: Replacement gear knobs.

amronno · 27th January 2008, 15:41

I'm thinking of replacing the standard equipped rather boring gear knob with something sportier. What I'm looking at is the Slant and the Touring PLUS knob, as they has the optional 6 speed shift pattern with variable 'R' position.
Any opinion good or bad are appreciated.

Richbrook Gear Knobs

FWH · 27th January 2008, 17:24

I think the slant one would look better.

I have also been thinking about changing the gear knob, but have not yet found anything which does not feel too much "Halfords".

amronno · 27th January 2008, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

I think the slant one would look better.

I have also been thinking about changing the gear knob, but have not yet found anything which does not feel too much "Halfords".

Fully agree, I'm not interested in a 'Halfords' or 'Biltema' kind of gear knob.

Essexboy · 27th January 2008, 20:04

I had a loan car which had a sports nob and I hated it. Just couldn't get used to it... I think my hand is the wrong shape!

pjr · 27th January 2008, 20:19

I quite like the look of the touring plus.

l-noel · 28th January 2008, 08:50

I prefer the Honda sport gear knob... even it's more expensive (about 80 €)

Look at Sports gear knob to make your opinion.

GHGH · 28th January 2008, 09:16

Whatever you do - choose a short one! Less movement! More suitable for us lazy drivers

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ante00 · 28th January 2008, 11:24

I have honda sports gear and it's much better in hand and to look at her then the stock one...it was worth to pay some extra for it

Nadz · 30th January 2008, 12:58

i had the touring and didnt enjoy the feel of it. Since then I have got the skunk2 billet and it is great

amronno · 30th January 2008, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nadz

i had the touring and didnt enjoy the feel of it. Since then I have got the skunk2 billet and it is great

Thanks Nadz. Much appreciated.
Do you have a link to them?
Or pictures?

Egelundsvej · 30th January 2008, 13:21

Hi

You could try looking at gear knobs from Isotta - I have fitted a silver fiber leather "Max", which gels well with the imitation brushed aluminium finish on the centre consol. However, this is a "chunky" gear knob, so if you like something smaller, you might need to look at other models. On the other hand, with this gear knob, you get a fairly short shift stick.

amronno · 30th January 2008, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egelundsvej

Hi

You could try looking at gear knobs from Isotta - I have fitted a silver fiber leather "Max", which gels well with the imitation brushed aluminium finish on the centre consol. However, this is a "chunky" gear knob, so if you like something smaller, you might need to look at other models. On the other hand, with this gear knob, you get a fairly short shift stick.

Thanks Egelundsvej!

I'm looking for a shortest possible knob for shorter shifts and sportier look.
So it doesn't matter that it is 'chunky'.
The spaceship had deserved a better looking gear gnob than the stock one, imo.
Any link/ pics?

Egelundsvej · 30th January 2008, 14:14

ISOTTA has an English language version and the range of gear knobs is phenomenal but how many of them are available in Norway is a fifferent matter - in Denmark the range is quite limited. Enjoy your surfing!!

amronno · 30th January 2008, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egelundsvej

ISOTTA has an English language version and the range of gear knobs is phenomenal but how many of them are available in Norway is a fifferent matter - in Denmark the range is quite limited. Enjoy your surfing!!

Thanks a lot.
Much appreciated.

HappyMan · 30th January 2008, 17:02

I personally like the Honda sports Gear knob. I really like the feel and prefer it to the standard one - I got it free so maybe that is why I like it!

l-noel · 30th January 2008, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ante00

I have honda sports gear and it's much better in hand and to look at her then the stock one...it was worth to pay some extra for it

I do agree with you Ante00

amronno · 30th January 2008, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

I do agree with you Ante00

Thanks guys!

Are you satisfied with the grip and the height of it?
I find the stock one too high.

l-noel · 31st January 2008, 08:05

Very satisfied with the grip, and the height is ok for me, but i'm not a racer !

CivPilot · 31st January 2008, 13:20

I have the half leather gear knob from the S2000. Found on ebay for reasonable money quite some time ago. i keep meaning to fit a leather gator but never seen to be able to find a generic one to fit.

Gear knob I have fitted is pictured in the attached

Homer Simpson · 31st January 2008, 13:22

For really decent gear knobs have a look at this site

Response Import Auto Fashion - The Original JDM Retailer

I've imported a couple of things from these people and found them to be really good

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amronno Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 765 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Replacement gear knobs. I'm thinking of replacing the standard equipped rather boring gear knob with something sportier. What I'm looking at is the Slant and the Touring PLUS knob, as they has the optional 6 speed shift pattern with variable 'R' position. Any opinion good or bad are appreciated. Richbrook Gear Knobs

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,730 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	I think the slant one would look better. I have also been thinking about changing the gear knob, but have not yet found anything which does not feel too much "Halfords".

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Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had a loan car which had a sports nob and I hated it. Just couldn't get used to it... I think my hand is the wrong shape!

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pjr Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 393 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I quite like the look of the touring plus.

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GHGH TANSTAAFL! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 920 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whatever you do - choose a short one! Less movement! More suitable for us lazy drivers .

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ante00 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 18th April 2007 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 508 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I have honda sports gear and it's much better in hand and to look at her then the stock one...it was worth to pay some extra for it

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Nadz Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2006 Location: Paisley Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i had the touring and didnt enjoy the feel of it. Since then I have got the skunk2 billet and it is great

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Egelundsvej Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th December 2006 Location: Koege, Denmark Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi You could try looking at gear knobs from Isotta - I have fitted a silver fiber leather "Max", which gels well with the imitation brushed aluminium finish on the centre consol. However, this is a "chunky" gear knob, so if you like something smaller, you might need to look at other models. On the other hand, with this gear knob, you get a fairly short shift stick.

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Egelundsvej Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th December 2006 Location: Koege, Denmark Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ISOTTA has an English language version and the range of gear knobs is phenomenal but how many of them are available in Norway is a fifferent matter - in Denmark the range is quite limited. Enjoy your surfing!!

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,433 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	I personally like the Honda sports Gear knob. I really like the feel and prefer it to the standard one - I got it free so maybe that is why I like it!

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Very satisfied with the grip, and the height is ok for me, but i'm not a racer !

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Homer Simpson Wheelnut Join Date: 11th November 2007 Location: England Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	For really decent gear knobs have a look at this site Response Import Auto Fashion - The Original JDM Retailer I've imported a couple of things from these people and found them to be really good