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Originally Posted by aristo
Thanks for all the input! much appreciated
A follow up question: Are heavier shift knobs actually noticeable when installed vs stock? Or is it mostly a placebo thing?
Has anyone ever installed a heavier shift knob and regretted it or reverted back to stock?
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I found the stock shift knob too rattle-prone for my liking (I later screwed it on a lot tighter than it had come from the factory, and this seemed to fix the issue a bit).
I replaced it with a 495g WC Lathewerks ball, and I have to say it felt much better - more solid, smooth, and the shift knob is now much lower than the stock knob.
I think it is a tangible difference - however, make sure your shift knob really IS heavier (the stock piece is supposedly 198g, which is about the same as most of the custom shift knobs out there).
Only downsides: you will need gloves for winter driving (the material gets very cold), and likely you will want to cover it whenever you park for the summer (haven't experienced this yet)
Also, depending on the material, the new shift knob might not be as "grippy" as the stock unit, which may be an issue under spirited driving.