Shift Knob Preference
 

Hi,
Ok, lately I've been getting kinda uncomfortable with the stock shift-knob on my '89 LX. Apart from the knob, the shifter sucks too, and I don't exactly want to spend $300CDN+ on a short-throw (Pro5.0 and Steeda Tri-ax are my choice right now). Even if I could find something cheaper on eBay or something but anywho...

My dad's a machinist, and I asked him to make me a custom shift-knob. This way I can get a custom grip, and don't have to spend $50CDN-$150CDN on a knob. Hell, I'll even ask him to make one for my (shorter, older, thinner) brother. I have settled on a chrome billet piece like this (I altered a chrome cylinder piece to this):
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/pistolknob.jpg

So, back to my question: What is everyone's shift-knob (shape) preference?

A) typical ball (or anything spherical)
B) pistol grip (or any vertical stick)
C) chrome billet cylindrical (popular with ricers)
D) T-Handle (or any horizontal stick)
E) Other (screwdriver, rocks, etc.)

Bye!


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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

I would have to go with the T-handle for a stick and a ball type for an automatic. Sounds silly I know but that's the way I like it.


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'82 GT 351W,BBK shorties,
Comp Cam,edelbrock intake
625 cfm carter carb. c-4 tranny w/ pro stick shifter. 4 core radiator
Mallory distributor. 3:27
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I would have to say either a ball or a T handle.
Right now I have a ball with the bush button.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

I really prefer a t handle...It took a little while to get used to but now everything else feels wierd!

T-Handle

I drove with the T-handle from B&M for awhile. I have since switched to a 2" diameter ball that I made at work. It is much easier to shift than the "T" was.

That bent one you have pictured there Guatam will be hard to make unless he has a press at work. Plus it will hit your stereo in 1st, 3rd, and 5th more than likely. If you go with a ball type you won't need the set screw either. Just tighten it down good and it'll never come loose until you want it to.

My shifter is the one I use on my web page if you want to see it. http://members.mustangworks.com/axemanzz/index.htm

Have your dad make you a shifter plate too. The shifter gets me a lot of compliments.

Hi,
Yea, I asked my dad if he would be able to bend a piece of aluminum and he said he can, so I figure why not.

As for the shift-plate, I'm leavin it stock, cuz I painted it yellow. Looks ok...I'm going to avoid doing a chrome interior, unless I change my mind later. http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...rd/biggrin.gif

As for it hitting a stereo, hmm...I'll have to look into that so I can get him to not put too much of an angle.

Bye!


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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

I like the Hurst T-handle. Just used to it I guess! http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...oard/smile.gif

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1985 Mustang GT

'85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1
Long list...check website!!
My Website

I prefer the ball type for the 5sp. I know it sounds rather stupid but, when I dumped the factory plastic knob for a cobra leather one I was amazed. Just the size difference and the feel of leather was far superior!!

I have the Hurst shifter with a ball and I really like it. It looks good in the car too. There is a picture of it in "slot 2" in user rides. Check the link below.

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Scott93GT
1993 Mustang GT
Silver CC/Titanium Accent GT, Black Clothe interior.
5 speed, 3.08's, 3 chamber Flows, K&N, Hurst Competition Plus.

1991 F150 4x4 XLT Lariat
Six Stick Regular Cab LWB Tow Vehicle

I got rid of the factory 99 shift knob for a 35th anniversary shift knob. It feels great to me! I have small hands and that little ball fits perfect. I have tried other spherical handles and they have all been to big. There is only one down fall... that metal ball is COLD in the winter! http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...rd/biggrin.gif

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

Yeah, the metal handles suck big time in the winter because they get very cold. I am planning on having a friend of my brother make a custom leather cover for mine that will still let the chrome ball show through. Should look sweet.

[This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 02-17-2001).]

I just replaced mine and I went with the stock one that Ford makes for the 96-98 Cobras. Very comfortable. Not too pricey either.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.