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Old 09-10-2009, 09:14 PM   #1
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Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

Hey all my car didn't come with a shift knob. Its an automatic and I cant seem to find any custom shift knobs. I personally don't like the stock knob for the automatics that these cars come with so I was just curious. Thanks a bunch everyone.
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:18 PM   #2
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

I think you would have to buy a whole new shifter assembly
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:26 PM   #3
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

Bummer that's lame are there any other shifter kit's other than B&M?
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:28 PM   #4
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

only thing I can find is the b&m mega shifter. its not that expensive and I'm pretty sure a lot of people on here use it.

If you have the funds and know how i would recommend switching to a manual trans or at least a better auto like a turbo350 or something.
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Old 09-11-2009, 12:27 AM   #5
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

hurst makes one too i think
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:04 AM   #6
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

i have an auto and i have a manual shift knob on the stock shifter. its the kind that uses the sleeve and set screws to stay in place, rather than the typical threaded type. its nice and solid too, doesn't move around. i got it @ autozone for like $25.

the one i have:
http://www.pilotautomotive.com/Produ...7954&PCID=1102

it has LEDs, but i dont ever use them. you can't tell unless they're on. i only got it bc it was black, it matched my interior, and it looked better than the stock shift knob.
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

If you use a manual knob on a stock auto shifter how do you get away without the park release button?
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

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If you use a manual knob on a stock auto shifter how do you get away without the park release button?

probably disconnected the shift interlock cable
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If you use a manual knob on a stock auto shifter how do you get away without the park release button?
WHEN I INSTALLED MINE THEN KNOB HELP THE RELASE BUTTON DOWN.

BUT I ALSO FOUND AT AUTOZONE A PISTOL GIRP SHIFTER THAT REALLY LOOKED LIKE THE BUT OF A PISTOL AND HAD A TRIGGER THAT YOU PULLED TO RELEASE LET SHIFT RELEASE IT PRETTY COOL. GOT IT AT ADVANCED AUTO FOR 25 BUCK I THINK. I'LL TRY TO POST A PIC FOR YA
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

Momo makes a stylish automatic shift knob that would work. You might also look into newer oem shift knobs from different cars (GM & otherwise).
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Re: Do they make custom auto shift knobs?

I did something a little different. I took a manual knob, put a plastic insert in between the knob and the stick, actually I cut it down quite a bit too. It could slide off yeah, but its actually a good balance between being tight and being able to move. To put it into gear, you push down on the knob.
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