Shift knob for you TL-S 6MT owners
09-16-2008, 08:55 AM
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Shift knob for you TL-S 6MT owners
I was calling S2R today and saw this on their site. I think it would look good with the red gauges etc...
http://www.skunk2.com/mm5/merchant.m...gory_Code=FTSK
And its only $51.25!
Just an FYI...
http://www.skunk2.com/mm5/merchant.m...gory_Code=FTSK
And its only $51.25!
Just an FYI...
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09-16-2008, 12:44 PM
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pros: weighted, good size, nice finish, red lettering
cons: third degree burns in the summer, frostbite in the winter, and dead sexy in the spring & fall
final say:
go for it. but 51.25 is a little expensive. go look for a cheaper price and do a price match with jhpusa.com. i got mine for about 43 shipped
09-16-2008, 02:18 PM
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haha same...
pros: weighted, good size, nice finish, red lettering
cons: third degree burns in the summer, frostbite in the winter, and dead sexy in the spring & fall
final say: go for it. but 51.25 is a little expensive. go look for a cheaper price and do a price match with jhpusa.com. i got mine for about 43 shipped
pros: weighted, good size, nice finish, red lettering
cons: third degree burns in the summer, frostbite in the winter, and dead sexy in the spring & fall
final say:
go for it. but 51.25 is a little expensive. go look for a cheaper price and do a price match with jhpusa.com. i got mine for about 43 shipped
), but it is worth it for me. It looks nice:
10-01-2009, 03:31 PM
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Bringing this thread back from the dead...so what shift knob did you end up getting?
I'm contemplating upgrading the OEM knob as well to something more substantial. I had my heart set on the Skunk2 and even though I love the GM finish, I'm wondering if it'll look "off" from the rest of the light aluminum trim? Anyone have a clear pic of their Skunk2 shifter that isn't overexposed as the earlier pic in this thread?
I'm contemplating upgrading the OEM knob as well to something more substantial. I had my heart set on the Skunk2 and even though I love the GM finish, I'm wondering if it'll look "off" from the rest of the light aluminum trim? Anyone have a clear pic of their Skunk2 shifter that isn't overexposed as the earlier pic in this thread?
10-01-2009, 05:28 PM
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Yeah, I was wanting to get one of those as well but i thought that there were problems with the run/maker and they weren't being produced beyond the first few?
10-01-2009, 06:10 PM
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The only pics I have:
Looks amazing and feels amazing!
The color difference isn't that bad... I think? lol.
I'm not bothered by it... Passengers who notice seem to like the GM knob too.
Never mind i have more:
Looks amazing and feels amazing!
The color difference isn't that bad... I think? lol.
I'm not bothered by it... Passengers who notice seem to like the GM knob too.
Never mind i have more:
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10-01-2009, 07:55 PM
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Removing the red paint in the shift pattern improves the looks as well.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=skunk2+knob
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=skunk2+knob
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10-06-2009, 03:58 PM
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^Yeah, I was just going to say that...as in this thread...
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-photograph-gallery-127/skunk2-shift-knob-home-made-short-shifter-665481/
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-photograph-gallery-127/skunk2-shift-knob-home-made-short-shifter-665481/
10-06-2009, 04:12 PM
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^Yeah, I was just going to say that...as in this thread...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665481
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665481
10-06-2009, 04:16 PM
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Yeah, he did a great job and it seems to accomplish what I'm looking to do as well. And I'll finally get to use that tap & die set that I bought 5 years ago!
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I think he said he started with the 12 mm and progressed down to the 10mm little by little.
Yeah, the shifter stalk on the TL does jog to the right but there's a good inch or so before it does. I would just shorten mine by 3/4" or so....not too low. Just enough to tighten up the throws.
Yeah, the shifter stalk on the TL does jog to the right but there's a good inch or so before it does. I would just shorten mine by 3/4" or so....not too low. Just enough to tighten up the throws.
10-06-2009, 05:08 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carbon-Fiber-Shif...d=p3286.c0.m14
how about this one. Anyone try this? I think that the CF would go well with the CF trim
how about this one. Anyone try this? I think that the CF would go well with the CF trim
10-06-2009, 10:14 PM
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A question to people that already have these installed:
After installation, our shift boots have a metallic ring right BELOW the OEM shift knob where it "buckles" in to the OEM knob. Does the skunk one rattle after installing? Is there a way to put on and not have the shift boot sag? Thanks!
After installation, our shift boots have a metallic ring right BELOW the OEM shift knob where it "buckles" in to the OEM knob. Does the skunk one rattle after installing? Is there a way to put on and not have the shift boot sag? Thanks!
10-07-2009, 12:08 AM
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I usually use my phone to browse as I do not have internet at my new appartment (i moved out).
I can take pics of my knob in brighter lighting and post them once I head back to the Uni.
The ring on the boot does not fit perfectly. The jam nut is a bit larger in diameter than the ring on the boot. At least mine was.
What i did to solve this issue was take a round metal filer and filed very lightly against the ring. Unfortunately, I filed a little too much. Now the ring will not stay ob half the time. However, it was a good fit for a short while.just be careful on how much you file. If you do it right, it will hold very well.
Also, there are no rattles.
I can take pics of my knob in brighter lighting and post them once I head back to the Uni.
The ring on the boot does not fit perfectly. The jam nut is a bit larger in diameter than the ring on the boot. At least mine was.
What i did to solve this issue was take a round metal filer and filed very lightly against the ring. Unfortunately, I filed a little too much. Now the ring will not stay ob half the time. However, it was a good fit for a short while.just be careful on how much you file. If you do it right, it will hold very well.
Also, there are no rattles.