Gear Knob and tinting advise

nick130980 · 5th October 2012, 15:43

When i get my 2.2 Civic on Sunday I want to replace the gear knob as its a bit worn. Any suggestions on what one to get and where to get it from.

Also I am going to want my rear windows and roof tinted. I have just got a rough estimate from a company for £330 not including the roof. Am I right in thinking this is expensive.
Is there anywhere local to Portsmouth People would reccomend?

Thanks

jonnyig · 10th October 2012, 22:03

Due to get my windows done this weekend, been to the same company each time for car tints and they are very good! I've been quoted £120 for all back windows. Also noticed a lot of previous discussion on the forum about issues with tinting the lower part of the rear window (the plastic bit). Most tinting firms seem not to want to touch them, had a long chat with the guys that are going to sort the tints out on my car and they seem to think it is possible to get a good job done on the plastic bit, BUT will take a fair bit of time and effort. Lets see how it goes on the weekend ay..........

Caddyroo · 10th October 2012, 22:25

I don't know of this is rubbish, but apparently the plastic and the glue In the tints doesnt react well together ?

delkeough · 10th October 2012, 22:53

Hi mate. I got a jdm gear knob from eBay. They look exactly like the own one just a little cheaper. I got a blue one but they have red and purple aswell. they sell the normal coloured one for 9.99 plus 9.99 delivery. There's also the skunk 2 which a lot of people on here have. Here's the link to the jdm one.

JDM Honda Civic FD2 Type R 6 Speed Shift Knob Si EP3 | eBay

jonnyig · 11th October 2012, 08:45

Hmm haven't heard of the glue issue yet, will find out on Saturday! From what I understand, one of the main issues with tinting the plastic is that you can't use a heat gun on the tints to dry them properly (because of the plastic).. ...

jonnyig · 21st October 2012, 22:35

Ok, so had the rear plastic bit tinted....... No let me start again, I ATTEMPTED to get the rear plastic bit tinted, looks rubbish!! Just won't stick properly, peels at the edges...... Had the guy try twice for me and I'm still not happy, solar plexius here I come!!!!

5th October 2012, 15:43	#1 (permalink)
nick130980 Supporter Car: 2006 2.2 5 door, silver Join Date: 3rd October 2012 Location: Portsmouth uk Posts: 42 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	Gear Knob and tinting advise When i get my 2.2 Civic on Sunday I want to replace the gear knob as its a bit worn. Any suggestions on what one to get and where to get it from. Also I am going to want my rear windows and roof tinted. I have just got a rough estimate from a company for £330 not including the roof. Am I right in thinking this is expensive. Is there anywhere local to Portsmouth People would reccomend? Thanks

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10th October 2012, 22:03	#2 (permalink)
jonnyig Join Date: 10th October 2012 Location: UK Posts: 17 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Due to get my windows done this weekend, been to the same company each time for car tints and they are very good! I've been quoted £120 for all back windows. Also noticed a lot of previous discussion on the forum about issues with tinting the lower part of the rear window (the plastic bit). Most tinting firms seem not to want to touch them, had a long chat with the guys that are going to sort the tints out on my car and they seem to think it is possible to get a good job done on the plastic bit, BUT will take a fair bit of time and effort. Lets see how it goes on the weekend ay..........

10th October 2012, 22:25	#3 (permalink)
Caddyroo Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 3 Door Tangerine Join Date: 24th October 2011 Location: Telford UK Posts: 400 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (1)	I don't know of this is rubbish, but apparently the plastic and the glue In the tints doesnt react well together ?

10th October 2012, 22:53	#4 (permalink)
delkeough Supporter Car: 2.2 type s GT, black Join Date: 13th February 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 427 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 66 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (2)	Hi mate. I got a jdm gear knob from eBay. They look exactly like the own one just a little cheaper. I got a blue one but they have red and purple aswell. they sell the normal coloured one for 9.99 plus 9.99 delivery. There's also the skunk 2 which a lot of people on here have. Here's the link to the jdm one. JDM Honda Civic FD2 Type R 6 Speed Shift Knob Si EP3 \| eBay

11th October 2012, 08:45	#5 (permalink)
jonnyig Join Date: 10th October 2012 Location: UK Posts: 17 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hmm haven't heard of the glue issue yet, will find out on Saturday! From what I understand, one of the main issues with tinting the plastic is that you can't use a heat gun on the tints to dry them properly (because of the plastic).. ...

21st October 2012, 22:35	#6 (permalink)
jonnyig Join Date: 10th October 2012 Location: UK Posts: 17 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Ok, so had the rear plastic bit tinted....... No let me start again, I ATTEMPTED to get the rear plastic bit tinted, looks rubbish!! Just won't stick properly, peels at the edges...... Had the guy try twice for me and I'm still not happy, solar plexius here I come!!!!