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Carbon420 12-29-2012 08:08 PM

How do you shift?
 
Was out looking at new shift nobs for the FR-S and noticed there's the two types. The knob style that you can slap around with your palm like I do or the stick type you grab and move with your fist. Thought I'd start a fun thread on people's preference in shift grip.


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mashal 12-29-2012 08:19 PM

My uncle has the Eleanor shift handle in his pony, I like it for that car only tho. Gives a more aggressive shift when you got 600hp on the wheel .
But for my frs I went with flossy short red head and I love the throw it has because of its weight

FRiSson 12-29-2012 08:54 PM

I Never pay attention to the shift knob. So long as it works. The steering wheel is something I notice. I really like the FR-Z's.

6-Shift 12-29-2012 09:33 PM

I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

Speedy000 12-29-2012 10:27 PM

palm that shift ftw!

Shagaliscious 12-29-2012 11:16 PM

I like round shift knobs (have a flossy shorty), that way you can grip it anyway you want...since I have a different grip for each shift.

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Originally Posted by Speedy000 (Post 634168)
palm that shift ftw!

Your avatar FTW.

Chen 12-29-2012 11:20 PM

off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

jstans84 12-29-2012 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen (Post 634242)
off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

Suck it up.

Timtamtt 12-29-2012 11:43 PM

Budweiser tap shift knob lulz jk I have a 9k racing one right now it's just a see through knob like a see through 8 ball without the 8. Not really heavy though so it feels more flimsy when I shift

Tiremonkey0824 12-29-2012 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen (Post 634242)
off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

It's actually not that bad if you have a textured knob like the flossy grip tape since it disburses heat pretty well.

Cade01 12-29-2012 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourifornian (Post 634094)
I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

You Want The Flossy Griptape Shorty.

chulooz 12-29-2012 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourifornian (Post 634094)
I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

Not good for your transmission. And not to sound like a preacher but driving is best done with two hands on the wheel.

WolfsFang 12-30-2012 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen (Post 634242)
off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

When i had my evo 8 MR i would take my shirt off and put it over the shift knob because it would get so hot.

whaap 12-30-2012 12:05 AM

I do just fine with the one that came on the car. :burnrubber:


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