6MT Folks; What Shift Knob Are You Using?

[coop3422]

Is there an official shift knob thread?

What us every body using? I'd like to replace my stock one with a comfortable weighted one. Counter sunk would be even better. But lastly just genuinely interested in what's out there!

[hellovaras]

I have this one from Euro Impulse

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[K_Estes]

Im installing my BFI weighted Alcantara knob and boot next week. Will reply back once I have an opinion on it.

[coop3422]

I have this one from Euro Impulse

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How do you like it? Is it metal and CF? If so, how's it handle hot/cold weather?

[hellovaras]

Yes, metal and CF. Feels nice, good weight.

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[hellovaras]

How do you like it? Is it metal and CF? If so, how's it handle hot/cold weather?

BTW, I might have an extra one. The original one they sent me had a slight indent, I reached out to them and they sent me a new one. If your interested I can send you pics. No pressure

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[SouthernBoy]

I'm using the OEM factory unit. I rather like it.

[B5Dreaming]

BFI GS2 Air Leather. I highly recommend!

[seandon_792]

Currently the ECS one but considering switching to urotuning once they’re back in stock.


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[DrivingThings]

Pics? How much?

BTW, I might have an extra one. The original one they sent me had a slight indent, I reached out to them and they sent me a new one. If your interested I can send you pics. No pressure

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[coop3422]

BTW, I might have an extra one. The original one they sent me had a slight indent, I reached out to them and they sent me a new one. If your interested I can send you pics. No pressure

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Could you pm me some pics and a price please. Also how does it feel in hot and cold weather?

[wes8398]

I recently saw one of this posted on the b8 Facebook page. What caught my attention was the weight... 3x that of a BFI knob @ 735g.
https://www.raceseng.com/ashiko-brus...i-shifter-arm#

[K_Estes]

BFI GS2 Air Leather. I highly recommend!

This is the one I have but Alcantara. People seem to like the feel.

[B5Dreaming]

I really like the feel. It’s very OEM+. Feels right at home.

[brandonpham]

This is the one I have but Alcantara. People seem to like the feel.

How's the alcantara hold up?

Really like the BFI knob, looks very close to OEM touch.

[wes8398]

How's the alcantara hold up?

Really like the BFI knob, looks very close to OEM touch.

Take a look at some Alcantara steering wheels... It looks like complete garbage in no time when it's being handled by dirty, sweaty, funky hands constantly.

[brandonpham]

Take a look at some Alcantara steering wheels... It looks like complete garbage in no time when it's being handled by dirty, sweaty, funky hands constantly.

Exactly my expectations. I went with a Nardi personal in my other car and made sure to avoid suede. Wasn't sure what the quality was that BFI used, but likely will go with the perforated leather.

[08ISF]

I'm using The Nad shift knob from wearelikewise. It's weighted and feels great!

[K_Estes]

How's the alcantara hold up?

Really like the BFI knob, looks very close to OEM touch.

This one held up fine. I can send you pics of it (currently down the beach).

[MrFunk]

S-line with red trim.

[KRp220]

BFI, alcantara. i don't find that it gets nasty at all and i like the added grip and OEM+ look
a quick wipe with a greaser every couple of months freshens it up

[coop3422]

Am I wrong in saying there doesn't seem to be a lot of options out there? I'm from the JDM world, and when I looked for my old Subarus, S2000, 350Z, there was an endless number of choices. For the S4 it seems like there's BFI, and a couple others at the most.

[serafik]

Am I wrong in saying there doesn't seem to be a lot of options out there? I'm from the JDM world, and when I looked for my old Subarus, S2000, 350Z, there was an endless number of choices. For the S4 it seems like there's BFI, and a couple others at the most.

As someone from the JDM world, I'm pleased to say I'm able to use the same Maven shiftknob I've been using for the last decade!

[coop3422]

As someone from the JDM world, I'm pleased to say I'm able to use the same Maven shiftknob I've been using for the last decade!

That's a simple, but nice looking knob. Do they make a leather weighted version? Being in Canada, I'm very much affected by both extreme temperatures. I got a smooth countersunk knob for my 350ZR, and while looked great, it got very warm to got on warm days. I'm taking 25 Celsius, so I could only imagine warm climates. The custom place recommended a knurled finished, but smooth looked better. I learned my lesson haha.

[RendyR]

All of my cars have the Forge Motorsport shift knob in black. For me, the weight is perfect.
For days when it gets too hot to hold I have a pair of baby socks I got from Old Navy Baby that I put over it.

[Austin88]

OEM shift knob with Eurocode short shifter set to lowest height. I love it and will probably keep this setup and save money for stainless clutch lines, JHM solid linkage, etc. before changing knob. Just my opinion though!

[darkrock]

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[itr0045]

8-ball shift knob would be pretty sick.

[coop3422]

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I like that, what material is it?

[Dan_7]

I gotta stay off this site! I was perfectly happy with my car the way it was until I started trolling around here. Who knew my stock shifter knob (and seats, and tune, and wheels, and...) was so inadequate?!

[coop3422]

I gotta stay off this site! I was perfectly happy with my car the way it was until I started trolling around here. Who knew my stock shifter knob (and seats, and tune, and wheels, and...) was so inadequate?!

Lol right? The B8/B8.5 is much more supported than my C7. I foresee a lot of money being spend on this thing in my future lol.

[darkrock]

Alcantara

I like that, what material is it?

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[serafik]

[3.0ss]

+1 for custom Sportshifters knob, you can customize one to your liking which is awesome. I chose the heaviest weight option on mine and installed it weighs about 400grams. The quality is amazing and I absolutely love it!

[coop3422]

+1 for custom Sportshifters knob, you can customize one to your liking which is awesome. I chose the heaviest weight option on mine and installed it weighs about 400grams. The quality is amazing and I absolutely love it!

What did it cost if you mind my asking? That with blue alcantara I think I could be very happy with.

[3.0ss]

What did it cost if you mind my asking? That with blue alcantara I think I could be very happy with.

It was $166.20 total with shipping, blue alcantara would look really cool.

https://sportshifters.com/products/c...ob-audi-manual

[coop3422]

It was $166.20 total with shipping, blue alcantara would look really cool.

https://sportshifters.com/products/c...ob-audi-manual

Thanks, I must have been looking at something else on their site and the price was $557, which wasn't happening. But that price seems reasonable.

[3.0ss]

Thanks, I must have been looking at something else on their site and the price was $557, which wasn't happening. But that price seems reasonable.

Yeah same it's crazy those are their full kits with a new boot, shift plate, and knob.

[coop3422]

Yeah same it's crazy those are their full kits with a new boot, shift plate, and knob.

That's what I figured. What do you have, just the knob? I think I want a short shifter kit, but I've only driven the car maybe 5 times so far, and stock actually feels okay so I think my focus is on handling first.

[3.0ss]

That's what I figured. What do you have, just the knob? I think I want a short shifter kit, but I've only driven the car maybe 5 times so far, and stock actually feels okay so I think my focus is on handling first.

Yep just the knob, I'd also like to get a short shifter sometime in the future but I'm fine with the OEM one. If you do get one though I've heard this is the one to get.
https://www.jxbperformance.com/produ...ow-shifter-kit