

 V8 Rustler > TJDMAX
08/26/2014 at 19:34

I've been wanting to machine my own shifter ever since I learned to use the lathe.

 V8 Rustler > DipodomysDeserti
08/26/2014 at 19:35

Do you know why they didn't offer a 6 speed? The Abarth is not a cheap car.