My new ghetto shifter

[raserx]

I put in a cheap ebay shifter,(*grinding modification needed BTW)

Monsterknob ball

I wanted a spacer so I cut apart the stock knob & sawed off the neck part.

presto!

 

[25FConv]

From the title and the little bit that I read, I was thinking the worst picture in my head, but after seeing the pic you took it doesn't look too bad.

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

Can I suggest a longer boot?

 

[snuggles1300]

i have to agree i was pictureing a uber ugly shifter .....nice job not to unforgiveing

 

[raserx]

I had the boot up under the ball but I didn't like my fingers banging into it. I like to grip AROUND the ball.

 

[snuggles1300]

liek to grip that ball ehy ..lol just play cuddos for the job

 

[03 Pro ES]

yeah deff turned out better than i thought it would judging by the title.

 

[InFlames]

looks like my old SRT shift knob...

 

[90210brandon]

Looks good. Be warned though, when it's warm out, it'll store the heat conversely when it's cold it'll be b****'in freezing.

 

[NCZ13]

yeah i actually use my metal shiftknob to warm my house for the winter.

that thing gets hotter than the sun.

 

[raserx]

"Monsterknobs" claims their resin knob doesn't get too hot or too cold. I must say ,It was 90 degrees here in NY and it the thing was fine.

 

[mp3-79bronco]

im about to put one of these in also... what needs modded?

 

[raserx]

This ridge of material must be removed or the shifter will not push down into the housing. Maybe other manufacturers got it right but this one is off. I had to use a grinder. Also, you'll need a snap ring pliers. You can't get the old shifter out without it.

 

[Nomad]

yep, grind off the lip and it'll go right into place. I suggest putting a good thick high temp grease on the ball though. I sprayed lithium grease on it and I've now gotten a few squeaks out of it. I'll put some axle grease on it soon.


As for the monster knob, I debated buying one. The resin should not get too hot or cold (like a cue ball) and is exactly what i'm looking for when I get rid of the stock leather knob.

 

[raserx]

I was really looking for the black Hurst-style knob with the 5-speed pattern on it. It's bigger (2 1/2" vs. 2" for the Monsterknob) ,but they don't make the thread we need. This one feels pretty good though.

 

[Relentless Pro]

Your driving a manual right?

I was once considering doing this to my SportAuto, to dress up the whole thing...

(bolt)

 

[alexcited]

i had a metal shift knob on my saturn, in the winter i had to leave my beanie over it to not freeze my hand to the ******* thing.