Introducing AcuraZine Shift Knobs
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Originally Posted by boriqua0240
how bout future plans? i can wait.......longgg time.........well kinda long
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will all shift knobs be engraved? personally i like it without any writing on it, like the original prototype pictures.
For the first generation TL, which is all auto, you can just take any manual honda shift knob and screw it on. For example my skunk2 shift knob fits perfectly on and works, looks really stupid though.
For the first generation TL, which is all auto, you can just take any manual honda shift knob and screw it on. For example my skunk2 shift knob fits perfectly on and works, looks really stupid though.
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Originally Posted by LDH
will all shift knobs be engraved? personally i like it without any writing on it, like the original prototype pictures.
Prototype knobs look great!!!!
Fantastic work!!! 
Although, I'm with my fellow Acuraziner and will be ordering with no engraving when available
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Just thinking aloud here, and please correct me if I'm wrong...
For the automatic transmission equipped Acura/Honda's that utilize the no-button gear selector, it shouldnt really be that difficult to make this or any other shift knob made for manual transmissions compatible for the slushmatics.
The gear selector knob is threaded (just like the manual knob), and if the manual knob doesnt screw on due to thread size or diameter, a reducer/enlarger fit piece could easily be created. This may be perfect since the OEM auto knob is generally longer and the reducer/enlarger will probably increase the length of the knob.
Hmm.. I have a threaded S2000 knob in my tool box, i'll go check to see if it fits the RL tonight. If it doesnt, I'll take a few measurements and see how much it's off and how low it sits.
For the automatic transmission equipped Acura/Honda's that utilize the no-button gear selector, it shouldnt really be that difficult to make this or any other shift knob made for manual transmissions compatible for the slushmatics.
The gear selector knob is threaded (just like the manual knob), and if the manual knob doesnt screw on due to thread size or diameter, a reducer/enlarger fit piece could easily be created. This may be perfect since the OEM auto knob is generally longer and the reducer/enlarger will probably increase the length of the knob.
Hmm.. I have a threaded S2000 knob in my tool box, i'll go check to see if it fits the RL tonight. If it doesnt, I'll take a few measurements and see how much it's off and how low it sits.
Last edited by bkw; Jul 27, 2005 at 09:07 AM.
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Originally Posted by bkw
Just thinking aloud here, and please correct me if I'm wrong...
For the automatic transmission equipped Acura/Honda's that utilize the no-button gear selector, it shouldnt really be that difficult to make this or any other shift knob made for manual transmissions compatible for the slushmatics.
The gear selector knob is threaded (just like the manual knob), and if the manual knob doesnt screw on due to thread size or diameter, a reducer/enlarger fit piece could easily be created. This may be perfect since the OEM auto knob is generally longer and the reducer/enlarger will probably increase the length of the knob.
Hmm.. I have a threaded S2000 knob in my tool box, i'll go check to see if it fits the RL tonight. If it doesnt, I'll take a few measurements and see how much it's off and how low it sits.
For the automatic transmission equipped Acura/Honda's that utilize the no-button gear selector, it shouldnt really be that difficult to make this or any other shift knob made for manual transmissions compatible for the slushmatics.
The gear selector knob is threaded (just like the manual knob), and if the manual knob doesnt screw on due to thread size or diameter, a reducer/enlarger fit piece could easily be created. This may be perfect since the OEM auto knob is generally longer and the reducer/enlarger will probably increase the length of the knob.
Hmm.. I have a threaded S2000 knob in my tool box, i'll go check to see if it fits the RL tonight. If it doesnt, I'll take a few measurements and see how much it's off and how low it sits.
I'm making a specific knob for the AT transmissions that will accommodate these requirements and will also be lighter than the MT ones to prevent accidental shifting while in SS mode.
m10 x 1.5 (stock honda thread) right?
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Most Honda/Acura MT knobs use a M10 thread, the ATs use M8. You'll also find that the S2000 knob will sit too low when you put it on your RL.
I'm making a specific knob for the AT transmissions that will accommodate these requirements and will also be lighter than the MT ones to prevent accidental shifting while in SS mode.
I'm making a specific knob for the AT transmissions that will accommodate these requirements and will also be lighter than the MT ones to prevent accidental shifting while in SS mode.
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From: SacTown n CowTown
Originally Posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
just a side note, the metal shifter on a rsx-s gets hot as shit during the summer time, almost too hot to touch
don't worry the AZ shiftknob will be liquid cooled using the coolant in the engine that will run thru the shiftknob
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Originally Posted by joerockt
azine shift knob...Vaporware at it finest! 
Unfortunately I don't have a half million to buy my own lathe so I'm kind of at the mercy of a schedule. At the moment, it looks like the production is going to happen in mid september. I might also be able to run the AT knobs at the same time but I will need to get on a manual lathe before then to make a few prototypes.I haven't forgotten about you guys...
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Unfortunately I don't have a half million to buy my own lathe so I'm kind of at the mercy of a schedule. At the moment, it looks like the production is going to happen in mid september. I might also be able to run the AT knobs at the same time but I will need to get on a manual lathe before then to make a few prototypes.I haven't forgotten about you guys...
Just givin ya shit big D!
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Ugh... I can't decide! Blank (non-engraved) Dan Martin special or JDM Type-R knob:
http://www.racingdimension.com/index...PROD&ProdID=38
http://www.racingdimension.com/index...PROD&ProdID=38
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by ANDY03CL-S
When will this Knob be available for and 03 CL-S 6M?
So, do you like...stuff?
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From: PA/NJ, now in CA (SoCal), USA
Originally Posted by iamhomin
It'll only fit Acuras? How about Honda S2K's to be specific?
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I really appreciate the interest and the patience you guys have shown. As some of you may know, I recently started a new job which is sending me to a remote part of Ontario until late November. It's going to be very tough for me to work on these shift knobs in the mean time so I'm going to do everything in my power to have them ready before the holiday season.
If anyone has any specific questions, feel free to PM me and I’ll be sure to respond when I get a chance to go online.
Cheers,
Dan
If anyone has any specific questions, feel free to PM me and I’ll be sure to respond when I get a chance to go online.
Cheers,
Dan
