shift knobs
 

i broke two shift knobs yesterday. I bought one from a local auto parts store and it was a cheap piece of **** so it didn't suprise me. the hurst shift knob (which is ugly as hell imo) broke also. I would like to buy one that can screw onto the shifter without any extra peices because these tend to break. Are the threads 12 mm? if not then what size do i need to look for? I found this knob on the net and i kinda like it http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1048 what do ya'll think?

RE: shift knobs
 

I have the Mach 1 shifter ball which looks similar to the one you posted except mines is round all around. I personally like the ball, sturdy and I don't see you breaking it.

PS: No homo on the "ball" comment.

RE: shift knobs
 

yeah but on hot days its gonna hurt like hell if you dont put a shade up in your window or something
the stock leather one is nice or try this one from mgw
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_race_knob.shtml
or if you really like the ball ones
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_gripper_shift_knob.shtml

ditto on the no homo

RE: shift knobs
 

that looks like a nice knob...im sure it gets pretty toasty in the summer heat though

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How do you break your shift knobs so easily? I've driven a manual vehicle for 8 years and never once broke a shift knob. Just wondering what the heck your doing to break them so quickly.

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Wondering that too. He must put the "power" into powershifting[&:]

Lame I know lol

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That's the same question I had. [&:]

Anyway, I like the knobs for the six speeds where the "6" is replaced with "Fukin Fast". Kinda lame, but I think its pretty funny.

Matt

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I have seen the Mach 1 knob and I can imagine it on a hot day.....but then again you would have this really cool imprint of the 5spd burned onto your palm. LOL. J/k

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On hot days the Mach 1 shift knob burns my damn hand for a second. On a cold day my hand is ice cold. I don't care it's still cool and you'll get used to it. Not really a big deal.

RE: shift knobs
 

That GT shift knob is nice and screws on very easily. However I have that same knob in black and it has a small screw that goes into the side so that you can line up the GT so it isnt sideways. My experience with that knob was that it eventually got loose and I had to keep tightening down that side screw and eventually it stripped the threads and now it wont line up at all. Plus the ball is very small and somewhat uncomfortable in your hand. Makes you feel as though you are almost grabing the stick itself.

Just my $0.02 hope that helps