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Think twice before you buy one of thiese things. I bought my S used with this knob installed. It looked great and shifted smooth. But the stupid tiny allen screws that are supposed to hold it on would NOT stay tight for anything. I even tried loctite. Nothing like having a shift knob that comes loose every 50 miles. So I bought a stock knob on ebay, and now I have to find a die to clean up the threads that the momo chewed up. For what they charge for these things, they should be better quality.
Why don't they make make aftermarket knobs that screw on the oem shifter?
Why don't they make make aftermarket knobs that screw on the oem shifter?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CBeyond
Sorry to pull this thread out of retirement, but I thought someone here might know the answer to this question.
Looking at MOMO's website, it appears they offer two versions of many of their spherical shift knobs.
Sorry to pull this thread out of retirement, but I thought someone here might know the answer to this question.
Looking at MOMO's website, it appears they offer two versions of many of their spherical shift knobs.
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Originally posted by bdo
Think twice before you buy one of thiese things. I bought my S used with this knob installed. It looked great and shifted smooth. But the stupid tiny allen screws that are supposed to hold it on would NOT stay tight for anything. I even tried loctite. Nothing like having a shift knob that comes loose every 50 miles. So I bought a stock knob on ebay, and now I have to find a die to clean up the threads that the momo chewed up. For what they charge for these things, they should be better quality.
Why don't they make aftermarket knobs that screw on the oem shifter?
Think twice before you buy one of thiese things. I bought my S used with this knob installed. It looked great and shifted smooth. But the stupid tiny allen screws that are supposed to hold it on would NOT stay tight for anything. I even tried loctite. Nothing like having a shift knob that comes loose every 50 miles. So I bought a stock knob on ebay, and now I have to find a die to clean up the threads that the momo chewed up. For what they charge for these things, they should be better quality.
Why don't they make aftermarket knobs that screw on the oem shifter?
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Originally posted by AP1ByDesign
Yes, Momo makes two versions.
The normal version (top picture)- Regular Gearbox
The "S" version (bottom)- For cars equipped with reverse lockout feature. (Like Ford Focus, you have to pull up a small lever before shifting into reverse, also equipped on a few other cars as well)
Hope that helped...
Yes, Momo makes two versions.
The normal version (top picture)- Regular Gearbox
The "S" version (bottom)- For cars equipped with reverse lockout feature. (Like Ford Focus, you have to pull up a small lever before shifting into reverse, also equipped on a few other cars as well)
Hope that helped...
So I guess the normal version knob is preferable for the S2000?
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i too have this shift knob installed without the base (its the black leather one though) and i find its alot easier to shift, though i need to find a way to weigh it down (its too light and does not have screws where i can take off the top). i dont know how the lil allen screws could mess up the thread, im using the largest rubber piece thatll fit and its never came loose or rattled, and the threading is just fine.
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From: Kirkland
to me the stock honda OEM height is where it's at
i find that the shortened height of the countersunk knob leads to a less accurate feel and forces you to put more effort into your shifts since you don't have the leverage like u do at stock height
also, i'll add that heavier doesn't equate to smoother. it all pretty much feels the same way
i find that the shortened height of the countersunk knob leads to a less accurate feel and forces you to put more effort into your shifts since you don't have the leverage like u do at stock height
also, i'll add that heavier doesn't equate to smoother. it all pretty much feels the same way
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From: knoxville, TN
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cannonbear
i too have this shift knob installed without the base (its the black leather one though) and i find its alot easier to shift, though i need to find a way to weigh it down (its too light and does not have screws where
i too have this shift knob installed without the base (its the black leather one though) and i find its alot easier to shift, though i need to find a way to weigh it down (its too light and does not have screws where