How do you shift? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Carbon420 · 12-29-2012, 08:08 PM

Was out looking at new shift nobs for the FR-S and noticed there's the two types. The knob style that you can slap around with your palm like I do or the stick type you grab and move with your fist. Thought I'd start a fun thread on people's preference in shift grip.

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mashal · 12-29-2012, 08:19 PM

My uncle has the Eleanor shift handle in his pony, I like it for that car only tho. Gives a more aggressive shift when you got 600hp on the wheel .
But for my frs I went with flossy short red head and I love the throw it has because of its weight

FRiSson · 12-29-2012, 08:54 PM

I Never pay attention to the shift knob. So long as it works. The steering wheel is something I notice. I really like the FR-Z's.

6-Shift · 12-29-2012, 09:33 PM

I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

Speedy000 · 12-29-2012, 10:27 PM

palm that shift ftw!

Shagaliscious · 12-29-2012, 11:16 PM

I like round shift knobs (have a flossy shorty), that way you can grip it anyway you want...since I have a different grip for each shift.

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palm that shift ftw!

Your avatar FTW.

Chen · 12-29-2012, 11:20 PM

off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

jstans84 · 12-29-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

Suck it up.

Timtamtt · 12-29-2012, 11:43 PM

Budweiser tap shift knob lulz jk I have a 9k racing one right now it's just a see through knob like a see through 8 ball without the 8. Not really heavy though so it feels more flimsy when I shift

Tiremonkey0824 · 12-29-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

It's actually not that bad if you have a textured knob like the flossy grip tape since it disburses heat pretty well.

Cade01 · 12-29-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourifornian

I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

You Want The Flossy Griptape Shorty.

chulooz · 12-29-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourifornian

I always rest my hand on the top part of the shift knob so a knob works best for me. Currently looking for something similar to a flossy redhead or whatever it's called in flat black.

Not good for your transmission. And not to sound like a preacher but driving is best done with two hands on the wheel.

WolfsFang · 12-30-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chen

off topic. but for some of your shift knobs because a lot of the aftermarket ones are aluminum. I assume it gets crazy hot during the summer. Do you just change back to OEM knob or do you just suck it up?

When i had my evo 8 MR i would take my shirt off and put it over the shift knob because it would get so hot.

whaap · 12-30-2012, 12:05 AM

I do just fine with the one that came on the car.

12-29-2012, 08:08 PM	#1
Carbon420 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Raven with carbon fiber Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 162 Thanks: 1 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you shift? Was out looking at new shift nobs for the FR-S and noticed there's the two types. The knob style that you can slap around with your palm like I do or the stick type you grab and move with your fist. Thought I'd start a fun thread on people's preference in shift grip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My uncle has the Eleanor shift handle in his pony, I like it for that car only tho. Gives a more aggressive shift when you got 600hp on the wheel . But for my frs I went with flossy short red head and I love the throw it has because of its weight

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FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I Never pay attention to the shift knob. So long as it works. The steering wheel is something I notice. I really like the FR-Z's.

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