Aftermarket Shift Knob...

Kapriccio · 08-03-2002

I would like to change my stock shift knob (on a manual sedan) for a Momo King Aluminum or similar; however, I would like to know how would I go about holding the boot up. The stock knob has some sort of clips for the silver ring, which keeps the boot up. Thanks for your advice.

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2Hottie · 08-03-2002

I am planning on going with a Momo shift knob too...what I am doing is buying the shift knob/shift boot system from Momo. The shift knob will screw right into the shift boot. But if you don't want to spend all that money, try and get a rubber bushing, slide it onto the shifter below the top of the shift boot or get some black cable ties...that should work....

2Hottie

riceboi · 08-03-2002

momo also makes a ring for the boot.

i've got a momo w/ the ring - looks good

Kapriccio · 08-03-2002

Thanks 2Hottie, how much for the Momo shift boot? An where?

riceboi: where did you get the boot ring and how much? Sounds like a very good and simple solution.

riceboi · 08-03-2002

momo shifter w/ ring

riceboi · 08-03-2002

the retailer that you buy the knob from should have the rings as well.

i've got an extra momo boot if you want. new, w/ packaging and everything.

Kapriccio · 08-03-2002

Hey riceboi. That shifter look awsome! That is exactly how I would like mine. Hopefully I can find the ring, Thanks for the tip.

sc1golfr · 08-03-2002

i know a lot of people wrap black electrical tape around shift pole or whatever its called that the boot covers

2Hottie · 08-03-2002

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[hr]Originally posted by: Kapriccio
Thanks 2Hottie, how much for the Momo shift boot? An where?

riceboi: where did you get the boot ring and how much? Sounds like a very good and simple solution.[hr]

The shift boots you can usually find wherever you buy the knobs...there is a place around here I can get both of them for like $120...not too bad

2Hottie

Unleaded · 08-04-2002

here's what i did and it only cost me $3. go to your local home depot or OSH and buy a spring slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft of the shifter. slide the spring over and down the shaft, you might have to cut the spring depending on it's length. the spring will push up the silver ring against the knob. i patented this idea so you must send me money if you want to use it .

Kapriccio · 08-04-2002

Hey guys, I just went with riceboi's setting, and ordered the King Aluminum Shift Knob and the Finishing Ring ($16+S&H). I think it looks nice, and if I'm already spending $70 on the shifter, I might as well finish the job with the Momo Finishing Ring. I just hope I don't have any problems with the installation. Thanks.

money9 · 08-12-2002

Oh yeah, perfect.

Can you explain exactly how it works, just so I have an idea. It looks as though it is the original boot from your Honda. How does the ring connect to the boot.

Looks like an alternative that would work great for me.

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