A shift knob is a great way to add style and comfort to your vehicle. Not only do aftermarket shift knobs add style to your vehicle’s interior, but they can also affect the speed and precision of shifts. Driver comfort is paramount to getting the most out of any vehicle. A shift knob that compliments the driver’s personal preferences is a great addition to any performance vehicle.
Shift knobs are available in a variety of styles. The weight and height of the knob has the most affect on the feel of the shifter as it pertains to gear selection. The taller shift knobs require less effort to engage gears, but do so at the expense of a longer throw. A tall shift knob will slightly lengthen the distance between gears, but may increase shifting speed by reducing the effort required to engage the gear. In track driving, a longer shift knob can also be helpful in reducing fatigue. A shorter shift knob will require more effort to engage gears, but will shorten the distance between the gears making for a shorter throw. A heavier shift knob can serve to make engagement smoother without affecting the distance between gears. The downside to a heavier knob is that the additional weight reduces some of the feel of the shifter. A lighter shift knob will be harder to engage, but will transmit more feedback to the driver – Whether this is desirable is up to each driver and their personal preferences.
If you feel your shifter is notchy or difficult to engage you may consider a taller and/or heavier shift knob. If you feel your shifter is numb and vague you may consider a lighter shift knob. Lastly, if you want to shorten the throw or distance between gears you may consider a shorter shift knob – sometimes referred to as countersunk.
Besides the weight and height of a shift knob there are a number of other criteria to consider – Material, shape, finish, and thread pitch to name a few. The best option for you is a matter of your personal preference. One thing worth considering is the climate of the region you live in. Shift knobs made entirely of metal tend to get very hot in the sun. If you live in an especially sunny climate, you may consider a delrin knob as an alternative to metal. Lastly, be sure that the knob you have chosen is threaded for your vehicle. Below is a list of popular vehicles and their shift knob thread pitch:
Honda/Acura (M10 x 1.5 thread)
Nissan (M10 x 1.25 thread)
Mazda (M10 x 1.25 thread)
Mitsubishi (M10 x1.25 thread)
Subaru (M12 x 1.25 thread)
Toyota (M12 x 1.25 thread)
Audi / VW (M12 x 1.5 thread)
Shift knobs are available in a variety of styles. The weight and height of the knob has the most affect on the feel of the shifter as it pertains to gear selection. The taller shift knobs require less effort to engage gears, but do so at the expense of a longer throw. A tall shift knob will slightly lengthen the distance between gears, but may increase shifting speed by reducing the effort required to engage the gear. In track driving, a longer shift knob can also be helpful in reducing fatigue. A shorter shift knob will require more effort to engage gears, but will shorten the distance between the gears making for a shorter throw. A heavier shift knob can serve to make engagement smoother without affecting the distance between gears. The downside to a heavier knob is that the additional weight reduces some of the feel of the shifter. A lighter shift knob will be harder to engage, but will transmit more feedback to the driver – Whether this is desirable is up to each driver and their personal preferences.
If you feel your shifter is notchy or difficult to engage you may consider a taller and/or heavier shift knob. If you feel your shifter is numb and vague you may consider a lighter shift knob. Lastly, if you want to shorten the throw or distance between gears you may consider a shorter shift knob – sometimes referred to as countersunk.
Besides the weight and height of a shift knob there are a number of other criteria to consider – Material, shape, finish, and thread pitch to name a few. The best option for you is a matter of your personal preference. One thing worth considering is the climate of the region you live in. Shift knobs made entirely of metal tend to get very hot in the sun. If you live in an especially sunny climate, you may consider a delrin knob as an alternative to metal. Lastly, be sure that the knob you have chosen is threaded for your vehicle. Below is a list of popular vehicles and their shift knob thread pitch:
Honda/Acura (M10 x 1.5 thread)
Nissan (M10 x 1.25 thread)
Mazda (M10 x 1.25 thread)
Mitsubishi (M10 x1.25 thread)
Subaru (M12 x 1.25 thread)
Toyota (M12 x 1.25 thread)
Audi / VW (M12 x 1.5 thread)
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