Shift knob that won't burn my hand? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ZionsWrath · 08-16-2016, 08:05 AM

I don't really want or need a shift knob but the OEM one is pissing me off. The stupid shift pattern sticker sticks up if I tighten the knob. Then when I shift it kind of sticks to my hand a bit and feels like it is going to come off. If I loosen the knob so it doesn't stick up then the knob is loose and on quick shifts it turns a little.

At one point I had adjusted it just right but I removed it doing some interior work and since I can't get it just right again.

Anderzz · 08-16-2016, 08:10 AM

Anything leather, delrin, copolymer, etc.

Basically anything that's not giant and metal

JazzleSAURUS · 08-16-2016, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anderzz

Anything leather, delrin, copolymer, etc.

Basically anything that's not giant and metal

Good advice.

I like delrin and copolymer knobs.
There are also some nice hybrids these days. Raceseng and WC Lathewerks are what comes to mind.

I've run Killer B and the OEM Subaru Duracon knobs in the past that I love. I have a MTEC Delrin knob that I like in the BRZ at the moment.

Cockatoo · 08-16-2016, 09:44 AM

Love my MTEC knob for this very reason

driggity · 08-16-2016, 11:09 AM

I really like my Billet Pro Shop series 300 knob. The Delrin covering has been great in the summer. With the car sitting in the sun on a 100+ degree day the knob was quite a bit more comfortable than the steering wheel.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=1458

FX86 · 08-16-2016, 11:30 AM

put a wristband or a sock over the shift knob when it sits in the sun or get one of those bubbly knobs that look like a phallic sex toy...turns all the chicks on

Manic · 08-16-2016, 12:12 PM

I've got a Team Voodoo Shift Knob (spun aluminum) that I painted with a few thick layers of Duplicolor Ceramic Engine Paint . It probably doesn't make a huge difference, but I don't have any issues holding it unless it's above 95 degrees and has been sitting in direct sunlight. When it gets to that point, I just throw on my Mechanix Fastfits for a few minutes and I'm good. Plus, with the gloves on it feels like racecar, always a bonus.

Also, because it's countersunk, it sits a bit lower than the stock shift knob and "shortens" the throws ever so much. Can't wait to try it with a short shifter or the TRD quickshifter.

Kami Speed · 08-16-2016, 12:40 PM

The Beatrush Duracons are perfect for this. Will not get hot or cold due to the material! This one is designed specifically for the FRS/BRZ to accommodate a reverse lock out.

mclovin85 · 08-16-2016, 01:06 PM

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/race...l#.V7NH2fkrKM8

i have this one in my car and its amazing! as hot as is gets in cali this never gets hot and i can put my hand on the knob as soon as i get in my frs

and its super easy to install

adjusts · 09-24-2016, 02:15 PM

Our shift knobs that are anodized won't burn your hand at all.

86geek · 09-24-2016, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FX86

put a wristband or a sock over the shift knob when it sits in the sun or get one of those bubbly knobs that look like a phallic sex toy...turns all the chicks on

That's the first shift knob I bought. Yes putting a sock or a old beanie cap keeps it cool. I bought a Raceseng shift knob from last years Black Friday sale.

Starkiller · 09-24-2016, 08:47 PM

I use a Nismo GT500 shift knob for the R34 Skyline GTR, and it is the best feeling knob I have ever felt...with the exception of my own penis. LOL

Knshro13 · 09-24-2016, 08:54 PM

MTEC.

ichitaka05 · 09-25-2016, 12:49 AM

@Raceseng FTW

08-16-2016, 08:05 AM	#1
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Shift knob that won't burn my hand? I don't really want or need a shift knob but the OEM one is pissing me off. The stupid shift pattern sticker sticks up if I tighten the knob. Then when I shift it kind of sticks to my hand a bit and feels like it is going to come off. If I loosen the knob so it doesn't stick up then the knob is loose and on quick shifts it turns a little. At one point I had adjusted it just right but I removed it doing some interior work and since I can't get it just right again. __________________

08-16-2016, 12:12 PM	#7
Manic Is not fast. Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout M/T Location: SoCal Posts: 521 Thanks: 208 Thanked 474 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've got a Team Voodoo Shift Knob (spun aluminum) that I painted with a few thick layers of Duplicolor Ceramic Engine Paint . It probably doesn't make a huge difference, but I don't have any issues holding it unless it's above 95 degrees and has been sitting in direct sunlight. When it gets to that point, I just throw on my Mechanix Fastfits for a few minutes and I'm good. Plus, with the gloves on it feels like racecar, always a bonus. Also, because it's countersunk, it sits a bit lower than the stock shift knob and "shortens" the throws ever so much. Can't wait to try it with a short shifter or the TRD quickshifter. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

09-25-2016, 12:49 AM	#14
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Kami Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,433 Thanks: 324 Thanked 242 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The Beatrush Duracons are perfect for this. Will not get hot or cold due to the material! This one is designed specifically for the FRS/BRZ to accommodate a reverse lock out.

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mclovin85 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: scion fr-s Location: california Posts: 187 Thanks: 5 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/race...l#.V7NH2fkrKM8 i have this one in my car and its amazing! as hot as is gets in cali this never gets hot and i can put my hand on the knob as soon as i get in my frs and its super easy to install

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adjusts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 86 Location: usa Posts: 544 Thanks: 45 Thanked 171 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Our shift knobs that are anodized won't burn your hand at all.

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Starkiller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 series Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 139 Thanks: 87 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use a Nismo GT500 shift knob for the R34 Skyline GTR, and it is the best feeling knob I have ever felt...with the exception of my own penis. LOL

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