Hey Guys,

I'd like to get a new shift knob for the MT Fit. Was looking at getting a leather Honda knob but came across this and thinking about giving it a try.

Amazon.com: RAZO RA68A Palm Grip Shift Knob, 400g: Automotive

Anybody with a weighted shift knob please let me know how you like it. Any drawbacks? I've heard it can wear on the shift forks like resting your had on the shifter. Any truth to that?

Any info appreciated. I think I've read almost every shift knob thread on here.

 

I got the skunk2 knob.... LOVE it, makes shifts smoother and more solid... not adverse effect thus far... but its only been on less than 15k....

 

I actually have one that was one of the heaviest on the market. For a car like the Fit, it helps a great deal. The effort to pull and push are greatly reduced. In other cars though it wasn't much of a help because the shifting was so stiff.

Weighted Knobs definitely offer way more comfortable casual driving and also a quick and sportier shift for the weekend warrior!

 

I have the skunk on both my cars... I LOVE IT!

 

weighted knobs make entering the gates real easy. i personally think the shifter and knob is too short on the stock MT, so i got a TYPE-R style knob (was like $25) and used threadlock to only partially thread it down. gave me a good 3/4" increase in height.

the down side with my knob is that it's too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. hahaha

 

Thanks for the input guys. The weighted knob sounds pretty good. Might have to give it a try.

Yeah I was noticing my knob sits pretty low. Not so much that it's too short but that the whole mechanism could be a touch higher. I kind of wanted a pistol grip type knob but realized today it's almost too low to grab like that. I'm grabbing it more from the top.

Thinking maybe just a plain ball would be better. Don't think I could do the metal knob on a daily driver that sits outside. Never tried one though.

 

What I did when I had a metal knob on my ep was...I kept a wristband in my car (usually around the gearshift) and on hot days, or when I'd be gone for a while--I'd slip the wristband over the top of the knob. It'd keep it from getting too hot and then when I would come outside, it would help cushion the little bit of heat that it did have until the car had cooled down a bit. Might want to try it out. I just had a plain black one but I guess you could always use a spoon/mugen reservoir cover.

 

Hahahaha!

This is also why I'm not sold on those fancy-shmancy, expensive ARC titanium shift knobs or any of the Type R items. I do wear gloves while driving, but not 100% of the time.

Given where I'm from the latter scenario is more prevalent.

 

Chickened out on that Razo weighted knob. Looked too much like a rotten banana.

Came accross these Lancer Evo knobs on ebay for $25. Ordered one and it should be here next week.

Brand New Genuine Leather Factory Evo Shift Knobs:eBay Motors (item 320437200802 end time Oct-27-09 15:38:37 PDT)

 

I don't think that will fit your car. I'm pretty sure Hondas are M10 x 1.5. DSMs are M10 x 1.25

 

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Yeah I know but it's nylon threads. Should work but it will have some resistance. If not I've got a 10X1.5 tap. Those razo knobs just have a 10mm nylon insert with no threads.

 

Oh gotcha!! Looks like you have it covered then

 

Wasn't 100% sure it would Fit but it threaded right on like a stock knob. Fits great!

 

I have the ARC titanium. No way I could ever go back!

 

skunk2! best knob ever.

 

yup skunk2 crew here, no adverse effects. getting into gear is nearly effortless

 

i had a skunk2 for nearly a year but felt it had a rather unnatural feel during quick driving. It is only my preference but i like lightly weighted knobs or light. If you have a short shift though a weighted would be nice to bring the shifting effort back to stock levels, i only have hard mounts so i dont really need the help of a weighted knob

 

QFT! I feel the Fit's shifting feel is excellent! A weighted knob on a stock shifter only takes away the feel of the shift. I also have a Skunk2 knob but it's sitting the the closet. Used to be a Civic I had w/ a short shift kit. IMO, a weighted knob should be used to reduce effort. If someone feels the Fit w/ a stock shifter needs a knob to reduce effort, should try something like a Vette or Mustang shifter.... those cars come w/ high effort shifter from the factory!

 

I have this one, not sure how heavy it is...: JDM shift knob

But it's awesome. It gets cold as hell in the winter but it makes driving a breeze.