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Opinions on new shifter knob

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Deercantseeme, May 19, 2012.

  1. May 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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    Deercantseeme

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    Hey everyone, just got and installed a new shifter knob today. Kinda on the fence about it. I think it looks ok. But it def has a better feel than the stock due to the fact that it is smaller. What do y'all think?

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  2. May 19, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    I like it!! :thumbsup:
     
  3. May 19, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Haha. I think I'll keep it for now. Not quite full yet.
     
  4. May 19, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    Nice dip spit bottle; knob is ok too.
     
  5. May 19, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    I guess that now I have the wade floor mats I could use those instead.
     
  6. May 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    Why did you point that out.

    As a former 2-pack-a-day Camel smoker and current 4-bowl-a-week pipe smoker.... :puke:
     
  7. May 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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    not bad shifter, I actually like it.

    but yuck, :puke: after I figured out the water bottle :rolleyes:
     
  8. May 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    Old habits die hard..
     
  9. May 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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    Thanks for making this thread about my dip cup........
     
  10. May 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    i was literally about to say that. haha damn its full.
     
  11. May 19, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    There's def still room for improvement. Until it tips over and almost dumps I don't dump it. I guess next time I'll have to be sure that my truck is spotless before i take pics.[​IMG]
     
  12. May 19, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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    We are just bugging you about a habit you know is bad ;)

    I really do like the new knob though. :thumbsup:
     
  13. May 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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    I realize this. 12 years dipping. Kinda hard to stop. Guess I just don't even notice it anymore....
     
  14. May 19, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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    Another way is....nice knob, do you do knob jobs for other guys?

    j/k.....its what the net is for, to derail any sense of logic.

    Have fun and welcome aboard
     
  15. May 19, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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    LOL!

    Knob is cool. I like it, and if it's comfy that's all that matters.

    Cup holder... I like your cup holder insert.
    My '08 has that stupid plastic thing with fingers that lever down to hold the cup, except they have ZERO strength and I'm glad I always close the lid on my commuter cup or I'd be mopping up coffee from the carpet.
     
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    Thanks. Spillage is the reason I got the floor mats and hopefully soon the seat covers(wet okoles take forever to come in). I'm basically obsessed with this site. My wife doesn't and probably won't ever understand my obsession with my truck. Although she eventually agrees that it looks good.
     
  17. May 20, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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    If you ever thought about quitting chew leave that spit bottle in the truck for a couple weeks in 90 degree weather...open it up, stick your nose right over it, and breath in. :eek: It cured me.
     
  18. May 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    It's made by sickspeed.
     
  19. May 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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    I like your knob! (no homo)

    I would actually like to get something like that for myself but IIRC they didn't make that same design for the 6 speed. :( I've already worn out the factory knob within 30k kms from new and im starting to wear out the replacement. No more leather knobs for me soon enough.
     
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