Shift Knobs, which one?

sycE46 · 04-27-2002, 04:26 AM

Thinking about getting a new shift knob. So far I'm thinking about getting the Rob Knob 2 or 3. Kinda leaning towards Rob Knob 3. Any other shift knobs I should look into?

thanks

sam

bender · 04-27-2002, 09:09 AM

I was planning on getting the ACS chrome/aluminum knob, but the store ended the special.

traumamc · 04-27-2002, 10:05 AM

my UUC Magnum knob. Great quality and they it looks awsome.

amitv85 · 04-27-2002, 10:39 AM

i didnt like the look of thoz round shift knobs, liked the size n shape of the stop one, i got the UUC Carbon ///M Shift knob....and i love it.

altho i dont have carbon fiber trim i do have black high gloss i bought from an M3 owner

core · 04-27-2002, 10:41 AM

how about hamman shift knob

jcoop · 04-27-2002, 11:25 AM

I have a RK3 SS on order sounds like it may be awhile before I recieve it though

Full Time Hit Man · 04-27-2002, 01:01 PM

I like the Victor/Hamann Evo shift knob.

Banana_Bread · 04-27-2002, 01:12 PM

I've just ordered the Stainless Steel Rob Knob Magnum from UUCmotorwerks. I orderedthis one because it's the heaviest knob i could find, 3 times the weight of a normal RK Magnum! I'll let you guys know how it feels when it arrives. One of the more expensive 'little' mods though, ran me $155 plus shipping.

sycE46 · 04-27-2002, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GoGo_E46
I've just ordered the Stainless Steel Rob Knob Magnum from UUCmotorwerks. I orderedthis one because it's the heaviest knob i could find, 3 times the weight of a normal RK Magnum! I'll let you guys know how it feels when it arrives. One of the more expensive 'little' mods though, ran me $155 plus shipping.

Does the weight make a difference in feel? is the RK3 going to be heavier then stock?

Banana_Bread · 04-27-2002, 02:14 PM

The weight makes it easier to shift. This is especially true when you install a SSK which makes shifting effort a little higher.
Check out:
http://www.shortshifter.com/knob.htm
for a more technical description of why this is so.

Tim325 · 04-27-2002, 06:40 PM

I love my RKII magnum in brushed alum. Goes great with the titanium trim that I have.

SrCsTc · 04-27-2002, 06:45 PM

I have the Stainless Steel Rob Knob II and I love it. If you have a SSK you're better off getting the Stainless Steel Knob. The extra weight makes up for the extra force required to shift. It almost shifts itself with the Stainless Steel Knob.

RonnieRenaldi · 04-28-2002, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bender
I was planning on getting the ACS chrome/aluminum knob, but the store ended the special.

bender, I have an ACS chrome/aluminum knob for sale, PM me if you interested :smile:

kamingchan · 04-28-2002, 06:30 AM

It looks good and the feel is good. But it can't give u the feel of those heavy shift knob.

If you go for EVO, then you should go to Bavarians.com (can't quite remember how it spells). ~$30-40 cheaper than here

sycE46 · 04-29-2002, 01:10 PM

Okay... I think i have my heart set on the RK3 in brush aluminum. I don't have a short shifter, so I don't think I need the extra weight other finishes.

Should I get M stripe or just the UUC logo? Are the gear patterns caps the same as bmw OEM? (if I wanted to get an M stripe cap later)

thanks

sam

04-27-2002, 04:26 AM	#1
sycE46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,889 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	Shift Knobs, which one? Thinking about getting a new shift knob. So far I'm thinking about getting the Rob Knob 2 or 3. Kinda leaning towards Rob Knob 3. Any other shift knobs I should look into? thanks sam __________________ Differential Swap DIY / Diff Ratio Info DIY Parrot Bluetooth DIY Guibo Replacement DIY Final Stage Resistor Replacement E46 Gear Ratio Calculator

04-27-2002, 10:05 AM	#3
traumamc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: San Diego/Arizona Posts: 1,003 My Ride: UUC 330ci View My Garage	I love my UUC Magnum knob. Great quality and they it looks awsome.

04-27-2002, 10:39 AM	#4
amitv85 ROI-ndian Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NYC Posts: 1,527 My Ride: is oOoOoUT View My Garage	i didnt like the look of thoz round shift knobs, liked the size n shape of the stop one, i got the UUC Carbon ///M Shift knob....and i love it. altho i dont have carbon fiber trim i do have black high gloss i bought from an M3 owner __________________ Dave Moss: What's your name? Blake: F*k you. That's my name. Blake: You know why, mister? 'Cause you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight, I drove an eighty thousand dollar BMW. That's* my name

04-27-2002, 01:12 PM	#8
Banana_Bread Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hello Kitty Factory Posts: 625 My Ride: 323Ci View My Garage	I've just ordered the Stainless Steel Rob Knob Magnum from UUCmotorwerks. I orderedthis one because it's the heaviest knob i could find, 3 times the weight of a normal RK Magnum! I'll let you guys know how it feels when it arrives. One of the more expensive 'little' mods though, ran me $155 plus shipping. __________________

04-27-2002, 02:14 PM	#10
Banana_Bread Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hello Kitty Factory Posts: 625 My Ride: 323Ci View My Garage	The weight makes it easier to shift. This is especially true when you install a SSK which makes shifting effort a little higher. Check out: http://www.shortshifter.com/knob.htm for a more technical description of why this is so. __________________

04-27-2002, 09:09 AM	#2
bender hammer talks like this Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Houston Posts: 4,293 My Ride: 2006 Honda insight View My Garage	I was planning on getting the ACS chrome/aluminum knob, but the store ended the special.

04-27-2002, 10:41 AM	#5
core []D[][]V[][]D[][]\[] Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,858 My Ride: 2003.5 E46 ///M3 View My Garage	how about hamman shift knob

04-27-2002, 11:25 AM	#6
jcoop Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Florida Posts: 113 My Ride: 03 M3 SMGll View My Garage	I have a RK3 SS on order sounds like it may be awhile before I recieve it though

04-27-2002, 01:01 PM	#7
Full Time Hit Man Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: HAMANN MOTORSPORT GmbH Posts: 2,690 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	I like the Victor/Hamann Evo shift knob.

04-27-2002, 06:40 PM	#11
Tim325 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Seattle Posts: 295 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	I love my RKII magnum in brushed alum. Goes great with the titanium trim that I have. Last edited by Tim325; 04-27-2002 at 06:43 PM.

04-27-2002, 06:45 PM	#12
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	I have the Stainless Steel Rob Knob II and I love it. If you have a SSK you're better off getting the Stainless Steel Knob. The extra weight makes up for the extra force required to shift. It almost shifts itself with the Stainless Steel Knob.

04-28-2002, 06:30 AM	#14
kamingchan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 122 My Ride: 330CI View My Garage	I have Hamann EVO It looks good and the feel is good. But it can't give u the feel of those heavy shift knob. If you go for EVO, then you should go to Bavarians.com (can't quite remember how it spells). ~$30-40 cheaper than here

04-29-2002, 01:10 PM	#15
sycE46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,889 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	Okay... I think i have my heart set on the RK3 in brush aluminum. I don't have a short shifter, so I don't think I need the extra weight other finishes. Should I get M stripe or just the UUC logo? Are the gear patterns caps the same as bmw OEM? (if I wanted to get an M stripe cap later) thanks sam __________________ Differential Swap DIY / Diff Ratio Info DIY Parrot Bluetooth DIY Guibo Replacement DIY Final Stage Resistor Replacement E46 Gear Ratio Calculator

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