 Who's replaced the shift knob???, Lets see some pics and impressions.... |
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 Nov 27 2006, 12:03 AM
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I am Jack's wasted life.  Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,822 Joined: 13-October 06 From: Mn Member No.: 21,571  |
i like the mazdaspeed knob
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Nov 27 2006, 02:15 AM
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Guns don't kill people, nuh-uh. I kill people. With guns.  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,432 Joined: 15-October 04 From: Tampa/Bradenton, FL Member No.: 9,328 |
QUOTE(GaryS @ Jul 5 2006, 10:08 AM) [snapback]725485[/snapback] Here is the Voodoo knob from my Miata in our 6s. I own the same style knob only polished. Let me say its great to use most of the time, but whenever i get in the car, its like a hotpocket. Either ice cold, or lava hot, but never anywhere inbetween. |
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Nov 27 2006, 06:17 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 271 Joined: 4-April 06 From: GTA, Canada Member No.: 17,480 |
Sorry no pic.. but do have video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/5.gif) Shifting
It's a heavy knob, didn't make any difference for me in shifting. |
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Nov 27 2006, 10:57 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 849 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 21,597 |
QUOTE(MPS6-Driver @ Jul 7 2006, 08:00 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 M6i. http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?09915346e2.jpg Where did you get that from and how much?? |
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Nov 27 2006, 01:31 PM
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Kokopellian Group: Mazda Members Posts: 916 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 19,997 |
QUOTE(RoadRageMotors @ Nov 27 2006, 02:03 AM) [snapback]856012[/snapback] i like the mazdaspeed knob +1 I think the leather wrap is great. None of that hand burning or ice cold stuff you have to deal with in going all metal. |
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Nov 27 2006, 01:49 PM
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We Had You Beat Mods Ago! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 15,272 |
QUOTE(gregy @ Nov 27 2006, 01:54 AM) [snapback]856006[/snapback] Where can you get one of those knobs from, that looks real nice!! Is this available for NA? If it's not metal, that's a nice option! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/5.gif) |
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Nov 27 2006, 02:06 PM
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Go Blue! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 827 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Kalamazoo, Michigan Member No.: 22,122 |
Definitely. The original shift knob is nice, and everything, but once you've memorized gear patterns, and you're the only one driving the car, the knob just feels out of place. The car has such smooth lines, and the OEM knob is a little too...roundy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
So...which one gets the best vote so far? |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:09 PM
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Rally Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,789 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 6,606 |
QUOTE(MPS6-Driver @ Jul 7 2006, 10:00 PM) [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 M6i. http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?09915346e2.jpg Where did you get this knob from? QUOTE(gregy @ Nov 27 2006, 04:54 PM) [snapback]856006[/snapback] Where can you get one of those knobs from, that looks real nice!! That's the Mazdaspeed shift knob for the RX-8. http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDetail.js...0000-1151625432 |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:22 PM
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GTF Enforcer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,429 Joined: 6-November 06 From: Austin/Round Rock, Texas Member No.: 22,099 |
QUOTE(Japan8 @ Nov 27 2006, 08:09 PM) [snapback]856935[/snapback] Where did you get this knob from? That's the Mazdaspeed shift knob for the RX-8. http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDetail.js...0000-1151625432 90 bucks for a damn shift knob....forget that. |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:23 PM
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Go Blue! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 827 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Kalamazoo, Michigan Member No.: 22,122 |
I dunno, would it look good with an Rx-8 shift knob?
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Nov 27 2006, 08:26 PM
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GTF Enforcer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,429 Joined: 6-November 06 From: Austin/Round Rock, Texas Member No.: 22,099 |
I don't think the RX-8 knob would look good on the MS6.
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Nov 27 2006, 08:27 PM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 213 Joined: 15-November 05 From: Franklin, TN Member No.: 15,320 |
QUOTE(GaryS @ Jul 5 2006, 09:08 AM) [snapback]725485[/snapback] Here is the Voodoo knob from my Miata in our 6s. +1. Mine is the spun aluminum: (IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~rmcclell/onlinestorage/Knob.jpg) It feels better to me than a leather knob - the weight is perfect, and the hole is threaded nearly all the way through which shortens the shift a bit. I keep a cotton cloth handy for those too-hot-to-handle days. |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:29 PM
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GTF Enforcer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,429 Joined: 6-November 06 From: Austin/Round Rock, Texas Member No.: 22,099 |
QUOTE(SnapDog @ Nov 27 2006, 08:27 PM) [snapback]856963[/snapback] +1. Mine is the spun aluminum: (IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~rmcclell/onlinestorage/Knob.jpg) It feels better to me than a leather knob - the weight is perfect, and the hole is threaded nearly all the way through which shortens the shift a bit. I keep a cotton cloth handy for those too-hot-to-handle days. Did you change your boot or is the boot white in the black/white combo leather? |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:31 PM
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Go Blue! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 827 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Kalamazoo, Michigan Member No.: 22,122 |
I see cloth so I believe the boot was changed.
It looks great. I'm still debating. I was gonna go with Sparco just cuz its a huge name, but then I looked at their knobs and hurled, they're so bad. |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:42 PM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 213 Joined: 15-November 05 From: Franklin, TN Member No.: 15,320 |
QUOTE(yomama69 @ Nov 27 2006, 10:29 PM) [snapback]856969[/snapback] Did you change your boot or is the boot white in the black/white combo leather? Nah, I should have specified - it's my 6s with the tan interior. |
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Nov 27 2006, 08:42 PM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 303 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,843 |
Keep posting pics! I am going to get a new knob shortly and I want to see which ones look the best. There are just so many options out there. Hard to choose.
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Nov 27 2006, 08:47 PM
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Go Blue! Group: Mazda Members Posts: 827 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Kalamazoo, Michigan Member No.: 22,122 |
On a side note and thread hi-jacking, apologies, can I just screw on any shift knob? Or does it have to be a specfic size for the MS6?
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Nov 27 2006, 08:50 PM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 303 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,843 |
I believe that a majority of the aftermarket knobs come with adapters to allow most applications (at least the 4 I have bought for prior cars have).
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Nov 27 2006, 10:36 PM
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Rally Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,789 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 6,606 |
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?09915346e2.jpg
This isn't only the Australian M6i shift knob... it's the 6MT shift knob used JDM for the Atenza 23Z (5door sports model). I imagine that some company that imports JDM parts could get it for those whom are interested. I know that mazdaparts.com is really good about getting things, particularly for the RX-8 community... |
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Nov 28 2006, 06:32 AM
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GTF Enforcer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,429 Joined: 6-November 06 From: Austin/Round Rock, Texas Member No.: 22,099 |
QUOTE(Japan8 @ Nov 27 2006, 10:36 PM) [snapback]857079[/snapback] http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?09915346e2.jpg This isn't only the Australian M6i shift knob... it's the 6MT shift knob used JDM for the Atenza 23Z (5door sports model). I imagine that some company that imports JDM parts could get it for those whom are interested. I know that mazdaparts.com is really good about getting things, particularly for the RX-8 community... That's also the knob used in the 3. |
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