 Who's replaced the shift knob???, Lets see some pics and impressions.... |
  |
 Jul 3 2006, 01:10 PM
Post
#1
|
|
|
Lacey, The Mountain Woman /|\  Group: Moderators Posts: 4,140 Joined: 8-August 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 13,709  |
Lots of other Mazda enthusiasts swear by replacement shift knobs to eliminate some "notchi-ness" and travel... and it is also said the car feels much better with a heavier knob....
Anyone on here replaced the knob yet? Lets see some pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/5.gif) |
 |
 
|
|
Jul 3 2006, 01:13 PM
Post
#2
|
|
|
Mazda Guru  Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,271 Joined: 12-August 04 From: CT Member No.: 8,426 |
i replaced mine with the TWM .44 Magnum
i actually did talk to a few people at the last meet about this. I felt the heavier knob deinately aided in the ease of shifting. i'll see if i can come up with some pics....i may have one around here somewhere... |
|
|
|
|
Jul 3 2006, 02:46 PM
Post
#3
|
|
|
Lead Foot Group: Mazda Members Posts: 712 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 17,785 |
pics please!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/36.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 3 2006, 04:27 PM
Post
#4
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 116 Joined: 3-June 06 Member No.: 18,582 |
I would replace it, but my hand is still smoking from the trim ring around the shifter. Turns out the sun makes it a little hot...
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 3 2006, 04:35 PM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 979 Joined: 26-February 06 From: Western Ma (Middle of nowhere) Member No.: 16,813 |
I hear ya that sucker gets too damn hot, I would love eto see a replacement
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 3 2006, 04:46 PM
Post
#6
|
|
|
Lacey, The Mountain Woman /|\ Group: Moderators Posts: 4,140 Joined: 8-August 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 13,709 |
Only ones I have seen, black and silver anodized...
(IMG:http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Evo311/speed6silver.jpg) (IMG:http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Evo311/Speed6black.jpg) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 5 2006, 06:51 AM
Post
#7
|
|
|
Drivers License Group: Mazda Members Posts: 87 Joined: 7-August 04 From: Aurora, IL Member No.: 8,348 |
Here is my TWM Classic shift knob.
Attached File(s)
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 5 2006, 07:08 AM
Post
#8
|
|
|
Drivers License Group: Mazda Members Posts: 94 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Topeka, Kansas Member No.: 18,574 |
Here is the Voodoo knob from my Miata in our 6s.
Attached File(s)
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 5 2006, 07:10 AM
Post
#9
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 105 Joined: 15-April 06 From: St.Louis Member No.: 17,671 |
How about one that won't burn my skin?
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 5 2006, 07:40 AM
Post
#10
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 316 Joined: 19-October 05 From: OZ Member No.: 14,888 |
QUOTE(IllinoisMazda6 @ Jul 6 2006, 01:51 AM) [snapback]725457[/snapback] Here is my TWM Classic shift knob. Looks like Technics 101, you know those lathe projects the Year 7 kids have....put back the OE. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 7 2006, 05:00 AM
Post
#11
|
|
|
Learners License Group: Mazda Members Posts: 29 Joined: 27-April 06 From: South Florida Member No.: 17,902 |
QUOTE(z26 @ Jul 5 2006, 12:10 PM) [snapback]725490[/snapback] How about one that won't burn my skin? Here in south Florida that OEM knob heats up to 140F in the summer sun. I switched to the leather wrapped OEM knob from the Austrailian M6i. http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?09915346e2.jpg |
|
|
|
|
Jul 7 2006, 05:02 AM
Post
#12
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 865 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Blaine, MN Member No.: 18,971 |
QUOTE(z26 @ Jul 5 2006, 11:10 AM) [snapback]725490[/snapback] How about one that won't burn my skin? When I park outside, I put my hat/baseball cap over my shifter. That keeps it a little cooler to the touch. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 7 2006, 05:09 AM
Post
#13
|
|
|
Lacey, The Mountain Woman /|\ Group: Moderators Posts: 4,140 Joined: 8-August 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 13,709 |
QUOTE(MPS6-Driver @ Jul 7 2006, 10:00 AM) [snapback]727232[/snapback] Here in south Florida that OEM knob heats up to 140F in the summer sun. I switched to the leather wrapped OEM knob from the Austrailian MS6. I am intruiged by this... (IMG:http://www.mazda.com.au/mazda6mps/articles/images/mazda6mps_gearstick_lrg.jpg) Knob looks the same?? |
|
|
|
|
Jul 7 2006, 05:22 AM
Post
#14
|
|
|
I see the light! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,760 Joined: 26-September 04 From: North & Central NJ Member No.: 9,020 |
think that this would look amazing in the regular 6....dont want anything to crazy unless i modify alot of the interior...other than that i'd give up the satin one for this Mazda5 shift knob any day of the week...i like the simple look....but then again that could just be me..
Attached File(s)
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 06:04 PM
Post
#15
|
|
|
Learners License Group: Mazda Members Posts: 6 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Burke, VA Member No.: 15,892 |
QUOTE(sexy6s @ Jul 7 2006, 08:22 AM) [snapback]727252[/snapback] think that this would look amazing in the regular 6....dont want anything to crazy unless i modify alot of the interior...other than that i'd give up the satin one for this Mazda5 shift knob any day of the week...i like the simple look....but then again that could just be me.. I like it. Can anyone confirm this will fit the 6 mtx? |
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 06:17 PM
Post
#16
|
|
|
Rally Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,047 Joined: 4-March 06 From: Norwalk, CT Member No.: 16,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 06:19 PM
Post
#17
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 244 Joined: 30-October 06 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 21,940 |
(IMG:http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c72/yjack/RazoDrift.jpg)
Razo Drift Spec, Black chrome finish and weight 480 gram with self threading insert. It provides great grip because of large top area. Sit exactly the same position as OEM knob, very very high quality. Retail is around 80$. (IMG:http://db.carmate.co.jp/CarmateImage/Product_Image/RA117-B01.jpg) |
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 06:40 PM
Post
#18
|
|
|
Mazda Guru Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,914 Joined: 5-June 05 From: Lakewood, OH (Cleveland) Member No.: 12,657 |
TWM's 44 Magnum, mated with the Mazdaspeed Shifter, heaven, pure heaven.
Attached File(s)
IMG_0510__2_.JPG ( 50.8K )
Number of downloads: 265
IMG_0511__2_.JPG ( 41.43K )
Number of downloads: 230
IMG_0512__2_.JPG ( 59.97K )
Number of downloads: 202 |
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 10:11 PM
Post
#19
|
|
|
Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 778 Joined: 14-May 06 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 18,208 |
i'm planning on getting this knob
(IMG:http://corksport.com/store/image/fhty/rx8-interior/MAZDASPEED_Shift_Knob.jpg) anyone know the exact weight of it? |
|
|
|
|
Nov 26 2006, 11:54 PM
Post
#20
|
|
|
Drivers License Group: Mazda Members Posts: 86 Joined: 28-August 06 Member No.: 20,475 |
QUOTE(MAZDASPEED619 @ Nov 27 2006, 01:11 AM) [snapback]855970[/snapback] i'm planning on getting this knob (IMG:http://corksport.com/store/image/fhty/rx8-interior/MAZDASPEED_Shift_Knob.jpg) anyone know the exact weight of it? Where can you get one of those knobs from, that looks real nice!! |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th February 2010 - 03:08 AM |