Bigger shift knob?
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Bigger shift knob?
Hey guys, a while back I mis-shifted my car and bent all the valves blah blah blah. I kind of find myself being more careful with shifts when im racing. Since the s2k shift gates are so short im thinking for myself I would probably benefit from a taller/thicker shift knob so I could get a better feel and lengthen the throws a bit so it would make it harder to mis shift but would probably make me feel more confident and be able to shift alot faster. Most shift knobs I see are the shorter ball type which I would find it incredibly hard to get a good grip on it when trying to race and shift fast. Anyone got any recommendations or thoughts?
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A member on here was selling some larger stainless steel ball type shift knobs. They were counter sunk but definitely a nice size. They also weighed in at around 600 grams. So feel awesome shifting with it.
Here is a picture of the shift knob I am talking about on my car. I will try to find the guys info who I bought it from. He was selling lots of them but I think might have been booted since he wasn't a sponsor.
Here is a picture of the shift knob I am talking about on my car. I will try to find the guys info who I bought it from. He was selling lots of them but I think might have been booted since he wasn't a sponsor.
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you're talking about Grendel. I have one of his knobs and its freakin awesome. However, the OP said he isn't interested in shorter knob or the round ball style, which Grendel's knob is both
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Sounds to me like a BlackStar knob would work for you rather well
It is what i am running in my car right now, and it is working very nicely... great feel, and not TOO long, but not TOO short...
Clear Version (what i'm using right now) :
Aluminum Version:
Where to buy:
http://www.panducky.com/Custom-Shift...p_25-1470.html
It is what i am running in my car right now, and it is working very nicely... great feel, and not TOO long, but not TOO short...
Clear Version (what i'm using right now) :
Aluminum Version:
Where to buy:
http://www.panducky.com/Custom-Shift...p_25-1470.html
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http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/
I have one from TWM. They're pretty pricey, but they weigh a lot which is a big plus. I really like mine.
I have one from TWM. They're pretty pricey, but they weigh a lot which is a big plus. I really like mine.
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I have a regular Voodoo knob on my S2k and a Voodoo XL knob on my Scion. I can't make a recommendation for a non-ball type shifter, but from my experience with the two sizes - you are on the right track with your logic. The larger size will help you negotiate the smaller gates.
If you are worried about getting a grip on a ball-type shifter, get a cheap one and try it. If you curl your fingers under the front of the ball, it's very difficult for you hand to slip off. Using a larger size will also help.
I'm an oddball, but I don't grip the shifter, ever. I just push it around with the ball of my hand and pull with my 3rd & 4th fingers. But I don't wrap my fingers or hand around the knob at all.
I didn't like the larger knob on the S2k. It felt cumbersome after using the smaller version, and took away the "joystick" feeling.
-Pete
If you are worried about getting a grip on a ball-type shifter, get a cheap one and try it. If you curl your fingers under the front of the ball, it's very difficult for you hand to slip off. Using a larger size will also help.
I'm an oddball, but I don't grip the shifter, ever. I just push it around with the ball of my hand and pull with my 3rd & 4th fingers. But I don't wrap my fingers or hand around the knob at all.
I didn't like the larger knob on the S2k. It felt cumbersome after using the smaller version, and took away the "joystick" feeling.
-Pete
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Originally Posted by pininfarina456,Apr 14 2008, 10:40 AM
get a CR or CTR shift knob.
anyways ill probably give that blackstar one a try, and if I don't like the big ones (giggity) ill just go ahead and try the ball type just for the hell of it.