mikeydingo
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what finish is that?
Photos -- Official Honda Civic Shift Knob Pics Thread --
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Jonathong
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I'm in the market for a new shift knob any recommendations? I really want a weighted one since I seen alot of positive feedback from them and it's better driving supposedly? Many thanks in advance for any input.
Ar0maticdecay
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it looks like gun metal. I'm about to pull the trigger on it if they got a special running..
Ar0maticdecay
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how much did that run u?
corey99699
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How much lower does the knob sit than the stock one?Is that the stock shifter?
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It's the "burnt gunmetal" finish. It has a tint of blue to it.
About $135. $99 is base; you have options you can add such as finish, grooves, custom etching on the top, etc. You can also pay an extra $5 to get priority 3-day production turn-around.
I didn't measure, but it seems like quite a bit. More than an inch, I think. Yeah, stock shifter.
Anyway, you can get them at http://www.lathewerks.com/. The guy is Chris Mattessich. He's very quick to respond.
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Ar0maticdecay
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A blue tint to it?
i want a gun metal finish like on the skunk 2 knoban inch lower? it's like installing a short shifter ! do u notice shorter throws?
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A blue tint to it?
an inch lower? it's like installing a short shifter ! do u notice shorter throws?
Honestly, I'd say it feels slightly shorter, but I wouldn't say it feels like an actual short shifter. But then I put it on almost immediately after buying the car, and I was coming from an actual short shifter. I also wanted a slightly, darker, grayer hue, but it's grown on me.
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i know it's not as short as a real short shifter. I really dont want it that short though. i do however was it a little shorter and lower then what it is now. this might be a good compromise.
can he do a regular gun metal finish? i love the knob but i'm not so sure about a blue tint
can he do a regular gun metal finish? i love the knob but i'm not so sure about a blue tint
Unfortunately, his gunmetal finish has a slight blue to it. Not sure why. It's pretty slight, but it still might bug you; don't know.
Jonathong
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Where is everyone getting their carbon mugen shift knobs? I'm scared if I purchase one it won't be genuine and legit. Also what's the price people are spending on em? Many thanks in advance for your input.
Phillip Lambrecht
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I've got 2 new shift knobs on the way. A red metal ball style which will be here this week, and a custom momo leather black with red stiching that ill have to wait a bit for.
I checked out more stuff on his website, that guy makes some good looking ones
For sure. He seems to take a lot of pride in his work.
I would like to know too! Thanks!!
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Bunch for sale on eBay. They are knockoffs, but they reportedly look/feel great.
Yea awhile ago,it took a little pressure because both my hands have psoriatic arthritis in them and my fingers lock up,but neverless it's in and sweet as hell,best 30 dollars I ever spent! I'd pay 100 for one ,its that damn good.
Here are some links to some well-known weighted metal shift knobs:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/
http://lathewerks.com/shop/index.php?cPath=6&osCsid=obfpie90av9gbilacnub61f8q2
I think the carbon-fiber mugen ones are lighter. The weighted metal ones are listed as 460-465 grams which is like a pound, they look and feel great when you're driving around. I have a M1 from TWM and I like it a lot, but I want to buy one from lathewerks later this summer, just because they have a cool bluish tint option and they're a bit cheaper than TWM's
