You guys are good with your answers! Looks like everybody likes the Voodoo (if it is the newer largest model). I think I'll get one. I used to have a '92 Eagle Talon turbo, that had a shifter knob like a tower! And the shifter on this FWD car was pretty "clunky", too. I got a little short ball knob from a car parts store (not even countersunk), and it helped a lot. Took a bit of effort, but it shortened and quickened the shifts.

Now, I want to buy a Voodoo knob as close to the stock fininsh of the stock one on my '01 as possible. Which one of the finishes would that be? Also, I want the shift gate pattern on the knob (which Rick's offers as an option.)

Thanks,
Richard

 

Me too.

 

deleted post---sold knob

 

Well, maybe. What is its condition? Is it the larger 2" diameter size that Rick's sells now? What finish does it have? Does it have the shift pattern on it?

Thanks,
Richard

 

PM Azn9imp. i think hes selling one.

 

Yes, I know of one member using it and a VooDoo. RP had to change his design slightly to have it fit properly. I have an early prototype, and it fit. It just fit as high as the stock knob. So that early prototype RP+ Stock knob = Stock shifter +VooDoo. Now it is much shorter. I think that thread in the "under the hood" forum.

 

condition is good. i am not sure on size, it was too big for my hand (small hands) so i took it right off. i never asked. the finish is polished. it has the shine a billet grill i would explain it. it does not have a shift pattern.

 

Bring back the pistol grip knob! I'm a "thumbs up" shifter

 

Would like to thank all who responded. I ended up buying a new Voodoo knob from Rick's rather than a used one, because I wanted spun aluminum, and my wife wanted the shift gate etching. Ordered it last Friday, and it came Monday (yesterday).
Painted the gate etching and installed it quickly. The first thing I noticed is that the notorious down-shift from 6th to 4th became most easy and intuitive. With the stock knob, this important shift was vague. In fact, this board is filled with reports of owners who accidently got 2nd instead of 4th, and overrevved and ruined their engines! With the stock knob, I always had to make this shift slowly to avoid this as, again, it was vague to me. Now, it's just a "snick."

Can't compare it with the RP mod, which is more extensive, as I've never driven it. But as I understand it, the RP keeps the knob about in its stock position and shortens the throws. I understand that combining a RP with a Voodoo would result in just a bit too little distance between gears for comfort. So it would seem to be an "either/or" proposition. I think the decision depends on ones body size, shape, and proportions. I am rather short. The point of my right shoulder is rather low in the car, and my arms are not long (as a taller person's might be.) So I feel that I need the lower knob afforded by the Voodoo --- and may even lower it a bit more later on. On the other hand, if my body's build were different, the RP might fit better. So, as I've always called the s2k "the car that you wear", the Voodoo made it fit me a little better.

Thanks,
Richard

 

Installed my Pearl - shift patterned - VOODOO knob on Sunday. Felt weird for 5 minutes. Now I really like it. Not sure if it is the novelty but I feel more connected to the car.