This is too funny. I installed one on my 1g and I was thinking to myself that I would never tell anyone I put this thing on.

I agree the Greddy counter weighted metal shift knob is great. I think they formed the thing around a piece of depleted uranium because it weighs quite a lot.

Pros: shifting is easier, style points (reminds me of the old Hurst shifter), EASY install

Cons: I'm afraid the extra weight may put too much pressure on the shift lever and cause damage, COLD in the winter, HOT as fire in the summer ( I keep a towel in the car to wrap around it), shifter knob sits MUCH lower so I sometimes miss grabing the knob.

Even though there are a lot of cons I would still do this mod again. Money well spent in my book.

 

Well my shifter is a B&M and it's a solid thick peice of billet steel and aluminum itself.

I know what you mean about getting hot it gets over 100 dergrees here in az and the shfiter and steering wheel will burn you.

 

So does it thread on or does it have set screws?

 

So does it thread on or does it have set screws?

It threads on.

 

stupid question, but whered you get it from? i'm lookin through my links to car places and all i have is performance stuff, unless its the one that rre has? is it the kinda diamond shaped one?

 

No this is a different one. I got mine from a local shop but here is what you are looking for.

http://www.optauto.com/webstore/pro...nformation.asp?number=TP-14520561&variation=&aitem=3&mitem=20&back=yes&dept=118

 

The RRE diamond one looks cooler than the counterweight knob in my opinion, but according to Greddy e-mail staff, that knob is only "roughly 6 ounces" which is not heavy at all.

I wanted that counterweight shift knob and I would have ordered it back in March, but they were out of stock at optauto

Hey 95, how does it feel shifting as opposed to the more ergonomic 2G shift knob?

For those of you who are considering this knob, for $32 it can't be beat! As opposed to other shift knobs that sell for $89 I've seen on one site in particular.

 

The RRE diamond one looks cooler than the counterweight knob in my opinion, but according to Greddy e-mail staff, that knob is only "roughly 6 ounces" which is not heavy at all.

I wanted that counterweight shift knob and I would have ordered it back in March, but they were out of stock at optauto

Hey 95, how does it feel shifting as opposed to the more ergonomic 2G shift knob?

For those of you who are considering this knob, for $32 it can't be beat! As opposed to other shift knobs that sell for $89 I've seen on one site in particular.

Your wrong about the weight, it is 15 ounces, just a little bit under 1 pound. Also I payed 39 shipped to my door from alamoautosports.com

I like it and would tell anyone to buy one if they want a nice feeling, and looking knob.

 

With the counter-weight knob it shifts nice. When you shift it's like it moves with you it's hard to explain.

Edit: I had to wait 3 weeks for greddy to ship some also.

 

I dont know guys, its gunna be hard to get me to use the Greddy knob, I love the 2G knob too much, and I got mine for free at a junk yard.

 

I dont know guys, its gunna be hard to get me to use the Greddy knob, I love the 2G knob too much, and I got mine for free at a junk yard.

Hey I got mine for free too, came with the car (I guess a previous owner got sick of caressing the horse dong).

So I figure I go with the counterweight knob and have the 2G knob if I ever feel like throwing it back up.

Plus the Greddy knob also fits Mazdas I belive, so you could sell it on ebay for much more (you can target the RX7 and possibly even the EVO owners )

But 95stcktrbo gave a review enough to win my money over and re-ignite my interest in this product. Since the knob is round like a baseball I was skeptical thinking it would be like shifting a big rig truck or something uncomfertable- but this review won me over to the knob again.

 

i got the greddy too, its nice, looks good and feels good when shifting

 

This is a good review, my shifter has been cut(ghetto shortened) and it requires some effort for shifting, a heavier shift knob would definately help out my situation, Im looking into it!

 

95STK... do you really recomend this thing? I love the stock look, and the 2G shifter is pretty nice. I also have the B&M and if you think this thing shifts better maybe a choice I have to make. One question can you find 3rd easier, lol.

 

Your wrong about the weight, it is 15 ounces, just a little bit under 1 pound.

Greddy already posted the weight of the knob on their website. It's 13.5 (ahh who cares for a few ounces here and there)


However, the knob that weighs 6 oz. is the diamond shaped "Aluminum Series" knobs. I Emailed Greddy about THOSE knobs- NOT the counterweight one. Greddy Emailed me back and said the DIAMOND SHAPED ALUMINUM knob weighs "roughly 6 ounces". Again, I asked Greddy about the weight of the ALUMINUM diamond shaped knob- *NOT* the counterweight.


From Greddy's website on the counterweight knob:

GReddy brings true high performance to your manual transmission shifter. Being twice as heavy as most conventional shift knobs, allows for an easier lighter touch for shifts and a more precise shifting feel. (13.5oz) It has a classic black-chrome finish and comes with three different colored shift badges (standard 5-speed pattern)

 

95STK... do you really recomend this thing? I love the stock look, and the 2G shifter is pretty nice. I also have the B&M and if you think this thing shifts better maybe a choice I have to make. One question can you find 3rd easier, lol.

I can find all gears easier and downshift easier as well.

 

Any pics of how it looks in the car

 

I have the regular greddy knob and have no problems with it, and like it better than the stocker, although a heavier knob would be nicer. It is kinda ugly though . A friend of mine has a heavy knob in his 328 bmw and I can imagine it is just like this one. The knob itself is similar in shape and has an extremely heavy feel to it

 

Any pics of how it looks in the car

I will take one tonight when I get home.

 

Sold!
I was looking at this product at a site the other day, and I was like, "damn, that'd be nice for my car!" As soon as I make an order I'm getting it, it'll be just that much easier to shift QUIK!
Can't wait to see the pic, and found one yet

 

Here it is excuse the dirty interior...

 

That looks nice. I think I will get one also.

 

Well after seeing this review I ordered one and just put it on today damn does it look nice and the shifting feels much more smooth. I just wanted to say thanks for whoever started the thread b/c it sold me on this knob

 

If you look at the picture I put two rubber grommets under the knob to fill the gap.

 

I don't really have a gap on mine.

Maybe it's because I have the B&M shifter also.

I started this thread and it got more repsonses than I ever though