Shift Knob Ball or cylinder?
Drifting
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Many folks like the shortened shifters w/ a ball. However, I've seen a few dedicated roadrace cars w/ the cylindrical type. From what I could gather, they were trying to limit their hand movement...which makes sense to me.
On the street, I'd agree it comes down to personal preference.
On the street, I'd agree it comes down to personal preference.
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach VA
The derlin cylinder has just as short of a throw as the ball with the threads at the top of the cylinder, I had a ball for years and got the derlin about a year ago and LOVE it, feels much crisper to me, and the derlin wont brand the shift pattern into your forearm when it gets hot....
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I chose a HURST ****, but either one is a man thing...
This reminds me of another topic...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1742167
This reminds me of another topic...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1742167
Last edited by hotwheels57; Jun 27, 2007 at 06:52 PM.
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From: Grovetown GA
...no reason that you can't have several and switch 'em out... 
..for sure I have always prefered a "stick shift" over an automatic...
..for sure I have always prefered a "stick shift" over an automatic...
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Both the ball and some pistol-grip ***** allow for both straight-shooter and overhand style shifting. I find that I use both styles of shifting, depending upon the occasion. The cylinder style pretty much eliminates overhand shifting, as its diameter is too small.
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Of the ones pictured, I'd say the ball type would be best. Better gripping surface IMO.
