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Pottsy · 26th April 2006, 16:56

Well mine finally arrived today - and it looked really good in the box. Came to screw it on and found that the inner thread is in a completely different position to the standard one, so it makes the gear change a whole load longer. This in turn makes the change much slower to use, since you have to move it a load further.

My advice, if you're thinking about it - don't bother!

Mark996 · 26th April 2006, 18:13

I'm so glad that you've posted this up here with your views as it was something I was really considering ordering - but won't bother now.

It's a shame because there's no doubt that it looks better than the Standard stick, but the draw backs that you mention I couldn't put up with for too long!!!!!

Pottsy · 26th April 2006, 18:20

No problem. To get it as far down as the photo shows took a lot of work too - at first it was miles higher! Had to drill out part of the female thread area...

CivPilot · 3rd May 2006, 09:39

So this is maybe a simple question (as In "i'm simple for having to ask it") but......

How easy is it to get the old gearknob off? and whats the trick?

I fancy changing the standard one (I wear a ring on my left hand and the silver colour is not the most resiliant, its already wearing off) but dont really like the one pictured above.

Is the thread size standard? What size to I need? etc etc

currently wondering if the old shape Civic Type-R alloy knob will fit on without much modification.....

Pottsy · 3rd May 2006, 13:41

It's just a case of screw off, then screw on. Not sure on the thread size - but I'm going to bet it's the same as the previous model. Just find someone with a CTR or S2000 and do a swap!

rja1980 · 9th May 2006, 19:56

I was going to buy the sports gearknob until I read this seeing as I find the orginal knob rather cheap feeling (the only real bad point about the interior).

So instead I used the sports gearknob I bought for my Honda Jazz (exactly the same as the Civic Type-R gearknob) and its fits perfectly. Just screw on and tighten the nut with a spanner.

I'm sure the change is smoother and quicker!

Of course, the Jazz gearknob has the 5-speed H pattern but who cares.

Kpow99 · 9th May 2006, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

It's just a case of screw off, then screw on. Not sure on the thread size - but I'm going to bet it's the same as the previous model. Just find someone with a CTR or S2000 and do a swap!

Any pics of the S2k CTR "Knobs"?

CivPilot · 9th May 2006, 23:03

CTR......

S2000......

Not sure which I prefer to be honest.....

Nick · 10th May 2006, 00:03

i too have the sports gear knob. it is a bit chinkier i must say but looks much nicer.

Is the CTR gear knob the same as the old generation accord sport gear knob? i personally prefer that 1.

CTR gear knob on sale now on ebay anyway. only 1 i could find. currently at £10.50 with £6 delivery charge and bidding.. ends in 2 days.

happy bidding ^^

Kpow99 · 10th May 2006, 06:45

Thx CivPilot, not sure which I like, the CTR looks better I think, anything better that the one we have. Thing is I quite like the shap of ours with the little indent at the front, shame it looks crap.

CivPilot · 10th May 2006, 07:05

I'm just getting annoyed with the coating. I wear a ring on my left hand and the silver does scratch off leaving a dull grey exposed. Thankfully this his only happened around the edges near the faux leather trim, but bloody annoying.

I'm thinking CTR gearknob, or maybe if I can find one at a reasonable price.....

A spoon one.....

Heres a completed listing.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spoon-Sports-T...ayphotohosting

Copycat · 11th May 2006, 16:08

At the moment I have ordered that for my Civic. Now after reading this I'm not sure anymore.
Since the delivery isn't for a couple more months I'm in no rush really.

Any more opinions from people who have bought a sports gear knob for theirs? Does it make that much of a difference?

It looks OK in the picture above. I realize that it's been 'adjusted' to be lower and
that doing so isn't the easiest task for someone who doesn't really know what they're doing. (someone like me)

Is Pottsy the only one? Did you scare everyone else to not buying it?

Kpow99 · 11th May 2006, 18:09

Just thought £75 was a bit steep for what it is, thought I'd find something better, cheaper in time.

kevin_lufc · 12th May 2006, 18:14

Has any one noticed their gear knob moving while changing? Noticed it the other day. Now I seem to be re-postioning it every trip

basegreen · 12th May 2006, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Has any one noticed their gear knob moving while changing? Noticed it the other day. Now I seem to be re-postioning it every trip

This happened to me embarassingly whilst showing the car off

Basically I tightened the knob another turn, and it's spot on now!

kevin_lufc · 12th May 2006, 18:17

Bit worried about over tightening!!!

basegreen · 12th May 2006, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Bit worried about over tightening!!!

