--Official Mazda Shift Knob Thread--

[thrisnospork]

Originally Posted by Jega It would look better if you got a stack of wider washers and stacked them on the plastic ring under the boot, plus one on top of the boot. Use enough washers so that the adapter base clamps it all down when tightened. You can see an example of the washer size I'm talking about under my knob here:

Thanks for the tip! I was considering stacking washers on the outside of the boot, didn't even cross my mind to stack them under instead. Unfortunately Ace didn't have any wide washers, should have just went to the Fastenall right next to it but I only wanted one washer at the time. I'll probably end up doing that down the road though, did the washers make a big difference in weight for you?

[Jega]

Originally Posted by thrisnospork did the washers make a big difference in weight for you?

No noticeable difference. The weight of the washers is insignificant compared to he weight of the shift knob. Just makes it look way better.

[hollar1211]

so, i was checking out some Mustang GT350 images the other day and noticed the shift knob. it has the same shift pattern, and upon further investigating, the same thread pitch as mazda, 10 x 1.25. i might have to pull the trigger on one. i see prices vary from around $70-$100 depending on site.

if anyone does feel like grabbing one make sure it is FOR THE GT350. the S550's (4 cyl, 6 cyl, GT's...) have a 12 x 1.25 thread pitch and won't fit without some modification.

SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ONE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE GT350. sorry for yelling.

[DavidWolfe]

Originally Posted by hollar1211 so, i was checking out some Mustang GT350 images the other day and noticed the shift knob. it has the same shift pattern, and upon further investigating, the same thread pitch as mazda, 10 x 1.25. i might have to pull the trigger on one. i see prices vary from around $70-$100 depending on site. if anyone does feel like grabbing one make sure it is FOR THE GT350. the S550's (4 cyl, 6 cyl, GT's...) have a 12 x 1.25 thread pitch and won't fit without some modification. SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ONE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE GT350. sorry for yelling.

That's not a bad idea, it's the right shape and size too. Very similar to the OEM knob. I wonder how the weight is...

[Dezine]

That GT350 knob is a pretty good replacement.


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[Ryan1926]

Originally Posted by hollar1211 so, i was checking out some Mustang GT350 images the other day and noticed the shift knob. it has the same shift pattern, and upon further investigating, the same thread pitch as mazda, 10 x 1.25. i might have to pull the trigger on one. i see prices vary from around $70-$100 depending on site. if anyone does feel like grabbing one make sure it is FOR THE GT350. the S550's (4 cyl, 6 cyl, GT's...) have a 12 x 1.25 thread pitch and won't fit without some modification. SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ONE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE GT350. sorry for yelling.

Has anybody made the jump to purchase this knob for their Speed3? If so, how does it feel?

[DavidWolfe]

Originally Posted by Ryan1926 Has anybody made the jump to purchase this knob for their Speed3? If so, how does it feel?

I just ordered one, should be here in a few days. We'll see...

[macdiesel]

The gt350 knob looks padded, which would be nice


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[kpeezy188]

Rocking the 4 star dragon ball. I'm sorry the thumbnail pic is sideways. I can't figure out how to change that. I rotated the pic to its upside down position and still comes out like this.

[DavidWolfe]

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Here's the GT350 knob installed. In think it looks great! It goes with the red accents in the interior nicely. It is a bit lighter than the stock knob, so take that into consideration. It also requires you to put a bunch of washers under the shift boot to raise it up to meet the lower bottom on the new knob.

[Gribbs1469]

gt350 looks nice!

[Ryan1926]

Originally Posted by DavidWolfe Attachment 224268Attachment 224269 Here's the GT350 knob installed. In think it looks great! It goes with the red accents in the interior nicely. It is a bit lighter than the stock knob, so take that into consideration. It also requires you to put a bunch of washers under the shift boot to raise it up to meet the lower bottom on the new knob.

Looks good! Thanks for the pics!

[hollar1211]

that looks great davidwolfe.

[chuy]

where did you get your shift knob?

[DavidWolfe]

Originally Posted by chuy where did you get your shift knob?

I got it off eBay. $65 shipped.

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[iggypop]

Originally Posted by DavidWolfe Here's the GT350 knob installed. In think it looks great! It goes with the red accents in the interior nicely. It is a bit lighter than the stock knob, so take that into consideration. It also requires you to put a bunch of washers under the shift boot to raise it up to meet the lower bottom on the new knob.

Thanks for the pics!!
Here is another GT350 knob installed.



Some Cobra venom injected into CorkSport short throw shifter. It didn't require any washers because STS.

[mituc]

OEM FTW! Illuminated MX5 NC knob. Am I the only one?

