Author Topic: Unique Gear shift-SUSPENSION GEARSHIFT KNOB (Read 6750 times)

BlackSunShine · « **on:** March 05, 2011, 07:38:22 PM »

Not my style, but I thought it was interesting.

When shifting gear in a fast and furious way, the shock absorber fitted in the gear knob dome tilts to cushion the palm. The main body of this unit is made of billet cut and machined aluminum and the dome is die cast aluminum coated with black paint. It comes with several sizes of bushing to fit most car models fitted with a stick shift.
http://www.autoartmodels.com/web/product/en/527?antiCache=12993680458318F9FB313A2443A5E7E7108EF034446BE

Helios · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:46:11 PM »

Quote from: BlackSunShine on March 05, 2011, 07:38:22 PM

Not my style, but I thought it was interesting.
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When shifting gear in a fast and furious way, the shock absorber fitted in the gear knob dome tilts to cushion the palm. The main body of this unit is made of billet cut and machined aluminum and the dome is die cast aluminum coated with black paint. It comes with several sizes of bushing to fit most car models fitted with a stick shift.
http://www.autoartmodels.com/web/product/en/527?antiCache=12993680458318F9FB313A2443A5E7E7108EF034446BE

Helios · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:34:37 PM »

Quote from: BlackSunShine on March 05, 2011, 08:25:39 PM

Ok, well what about this black pearl design?
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http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/m1abrams-shiftknobs.html

<scoh...purrrrr...scoh...purrrrr> <Impressive...most impressive>

It looks like a round Darth Vader helmet because of the reflections.

Yes, I'm a dork.

Seriously, It looks pretty good. I have my black copolymer shift knob from JPM that I won't be using anymore. You can have it if you're in the market for a shift knob for some reason.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:48:53 PM »

BSS Your right about one thing , You are surfing . Hope your wife is feeling better soon.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:51:28 PM »

How did you get the old one off?

Saw a thread about removing the stock one, and man, at that point, might just be easier to change the whole rod. I like the stock Sky RL one. Any reason you guys don't like yours? Or is it simply because yours have been worn/damaged?

Helios · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:05:43 PM »

Quote from: Carbon Sky on March 05, 2011, 08:51:28 PM

How did you get the old one off?

Saw a thread about removing the stock one, and man, at that point, might just be easier to change the whole rod. I like the stock Sky RL one. Any reason you guys don't like yours? Or is it simply because yours have been worn/damaged?

I did change the whole shifter. I had JPM do an authentic shift knob black leather boot with a yellow stripe and yellow stitching. I wanted something better than the stock one. Eventually, I didn't like the black copolymer ball either because it was too light in weight. I called JPM and ordered a heavier steel ball instead.

Helios · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:09:04 PM »

see post #83

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,4931.80.html

and #26

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,295.20.html

spider · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2011, 01:17:28 AM »

I redid mine this way because i was always shifting with the boot rather than the knob. Nothing about aesthetics unless your into pepper shakers!

1LILNDN · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2011, 01:28:15 AM »

Quote from: spider on March 06, 2011, 01:17:28 AM

I redid mine this way because i was always shifting with the boot rather than the knob. Nothing about aesthetics unless your into pepper shakers!
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Well at least it not the " SALT of the Earth " . I love Pepper and have a set Just like that ,both caps have the same size Holes . Gotta Love it

ChopTop · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:33:44 AM »

It is interesting in a F&F way, just wished someone would make a simple classic white w/blk shifter graphics replacement knob. I've searched, no luck.

elff · « **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2011, 10:25:52 AM »

You mean like our Vendor JPM???
http://www.jpmcoachworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_41&products_id=90

elff · « **Reply #11 on:** March 07, 2011, 10:31:14 AM »

Spider
If you get a second kappa, you can install it with the Salt Mod

smartin · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2011, 12:01:37 PM »

Here's mine:

ChopTop · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:45:01 PM »

Quote from: elff on March 07, 2011, 10:25:52 AM

You mean like our Vendor JPM???
http://www.jpmcoachworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_41&products_id=90

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Quote from: elff on March 07, 2011, 10:25:52 AM

You mean like our Vendor JPM???
http://www.jpmcoachworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_41&products_id=90

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Yes & No. $235 seems just a tad high when I just want a shiftknob, and yes I understand GM designed the shifter assembly so you can't just replace the shift knob, but considering how many genius's are on the GREATEST Kappa forum on the planet

I hoped someone here had figured a way around that pesky little problem.

Helios · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:01:19 PM »

Quote from: ChopTop on March 07, 2011, 03:45:01 PM

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Yes & No. $235 seems just a tad high when I just want a shiftknob, and yes I understand GM designed the shifter assembly so you can't just replace the shift knob, but considering how many genius's are on the GREATEST Kappa forum on the planet I hoped someone here had figured a way around that pesky little problem.

Well, if that's all you wanted you should have just asked. Have you read this?:

http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f2/shift-knob-disassembly-keep-your-stock-boot-37462/

elff · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:06:16 PM »

exactly

I answered the question you asked
Not the one you were thinking and not typing

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:39:17 PM »

Quote from: elff on March 07, 2011, 04:06:16 PM

exactly

I answered the question you asked
Not the one you were thinking and not typing

Oh come on I thought you could read peoples minds, I mean I can't and no mater how often I have explained that to my girlfriends they don't understand that, but your an Elf, there has to be some kind of trade off for being short!

Critterman · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:46:31 PM »

He is really a smurf pertending to be an elff. you should see him without his make up. Actually you might get a chance at MMM8, I will have to show you which rock to turn over.

elff · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:48:20 PM »

Touche Mr

Cat
Touche

Critterman · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:49:53 PM »

I know I am going to pay for that, Rum?

elff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:56:58 PM »

Haha
Yea your bringing the rum now
Hahahaha

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Author Topic: Unique Gear shift-SUSPENSION GEARSHIFT KNOB (Read 6750 times)

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