best shift knob

Nillaz · 10-29-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

It's funny, but I agree. I've been having a hard time finding a weighted leather wrapped shift knob that i like and I don't have the patience to weight one myself. The metal ones look great, but I get tired of roasting my hand on metal shifters in the summer.

cooltoy · 10-29-2012, 05:52 PM

These may be the answer.

Nillaz · 10-29-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

These may be the answer.

I'll have to look into the Sparco knobs a little further. The shape looks decent but I have a feeling that the weight isn't going to be what I'm looking for (300 - 400+ grams).

I've found similar knobs made by Momo and Razo and most of them clock in between 100 - 200 grams. At that weight I'd rather stick with the stock knob.

bdub561 · 10-29-2012, 08:47 PM

Yeah, i think stock knob is aroud 220g. Id like one around 500 and i have my eye on a couple. Might end up just paying $150 and getting a TWM type-r

cooltoy · 10-29-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nillaz

I'll have to look into the Sparco knobs a little further. The shape looks decent but I have a feeling that the weight isn't going to be what I'm looking for (300 - 400+ grams).

I've found similar knobs made by Momo and Razo and most of them clock in between 100 - 200 grams. At that weight I'd rather stick with the stock knob.

They weigh 350g. Come in blue, red, silver and wood grain.

.c2 · 10-30-2012, 12:42 AM

The blox 490 series is 490g, lol. Got mine for just $60

Nillaz · 10-30-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

They weigh 350g. Come in blue, red, silver and wood grain.

Where did you find the weight? I can't find a single link that lists the weight and I've been looking pretty hard for the last couple of hours.

bdub561 · 10-30-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

These may be the answer.

I dont see that on the sparco website?

cooltoy · 10-30-2012, 11:53 AM

61-64 Chevrolet Impala Shift Knobs from Sparco at Andy's Auto Sport

cooltoy · 10-30-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nillaz

Where did you find the weight? I can't find a single link that lists the weight and I've been looking pretty hard for the last couple of hours.

I assume that is in grams.

03742SPCAZ - Sparco Shift Knob - Litium S | RPMWare

bdub561 · 10-30-2012, 11:56 AM

Allen screws

cooltoy · 10-30-2012, 11:58 AM

Glue.

Nillaz · 10-30-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I assume that is in grams.

03742SPCAZ - Sparco Shift Knob - Litium S | RPMWare

Since it's listed as 0.35 I have a feeling that's actually pounds, which would bring the weight to 160g....or about on par with similarly sized/shaped knobs from competitors.

I'm going to see if I can track one of these down in person, but I have a feeling this isn't the droid I'm looking for.

Thanks for the link though I appreciate the suggestion!

cooltoy · 10-30-2012, 02:34 PM

I emailed them. You are correct.

Nillaz · 10-31-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I emailed them. You are correct.

Thanks. Saved me some hassle.

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