shift knobs

[Maximus96]

i want to get a shift knob to replace the giant eraser that is in my scion TC. This is my first stick shift car so i have no previous experiences with aftermarket shift knobs. scion offers 3 OBX knobs that are straight copies of the momo knobs costing about half of the momo ones. i'm not sure if i should get one of those or the real momo, or another brand. opinions over at scionlife are split about the scion/obx knobs. some say they're crap, some say they're good... any opinions?

 

[Zim Hosein]

It's a Scion, buying a real Momo shift know is a waste of cash IMO zaku

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
It's a Scion, buying a real Momo shift know is a waste of cash IMO zaku

i suppose thats one way of looking at it

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I'd check around at a scion TC forum

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: zaku

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
It's a Scion, buying a real Momo shift know is a waste of cash IMO zaku

i suppose thats one way of looking at it

It certainly is, but keep in mind, small things like this can be nice changes that don't cost much either. Personally, I think it's a nice change as long as it still blends in.

 

[Vic]

Can't tell ya except that I have a Momo Race Air Leather shift knob and think it was worth every penny. It helps though that it's the special Subaru one that matches the factory Momo steering wheel in my WRX. Some people think they're simply bling, but I think that a weighted shift knob with a better grip (over the OEM knob) makes for a better shifting feel.

edit: pic

 

[Maximus96]

i already have, opinions are split about the OBX knobs, no info of them using momo knobs.

 

[Apex]

You want to go to an auto part store and check a few out. See what feels right in your hand.

OBX makes some reasonably solid products, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

What's your budget?

This is what I picked for my car (to match the steering wheel):

Momo Race Airleather/Aluminum knob

 

[Maximus96]

my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: zaku
my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

Look around, that should be enough to buy most Momo models. Mine costed about $63 or so.

 

[Maximus96]

do weighted knobs like this one really make a difference? its the heavist knob i saw, althought i think thats a rather ugly one

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: zaku
do weighted knobs like this one really make a difference?

It definitely makes a difference in the feel of the shift. How much depends on how stiff your shifter linkage is. This being said, I'm not sure how necessary knob quite that heavy (>1lb) is.

Do you plan on installing a short throw shift kit? That tends to increase the stiffness of the shift action.

 

[Gunbuster]

I would go for a skull with light up eyes!

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: zaku
my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

That's more than enough. Do you know what your thread pattern is?

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: zaku
do weighted knobs like this one really make a difference?

It definitely makes a difference in the feel of the shift. How much depends on how stiff your shifter linkage is. This being said, I'm not sure how necessary knob quite that heavy (>1lb) is.

Do you plan on installing a short throw shift kit? That tends to increase the stiffness of the shift action.

yea i do. the stock shifter sits real high. i seen pictures of others with short shifter and it looks real nice, lowering it about 2".

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: zaku

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: zaku
do weighted knobs like this one really make a difference?

It definitely makes a difference in the feel of the shift. How much depends on how stiff your shifter linkage is. This being said, I'm not sure how necessary knob quite that heavy (>1lb) is.

Do you plan on installing a short throw shift kit? That tends to increase the stiffness of the shift action.

yea i do. the stock shifter sits real high. i seen pictures of others with short shifter and it looks real nice, lowering it about 2".

Then do that before buying a knob.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: zaku
my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

That's more than enough. Do you know what your thread pattern is?

its the standard 5 speed with reverse on the right under the 5th.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: zaku

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: zaku
my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

That's more than enough. Do you know what your thread pattern is?

its the standard 5 speed with reverse on the right under the 5th.

No no...I mean uh...the threads of the lever the knob screws onto

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: zaku

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: zaku
my budget is around $50 - $75 i guess. no real budget really, but i don't want to spend over $100 like i see some MOMOs go for.

That's more than enough. Do you know what your thread pattern is?

its the standard 5 speed with reverse on the right under the 5th.

No no...I mean uh...the threads of the lever the knob screw onto

sorry i misread, its a m12x1.25

 

[Mo0o]

Does this make the car faster?

 

[jlee]

Not sure if you're interested in TRD or not, but..:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...1&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Does this make the car faster?

Only if it comes w/ a decal!

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Does this make the car faster?

it will if it makes me shift faster

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Not sure if you're interested in TRD or not, but..:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...1&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

i saw that one too, but don't like the shape of it. it just like the stock one.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Does this make the car faster?

If it's countersunk, weighted, or just more comfortable in the OP's hand, it could very well make the lag between shifts less...so yes, it could make the car faster