My shift knob hurts
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My shift knob hurts
Having a problem I never thought of when I bought the car. Stylish metal top of shift knob in 90 degree heat makes my hand hurt until the car cools down. Does anyone else have this problem? Is the only solution to replace the shift knob? Not a huge deal, but still...
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
LOL same problem here during this heat wave this past week. I just put a hat over it that I always have in my backseat... kept it nice and cool today. 
And try not parking in direct sunlight... if you must, however, I'd recommend getting a nice heat-rejecting tint job done for under $200. It really does work (a LOT better than the heat-rejection glass that our cars supposedly have!).
And try not parking in direct sunlight... if you must, however, I'd recommend getting a nice heat-rejecting tint job done for under $200. It really does work (a LOT better than the heat-rejection glass that our cars supposedly have!).
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Living the Dream
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From: near Charlotte
I might have to try the club cover idea.
I have the front window shades AND a little cloth I place over the shift nob and it's still hand cookin' hot.
I'm glad someone else started this thread besides me
I have the front window shades AND a little cloth I place over the shift nob and it's still hand cookin' hot.
I'm glad someone else started this thread besides me
Suzuka Master
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From: Austin, TX
Originally Posted by dom
Or you could cover it with something. 
Mine is all metal and hot like hell on days like this but the pain goes away after a few minutes.
Mine is all metal and hot like hell on days like this but the pain goes away after a few minutes.
The Power of a Grill
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From: San Antonio, TX
hot hot hot in SA. get a black leather Momo knob.
http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=63|TX&type=16<ype=ns_imp ort&p_id=1290
http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=63|TX&type=16<ype=ns_imp ort&p_id=1294
http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=63|TX&type=16<ype=ns_imp ort&p_id=1290
http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=63|TX&type=16<ype=ns_imp ort&p_id=1294
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From: Mississauga, Canada
Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
You don't live in Texas. You live in Canuckistan. It gets a little warmer inside cars here. Even if I have Lumar tint, it still bakes in there.
and the guy that started the thread lives in CT not TX either...
The Power of a Grill
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From: San Antonio, TX
Originally Posted by Dan Martin
If you think the OEM knob is hot, you'd hate my knob. 
heheh, after i read it again i just had to laugh at the "you'd hate my knob" comment.
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From: Bay Area, CA
1. Turn on air conditioner.
2. Start off shifting using leather part only.
3. While driving, put right hand in front of air vent.
4. When hand is very cold, firmly grasp your knob (either one, now that I consider it) until your hand gets hot.
5. Repeat until knob(s) are cool.
2. Start off shifting using leather part only.
3. While driving, put right hand in front of air vent.
4. When hand is very cold, firmly grasp your knob (either one, now that I consider it) until your hand gets hot.
5. Repeat until knob(s) are cool.
mmmmmm....
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From: Glendale, CA
Originally Posted by mjtsx
1. Turn on air conditioner.
2. Start off shifting using leather part only.
3. While driving, put right hand in front of air vent.
4. When hand is very cold, firmly grasp your knob (either one, now that I consider it) until your hand gets hot.
5. Repeat until knob(s) are cool.
2. Start off shifting using leather part only.
3. While driving, put right hand in front of air vent.
4. When hand is very cold, firmly grasp your knob (either one, now that I consider it) until your hand gets hot.
5. Repeat until knob(s) are cool.
Expert over here! Nice write up...I might try this next time.
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From: St. Cloud, FL
There's some great suggestions in here. I like the "old sock" the best. Main thing is to try to keep it out of the direct sunlight. Perhaps pop your moonroof to vent hot air. Use windshield sun shade and tint. The combination of these should help a great deal. Or you can have your girl handle your knob for you. 
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From: florida
Originally Posted by LoveMyTSX
There's some great suggestions in here. I like the "old sock" the best. Main thing is to try to keep it out of the direct sunlight. Perhaps pop your moonroof to vent hot air. Use windshield sun shade and tint. The combination of these should help a great deal. Or you can have your girl handle your knob for you.
sup mike
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From: AustinTX
Wow, I never come to the TSX forum, but anyway, I have the TSX 6MT knob on my CLS and I'm in TX too. It's hot but workable, esp with the leather surround.
I'll buy any TSX 6MT knobs no one wants! PM me.
I've modded the fitment better than in the pic.
I'll buy any TSX 6MT knobs no one wants! PM me.
I've modded the fitment better than in the pic.
Originally Posted by ri0tnerrrrrd
Having a problem I never thought of when I bought the car. Stylish metal top of shift knob in 90 degree heat makes my hand hurt until the car cools down. Does anyone else have this problem? Is the only solution to replace the shift knob? Not a huge deal, but still...
C'mon, man! Row yer own.
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From: WDMIA
The Skunk2 knob gets steaming hot and seems to retain heat forever. I've been putting a golf club cover on it in the morning and it's nice and cool when I get in to go home. Works great and, imho, looks better than a sock.
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by ri0tnerrrrrd
Having a problem I never thought of when I bought the car. Stylish metal top of shift knob in 90 degree heat makes my hand hurt until the car cools down. Does anyone else have this problem? Is the only solution to replace the shift knob? Not a huge deal, but still...
http://www.ebay.com.my/viItem?ItemId=170006955149
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by peter_bigblock
While JTso is working on the engine torque damper, I'm working on a high-performance carbon fiber high-flow cold-air JDM shift knob cover.
Well, not a "high-flow cold-air" model, but a carbon cover.