New Gearknob

[masharp]

Hi

My gearknob is well scratched, what do you suggest as a replacement and how easy are they to remove/fit?

No jokes please

[wildrnes]

if you grip it firmly at the base of the knob and slowly but firmly twist it it'll come off in your hands

[Zee007]

Yep - they just "screw" off....

Loads of alternatives available - I have a TRD Shift Knob (leather), Mat has a Tom's (White plastic) and there are plenty of other varieties and styles out there to choose from.... :)

[GRiM]

if you grip it firmly at the base of the knob and slowly but firmly twist it it'll come off in your hands

Hey Mat,

He said NO jokes!!!

[wildrnes]

hey i think thats an accurate discription :duh:

[Bobski]

I bought a solid alloy replacement via eBay, looks ok, and dont ask me why gearchange feels easier

[rob200]

Halfords had a nice one on display in swindon, sort of a goldish coloured metal one that would match perfectly with the goldy colour of the plastic inside

(assuming you don't have a newer interior with th gray/silver coloured plastic)

no jokes here - have you tried polishing it?

[wildrnes]

no jokes here - have you tried polishing it?

[spike]

I got a new Chrome effect knob from Lexus Bristol £18 might aswell get an original...

[masharp]

I think i'd prefer a leather one, and no i'm not into bondage.

I'm not sure about the chrome one, maybe a different shape would be better.

I think polishing would make it worse and the colour might go from it altogether.

Do TRD let you purchase from a website or do you have to call them?

Thanks for the help

[Zee007]

I think i'd prefer a leather one, and no i'm not into bondage.

I'm not sure about the chrome one, maybe a different shape would be better.

I think polishing would make it worse and the colour might go from it altogether.

Do TRD let you purchase from a website or do you have to call them?

Thanks for the help

If you join Gold, there is a company out in the states who can get it for you with discount. ;) Don't know of any companys in the UK that keep TRD Shift knobs.....

[GRiM]

.............. Don't know of any companys in the UK that keep TRD Shift knobs.....

Lucky for us then Zee you ain't the LOC Scrounger...

See Fensport on 01354 696968

[wildrnes]

had a close look at my knob today it too has lots of scratches on it

must be my ring may have to get a replacement too question is what do you do with a second hand / used knob ???

[Zee007]

question is what do you do with a second hand / used knob ???

bin it.............................! :duh:

[Zee007]

.............. Don't know of any companys in the UK that keep TRD Shift knobs.....  

Lucky for us then Zee you ain't the LOC Scrounger...

See Fensport on 01354 696968

Of course - cheers Gord!

[ABT]

I was thinking of getting a MOMO gear know. My question is.. are all gear knob fittings the same? do they all have the same size part to screw onto?

thanks

[Zee007]

I was thinking of getting a MOMO gear know. My question is.. are all gear knob fittings the same? do they all have the same size part to screw onto?

thanks

I've had no problem with the TRD shift knob, and I don't think Mat had any probs with the Tom's. Don't know of anyone with a Momo one, but just ask the place you'll be ordering from about fitment to your Lexus and they should be able to advise you... :)

[andyhart21]

I was thinking of getting a MOMO gear know. My question is.. are all gear knob fittings the same? do they all have the same size part to screw onto?

thanks

From my experience of Momo knobs in the past (boy racer saxo days :D ) they come with various sized collars to suit all gear sticks. The only different types you get are ones with a lift up reverse. Hope this helps :)

[Zee007]

Found a couple more pictures for you.... :D

TRD:

Tom's:

[Rob]

with the toms one, you have to cut about 7-8 mm off the collar for it to fit, takes 2 mins to do, and the advantage is that it in summer it wont burn ur hand and in winter it warms up really quickly.

[masharp]

Thanks Zee, sorry about the slow response, in the middle of my dissertation for my degree. :duh:

I like the TRD one, but i notice it has the gear indicator on top, can you get it without, or for 6 speed gb.

Also thanks to everyone else, i think i understand how it works

If you tug on your knob really hard and twist it will come off in your hand. But don't worry cos you can get a black one to replace it, and it won't burn your hand in the summer.

LOL :D

Cheers for all the help

[Zee007]

No probs mate - and yes you can get a TRD one without markings on the top, I have one with TRD on it and no gear markings..... You coming to any meets? You can have a look.... :)

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Masharp, time for you to Gold I think. If you are planning on buying a TRD gear knob it will be worth it, trust me ;)