Shift Knob Weight

akak1997 · 01-09-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm in the process of deciding which knob to go with my ssk and UUC has this massive knob that weights over a pound! I just want to know apart from cosmetics, what other benefits is there with a heavy knob?

Are there any cons on having a heavy knob? like increase vibration, increase ware on the shifter assembly, etc?

Thanks

SV Concepts III · 01-09-2009, 06:17 PM

A heavier knob will make engagement and transitions much easier as it will assist in moving the lever into gear. The shifter will also feel much more solid.

akak1997 · 01-15-2009, 01:53 AM

hmm, it's just over 1lb, my hand is probably way heavier than 1lb :P
I've placed the order this afternoon, now it's the wait.
Thanks

creepy coupe · 01-15-2009, 03:30 AM

Wow a pound, that's over twice the weight of the BMW performance knob.

You can rush the syncros with too much weight.

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	A heavier knob will make engagement and transitions much easier as it will assist in moving the lever into gear. The shifter will also feel much more solid.
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akak1997 Major 64 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	hmm, it's just over 1lb, my hand is probably way heavier than 1lb :P I've placed the order this afternoon, now it's the wait. Thanks
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Wow a pound, that's over twice the weight of the BMW performance knob. You can rush the syncros with too much weight.
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