New Gear Knob

[richard691]

Just wondered what anyone thought about this gear knob as i was thinking about getting 1:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Clio-...004994486QQcategoryZ72223QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[theduck]

richbrook stuff is crappy, plus, a metal gear stick in a cold car is almost painfull to touch, trust me i had one!

 

[fizzy_drink]

^^

Me too.. in the 206 Gti (standard)...

Red hot in summer... and freeeezing in the winter.

 

[richard691]

Ok cheers didnt think about that, just didnt know if it would like right being metal and everything else being plastic.

 

[Munson]

I actually really like the look of that, but it isnt lift-reverse??

 

[richard691]

Its for a clio so it should be, right?

 

[Munson]

Its for a clio so it should be, right?

Well no, it's not lift reverse so it certainly wont fit my 182. Not sure about other Clios i.e. MkI etc?

 

[richard691]

How would you convert it, would you need to but a new metal sleeve?

 

[Munson]

How would you convert it, would you need to but a new metal sleeve?

AFAIK the lift sleeve normally goes up INSIDE the knob

 

[Rip3z]

Just put a piece of material over the gear knob when you leave the car...

 

[richard691]

Just put a piece of material over the gear knob when you leave the car...

Is this a typical newcomer joke?

 

[Rip3z]

Lol, I'm serious, piece of material over a metal gear knob when it's extremely hot - or when cold overnight. It stops what's been said above. I personally don't do it because I'm not that bothered about getting burnt lol, but I know people who do.

Obviously take it off to drive...

 

[richard691]

I suppose but then the new gear knobs gonna be covered up so no one can see it.

Think i'll stick to the standard gear knob.

 

[Rip3z]

Or just don't be nancy and take the pain .