I'm pretty sure you can get a shop to leather wrap the knob. As far as the knob goes, I put it on with the B&M short shifter three weeks ago and I love the feel.
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CY 370z |Sports Package| Berk CBE| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)|BBS LM|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs|Stillen Sway Bars|TWS Shift Knob|B&M Short Shifter
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