i heard on this forum that voodoo shift knobs make the s2000 feel like they have a short shifter on them and the shifts are faster... i was wondering if the voodoo knobs are weighted to give this effect,
also can someone post a pic of the magnum spun aluminum, and the magnum pearl aluminum knobs? i wanted to see what they look like....

 

might do a search to find the pics, I know they are out there.

The improved shift feel comes from the lower positioning of the knob. The weight also might add to the feel.

 

I don't think the weight is a big factor in them. Like 9grand said it's the lower positioning that makes the 42mm throws even shorter. The first time I felt one, I went and got one the very next day.

 

COme to think of it I don't think anyone has EVER posted dislike of the lower knobs. Everyone seems to be delighted in the new shift feel. I can remember driving a friends s2k and thought how amazing the diff between stock and Rick's/Muz, etc...

I wonder what the journalists would say if Honda would put one of these on prior to letting them go for a test drive?? If they rave about it stock, they would go balls to the wall crazy about the shift feel with a lower knob.

 

The Magnum aluminum Voodoo doesn't really weigh much more than stock. It's only about 17% heavier. That's really just about enough extra heft to offset the reduced leverage you get with the shorter height. So yeah, it's the shorter throw not the weight that makes it good (except for the titanium voodoo knobs which are much heavier). And many also prefer the round shape that is comfortable to grasp over the top as opposed to the stock knob that you almost have to grab from the side because it's so skinny.

ron

 

In order of perceived value (mine), highest to lowest:

1) Shape and size = feel
2) Lowered position
3) Shorter throw
4) Quality of construction
5) Durability of finish (based on previous experiences with Voodoo in other cars)
6) Match to interior of 2004

I think R11 really hit it - most OEM and aftermarket knobs are set for the "lazy boy" hand position, where the thumb and index fingers wrap around the side - this is not the best hand position to ensure the most controlled, positive, and rapid shifts, especially downshifts. Hand position was taught when i went to my first hi-po driving school at Bondurant in the 1980's, and it favored the round knob. Seems some decent cars like Ferrari and the god ol' boys at Nascar have stumbled on to this also. You do not see bling-bling Momo knobs that look the wife's perfume bottles on those cars.

 

being countersunk makes a big difference

 

Nah, remember 51% of the population might break a nail, or say, "it's too cold, or too hot". I would hate to be a product planner - they have to compromise and think about things no man should ever contemplate. That shows the impact of the gentler sex on buying habits.

 

there was a thread on making the stock knob sitting lower than the voodoo!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Road Rage