shift knob: better to go heavier or lighter?
 

The weight range is all over the place for after market shift knobs which is great because it gives us more options. Is there a benefit with going heavier vs. lighter? Does a heavier knob provide a smoother shift but deaden the feel? Just the apposite with a lighter knob?

I'm looking at a 400g Razo RA66 but I see some other lighter versions that I like as well.

I always thought heavier was the best way to go.
more weight/ counter balance = faster shifts.
the knob pretty much shifts itself.

/I might be wrong.

+1. Heavier! Less vibes and better "feeling." Even if you're a "weakling" the heavier knobs are easier to shift...

+2 Heavier is better.

cool. thanks for the feed back. The razo ra66 is 400g so it is heavy. Now I just need to decide if I want to go with that shape or find a heavy round knob.

For our car, if you have a SS, a round seems to be the best. Pistol grips, too. All on how you shift.

Here is a pic of the RA66

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/...V66226310_.jpg

I had something similar on my CRX. Nice shifts. Doesn't fell quite as nice as a round one, but you'll never miss a gear.

http://www.ricks2k.com/products/imag...k%20voodoo.jpg
this is my knob

Voodoo.

http://www.miata.net/products/ptm/ptm9710.html

Rome,
Is that the "Magnum?"

The piano black voodoo is hot and is on my radar. There are some good deals on the RA66 though and since it was heavy I am considering it. What is the weight on the piano black knob?

Since this thread is really about weight, what is considered heavy? 200g+ 300g+

Mmm, I don't know about the weight...

I just ordered the MS poly one and got it yesterday... I almost crap on my pants when I felt how heavy it was... only to find out that the std one that comes with the car is as heavy as the MS one...

So... I can't make myself install the new one... it is going to kill me knowing that that piece is so damn heavy...

Another picture of the RA66.

http://www.tsautofans.com/admin/imag...0571316565.jpg

the voodoo knob is pretty light. much lighter than the stock one.

i have no difficulties with it.

for street type shifting; easy & light, heavier is better because the momentum helps carry it into the next gear

for racing/drag shifting; fast & hard, lighter is better because the momentum wants to carry past the detent stop, which is how you bend internal forks etc.

ahhh...so Team provides a reason to buy more than 1 knob ;)

Good info guys!

So, I have deciced that the MS's urethane shift knob is TOO heavy. A shame since it is has a really nice feeling to it, and I like how it looks...

Anyways, I have been looking at Razo's. Either RA43 or RA55. I can't find their web site to see if they have weights posted... any idea?

PS. Yeah, I know, I have issues... I embrace 'em though... ;)

Thoughs on NRG shift knobs? I'm not familiar with them and searching the board did not turn up anything. Are they poor quality or just no one likes their style?

I was looking at the NRG CF round knob on Ebay last night. Its appears to be real CF and "looks" really good. My only issue is that the knob comes with inserts meaning it is not a direct screw-on made for our cars. Not sure about weight either. The VooDoo original size round knob I just purchased is definitely a bit lighter than the stock knob. I personally like heavier knobs for the pendulum effect it provides.

I believe the NRG CF knob is 230g but not 100% positive. I emailed the seller requesting its weight. Did you notice the seller is selling it cheap but over charging for shipping. Why do people do that :wallbash:

The NGR look really good... no weights though...

RAZO Performance RA104 is just 85 grams but I am not sold on the looks. I think I am going to go for the RA43A, just 103 grams... :)

I bought the NGR CF round shift knob just because I'm curious :p: I still want to get a heavy knob to compare the difference.