Mazda MX5 NC illuminated shift knob on a 3 MPS/Mazdaspeed3 2008 - YouTube

Mazda MX5 NC illuminated shift knob on a 3 MPS/Mazdaspeed3 2008 - YouTube

[dogmower]

Originally Posted by mituc OEM FTW! Illuminated MX5 NC knob. Am I the only one?

I think you are, but not for long! I need more info on this - Where'd you get the knob, and how difficult was wiring it up?

[mituc]

Originally Posted by dogmower I think you are, but not for long! I need more info on this - Where'd you get the knob, and how difficult was wiring it up?

I've got mine from the dealer, it's an OEM part for the MX5 NC.

The installation was not horrible, I had to tap into the heated seats button to get power for the lighting..

First Romanian BT MS3

[anavrinIV]

Originally Posted by mituc I've got mine from the dealer, it's an OEM part for the MX5 NC. The installation was not horrible, I had to tap into the heated seats button to get power for the lighting.. First Romanian BT MS3

US spec MS3s don't have a heated seat option.

That said there are power ports in the dash so it shouldn't be hard either way. I like it.

[mituc]

Basically any 12V wire will do as long as it's interrupted. Ideally you should get a wire from a light or something that already has dimming because you may not want it at maximum brightness all time.

[Garrettcx]

Originally Posted by mituc OEM FTW! Illuminated MX5 NC knob. Am I the only one? Mazda MX5 NC illuminated shift knob on a 3 MPS/Mazdaspeed3 2008 - YouTube

How did you find this through your dealer, and are you in the US?

[mituc]

Originally Posted by Garrettcx How did you find this through your dealer, and are you in the US?

No, I'm not in the US, you can see my location by looking at my profile.
It's not important how I found it, it's important that I did

[CamShaft]

The boot's seen better days, but zero fucks in that regard. "Go" before "Show" for this guy.

[Wcdfmt510]

Snapon pry bar handle



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[Jega]

Shit I thought it was a butt plug and was almost ready to give you some props

[whitedevil]

Originally Posted by Wcdfmt510 Snapon pry bar handle Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

best one yet by far my friend...would've used a MAC handle instead that way Id know it wont break

[Wcdfmt510]

Originally Posted by whitedevil best one yet by far my friend...would've used a MAC handle instead that way Id know it wont break

Lol. I'm not a fan of Mac tools. Even tho I have a couple things in my box. Always loved Snapon tools. Kinda grew up with them

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[whitedevil]

Originally Posted by Wcdfmt510 Lol. I'm not a fan of Mac tools. Even tho I have a couple things in my box. Always loved Snapon tools. Kinda grew up with them Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

ya I was just fuckin with ya I got alittle of everything theyre all more or less equivalent...just bought a snapon lime green 1/2" impact today only cause he threw in a $100 visa card with it
but I know theyre damn good guns

[Wcdfmt510]

Originally Posted by whitedevil ya I was just fuckin with ya I got alittle of everything theyre all more or less equivalent...just bought a snapon lime green 1/2" impact today only cause he threw in a $100 visa card with it but I know theyre damn good guns

I know bro... Damn that's Kool.

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[whitedevil]

i might have to take your idea tho that's sweet...did you just drill and glue it or did you tap it?

[Wcdfmt510]

Originally Posted by whitedevil i might have to take your idea tho that's sweet...did you just drill and glue it or did you tap it?

No. Luckily the hole in the handle was smaller than the shifter. and the Snapon handle is plastic I just used some pressure and pushed down so it made its own threads. Threaded it all the way down to the boot. And its tight. Not loose at all.. I'll check the part number on the handle when I go to my car. I wish it was black tho or red.

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[whitedevil]

Originally Posted by Wcdfmt510 No. Luckily the hole in the handle was smaller than the shifter. and the Snapon handle is plastic I just used some pressure and pushed down so it made its own threads. Threaded it all the way down to the boot. And its tight. Not loose at all.. I'll check the part number on the handle when I go to my car. I wish it was black tho or red. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

damn well its meant to be if it was that easy and ya red would look pretty trick...i think they recently redesigned theyre hand tools not forsure tho

[Anthony1982]

Perm knob with extension

[Franky-5-Fingaz]

Billetworkz weighted(500g) Piston in Gloss black.

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[jdspeed]

Playing around on the lathe the other day at work and made this form some old scrap shaft. Need to bore it out abother 1/4 inch to get it to sit flush against the boot. Heavier than stock and feels nice in the hand. Gets hot though.

[Db09ms3]

Six star Dragonball for me.

[Slyph]

Originally Posted by Db09ms3 Six star Dragonball for me.

Love it.