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Old Dec 2, 2011, 11:09 AM
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Winter solution for metallic shift knob?

Hey guys
So its getting cold over here in the Philadelphia area lately and I am growing tired of the feeling of holding a cube of ice in my hand every time I shift. I've been looking for the JDM leather 6 spd knob but I can't seem to find that... so the question is, what are some interesting solutions that you guys have for the wintertime when your aftermarket knob becomes cold?? Pics would be nice too
Old Dec 2, 2011, 11:11 AM
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Get an AMS Delran shift knob! Less cold in the Winter & less hot in the Summer!
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Lol got a link or a pic? I already have an ARC knob :P
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Be a man about it! Haha just messin with you.

I have the same problem with my Blox shift knob, so I put the stock one back on for now but I hate the way it looks. Might just have to wear some gloves lol.
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I use a 8-ball. Temp stays consistant and it wasnt too much. (~$30 from So-Cal speed shop in Vegas)



*Fair disclosure: My billiard team is nationally ranked (top 20), so its not as tacky as it would be for others
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Originally Posted by euntaeyi
what are some interesting solutions that you guys have for the wintertime when your aftermarket knob becomes cold??
Have you tried Lightweight driving gloves?...
Ones with a tacky surface are perfect
Motocross, X country skiing, receiver gloves...etc if you have them handy

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Originally Posted by DSMdynamic
Be a man about it! Haha just messin with you.

I have the same problem with my Blox shift knob, so I put the stock one back on for now but I hate the way it looks. Might just have to wear some gloves lol.
Lol yeah I usually wear gloves. Unfortunately for me I drive the MR so my OEM knob is metal too... I thought about using my adidas wrist sweatband to cover it lol

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I use a 8-ball. Temp stays consistant and it wasnt too much. (~$30 from So-Cal speed shop in Vegas)



*Fair disclosure: My billiard team is nationally ranked (top 20), so its not as tacky as it would be for others
Your disclosure is noted! The 8 ball just isn't relevant to me lol but it looks nice!
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Originally Posted by euntaeyi
Lol yeah I usually wear gloves. Unfortunately for me I drive the MR so my OEM knob is metal too... I thought about using my adidas wrist sweatband to cover it lol



Your disclosure is noted! The 8 ball just isn't relevant to me lol but it looks nice!
+1 for a wrist band over it.

I also bought under armor gloves that have the sticky grip on the palmar aspect of the hand so you can also grip the metal knob.
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Originally Posted by evo unknown
+1 for a wrist band over it.

I also bought under armor gloves that have the sticky grip on the palmar aspect of the hand so you can also grip the metal knob.
True. The problems with gloves was that it would be hard to grip the knob. Maybe I'll steal my brother's underarmor gloves
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Maybe your brother grips the knob with those gloves? Just sayin'
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x2 on the leather winter thin gloves/ driving gloves, thats my solution, and it makes me feel like a professional driver
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Put the stock knob back on.
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Originally Posted by rush63
Put the stock knob back on.
I drive an MR. The stock knob is metallic too
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Put a wrist sweatband on it. Also works good for the summer.
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Originally Posted by euntaeyi
I drive an MR. The stock knob is metallic too
You owned me


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