Shift knobs, shift knobs, and more shift knobs: what are the best choices?
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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY
So Rick what do you think of the diameter of the Voodoo knob?
My impression is that it is too small. At about 1.75" in diameter it seems a bit too small in my hand, I would prefer more of my fingers to grip it. A billiard ball is a bit over 2" and that feels just about perfect in my hands. I have PM'ed back and forth with Muz and the knob he made is 50mm (just under 2") and I suspect that would be the perfect size. Thoughts?
My impression is that it is too small. At about 1.75" in diameter it seems a bit too small in my hand, I would prefer more of my fingers to grip it. A billiard ball is a bit over 2" and that feels just about perfect in my hands. I have PM'ed back and forth with Muz and the knob he made is 50mm (just under 2") and I suspect that would be the perfect size. Thoughts?
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I also think that one should consider how it feels in one's hand. It may look nice and have a shorter throw, but if it is not comfortable in the palm, then what good is it ?
I can tell you that I have used a MOMO straight silver shifter and it was awful. It was so highly extended from the boot, I felt like I was shifting with a baseball bat, so I can understand the voodoo knob.
just my $.02
simon2000
I can tell you that I have used a MOMO straight silver shifter and it was awful. It was so highly extended from the boot, I felt like I was shifting with a baseball bat, so I can understand the voodoo knob.
just my $.02
simon2000
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The super extra fine (4x) steel wool, the kind sold at Home Depot and the like for finishing and refinishing work.
Triple-H,
I like the Voodoo size, but I have a small hand. If Muz's is larger that might suit you better.
The super extra fine (4x) steel wool, the kind sold at Home Depot and the like for finishing and refinishing work.
Triple-H,
I like the Voodoo size, but I have a small hand. If Muz's is larger that might suit you better.
but someone had a good suggestion: 
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From: Redondo Beach, Cali49A
My ideal shift knob:
1. Shaped like the OEM
2. Sits low or lower than a Voodoo
3. Weighs the same as a Ti (heavy)
I currently have a Ti Voodoo knob and love everything about it except the way it looks. Don't get me wrong, a round shift knob looks racy, but the shape does not go with the shift boot. It belongs with a gated shifter without boot cover.
1. Shaped like the OEM
2. Sits low or lower than a Voodoo
3. Weighs the same as a Ti (heavy)
I currently have a Ti Voodoo knob and love everything about it except the way it looks. Don't get me wrong, a round shift knob looks racy, but the shape does not go with the shift boot. It belongs with a gated shifter without boot cover.