Billet shift knob alternative for $100 less

[mpross]

One thing that I’ve always found ridiculous with the Japanese cars I’ve owned is that any decent shift knob is $100-150. I think that’s completely insane. Before I drove imports I had a mustang, and shift knobs were all $30-50.

Soooo I decided to see if there was a workaround, and it turns out there is (apologies if this is a known thing, but I couldn’t find anyone else that has gone this route). After reading around I discovered that 2015-2018 mustangs have m12x125 shifter threads and the same shift pattern as the FR-S, AND they have the same style reverse lockout.

Picked up a billet aluminum shift knob for a mustang with an engraved shift pattern and it cost me $30. Fits perfect.


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[dnieves]

Great to know! This will result in a greater selection, seems what's out there is cheap and crappy or very cool and overpriced.

[mpross]

Originally Posted by dnieves

Great to know! This will result in a greater selection, seems what's out there is cheap and crappy or very cool and overpriced.

That’s exactly the point that I was at. I had an anodized red blox shift knob that was about $50, but it faded to pink after 6 months. I couldn’t stomach paying $150 for a nicer metal ball to replace it. This was the perfect alternative.


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[bcj]

I really didn't like the stock sewn knob. So sticky and... ew.

Got a Perrin fat knob at a factory meet & greet for $40.
Good value and still meets ergonomic requirements on my end.

[Dake]

Looks good but I've always wondered: doesn't that thing get glowing hot after sitting outside all day?

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Dake

Looks good but I've always wondered: doesn't that thing get glowing hot after sitting outside all day?

They get hot, they get cold... idunno which is worse.. probably hot

[tehShirt]

The Grimmspeed option is nice, machined Delrin or 304 stainless. $45 and $55 respectfully.

[SCQTT]

I have a Voodoo in my Miata and my 86, I Like the classic sports car look of a plain aluminum ball with no shift pattern. They get super hot and super cold, but I'm tough.

http://www.thompson-automotive.com/voodoo.html

[mpross]

Originally Posted by Dake

Looks good but I've always wondered: doesn't that thing get glowing hot after sitting outside all day?

Yeah they do, but it doesn’t stay that way for very long. After a couple minutes you don’t really notice it. I always have a microfiber in my glovebox so if it’s REALLY hot I just throw it over the knob for the first few minutes I’m driving.


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[Takumi788]

I keep and arm sweat band around the base of the shifter and slide it up to the knob when it gets hot or cold.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

The Grimmspeed option is nice, machined Delrin or 304 stainless. $45 and $55 respectfully.

Bolt on directly? No need adapter, just plug play?

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Bolt on directly? No need adapter, just plug play?

Yes, just remove the stock one and thread this one on.

The adapter is only needed for 5 speed Subaru models without reverse lockout.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

Yes, just remove the stock one and thread this one on.

The adapter is only needed for 5 speed Subaru models without reverse lockout.

Thanks mate, i appreciated

[re-animator]

Originally Posted by Dake

Looks good but I've always wondered: doesn't that thing get glowing hot after sitting outside all day?

not if you come prepared