So was I - but I figured worst case it went in for a warranty repair.

There's at least another turn on it, anyway.

Mark996 · 12th May 2006, 19:46

Mine does this too.......how do I tighten it then??? Clockwise turns??

basegreen · 12th May 2006, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

Mine does this too.......how do I tighten it then??? Clockwise turns??

Yep.

kevin_lufc · 12th May 2006, 21:10

Tightened it up.....my god that last bit was a bit tight.

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26th April 2006, 18:13	#2 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 451 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm so glad that you've posted this up here with your views as it was something I was really considering ordering - but won't bother now. It's a shame because there's no doubt that it looks better than the Standard stick, but the draw backs that you mention I couldn't put up with for too long!!!!!

26th April 2006, 18:20	#3 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 96 Times in 51 Posts	No problem. To get it as far down as the photo shows took a lot of work too - at first it was miles higher! Had to drill out part of the female thread area...

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CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So this is maybe a simple question (as In "i'm simple for having to ask it") but...... How easy is it to get the old gearknob off? and whats the trick? I fancy changing the standard one (I wear a ring on my left hand and the silver colour is not the most resiliant, its already wearing off) but dont really like the one pictured above. Is the thread size standard? What size to I need? etc etc currently wondering if the old shape Civic Type-R alloy knob will fit on without much modification.....

3rd May 2006, 13:41	#5 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 96 Times in 51 Posts	It's just a case of screw off, then screw on. Not sure on the thread size - but I'm going to bet it's the same as the previous model. Just find someone with a CTR or S2000 and do a swap!

9th May 2006, 19:56	#6 (permalink)
rja1980 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th May 2006 Location: East Sussex Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was going to buy the sports gearknob until I read this seeing as I find the orginal knob rather cheap feeling (the only real bad point about the interior). So instead I used the sports gearknob I bought for my Honda Jazz (exactly the same as the Civic Type-R gearknob) and its fits perfectly. Just screw on and tighten the nut with a spanner. I'm sure the change is smoother and quicker! Of course, the Jazz gearknob has the 5-speed H pattern but who cares.

9th May 2006, 23:03	#8 (permalink)
CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CTR...... S2000...... Not sure which I prefer to be honest.....

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Nick Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i too have the sports gear knob. it is a bit chinkier i must say but looks much nicer. Is the CTR gear knob the same as the old generation accord sport gear knob? i personally prefer that 1. CTR gear knob on sale now on ebay anyway. only 1 i could find. currently at £10.50 with £6 delivery charge and bidding.. ends in 2 days. happy bidding ^^

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thx CivPilot, not sure which I like, the CTR looks better I think, anything better that the one we have. Thing is I quite like the shap of ours with the little indent at the front, shame it looks crap.

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CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm just getting annoyed with the coating. I wear a ring on my left hand and the silver does scratch off leaving a dull grey exposed. Thankfully this his only happened around the edges near the faux leather trim, but bloody annoying. I'm thinking CTR gearknob, or maybe if I can find one at a reasonable price..... A spoon one..... Heres a completed listing..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spoon-Sports-T...ayphotohosting

11th May 2006, 16:08	#12 (permalink)
Copycat Galaxy class starship Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	At the moment I have ordered that for my Civic. Now after reading this I'm not sure anymore. Since the delivery isn't for a couple more months I'm in no rush really. Any more opinions from people who have bought a sports gear knob for theirs? Does it make that much of a difference? It looks OK in the picture above. I realize that it's been 'adjusted' to be lower and that doing so isn't the easiest task for someone who doesn't really know what they're doing. (someone like me) Is Pottsy the only one? Did you scare everyone else to not buying it?

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just thought £75 was a bit steep for what it is, thought I'd find something better, cheaper in time.

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kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has any one noticed their gear knob moving while changing? Noticed it the other day. Now I seem to be re-postioning it every trip

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kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bit worried about over tightening!!!

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 451 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mine does this too.......how do I tighten it then??? Clockwise turns??

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kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tightened it up.....my god that last bit was a bit tight.