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Originally Posted by churchx
Tall gear knob - harder to reach for reverse lever. Due longer lever, both con of longer throws, and pro of easier to put into gear (long lever=more force). Lever closer to steering wheel, easier to reach when enthusiastically driving, but also in way of AC & audio controls. Also not so much right at the reach for those that like resting elbow on (if installed) center console armrest, when dd cruising. Long knob - cheapest option to relocate closer to steering wheel for sporty driving with shorter/quicker movement from steering wheel to shifter, but with cons above.
Shorter knob .. hmm. Easier to reach in some of cases. No pros but no cons. Shifts stay short as stock. Easier to reach reverse lever. Imho most install such only for two reasons - better look & heavier weight. When choosing one, i suggest to get "hybrid" ones, with metallic core for weight & plastic surround, to not burn or freeze hand in hot summer/cold winter, if not wearing gloves.
I'd probably choose stock, which isn't really that bad and costs nothing, or short aftermarket for looks & weight .. but if i'd need pros of long knob, i'd probably think of shifter kits (much more expensive though), that will not just relocate higher/closer to wheel, but also will make shifts shorter and more precise. For example IRP shifter or CAE Ultra shifter.
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''for the weight'' by that you mean for heavier or lighter weight?
whats the pros on having a heavier gear knob ?
and you also said stock is cheap -i would like to get a new stock one but they are very pricey from what ive found..
and also after few months they start to make some crazy rattle noises