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6 Speed MT - Does your shift knob look like this??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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    kwalton

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    Very disappointed in the "leather" that they use for the shift knob and boot. 40K miles and this is the wear.

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  2. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:46 PM
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    KDogg311

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    i have a 5spd knob ... knob looks pretty much the same with 42k miles cept mine doesnt look anything like that. mine still looks newish
     
  3. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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    TacoMTB

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    That's pretty bad. Mine looks ok but I'm getting some of that on the steering wheel (facing the window). Just tinted the fronts and use a sun shade so I'm hoping it doesn't get worse.
     
  4. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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    tonyplanet

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    I have 38k miles and mine looks nowhere near that. And I have only used leather care products on it only a handful of times
     
  5. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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    TACK

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    I put on one of these when my truck was barely one year old. I can't believe how bad yours looks after 40k miles!
     
  6. Dec 24, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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    Brunes

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    Yup mine does look like that....I've got one of these on the way:

    http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/ The M1 Abrams in Flat Black. So nice-Got one for my scion tC...Went back to the website the day it got here to order on for the truck.
     
  7. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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    rendog

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    does the weighted knob really make a difference in shifting? $115 is kinda steep for a knob
     
  8. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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    wtbthree

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    yea, $115, damn!
     
  9. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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    Nearly 80K miles on mine and the knob only shows a little wear on the bottom lip?
     
  10. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    I have had mine for 61k mines and it look new you must have rough hands :$
     
  11. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:41 PM
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    OP, do you oil your Knob?
     
  12. Dec 31, 2010 at 5:56 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    rubber knobs FTW!
     
  13. Dec 31, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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    i have just over 52k and it doesn't look anything like that, the boot has a little wear on it but not as bad at that.
     
  14. Dec 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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    Mine was worse stitching, ripped and i had to sew it up 3 times only lasted a few months so i bought the trd knob
     
  15. Dec 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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    MJonaGS32

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    my pouch looks like that too! WEAK! Well, glad to know it's not just my truck. As for the shiftknob, I upgraded mine

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  16. Dec 31, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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    I have 42k on mine. Nothing like that but the boot area around the knob is showing some wear. Do you wear a ring on your right hand?
     
  17. Jan 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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    <<<<<<< Oils knob daily, ha:D
     
  18. Jan 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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    I have around 36k and mine looks brand new. Rough hands or dirty hands probably? That was first guess when I saw your pic, get a nice smooth non leather knob.
     
  19. Jan 6, 2015 at 11:34 PM
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    Mine looks like that but my ex boyfriend had relapsed on meth and fuckin would rub the shifter all the time. I'm pissed that it looks so bad, I'm now looking for replacements
     
  20. Jan 6, 2015 at 11:38 PM
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