Shifter Knob

[03CobraDude]

Back in September I was running an Auto-X. Coming out of a turn I threw it in first, and eventually needed to shift to 2nd. During the shift I realized I was headed for a cone and swerved to avoid penalty. The car jerked and i twisted the shifter knob clockwise. Driving out the rest of the course with a twisted knob was a little annoying.

Today, there's still a problem with the knob. It is a little loose and can be twisted in either direction. However, it cannot be tightened enough to be on securely and look how it should.

The first Auto X event this year is coming up on the 28th and I really want to get this problem fixed before driving. Are there any suggestions of what course of action I should take?

 

[Jroc]

I would do a Steeda shifter knob. They have a set screw on the side of them to prevent them from turning loose, plus I have heard that they are extremely comfortable in your hand. Many prefer them to all other shifter knobs.
Steeda Custom Shift Knobs - '79-'04 Ford Mustang

 

[Juruense]

I would suggest an MGW shift knob. It also has a set screw and can be locked in any position. I have the cobra emblem one and I like it a lot.

 

[wudy]

Back in September I was running an Auto-X. Coming out of a turn I threw it in first, and eventually needed to shift to 2nd. During the shift I realized I was headed for a cone and swerved to avoid penalty. The car jerked and i twisted the shifter knob clockwise. Driving out the rest of the course with a twisted knob was a little annoying.

Today, there's still a problem with the knob. It is a little loose and can be twisted in either direction. However, it cannot be tightened enough to be on securely and look how it should.

The first Auto X event this year is coming up on the 28th and I really want to get this problem fixed before driving. Are there any suggestions of what course of action I should take?

I have the exact same problem. Whenever I power shift the knob turns in my hand. No matter how tight the knob is it still turns on a hard shift. I have yet to find a knob that I like. I do agree, that it does need a set screw to be secured properly.

 

[02reaper]

I have the exact same problem. Whenever I power shift the knob turns in my hand. No matter how tight the knob is it still turns on a hard shift. I have yet to find a knob that I like. I do agree, that it does need a set screw to be secured properly.

I was in the same boat as you, then I got this knob and I love it.

Mustang Composite Race Knob

 

[CobraKalas]

goto your local hardware store and find a nut that fits your shifter.
1. install nut
2. install shift knob
3. right fit? good, no? goto step 4
4. adjust nut.

 

[spyder1337]

loctight..

 

[04RedfireVert]

I was in the same boat as you, then I got this knob and I love it.

Mustang Composite Race Knob

My wife has one of these on her car and loves it also

 

[jbrown1238]

goto your local hardware store and find a nut that fits your shifter.
1. install nut
2. install shift knob
3. right fit? good, no? goto step 4
4. adjust nut.

That is what I did with the MGW shifter and the stock knob. Worked perfect.

 

[wudy]

I was in the same boat as you, then I got this knob and I love it.

Mustang Composite Race Knob

OK. I just ordered one. Hope your right...

 

[02reaper]

OK. I just ordered one. Hope your right...

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