View Full Version : Ideas for a new shift knob?


StreamlineStang
05-08-2008, 09:47 PM
Do you guys know if the first onewould work on the stock shifter. Also has anybody used one of these? I'm looking for a decently priced good looking shifter so any other opinions would be great for the stock shifter. Thanks a lot.

http://www.discountfordaccessories.com/PD-401584.aspx?MakeID=5

http://www.discountfordaccessories.com/PD-401427.aspx?MakeID=5

http://www.discountfordaccessories.com/PD-401428.aspx?MakeID=5

waykooljr
05-08-2008, 10:12 PM
I have a Monster Knob (http://www.monsterknobs.com/), it's a great knob, if you don't mind not having the shift pattern.

washamur
05-08-2008, 11:04 PM
This is the one I'm getting ...

http://www.partscheap.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7R3Z%2D7213%2DCE

Looks close to stock - but still a bit different

StickShifty
05-08-2008, 11:11 PM
i have the first one but in white with the grabberpony.com coller and love it. looks real oldschool, and it matches my car.

ThumperMX113
05-08-2008, 11:52 PM
I guess a whole short throw shifter is out of the question?

StreamlineStang
05-08-2008, 11:56 PM
ORIGINAL: ThumperMX113

I guess a whole short throw shifter is out of the question?


Haha naa I have long arms so it feels short enough! And I have a lot of "to buys" on my list.

MartyMoose
05-09-2008, 12:06 AM
ORIGINAL: washamur

This is the one I'm getting ...

http://www.partscheap.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7R3Z%2D7213%2DCE

Looks close to stock - but still a bit different
That was my stock one - or it looks almost exactly like it. Using MGW'ssatinshifter w/black ball now. You can have mine & stalk for $50 shipped if you want it.

staggolee
05-09-2008, 01:07 AM
I have the one from your first link, the Roush retro styled, in black. I really love it, it feels and looks great. Then again I'm always a sucker for old school. I remember a buddy of mine's dad telling us about how his buddies used to take off the stock shifter on their classic muscle cars and replace them with real 8-Balls, i suppose you could go that route if you want to be really cost efficient :D

StreamlineStang
05-09-2008, 01:11 AM
ORIGINAL: staggolee

I have the one from your first link, the Roush retro styled, in black. I really love it, it feels and looks great. Then again I'm always a sucker for old school.


So then it fits the oem shifter? Did you need to get a new shifter boot for it? If so where did you get it?

staggolee
05-09-2008, 01:20 AM
ORIGINAL: StreamlineStang

ORIGINAL: staggolee

I have the one from your first link, the Roush retro styled, in black. I really love it, it feels and looks great. Then again I'm always a sucker for old school.


So then it fits the oem shifter? Did you need to get a new shifter boot for it? If so where did you get it?

It fits the OEM with no new boot. This is a pic from americanmuscle.com (where i bought it) and is exactly how mine looks. Should give you some idea. The kit comes with the knob and that nut you see. That black plastic peice is the one in the factory boot, although i dont remember if it looks that way on the stock shifter. If not, you'll have to pull it out and flip it over.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u27/Johnny9989/viewsinglephp.jpg

JRT1
05-09-2008, 02:23 AM
Have you thought about a shifter ball from http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=12?
They are not exactly cheap, about 80 bucks but they look sweet.

Check out my thread for pics.
http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4758270/tm.htm

bg_lee
05-09-2008, 07:32 AM
[IMG]http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/bg_lee/Newpics4-23018.jpg[IMG]

This is mine...I love it...its a white roush ball...on a stock shifter...got it from cjponyparts...hope this image works ...sorry for the crappy picture

partsbill
05-09-2008, 08:14 AM
here's mine, not on the stock shifter lever.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/partsbill/002-6.jpg

cbrstng08
05-09-2008, 10:01 AM
Or you can design your own and have it made like i did.



local://upfiles/85921/3357EFAFF6434D2C8C39787F07D0E2A5.jpg

NJBLK07GT
05-09-2008, 11:18 AM
+1 on the grabberpony one. Here is mine done in black w/ torch red



local://upfiles/67276/9CFA97A5E8E1424691BD41394B658D91.jpg

acascianelli
05-09-2008, 11:37 AM
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/m1abrams-shiftknobs.html

I have one similar to the mirror finished one.

SlideWRX
05-09-2008, 11:52 AM
The aluminum ones are going to get hot in the summer, just a warning. :) personally I like the stocker. I had one made from delrin like the cylindrical roush one, but liked the more round stock knob.

157db
05-09-2008, 11:54 AM
Mine is no flash and all go.
The missing shift pattern is
to thwart stupidtheives so
they cant shift it. :D
Function over form. :eek:
Thats a custom Stainless Steel jam nut/shift boot holder
I whipped up right quick from the stock shifterdimentions. :D

local://upfiles/69445/40AF0D10D2534F9E83EF794AD60A28A8.jpg

imnotmy77stang
05-09-2008, 09:28 PM
ORIGINAL: partsbill

here's mine, not on the stock shifter lever.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/partsbill/002-6.jpg


FTW [8D]

RojoDojo
05-09-2008, 10:34 PM
Here is mine, on top of the new Steeda Billet Arm. I'll get around to posting pics I guess...

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/b9/16/860f_1.JPG

NJ3
05-09-2008, 11:48 PM
I just bought a Saleen knob, it looks very nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270236243464&rd=1

jlaurens06gt
05-10-2008, 09:55 PM
rojodojo:
where did you get yours?

mustangdebt
05-10-2008, 10:40 PM
My composite race knob from MGW is on the way as we speak. I had the upgraded one that is linked to from partscheap.com but it gets too hot/cold and its a bit too slippery for my liking.

MELLOWYELLOW06
05-12-2008, 01:05 PM
If you want something real different, go to www.flameball.com (http://www.flameball.com) . Really cool design & colors to match with the theme of your car and you can get them to light up as well, but tastefully.





http://www.flameball.com/images/TxtZoom.gif
http://www.flameball.com/images/200x200/fl5-40d.jpg (http://www.flameball.com/Flame5/Detailed/FL5-40d.htm)
http://www.flameball.com/images/200x200/fl5-40n.jpg (http://www.flameball.com/Flame5/Detailed/FL5-40n.htm)


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