Installing Wood Shift Knob on a 2006 RL
10-03-2006, 02:27 PM
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Drifting
I believe it's a simple "screw off old, screw on new".
10-03-2006, 03:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
Post some Pix if you do it!
I'd like to see how the wood knob with it's chrome base looks in the car. I'm tempted by the wood knob, but that chrome base doesn't seem like a good match inside. Is there any way to get a matte finish look to the chrome?
Rob144.
I'd like to see how the wood knob with it's chrome base looks in the car. I'm tempted by the wood knob, but that chrome base doesn't seem like a good match inside. Is there any way to get a matte finish look to the chrome?
Rob144.
10-03-2006, 05:54 PM
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There is a closed thread with a bunch of Acura installation instructions in it. I believe most are for TL but it should be the same. Instructions for the shift knob are in the thread. 
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115432
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115432
10-09-2006, 07:35 AM
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It simply twists off and twists on... I've taken mine on and off a couple times while working on finding a 'squeek' around the silver shift plate. (Which I think I finally killed with some felt-tape and silicone lube). Anyway.. you can definitely install it yourself.
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10-17-2006, 10:43 PM
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I've been tempted by this mod on the thought that the wood knob would go nicely with the dash and set an even more elegant environment.
How does it look with the chrome base instead of the leather knob's brushed metal? Does the Acura logo line up and look good?
Rob144
How does it look with the chrome base instead of the leather knob's brushed metal? Does the Acura logo line up and look good?
Rob144
10-18-2006, 02:22 PM
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Drifting
Here's mine,
10-18-2006, 04:11 PM
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Touge, here ya go. The flash screws with the colors a bit. It is a better match in person.
10-20-2006, 11:13 AM
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Does anyone have photos of the knob in a taupe interior? Perhaps a "long" shot, rather than a close-up.
It's soooo darn tempting..... I may have to go to the Acura dealer and ask to hold one. And take it out to the car and see how it would look inside.
Rob144
It's soooo darn tempting..... I may have to go to the Acura dealer and ask to hold one. And take it out to the car and see how it would look inside.
Rob144
10-20-2006, 08:16 PM
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RL pdf installation
I though about getting this knob. I have the taupe interior.
I felt the chrome clashes with the taupe too much, so I didn't get it.
I think it looks much better with the ebony. Just my feeling.
Also, I found an RL pdf on how to install the knob, for all those worried.
Its for the 2005 RL, but its the same part number for the 2006 and 2007 RL.
RL Wood Knob Installation
I felt the chrome clashes with the taupe too much, so I didn't get it.
I think it looks much better with the ebony. Just my feeling.
Also, I found an RL pdf on how to install the knob, for all those worried.
Its for the 2005 RL, but its the same part number for the 2006 and 2007 RL.
RL Wood Knob Installation
10-21-2006, 12:44 AM
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LOOKS & FEELS GREAT!
Everyone is right. Very simple installation. This is absolutely necessary if you upgrade the steering wheel. I am so glad I did this. Thanks for everyone’s input.
10-31-2006, 03:51 PM
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Damn you guys, just making me spend more money on my car 
Got the wood steering wheel and shifter. I got the wheel from Acura of Troy (via eBay) and had it installed yesterday. The knob was just received now from Acura of Cleveland, so changing it as soon as I leave the office. The steering wheel feels great. My shifter looks a lot darker than the ones in the pictures above, though.
Got the wood steering wheel and shifter. I got the wheel from Acura of Troy (via eBay) and had it installed yesterday. The knob was just received now from Acura of Cleveland, so changing it as soon as I leave the office. The steering wheel feels great. My shifter looks a lot darker than the ones in the pictures above, though.
10-31-2006, 10:27 PM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Touge
Getting my steering wheel tomorrow also, will post a pic of it after I install it.
I'm not too crazy about the textured leather look on the wood wheel, but I could see it growing on me. I've driven a relative's RX300 with a wood wheel, and found it a little bit weird - kind of hard on the hands but kind of interesting in a tactile sort of way.
Still, it seems like it could really dress up the interior, especially in combination with a wood shift knob. But that's a nearly $600+ combination!
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11-01-2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob144
...I'm not too crazy about the textured leather look on the wood wheel, but I could see it growing on me.
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11-01-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob144
Still, it seems like it could really dress up the interior, especially in combination with a wood shift knob. But that's a nearly $600+ combination!
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Wheel $357.50 shipped
Knob $93.90 shipped
Wheel installation (Ball Acura) $93.50 (Kearny Mesa Acura quoted $190 for the exact same job)
I am really enjoying the new look of my car!
11-02-2006, 06:21 PM
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Just installed mine today, wasn't a hard install at all. I noticed immediately the new wheel is thicker and the thumb grips are nice to have. It does feel a bit odd at first going from leather to the wood, but I think you get used to it quick. Definitely makes the interior feel more more expensive and luxurious. I agree that this wheel and the knob should have been standard. I'll throw up a picture tomorrow in the photogallery section.
11-02-2006, 06:29 PM
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looking fwd to the pics! Where did you purchase the goodies from?
Originally Posted by Touge
Just installed mine today, wasn't a hard install at all. I noticed immediately the new wheel is thicker and the thumb grips are nice to have. It does feel a bit odd at first going from leather to the wood, but I think you get used to it quick. Definitely makes the interior feel more more expensive and luxurious. I agree that this wheel and the knob should have been standard. I'll throw up a picture tomorrow in the photogallery section.
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