Heavyweight shift knobs

born2drv

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I'm thinking about getting a shift knob like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stai...ryZ33703QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any of you guys tried something like this? It's solid stainless, weighs a little over a pound (485 grams).

i don't wanna hear anything about 'weight savings' from anyone.... when i shit i lose a lb LOL ... i'm just interested to know if people use and prefer heavy shift knobs.

I'm thinking about getting the short shifter with one of these and maybe even possibly getting it wrapped in two tone black/burgundy leather because I don't care much for the steel look or feel.

If anyone knows of other heavyweight shifters, I'd be interested to know about them.

Thanks!
 
born2drv

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you sure?

i'm told the extra weight makes shifting smoother since it's easier to throw it in gear, therefor requires less exertion/effort to shift. i guess if you apply the same force to the unweighted vs. weighted shift knobs you'd be putting more abuse on the synchros, etc.

it just makes sense to me to make it weighted, should be a lot easier to handle.
 
bigaaron

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One thing to remember is during the summer that thing is going to get hot as hell, and it will take a while to cool down when it is a pound of solid steel. I had a metal shift knob for a little bit and I got tired of it.
 
tekdeus

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The premise sounds logical. Let us know how it feels. My shortened shifter and momo knob is very notchy! And heat would be an issue. If you can get a thick plastic sleeve beteween the two metal surfaces it might do the trick. I had this on my momo but it caused the screws to work themselves loose... wish I knew how to secure it solidly with an insulator.
 
born2drv

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assholes LOL

i was reading the reviews on HPF of the short shifter and one guy said the stock shift knob was too lightweight, that's what made me looking for a heavier knob and it made sense to me.

anyhow i can see heat would be an issue... so if i did get something like that and it was solid steel, i would definately have it wrapped in leather... maybe black with burgundy stictching or visa versa.
 
bigaaron

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LOL, just messin with ya!
I am in the wrong business, if I could machine $5 worth of metal and sell it for $89 plus shipping I would be rich in no time! How do you think IJ paid for his Supra?!? :biglaugh:
 
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i use a greedy heavyweight shift knob. works well for me. the idea is, the shifter has more momentum from gear to gear so you are less likely to miss a shift. also if your shifter rattles or buzzes (previous owner did the sogi mod without the bushings) this will help alot.
 
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screaminglemon said:
i use a greedy heavyweight shift knob. works well for me. the idea is, the shifter has more momentum from gear to gear so you are less likely to miss a shift. also if your shifter rattles or buzzes (previous owner did the sogi mod without the bushings) this will help alot.
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You think a heavier shift knob will generate more momentum than your arm?

Nothing against you personally. But that idea was started so kids will spend a hundred bucks on a new shift knob.
 
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