Aftermarket Shift Knobs
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: lakeview new york
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Aftermarket Shift *****
Anyone using a shift **** other than the Flameball? I was thinking of getting a MOMO but everyone I liked seemed quite tall. Like you would be smashing your knuckles into the radio on the 1,3,5 shifts. Any pics would be appreciated.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Punta Gorda, FL
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (stinger95)
Tall = :nono:
Even stock is too tall for me. So I have a stubby B&M. Also looking for an alternative to the stock shift ****, the leather seam hurts my tender palm :nopity
Even stock is too tall for me. So I have a stubby B&M. Also looking for an alternative to the stock shift ****, the leather seam hurts my tender palm :nopity
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Las Vegas NV
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (lspalding)
Ughh...don't bitch about no leather seams with me! I have a metal t handle on the Hurst in my T/A... I got second degree burns on my right hand from driving in the summer! :)
MF
MF
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (BAM92)
I purchased a Momo for my Hurst. It took back everything the Hurst gave me so I went back to the stock ****. Can't imagine a Momo on the stock shifter, it's got to be like a freaking Mac truck.
Eric
Eric
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Panhandle FL
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (silver & red CE)
Check out knobmeister.com.They can lazer engrave any logo or shift pattern on the ****.I was thinking of getting a silver ball with the 6 speed pattern on it.Kinda retro cool!I think they cost around $50 with engraving. :seeya
Le Mans Master
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From: Stamford VT
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (SPEED750)
I've got an MBA billet **** in the IROC and another one in the GTA. They are fantastic *****, and sit very low on the shaft. They do get hot as hell in the summer though. I keep a glove over it when the car is outside. :)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Northern CA
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (Jim85IROC)
I've got an MBA billet **** in the IROC and another one in the GTA. They are fantastic *****, and sit very low on the shaft. They do get hot as hell in the summer though. I keep a glove over it when the car is outside. :)
Le Mans Master
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From: Stamford VT
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (JasonL)
$50 isn't a lot of money for a good ****. Price a Momo or a Sparco **** some time. Other than the Pep Boys junk, you're not going to do much better than $50.
Race Director
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From: No more yankee my wankee, the Donger is tired!
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (stinger95)
Got a Callaway ****, looks good and the fit in the palm of your hand is very good and comfortable.
The only down side is it is anodized alum..... so in the wintertime, it's colder than a witches titty, and in the summer, hotter that the depths of hell.
The only down side is it is anodized alum..... so in the wintertime, it's colder than a witches titty, and in the summer, hotter that the depths of hell.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stamford VT
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (JasonL)
Oh I agree, but when MBA only charges ~$30 for an F-body ****, that really ticks me off.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stamford VT
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (Jim85IROC)
Ok, I just went to MBA's website. The f-body ***** are $42 each. The C5 **** is $58. Considering that it's application specific, unlike the f-body *****, I don't think that's terribly out of line.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Aftermarket Shift ***** (Jim85IROC)
I bought a plain aluminum F-body **** as a gift a while back, and it was cheap. $25 or $30 (now $32, and $42 for engraved). IMHO it doesn't seem justified to nearly double the price for the Vette ($58). I'm just looking at it from the customer perspective. If it were $30-40 I would have one by now. But hey, it's their loss. Just my .02
