Ive got a nice shiny new knob!
07-05-2007, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ukphil78,Jul 5 2007, 08:48 AM
Is the Spun aluminium a better match to the other aluminium bits in the dash than the Pearl?
http://www.ricks2k.com/products/viewer.php
From the pic above, its hard to tell.......
http://www.ricks2k.com/products/viewer.php
From the pic above, its hard to tell.......
I'll let you know when mine arrives in the next couple of weeks!
07-05-2007, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by t.winter,Jul 3 2007, 07:27 AM
lol, thanks carper!! 
08-20-2007, 05:54 AM
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Finally got around to getting the spun aluminium one - it is a very good match to the stereo cover and the rest of the metal interior bits.
When screwed on fully, the shift pattern does not align, so I have ordered some blue loctite threadlocker (as recommended by Rick) although it was a b*tch to find, and not cheap! If anyone needs it, let me know as imagine I will just use the stuff once.
One question. When fully screwed down, I am pretty sure the thread does not reach the top of the knob. It does not look as "low" as the pictures above. The actual shift stalk changes from the thread to a black plastic, which then widens around where the leather comes to. Its this wider plastic section which prevents the knob from screwing down any further - not running out of thread. Is this an MY04+ thing? Do the earlier models allow it to be mounted lower?
When screwed on fully, the shift pattern does not align, so I have ordered some blue loctite threadlocker (as recommended by Rick) although it was a b*tch to find, and not cheap! If anyone needs it, let me know as imagine I will just use the stuff once.
One question. When fully screwed down, I am pretty sure the thread does not reach the top of the knob. It does not look as "low" as the pictures above. The actual shift stalk changes from the thread to a black plastic, which then widens around where the leather comes to. Its this wider plastic section which prevents the knob from screwing down any further - not running out of thread. Is this an MY04+ thing? Do the earlier models allow it to be mounted lower?
08-20-2007, 06:03 AM
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One question. When fully screwed down, I am pretty sure the thread does not reach the top of the knob. It does not look as "low" as the pictures above. The actual shift stalk changes from the thread to a black plastic, which then widens around where the leather comes to. Its this wider plastic section which prevents the knob from screwing down any further - not running out of thread. Is this an MY04+ thing? Do the earlier models allow it to be mounted lower?
08-20-2007, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ukphil78,Aug 20 2007, 01:54 PM
One question. When fully screwed down, I am pretty sure the thread does not reach the top of the knob. It does not look as "low" as the pictures above. The actual shift stalk changes from the thread to a black plastic, which then widens around where the leather comes to. Its this wider plastic section which prevents the knob from screwing down any further - not running out of thread. Is this an MY04+ thing? Do the earlier models allow it to be mounted lower?
Knobbing thread
08-20-2007, 06:36 AM
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Hmm...ok. I might be asking people to go measure their knobs. Having said that, I don't think I could get mine any shorter if I wanted. Not without either filing down the plastic cover on the shaft, or enlarging the opening at the bottom of the knob.......neither of which I particularly fancy.
It just feels like it should go at least a quarter inch lower - and I am pretty sure the thread inside would allow for that.
It just feels like it should go at least a quarter inch lower - and I am pretty sure the thread inside would allow for that.
08-20-2007, 06:37 AM
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I got a spun aluminium one but I felt it looked a bit like an odd ice cream cone or something so I had it powdercoated black. Mind you I have an 02 onterior so there is no aluminium on the centre console.
08-20-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ukphil78,Aug 20 2007, 03:13 PM
Sarren - how does yours look?