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Which Shift knob to get??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by RtacomaN, Jul 3, 2012.

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Which shift knob should I get?

Poll closed Aug 2, 2012.

  1. trd leather ball

    3 vote(s)
    9.4%

  2. obx carbon fiber shift knob

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%

  3. trd leather knob

    8 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. trd carbon fiber ball

    10 vote(s)
    31.3%

  5. Other/ None they're all ugly

    7 vote(s)
    21.9%
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  1. Jul 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    RtacomaN

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    Which shift knob do you guys like the best? My interior is all tan and I plan to get a black 4x4 transfercase knob to match but it would be the start of an interior upgrade...

    trd leather ball- $23

    [​IMG]

    obx knob $37 but 15 from a fellow TW member

    [​IMG]

    trd auto looking gear shifter - $30.95

    [​IMG]

    trd 5 speed ball carbon fiber- $46

    [​IMG]
     
    RtacomaN, Jul 3, 2012
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  2. Jul 3, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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    I have the TRD Leather wrapped and the carbon fiber print thing in the middle gets ridiculously hot during the summer but other than that it is pretty comfortable in my hand.
    [​IMG]
     
    tacobell007, Jul 3, 2012
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  3. Jul 3, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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  4. Jul 3, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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    Pick based on which one feels better in your hand.
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    (no homo) this ^

    I have large hands and the TRD leather shift knob (3rd in your pics) I got feels great in my hand. The stock one was too small.
     
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  6. Jul 3, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    RtacomaN

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    Thanks for the pick of it in your truck man, Good info on it too.. Mom actually wanted me to get that one haha...

    Cool looking shifter man, But, I wouldn't think I would drop that, especially since it is a 6 sp knob.

    Definiately an important factor, I have big hands too and have never had anything but the stock so I wouldn't know. Just have to go off recomendations. I hear the ball ones are pretty good except for heat.

    I saw it in your build thread and would have to do my 4x4 knob too haha. I just threw that up there and forgot to add (One of the guys I talk to alot on here (thats you Madjik) has this knob and I would be copying him for sure lol not a bad price on it though
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    RtacomaN

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    I was just looking for suggestions and opinions. Ultimately I will choose but I have no idea.
     
    RtacomaN, Jul 3, 2012
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  8. Jul 3, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    No problem man. I have pretty big hands (I'm about 6ft tall) and it fits well in my palm, but like I said, I get out of work or on lunch and its been baking in the sun for awhile and i have to grab from the side.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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    Man, I think I would have a reflective windshield cover on at most times and tint done thursday... and I think most of these would bake in the sun IMO but it is definately something to think about.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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  11. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    I am skeptical on the horizontal ones.. Reminds me of the Charger in the Fast and the Furious haha but I don't think my truck is at that things level lol
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    Lol. My friend has one in his jeep and it is actually really nice to shift with once you get use to holding it. It definitely has a different feel, but I like shifting with it
     
    tacobell007, Jul 3, 2012
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  13. Jul 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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  14. Jul 3, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Thats sick haha. Where did you get it?
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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    One of the members here, his screen name is Coupe. He has alot of group buys on XR-U and here for them.. you can get them weighted on non.
     
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  16. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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    Hows the weight on the first one? I'm looking for a nice heavy one
     
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  17. Jul 4, 2012 at 5:43 AM
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    Ive only seen them online so I couldn't tell you unless I looked up the weight haha
     
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  18. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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    These arn't to bad.. mine came with the OBX pedels and shife knob

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  19. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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    Do you have pictures?
     
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