I was looking through a Momo catalog & found many knobs that I really liked. Problem is they are all for a manual shift. Can the auto knob be replaced? If so what should I look for (thread/dimensions)?
Is it held in be a set screw? I don't have a service manual so sorry for the last question.

 

I don't know the exact size but you just grab it and twist counter clockwise to remove it. No set screws or anything. Comes right off after about 15 twists.

 

3rd generation tl autos need a knob for a manual...as there is not a button on the shift knob....

 

Are you saying the knob for the manual will replace the auto with no modifications?

 

no the manual 3rd gen is the standard acura pitch thread

the auto tl's have a tiny pitch thread... the only knobs you can put on are the auto tsx, auto rsx, or the mugen auto shift knob

all the other knobs that are universal may or may not fit they come with little nipples you screw on the auto threads

 

here is my momo combat evo....

 

Geezer, Vinnie and I both have the same knob shown above. When you replace your OEM knob with a Momo, the threads are not a factor. The Momo shift knobs slide on top of the stick. They are then tightened down with 3 screws that go screw into the base of the knob. You have to center the Momo knob on the stick and then screw in the 3 screws evenly onto the stick. I know...it might sound alittle much, but it was very easy to do. If you decide to get the Momo shift knob, I can write down the steps for you.

 

That's one sexy knob....hmmm that didn't come out right LOL

Hopefully I'll be a 3G TL owner by the weekend!

 

Thanks for all the replies. That Evo comes in many combinations. I have to do some research first but glad to know it's an easy install.
Leaning towards the carbon insert.

 

Uh oh Geezer. Be careful dude-if you get the Carbon Insert Knob, then you're gonna want a Carbon Fiber interior trim kit to better match the shift knob.

 

Great idea

Do they just lay over the original trim?

 

Really like this one..

 

Yes....check out www.nycdashes.com. I got the kit with about 47 pieces in it. They have 2 sided tape on them and fit perfectly onto your OEM parts.

 

I think that the audi/volkswagen aftermarket options for shift knobs are the best looking ones out there. Too bad I can't get some of those replicated so the gearing looks like acura gearing and not audi/vw where the reverse is by 1st gear.

 

Geezer, that's the one. It will look great with the Carbon Fiber interior kit.
Here's a picture of my Momo knob with the center console interior trim kit.

 

Steve add me to the list. One of the first mods I did. Had it in my previous 2nd gen Type S and brought that right over.

 

For sure buddy. It's a tough call on the shift knobs as to which one to choose. The carbon fiber insert knob looks great. So does the one with the silver inset too. I chose the silver inset knob because it really brings out the outside trim of the center console.

Here's a shot from a different angle.

 

Sorry, can't have it; I already got it.




There are two sets of set screws - a long set and a short set. Make sure you use the long set. Even then they are just barely long enough to get a good grab on the shaft.

I built the shaft with a couple layers of masking tape to make it easier to clamp down.

 

i liked the silver insert for the same reason as steven, plus it had the silver stiching which i thought added to the coolness factor....

make sure you make equal turns on the set screws so the knob is centered....its really easy to do, and took me all of 5 minutes to do and that was doing it twice as i didnt get the set screws equal the first time...

 

Help!
I tried installing the Momo today but ran into problems. I used the rubber adapter with the smallest opening. Instructions said to push all the way down. But when I do that the screws have nothing to clamp down on & fall thru when I tighten them. Is there a trick? I was thinking of shoving another spacer in the shaft before the one that fits to keep it lower where the screws are. Will that work or am I missing something?

 

check your messages...i sent you a pm

 

After a short break to contemplate this issue, I figured out a solution. I used a rubber bushing I found in my parts box from another project. The bushing was a little smaller than the shaft so I had to work it all the way down to where the screws meet. I then put on the smallest adapter & worked it down all the way. The screws met the hard rubber & all is well.
I will post a pic when I get some time. Carbon looks great with black interior. Thanks for all the PM's.

 

This is the Carbon fiber insert on a 2008 TL.

 

What do you guys think of this one? (just to be different)


It's the F-16 EVO, titanium or aluminum with leather or carbon trim.
http://www.momo.com/usa/products.php...roduct=95&l=en

 

Looks good Geezer

chairguru - I like the titanium carbon one. Looks like a cobra snake...lol.

 

I don't know buddy. That would would take some getting used to for me.

 

the set screws should screw right into the metal of the shift shaft, not some rubber thing....did you not get two different lenths of set screws??

 

Are there other companies that make nice shift knobs other than Momo?

 

now the op needs to change out that dark wood for cf....

 

Geezer, I agree with Vinny. Carbon Fiber-for the win!





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Working on it. Geez, how much cash you think I can burn thru in a week
I love the indentation for the thumb. Feels really nice in the hand. The stocker was way too small & slippery for me.
Also, the dark wood isn't as light as the pic reveals. It matches the knob better than the pic.

 

I have the dark wood too and I agree it is much darker that in the pic (w/ flash). Are there other companies that make shift knobs other than Momo?