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I finally got my OEM knob in the mail. Took a long time to find one that wasn't $500. Yes that's correct, $500 CAD. Apparently our cars share the exact same part number as the NA1 NSX therefore dealers charge an arm and a leg for them. But I found the genuine part number on Amayama and got it for just over $130 CAD. Worth every penny. The weight and feel of the OEM knob is what's supposed to be in the car, no doubt. Anyways after wrenching the S2K/Civic SI/TSX knob off (put on by the previous owner) I was a little confused as to how to screw the OEM knob on while still be able to clip the knob to the boot utilizing the factory collar. Figured it out, essentially all you need to do is remove the shroud that holds the boot in place, and invert the boot, clip the knob onto the collar, and screw the whole assembly back on to the metal shifter assembly. Once you've got it tight and centered, clip the shift housing back onto the console and voila. Finished. Old knob removed Slid and unclipped the boot housing off the console Clipped knob onto factory collar. Screwed the whole assembly back onto the shifter. Finished! I absolutely love the factory shifter for the look and the feel.
I finally got my OEM knob in the mail. Took a long time to find one that wasn't $500. Yes that's correct, $500 CAD. Apparently our cars share the exact same part number as the NA1 NSX therefore dealers charge an arm and a leg for them. But I found the genuine part number on Amayama and got it for just over $130 CAD. Worth every penny. The weight and feel of the OEM knob is what's supposed to be in the car, no doubt. Anyways after wrenching the S2K/Civic SI/TSX knob off (put on by the previous owner) I was a little confused as to how to screw the OEM knob on while still be able to clip the knob to the boot utilizing the factory collar. Figured it out, essentially all you need to do is remove the shroud that holds the boot in place, and invert the boot, clip the knob onto the collar, and screw the whole assembly back on to the metal shifter assembly. Once you've got it tight and centered, clip the shift housing back onto the console and voila.
It does look nice, congrats!
Having ordered & received the non-dimpled shift knob pictured above & below from Amayama, the probability is high that it is an OEM NA1 NSX unit. Shift Lever - 1995 Acura NSX 2 Door NSX KA 5MT
I replaced my mangled OEM CL-S6 one years ago with the 06 TL6 shift knob and are 'currently unavailable'.
The 54102-SEP-A02 replaces the 54102-SEP-A01A pictured.
Wow you've got me upset lol. So for a bit of backstory. I drove a 2003 CL Type-S 6MT back when they came out in 2003, and my memory told me the shift knob was dimpled, just like the other aesthetic elements in the car. However my search on the internet for an actual part number for one was fruitless. So I went to my local Acura dealer and asked for one and the quote he gave me was $500 + taxes for Honda Part# 54102-SL0-003ZB. I balked at the price so I went on the hunt for that same part number, and ended up finding one for honestly a 1/3 of the price from the dealer, when it came in the mail of course its full-leather, not dimpled on the sides, and in my brain I was thinking "hmm, I must be mistaken about the whole dimpled leather on the shift knob, it was so many years ago that I drove the 6MT..." Now I log into the forum this morning and low and behold, you replied to my thread with pictures AND part numbers lol. F my life. The Acura CL community in my province (state) is non-existent, so really I have to rely on online resources to refresh my car. As a final note, I went back and checked my invoice for the shift knob and it did end up costing nearly $200 CAD after US exchange rate, taxes, duties, and freight. So for any of my fellow Canadian 6MT owners looking for the period-correct and accurate part number... what you want is Honda Part# 54102-SL0-023ZB. Thank you Zeta for the reply!
Wow you've got me upset lol. So for a bit of backstory. I drove a 2003 CL Type-S 6MT back when they came out in 2003, and my memory told me the shift knob was dimpled, just like the other aesthetic elements in the car. However my search on the internet for an actual part number for one was fruitless. So I went to my local Acura dealer and asked for one and the quote he gave me was $500 + taxes for Honda Part# 54102-SL0-003ZB. I balked at the price so I went on the hunt for that same part number, and ended up finding one for honestly a 1/3 of the price from the dealer, when it came in the mail of course its full-leather, not dimpled on the sides, and in my brain I was thinking "hmm, I must be mistaken about the whole dimpled leather on the shift knob, it was so many years ago that I drove the 6MT..." Now I log into the forum this morning and low and behold, you replied to my thread with pictures AND part numbers lol. F my life. The Acura CL community in my province (state) is non-existent, so really I have to rely on online resources to refresh my car. As a final note, I went back and checked my invoice for the shift knob and it did end up costing nearly $200 CAD after US exchange rate, taxes, duties, and freight. So for any of my fellow Canadian 6MT owners looking for the period-correct and accurate part number... what you want is Honda Part# 54102-SL0-023ZB. Thank you Zeta for the reply!
Yeah, I made the same mistake many decades ago, that is depending on some counter monkey, regardless of them being from the dealer or local parts store, to be accurate / thorough with the data they give out.
If you've noticed this vendor has the dimpled 2G CL-S6 shift knob price $86.57 U.S. dollars higher then the NA1 NSX one.
My guess is because there were many fewer mid year 02-03 CL-S6's ever built compared to the many 1G NSX manuals between 91-99.
Long story short, and now the lesson learned, is you have to empower yourself with the correct car information, in this case the shift knob part number, first, then you take that self-researched information to the counter monkey's to cross reference.
Never depend on counter personnel for information, I don't care how many years experience they have.
Being from Canada, it would be prudent to bookmark the U.S. OEM vendor link I provided and use it before any internet search engine, narrow down what you need, then explore the inter-webs for the best price on that exact part number specific to your car.
If the part number is not listed, because the part is discontinued (many are currently) than the real work begins if one needs it to get back on the road, lol.
Burn me once, shame on you, burn me twice shame on me!
I've purchased three new oem JDM NSX shift knobs off ebay over the past few years (approx $90- $100/ea USD). Was lucky enough to receive one dimpled just like the CLS6. However, when re-ordering the same part number, the second and third arrived with the smooth leather. The Japanese ebay seller's explanation was that Honda must have changed the finish on the new stock vs old stock.
Oh, well.
I stand corrected!
