Gear Shift Knob Assembly
lots and lots of fail
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by treewalker
After further reading, I think it might make more sense for me to just get a metric tap and dies, and put the threads on it. I don't suppose you know if I buy a boot it comes with that plastic clip that connects to the knob.
Is there any "real" advantage to having a shorter shift knob why is it popular to cut them down? I would think a longer shaft would give the driver more leverage to shift with less muscle.
Is there any "real" advantage to having a shorter shift knob why is it popular to cut them down? I would think a longer shaft would give the driver more leverage to shift with less muscle.
You sure can buy a boot that comes with the clip. My suggestion is to call up Manchester Honda in Manchester Connecticut...they have unbelievably fast shipping and they're all good guys. Their stuff usually gets to me in 2-3 days after I order it. Just explain what you want and they'll give you a good price (probably around $20-25). Their number is 860-645-3115.
If it was me, I'd buy the whole entire shaft because I'm so anal about that stuff. But if you feel comfortable putting your own threads on it and don't mind the height, that's certainly the cheaper and easier way to do it.
