Shifter Knob "Rookie Question"

[Pure Vennom]

Does the Shifter Knob just screw off of the 03 Cobra shifter? If you take it off and put it back on will the shift pattern line up again? I was thinking of putting a MGW shifter knob on but was wontering if it is fairly easy? Also if I don't like it is the orginal reusable.

I know that this is a very elementary question for most of you guys but I have bought so many parts over time that just were not made to fit right and needed modification.

 

[94SVT Coupe]

Yes to all your questions.

 

[08snake]

The MGW knob I have has an allen screw to tighten it to where you want......

 

[CobraBob]

Originally posted by 03snake
The MGW knob I have has an allen screw to tighten it to where you want......

Not sure if they made a change at some point buy the MGW handle actually has TWO allen screws to tighten after you make your adjustment.
:burnout:

 

[RedfireVenom]

With the stock one it will just twist off and when you put it back on it will line it self up on it's own.

 

[Petzuk]

Originally posted by CobraBob
Not sure if they made a change at some point buy the MGW handle actually has TWO allen screws to tighten after you make your adjustment.
:burnout:

He means the knob Bob. While the MGW "handle" has 2 screws, the MGW knobs have one screw to hold it in the position that you want (for logo orientation).

:beer:

 

[mosconiac]

I like my Hurst knob, won't burn your hand when your car sits in the scorching sun.

 

[FL Cobra03]

You'll enjoy the MGW handle. Sure makes 3rd and 5th easier to get to.

 

[jjksutton]

Are you talking about a knob or handle? I thought you had knob questions, and, like 94SVT Coupe said...yes. If you're going to drop $35-40 for a new knob, do yourself a favor and drop another $35 for the MGW Shifter Handle...best money you can spend.

 

[ygohome]

Originally posted by Pure Vennom
Does the Shifter Knob just screw off of the 03 Cobra shifter? If you take it off and put it back on will the shift pattern line up again? I was thinking of putting a MGW shifter knob on but was wontering if it is fairly easy? Also if I don't like it is the orginal reusable.

I know that this is a very elementary question for most of you guys but I have bought so many parts over time that just were not made to fit right and needed modification.

which MGW knob were you considering?

 

[ygohome]

or...

 

[ygohome]

or....

 

[flyn high again]

I like the Hurst or B+M T-handles. I put a nut on first and after I have the handle lined up I tighten the nut against the handle to hold it in place. They were sold out of Ford ones at the speed shop so I'm still waiting to get one.:burnout:

On my old 5.0 I put a rubber washer in the shifter knob and it held in place better.

 

[CobraBob]

Originally posted by Petzuk
He means the knob Bob. While the MGW "handle" has 2 screws, the MGW knobs have one screw to hold it in the position that you want (for logo orientation).

:beer:

Ah! Never saw an MGW shift knob. And...I read the post wrong. Should have noticed it clearly stated a set screw for the KNOB. Thanks for the correction.
:beer: (back at you buddy)

 

[97greensnake]

i like a sparco one...dunna the name though, ill get a link and post it.

 

[Cobra'03]

Originally posted by mosconiac
I like my Hurst knob, won't burn your hand when your car sits in the scorching sun.

Where did you get the Hurst knob?

 

[postban]

Originally posted by ygohome
or...

 

[flyn high again]

This thread reminded me that Winner's Circle should have a Mustang T-handle in by now, so I went and got one.

 

[flyn high again]

Top view

 

[mosconiac]

Cobra'03: I got the Hurst knob thru Summit. It is for a....(drum roll)....GM T-56.

Unfortunatley that means it is not threaded properly for the Ford (read: puny) threads, but I just had to have that classic look.

I had a new shift rod made ($20 at the local machinist) for my MGW handle with the appropriate threads. Sounds a bit complicated, but as you know this is trivial work really.

Hurst is hedging on whether they will produce an equivalent knob for the Ford T-56.