JTso

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The stock shift knob feels a little small for me, so I replaced it with a Momo Race Air-Leather. The Momo knob mounts slightly shorter than stock but works really well with the Neuspeed short shifter and feels good in my hand. The shift is shorten by another few %.

Shift knob comparison


Momo installed

7or8

I was thinking of getting that exact same knob. Now I think I will. Looks great! Thanks for the pics.

xizor

looks quite stylish. i love the stock one, and couldn't imagine any other shifter on my TSX, but I like how the Momo one still matches the interior.

JTso

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Exactly, that's why I like it. I only wish it's a little heavier. It weights about .25 lbs. The stock one is .5 lbs.

tony4311

exactly what I was thinking. I'll never get rid of the stock one b ut that one actually looks like it belongs.

N_Smith

Weight Reduction yay!

The stock knob is very ITR-ish, with leather wrapped middle. Don't know why anyone would get rid of it.

leo leo

Looking good!

Dan Martin

I had the same momo knob on my golf. It's probably a little heavier than the OEM one on the TSX. A heavier knob will actually make the shifts smoother so this is a good thing.

JTso

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Yes, the stock knob is nice but it doesn't fit everybody (too small for me). If you drive a MT, you should know that. Also, like Dan pointed out, a heavier knob is better. But too bad the Momo is only half the weight of the oem knob.

TSX Hokie

Is there any hollow space inside the knob? If so, you could glue some lead shot in there and increase the weight.

Also, a question: What is the deal with those 6 holes on top of the knob? Are they actually holes, or just decoration? Actual holes would probably get uncomfortable.

The company I work in has a machine shop; I sometimes think of buying round stock of some exotic metal and having them machine a custom knob for me at a discount rate. Then I could wrap it in leather or something. I could be the only person in the world with a vanadium shift knob

...but it wouldn't make the car any faster, so I probably won't waste my money.

Dan Martin

I have machined many shift knobs at work. I might even have a couple of the programs still on file. 304 stainless makes for a nice weight. If there's enough interest I could machine a few for those who want one. I don't have a lot of free time on our lathes right now but in a couple months I'd be able to do a run.

The last few I've done were patterned after the UUC knobs like this:




I was thinking about doing one with the TSX logo engraved into the top.

CCColtsicehockey

Iwas thinking of the same thing with the TSX logo on the top while reading your post and then I saw it at the end. I would be up for one like that for my automatic with the tsx logo on the top with like a ball shape knob

cornholio

that momo shift knob looks hype!
i have a question, did the shift knob decrease the HEIGHT of the "stick" or was it another mod that decreased the HEIGHT of the "stick"

JTso

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The inside of the Momo knob is hollow so the threaded shift lever goes all the way in almost near the top. Last night I removed the Momo knob and packed the inside with some foam to restore the stock height.

Dan Martin

Does anyone know how the SS shift knob is attached? The MT is threaded on and there is a locknut to hold it in place but I don't see a locknut on the SS.

Sturm

It's just screwed in place. There's no locknut or anything. I tried putting on an aftermarket MOMO shift knob made for manual cars but I couldn't get it to fit quite right. So I ended up buying a shift knob from a CL/TL Type-S off eBay instead. That one screwed on perfectly.

dom

Dan is your TSX an Auto? I always thought you had a 6Sp??

Dan Martin

6MT all the way baby. I just wanted to know if I go ahead and make these shift knobs. It would be good to have one style that fits both cars.

dom

Go ahead and make what shift knobs?

Dan Martin

See my post 9 posts up. ^^^^^^

dom

I don't know how the hell I missed that post. It had pics too

Anyway, I have a question? How cold do you think one of those knobs could get in our winters? Is'nt a big problem for an Auto so sign me up. They look gorgeous, especially the first one.

Dan Martin

Oh they'll get damn cold in winter but beauty hurts.

I wear gloves in the winter so it really doesn't bother me much. Both pics are of the same knob just from a different angle. That particular knob wasn't done by my but the ones I've made are pretty well an exact copy. I've never done it as a commercial business, just something for people I know. I'll do a batch of 20 or so in the next couple months when I have some time on our lathes. Right now it's just way too busy to get on them for anything that isn't making the company money. Since they are CNC it's no harder for me to make 1 or 1,000. Once I have the program done up I just load the bars and hit go. Of course the more I do the cheaper each knob will be.

I'm open for suggestions so if anyone has seen a knob they like better than the one above just let me know and I'll start another thread so we can vote on the design before I start.

kiteboy

Dan, count me in. If you need to check the threads and fit for AT, you can use my car.

CCColtsicehockey

any chance you can make shift knobs like this




and then would you be able to have the TSX logo etched in the top

Dan Martin

Yes it would be very similar to that. The polished finish is a pain in the ass but the satin one is more like what I would do. The nice thing about having a little bit of a flat surface on top is that I can have the little insert plates made at an engraver and just stick them in. That way we can have the same knob but with different inserts like one that says "TSX" or one that has the shift pattern in it.

Dan Martin

Thanks Kiteboy I think I still have your card so I'll give you a shout when I make a prototype. It's going to be a while though (somewhere around the end of May).

CCColtsicehockey

I was only using pics for the shape and design of the knob. also I will be one of your first buyers when you get one with the TSX logo on it cause I dont need the shift pattern due to having an automatic

dom

Johnny, do you still have that Momo knob? If so how is it wearing and do you still like it/recommend it.

I'm thinking baout picking one up.

sigmachi96

I have the same one that Johnny does and I like it. It has worn in well and matches the interior.

dom

Thanks. I think this would wear alot better than an aluminum considering scratches.

I can't find an Ebay seller who has these that will ship to Canada though.

afici0nad0

^

it DOES match very well with the interior.

very nice...

ianS

You can always ask them to ship it to Canada even though they list as US only. I did it couple times.

dom

I e-mailed two of them.

But a couple of them say: :"Shipping to US only", "Canada is not a part of the USA"

jpt

I could get one and ship it to you if you want, PM me

dom

Thanks for teh offer, but I got a reply and I've found a shipper to Canada. I'm leaning towards the polished aluminum though.

Benz_05_TSX

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Go JAY-DEE-EM Dom...

Spoon Ti shift knob all the way~!!!

but MOMO is nice...haha, my friend has the same one in his 86, good shifting feel~

JTso

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Yes, I still have hte Momo. It's still looking like new. Then again, I don't drive the car everyday either.

jpt

Polished aluminum's gonna be mighty cold in those winter YYZ mornings, better wear gloves or your hand'll stick

viffer

dom - who is willing to ship to Canada?
Thanks

yadfgp

That's a SWEET looking shit knob! I think I'm gonna have to get it! The stock is a little small for my taste also. And the look of this 1 I think goes great with the interior. Since it's such a long knob and the wieght is so light, maybe instead of using foam in the top of it to lessen the length of it, maybe you could put something heavier instead??? That way the knob won't be so light!