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stalon320 · 07-03-2012, 12:27 AM

what about a combination leather/stainless or Aluminium Shift knob? I had an all aluminium knob in my 05 tC.. A/T I might like something similiar when i get my FR-S..

roguetadhg · 07-03-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by was385

I just keep a white sock over it. If it's very hot outside then the shifter is still too hot to use but I just use it with the sock over it and it's still a FAR better feel than the stock. So much somother.

I used an Oven Mitt.

sbxjap · 07-03-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by roguetadhg

I used an Oven Mitt.

Wait... Oven mitt over the knob or driving with an oven mitt on one hand? Cuz it would be pretty boss driving wearing one mitt....

civicdrivr · 07-03-2012, 08:09 PM

The vision of driving with an over mitt is hilarious.

roguetadhg · 07-05-2012, 09:32 AM

Waving at people with an oven mitt makes people look at your oddly.

jimbobrand · 07-05-2012, 09:47 AM

About 5 years back, I remember a thread on NASIOC where a guy used a baby mitten to cover his shift knob and it seemed to work and didn't look too bad.

OrbitalEllipses · 07-05-2012, 10:06 AM

Why not copolymer?

sbxjap · 07-05-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Why not copolymer?

some of us just prefer the metal...

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Originally Posted by roguetadhg

Waving at people with an oven mitt makes people look at your oddly.

OrbitalEllipses · 07-05-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sbxjap

some of us just prefer the metal...

Chris sells half copolymer, half metal shift knobs. Top half isn't hot, bottom half gives you that weight. I mean, if you want to burn your hand, continue on friendo.

was385 · 07-05-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Why not copolymer?

The copolymer is 105g, the hybrid is 160g, and the steel is 465g, plus I just like the look of the steel better. I put a sock over it and every once in a while I have to use it while driving, not really a big deal to me.

civicdrivr · 07-05-2012, 05:08 PM

With all the heat we've been having here, I took the sun shade from my other car and Ive been using it, albeit with a horrible fit, in the FR-S. After 6hrs of the car baking in the sun, the shifter is only warm. And I can touch the steering wheel too.

I cant wait for my new sun shade to come in though.

Turbowned · 07-06-2012, 05:39 PM

Yes, yes! We need a stainless or aluminum reverse lockout ring. The plastic one looks too cheap!

sbxjap · 07-12-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by was385

The stock shifter feel is pretty good but I felt it just needed some more heft behind it to take it to the next level. After reading the glowing endorsements of WC Lathe Werks, I decided on the stainless steel shifter with the shift pattern etched on the top. It arrived today and I installed it. I think it makes the interior look much better and IMO, makes the shifts feel so much better. Very quick from order to receiving the product and absolutely beautiful. If anyone wants to upgrade, take a serious look at this place.

Is there a gap between the bottom of the knob and the reverse ring?

schtebie · 07-12-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sbxjap

Is there a gap between the bottom of the knob and the reverse ring?

There has to be a gap because the reverse ring needs space to move upward, no?

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civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	With all the heat we've been having here, I took the sun shade from my other car and Ive been using it, albeit with a horrible fit, in the FR-S. After 6hrs of the car baking in the sun, the shifter is only warm. And I can touch the steering wheel too. I cant wait for my new sun shade to come in though. __________________ Parting out HERE

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