Shift Knob Options?
07-30-2012, 11:51 AM
#1
Shift Knob Options?
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this... anyway.
I have a '08 TL-S 6-Speed where the metal on the top of the knob has peeled back and is VERY sharp. I would like to replace it with an aftermarket knob, if possible. I'd hate to fork over the money for another stock one just to have it de-laminate again in 3 years.
The stock shift boot has a plastic piece that clicks into the bottom of the knob. Can this be replaced or do they make a knob that this connects to? I like those metal ones I've seen on here before... but I'm not sure about connecting this piece. I want it to be as stock-appearing as possible.
I have a '08 TL-S 6-Speed where the metal on the top of the knob has peeled back and is VERY sharp. I would like to replace it with an aftermarket knob, if possible. I'd hate to fork over the money for another stock one just to have it de-laminate again in 3 years.
The stock shift boot has a plastic piece that clicks into the bottom of the knob. Can this be replaced or do they make a knob that this connects to? I like those metal ones I've seen on here before... but I'm not sure about connecting this piece. I want it to be as stock-appearing as possible.
07-30-2012, 01:43 PM
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Haven't quite heard this question before and I don't have time to search threads, but maybe this will help you find something to start:
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Atl.a...2shift+knob%22
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Atl.a...2shift+knob%22
07-30-2012, 02:21 PM
#4
for my spun resin monster knob, I put 2 rubber washers (they are actually the washers for a garden hose) and 2 of those really thick tie wraps to hold up the silver ring that holds up the boot...good thing, you can move it but it stays where you leave it. Raise it up and use the screwing down of the knob to make it super tight.
I had a VERY low shift knob...it was great, never got hot. But mixed with the short shifter, I did NOT like the lack of leverage. I recently swapped to a mishimoto weighted (almost 4 times more) shift knob...and I LOVE It. It's black chrome.
from far:
and here is my old one...
I had a VERY low shift knob...it was great, never got hot. But mixed with the short shifter, I did NOT like the lack of leverage. I recently swapped to a mishimoto weighted (almost 4 times more) shift knob...and I LOVE It. It's black chrome.
from far:
and here is my old one...
Has anybody used this StrutKing adapter?
Last edited by LogicWavelength; 07-30-2012 at 02:27 PM.
07-30-2012, 03:22 PM
#5
UPDATE:
Apparently TWM advertises on here and popped up with the perfect solution for my issue:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...d-phantom.html
But if my wife (it's her car) can handle a hot shifter, I can get a slightly taller metal one like this:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html
I just need to search around on here if an RSX knob fits our cars. If so, they even make the boot adapter specific to the knob. I'd just have to remove the console, cut off the plastic thing, and ziptie the new adapter on. Done.
Only problem is price. $188 plus shipping. Yeesh.
Apparently TWM advertises on here and popped up with the perfect solution for my issue:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...d-phantom.html
But if my wife (it's her car) can handle a hot shifter, I can get a slightly taller metal one like this:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html
I just need to search around on here if an RSX knob fits our cars. If so, they even make the boot adapter specific to the knob. I'd just have to remove the console, cut off the plastic thing, and ziptie the new adapter on. Done.
Only problem is price. $188 plus shipping. Yeesh.
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10-15-2012, 09:42 PM
#14
Here's my Skunk2 with the Comptech short shift kit along with all aftermarket shifter bushing along with the slave cylinder mod. I didn't even need anything to hold the boot up it stays up all on it's own.
One down side is in the summer the knob gets hot as hell, and in winter it's like grabbing a damn ice cube. I actually had to go get some cheap super thin leather gloves from an Army Navy store that are made for Police.
One down side is in the summer the knob gets hot as hell, and in winter it's like grabbing a damn ice cube. I actually had to go get some cheap super thin leather gloves from an Army Navy store that are made for Police.
10-19-2012, 05:23 PM
#15
I got one of these 2012 SI shift knobs... feels fantastic and its very durable. Lighter than the stock s2k 1/2 leather version.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-HONDA-C...10116f&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-HONDA-C...10116f&vxp=mtr
10-19-2012, 08:17 PM
#16
the overexplainer
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12-10-2014, 06:20 PM
#18
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Here's mine, used a collar from a TSX I think it was, basically same collar just black, inserted upside down so the collar isn't visible. Stays up with the boot and ghetto electrical tape
12-10-2014, 06:32 PM
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