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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:11 PM
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I'd love it if someone came out with a leather shift knob for the MR. Metal shift knobs are the worst idea in the world for street cars.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dayf
I'd love it if someone came out with a leather shift knob for the MR. Metal shift knobs are the worst idea in the world for street cars.
Why not try to swap with someone with a GSR shift knob?
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by porque
Why not try to swap with someone with a GSR shift knob?
I don't think that would work, because of the reverse lever.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:48 PM
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i have an 06 mr and i have the same problem lately casue it has been so hot out. sometimes i just but a glove over it to keep it out of the direct sunlight.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:48 PM
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I have the Greddy counterweight shift knob....when it is hot, I just shift a little faster. It has gotten very hot though.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:50 PM
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Man what a bummer. I'm glad this thread didn't have a picture of the MR shift knob melted into your hand. That would have sucked.... or would it....
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:54 PM
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yeah, I was using a heavy greddy knob and switched back to the stock leather after nearly branding "YΔΔЭЯఎ" on my hand!

(sorry, that was the closest I could come to GREDDY backwards )
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 01:56 PM
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it is caused by the LIQUID HOT MAGMA from the earths core!
you guys are so funny (transmission tunnel)
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 02:10 PM
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i always cover it up, but it still gets hot.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 02:19 PM
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I live in South Texas where summer lasts 9 months. I shift using the base of the shifter until the metal ball itself has time to cool down.

Originally Posted by dayf
I'd love it if someone came out with a leather shift knob for the MR. Metal shift knobs are the worst idea in the world for street cars.
I believe there is a part number for a stock 6spd leather shift knob
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 02:45 PM
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you could get this one, which has a built-in visual warning that it may be hot...

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...o_1905_9085784
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SPIN2GST
Before I exit my car on a hot sunny day I put my Oakley sunglass bag over the shifter. I call it the shifter condom . Seems to do a pretty good job too.
I do the same thing. Put it on after parking it so it'll be ready for you when you get back.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 03:49 PM
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I found this guy when I had my miata. I got a custom metal voodoo engraved by him and the knob glove as he calls it.

http://www.knobmeister.com/DirectorPage.htm
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 04:15 PM
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I use a sock to drive with (and release the hand brake) until they both cool.
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Old Jul 31, 2006, 04:19 PM
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So...using gloves won't help?
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