eh- i like voodoo knob that i have, but i'm kinda sick of that "eh-" look.
so, i was looking for other diff. styles and... found out that some companies offer same designs with diff. weight knobs... 200g, 300g, and 400g...
so what is the benefit of different weights? how does it help? how diff. do they feel?
is heavier the better?

 

oh! one more... what are the weights of...

1) stock knob
2) ti knob
3) al voodoo
4) ti voodoo

do you know?

 

i think with a heavier shift knob, it would be easier to shift than a lighter one.
but i personally like my voodoo knob, although a little heavier would be nice

 

Voodoo Bob's answers when I asked him the same questions:

1) stock knob - 146 grams
2) ti knob - approximately 260 grams (Converted based on relative densities)
3) al voodoo - ?
4) ti voodoo - 237 grams

 

I'm happy with my titanium voodoo ... Simply because of the shape design, round knobs are easier to shift in my opinion than other shapes and the weight is just about right. I don't feel that it's heavy but more than certainly, it's pretty well balanced.

 

Shift feel is improved because the added mass damps the minor "notches" in the shift feel. The shifts also feel more precise. For a real contrast, check out an RSX with a stock knob and then one with the Al knob - or better still screw on an RSX knob to the S2000 shifter and then try the Ti one...

I've put an S2000 knob on my RSX - it's much closer in feel to the S2000 now.

 

>Voodoo Bob's answers when I asked him the same questions:
>
>1) stock knob - 146 grams
>2) ti knob - approximately 260 grams (Converted based on relative >densities)
>3) al voodoo - ?
>4) ti voodoo - 237 grams

The aluminum Voodoo Knob for the S2000 In pearl, the most popular finish) weighs 146 grams - same as OEM. Based on that, perhaps I should revise my estimate of Honda's optional titanium knob (one of which I do not have for direct weighing).

By the way, for those of you who recently ordered pearl knobs only to find them on backorder following the Christmas rush, I expect to receive the new supply from the machinist tomorrow. Once they are inspected, I'll start filling orders over the weekend.

Voodoo Bob Krueger
Team Voodoo proprietor
http://www.teamvoodoo.com

 

...know what you mean. Kinda like looking down at Jack-in-the-box. I prefer a more elegant contour.

 

The heavier knob provides a more positive engagement.....but as we all know Titanium is expensive, so it is an optional item on the OEM car. It definitely removes the "notchiness" mentioned by another poster. I am currently sitting here looking at my OEM Aluminum, OEM Ti (soon to be shipped off to Hoppy), and of course my Ti Voodoo knob. The Ti Voodoo is much heavier then the OEM Ti (contrarary to the weights listed in this thread) and it feels better too (and I can see myself drive ). I'll weigh them all tomorrow to validate numbers here....I've been meaning to do that for awhile and this thread will serve as my catalyst. If one gets too heavy one runs the risk of damaging forks, similar to resting your hand on the shift knob all the time. Bob can do a 2" but I really think that's getting close to the limit (IMHO).

***On a second note I would like to welcome Voodoo Bob to the board. I will never forget my experinece with this man who excels in customer service. I ordered on the net, he was on vacation, he called me back twice and I was in Kalamazoo Michigan on a business trip. The only one I can compare Bob to is our very own Rick Hesel, an absolute expert in customer service. With all the interest here in Voodoo products I can only hope that Bob will become another valued sponser. His products are awesome and his service is second to one.......only cause Rick's has more stuff.

Thank you for your outstanding products and best wishes in the New Year,

Utah

P.S. Bob's buddy the Knobmeister (www.knobmeister.com) can etch shift patterns and anything else you want for a minimal charge.....send him my thanks too .