Question about Shift knobs
12-13-2001, 06:34 AM
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I'm confused...in a previous life I always used a momo shift knob for looks and a neuspeed short shift kit to actually change/minimize the shifting distance and the throw of the lever. How does the voodoo knob accomplish both? Is it really voodoo? or did I miss an infomercial everyone's watching? I've seen the voodoo and it is nice quality, but how does it minimize the shift throws? Isn't it just an appearance thing?
12-13-2001, 06:45 AM
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The Voodoo rises appreciably lower over the shifter than the stock knob. I'd estimate it's about an inch lower, maybe more.
(I don't have one - I actually don't like the shape. *shrug*)
(I don't have one - I actually don't like the shape. *shrug*)
12-13-2001, 07:07 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jpotts
[B]I'm confused...in a previous life I always used a momo shift knob for looks and a neuspeed short shift kit to actually change/minimize the shifting distance and the throw of the lever.
[B]I'm confused...in a previous life I always used a momo shift knob for looks and a neuspeed short shift kit to actually change/minimize the shifting distance and the throw of the lever.
12-13-2001, 07:48 AM
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The voodoo is counter sunk so it sits lower on the shifter. I have the cheapy, polished al, and I love it. I have had it well over a year and it is great. Ti is a muched denser element so the knob will be heavier, but even the light one is is good.
12-13-2001, 08:35 AM
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Let me be the dissenter on the voodoo. If you can palm a basketball--in other words, if you have long spider fingers like me--the voodoo knob's 'countersunkness' can be an annoyance. I bought the spun aluminum version and while it sits real low, when you grab it you get not only a handful of shifter, but also a handful of shift boot. Not only that, the shorter throws only amplify any crunchies in the transmission. Further distress was caused by the class ring a friend was wearing when I let him drive the car for a while--he nicked the shifter ball up with his ring.
You need to also consider how you shift--the ball is meant for grabbing at the top. The stock shifter is meant for grabbing from the side--a pistol grip. I prefer grabbing the shifter from the side. Fortunately the voodoo was pretty cheap--I was underwhelmed and after a suitable period in which I attempted to become familiar with it, I dumped in favor of the stock knob.
You need to also consider how you shift--the ball is meant for grabbing at the top. The stock shifter is meant for grabbing from the side--a pistol grip. I prefer grabbing the shifter from the side. Fortunately the voodoo was pretty cheap--I was underwhelmed and after a suitable period in which I attempted to become familiar with it, I dumped in favor of the stock knob.
