Billet shift knob alternative for $100 less

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by mpross

And they come in different sizes for your comfort!

[SCQTT]

Yeah, make fun of the plain aluminum ball all you want. Then check out what classic sports cars used for the last 75 years.

You can go ahead and put in lighted, fringed, Mil-spec, JDM, carbonfiber/whale foreskin, Caitlyn Jenner shaped, Fast and Furious inspired, race spec, tuner approved knob if you want.

Its all about personal style.

Mine looks like a trailer hitch, yours looks like a douche nozzle, or at least an indicator of one.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by SCQTT

Then check out what classic sports cars used for the last 75 years.

Bakelite, wood, leather, plastic, or a combination of those. Aluminum or steel was very rarely used as a stock knob in any car.

[MRCA1ST]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

And they come in different sizes for your comfort!

1 down, 3 to go...I am always amazed by the broad spectrum of skills the members of this forum have

[PetrolioBenzina]

[SCQTT]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Bakelite, wood, leather, plastic, or a combination of those. Aluminum or steel was very rarely used as a stock knob in any car.

Many, many race cars used a spun aluminum ball or white bakelite.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by SCQTT

Many, many race cars used a spun aluminum ball or white bakelite.

Race cars use aluminum yes. Stock shift knobs not so much. Race cars use a lot of things that stock cars don't though.
To be clear I have no issue at all with round aluminum knobs and was just countering the statement that they are common on "classic sports cars for the last 75 years". They are not common and are actually a relatively rare item as an OEM fitting. Bakelite is the most common old style and plastic and leather (or fake leather) the most common new one.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MRCA1ST

1 down, 3 to go...I am always amazed by the broad spectrum of skills the members of this forum have

Two down, two to go.


humfrz

[stranger things]

I'm currently using an Anarchy Motive Atlas knob in transparent red. It looks great, but in hindsight I kind of wish I got the rough red because I think I prefer the textured feel instead of plain metal.

These knobs are $60 without engraving:
https://anarchy-motive.com/products/6-speed-atlas

[Tcoat]

For those with suicidal tendencies or the need to break the habit of grabbing the shifter in a whole hand death grip.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Dake

Looks good but I've always wondered: doesn't that thing get glowing hot after sitting outside all day?

Blox sells a neoprene cover that I use on mine. Best $5 I ever spent to save my hand lol

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SCQTT

Yeah, make fun of the plain aluminum ball all you want. Then check out what classic sports cars used for the last 75 years. ......

Well, let's see here, I can't reach back 75 years, but I can reach back 68 years.

I had an uncle that had a 1950 MG TD.

I had a neighbor that had a 1950s some Porsche

I had a 1970 MGB

My brother had a 1974 TR6

To the best of my recollection, none of them had a metal shift knob ......

Maybe you have some examples for us ..... ??

Yep, it's a slow day in Puyallup .....


humfrz

[humfrz]

This is cute .....to keep your hand cool/warm .......

(four down, none to go - time to move on .....)


humfrz

[8RZ]

Living in FL, I've given up on metal shift knobs lol. Only Delrin for me!