Discussion
DodgyDave said:
You can have my knob if you want, its far to big and black see! 
Why are black ones so big?
My knobs shiny silver, the right size, but the shaft im trying to insert into my knob is too small
Not sure what to do... Simon from leven advises that because knobs get hot 
creating a custom fit, unless metal, is not wise. I dont want to end up buggered with a spare knob that wont fit my shaft
I have one in my recently acquired V8 - I'll have a look through the receipts to find out where it came from.
Ren Dao had it put in when he owned the car :
www.pistonheads.com/members/showCar.asp?carId=6676
Ren Dao had it put in when he owned the car :
www.pistonheads.com/members/showCar.asp?carId=6676
DodgyDave said:I was just about to do this with tape, when I decided to call leven to see what they offered...
Cant you put something over shaft so it packs out the hole.
Your knob might find a snug place to fit then!!
Simon didnt recommend it, said anything but metal wouldnt fair all that well with the excessive heat and cold temp changes, as the knob gets a fair bit of 'handling'
I hardly ever take my hand off my knob when im driving, it just feels best driving that way. If I had more confidence that it wouldnt get too hot, or fall off eventually from all the handling, id feel more inclined to stuff the shaft to help my knob fit.
So who here got a shiny knob, fitted it themselves, where did you get it from, how did you fit itand finally, anyone got a loose-ish knob?
ukbob said:
Cant you put something over shaft so it packs out the hole.
Your knob might find a snug place to fit then!!
I was just about to do this with tape, when I decided to call leven to see what they offered...
Simon didnt recommend it, said anything but metal wouldnt fair all that well with the excessive heat and cold temp changes, as the knob gets a fair bit of 'handling'
I hardly ever take my hand off my knob when im driving, it just feels best driving that way. If I had more confidence that it wouldnt get too hot, or fall off eventually from all the handling, id feel more inclined to stuff the shaft to help my knob fit.
So who here got a shiny knob, fitted it themselves, where did you get it from, how did you fit itand finally, anyone got a loose-ish knob?
bob, get your hand off the gearstick and onto the steering wheel mate. It can prematurely wear the transmission and, more importantly, if you do need to swerve quickly or control an unexpected slide, you will fair a lot better using 2 hands
Redline accessories do a nice Knob which will fit a V8. They sent me the V* version instead of the one for the V6. Sortedout no hassle and looks great. www.redlineaccessoriesltd.co.uk
ukbob said:
Ooops. Thought this was a post about Pies....
Funny enough, I thought it was a post about people who buy an S but have more money than sense
The Richbrook knob I fitted doesn't have a thread, it has 3 tiny grub screws, one size fits all. The momo knob I took off was exactly the same.
Unless the V8S gear stalk (or indeed its owner
: ) is exceptionally thick, I can't see how it wouldn't fit.I hear you shnozz. Actually trying to break the habbit of not having both hands on the wheel.
Cheers for the link - Checked the link doddze, site down so emailed carl. edited to say: the mail bounced back, anyone got his phone number to hand?
I spoke to the richbrook supplier, they, kindly, will accept the gear knob back and refund the money... im undecided whether or not to pad the inside to make a DIY snug fit, or try a new knob. Any more V8S compatible links would be appreciated
>> Edited by ukbob on Monday 4th October 17:56
Cheers for the link - Checked the link doddze, site down so emailed carl. edited to say: the mail bounced back, anyone got his phone number to hand?
I spoke to the richbrook supplier, they, kindly, will accept the gear knob back and refund the money... im undecided whether or not to pad the inside to make a DIY snug fit, or try a new knob. Any more V8S compatible links would be appreciated
>> Edited by ukbob on Monday 4th October 17:56
tvrgit said:Trouble is, my Richbrook knob only has one grub screw, the gear stalk isn't thick, and when tight, a slight rocking motion is possible. 3 grubs would have sorted this, got knows why there is only 1
The Richbrook knob I fitted doesn't have a thread, it has 3 tiny grub screws, one size fits all. The momo knob I took off was exactly the same.
Unless the V8S gear stalk (or indeed its owner
ukbob said:
The Richbrook knob I fitted doesn't have a thread, it has 3 tiny grub screws, one size fits all. The momo knob I took off was exactly the same.
Unless the V8S gear stalk (or indeed its owner
Trouble is, my Richbrook knob only has one grub screw, the gear stalk isn't thick, and when tight, a slight rocking motion is possible. 3 grubs would have sorted this, got knows why there is only 1
I got mine from Europa spares and it only has one grub srew and fits fine.
Mike
The missing grub screw was, upon receipt of gear knob, already inside the knob itself
I found that by tightening the grub to tight-factor 'virginus maximus' the gear knob is now very secure.
Now where did I leave my coat
What a difference, shifts feel more solid, precise, easier to feel where you are in the box, feels great! The old knob felt awful, compared.
I found that by tightening the grub to tight-factor 'virginus maximus' the gear knob is now very secure.
Now where did I leave my coat
What a difference, shifts feel more solid, precise, easier to feel where you are in the box, feels great! The old knob felt awful, compared.
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