Does anyone use an aftermarket shiftknob?
08-10-2005, 06:04 PM
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Does anyone use an aftermarket shiftknob?
I was just wondering, I've seen some at autozone and was thinking of getting one. I've also seen them on websites rangeing for 20-120 bucks. I've also heard that the titanium ***** give you better leverage during throws, any truth to that?
08-10-2005, 11:30 PM
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Momo Rules 
eBay saved me abot $50.
Unfortunately, I had to cut about an inch off the shaft.. No big deal except the stock **** won't fit anymore.
eBay saved me abot $50.Unfortunately, I had to cut about an inch off the shaft.. No big deal except the stock **** won't fit anymore.
Last edited by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x); 08-10-2005 at 11:33 PM.
08-12-2005, 03:07 AM
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The Professor
http://www.teamvoodoo.com/Voodoo/TeamVoodoo.html
I have the Pearl Magnum, and coupled with RP's short shifter, shifts are so quick and precise its absurd. Its beautiful also, and feels great in your hand, perfectly balanced.
Testamonial:
http://home.nc.rr.com/smanders/motorsports/
I have the Pearl Magnum, and coupled with RP's short shifter, shifts are so quick and precise its absurd. Its beautiful also, and feels great in your hand, perfectly balanced.
Testamonial:
http://home.nc.rr.com/smanders/motorsports/
Last edited by staticlag; 08-12-2005 at 03:25 AM.
08-12-2005, 03:39 PM
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Does it really make a difference where I buy it from? I saw RAZO? shift **** for 20 bucks at a tuner shop and MOMO for 130. The difference is in the brand only right? I was looking at an Ichiban for 28 bucks and it looked pretty nice, it even comes with a decorative box.
08-12-2005, 05:32 PM
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I replaced mine with an OMP Neptune shift ****. saferacer.com has a clearance on these. http://www.saferacer.com/ompshiftknobs.html
I tried cheap shift **** from Kragen years ago on my Miata and the finish started peeling off after a week.
I tried cheap shift **** from Kragen years ago on my Miata and the finish started peeling off after a week.
08-12-2005, 06:01 PM
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I have a Sparco ****, the X-Fast. Pretty much bought just to get something different than stock, but I like the way it fits in my hand better. I never really dug the rotor shape of the stock ****.
08-12-2005, 07:40 PM
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Voodoo Magnum Pearl for me. The Pearl is a perfect match for the interior metalic trim. The round **** is very comfortable and sits low on the shaft. One word of warning. If you park in the hot sun, the **** can heat up. This has pretty much been eliminated since I had my windows tinted and I usually put a front window sun shade up when I will be away for a while.
08-12-2005, 08:09 PM
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i too have a team voodoo ****, I originaly got it for my miata, when i sold it I kept it and used it on the rx8, its great!
it drops the height of the shifter a little and i love the feel of it.
Mine is the one on the left of the picture, its about the size of a golf ball, maby a little bigger around, its metal and has a black textured coating, similar to a truck bed lining only not as ruff, it feels very nice in my hand. The top of the stock shift **** hurts my hand, plus i just really like my old ****, we have had some good times....lol
when looking for a shift ****, just pick out something you like the look and feel of. also make sure its counter balanced so that it wont vibrate to much.
I will agree that the **** in all day in the car does get hot being black metal.
08-21-2005, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke Honda
Does it really make a difference where I buy it from? I saw RAZO? shift **** for 20 bucks at a tuner shop and MOMO for 130. The difference is in the brand only right? I was looking at an Ichiban for 28 bucks and it looked pretty nice, it even comes with a decorative box.
08-21-2005, 02:44 AM
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Shape....
I find the "Viper" shape to be the most comfortable.( the same shape as Mr. EyeballFixer has, above.)
Here is mine, red/black stitched, and cost all of $8 on ebay.
The photo is terrible, my interior is obviously red, not pink, but you can get the idea! :D
S
Here is mine, red/black stitched, and cost all of $8 on ebay.
The photo is terrible, my interior is obviously red, not pink, but you can get the idea! :D
S
08-21-2005, 09:20 AM
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I, too, have the Voodoo Magnum pearl finish. Makes shifting very smooth and shortens the throw quite a bit. Matches the interior great. Wait until you see how heavy the stock one is.......
08-24-2005, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke Honda
Does it really make a difference where I buy it from? I saw RAZO? shift **** for 20 bucks at a tuner shop and MOMO for 130. The difference is in the brand only right? I was looking at an Ichiban for 28 bucks and it looked pretty nice, it even comes with a decorative box.
I have an ichibahn and it rocks!
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