New shift knob

[tmelch]

Wished I could line them all up to choose from, but can't. So I've narrowed it down to a Voodoo magnum pearl or polished. Any other recommendations? What are you guys running with? Anybody have one to sell?

[s2 kwkslvr]

Look on s2ki "for sale".I saw a couple that looked good to me.

[WebGod]

I've got the rick's voodoo style countersunk shift knob and it's awesome! Definately a good mod!

[Grainger49]

I bought a wooden one from a place that advertizes in C&D. Love it because:

1) It doesn't get hot in the summer

2) It doesn't freeze for 20 minutes in the winter.

My 2 cents worth.

[Sebringer]

I have the Voodoo Magum Titanium. It's expensive but I got a great deal on it. It's awesome. Love the natural finish. Highly recommend the Voodoo's lowering effect and larger ball shape. The Ti makes it slightly heavier than stock vs the aluminums which will be lighter. Most seem to prefer the extra weight. The stock knob is weighted very well because it has a steel insert. If the stock knob was bigger and lower, I would have left it. Didn't like the fingertip shift tendancies.

[S2000]

1) It gets hot in the summer

2) It freezes for 20 minutes in the winter.

I like my stock shiftnob better than any others...........

....except those options ....

.........ouch!.......
ouch!http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/eclipsee_steering.gif ouch!
.........ouch!.......

[moyopoyo]

i've got the arc. it's a small titanium knob (smaller than the voodoo), and it fits my hand better, 'cause i've got small hands.

[Showstopper1969]

I like the stock knob myself...I haven't seen another that I liked more.

One a side note, anyone else having a problen with the Ricks style badges? Mine have started cracking, fading and turning yellow. I wish I had never changed them. What is the best way to remove them? http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif

[S2k Dude]

I like the stock knob myself...I haven't seen another that I liked more.

One a side note, anyone else having a problen with the Ricks style badges? Mine have started cracking, fading and turning yellow. I wish I had never changed them. What is the best way to remove them? http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif
Same here, I like the stock shift knob that came on the '02 because it's less of a problem with temperature extremes than a solid chunk of metal.

One suggestion on how to remove the Rick's badges, use a strong fishing line to cut through the adhesive, from there use your best judgement on how to remove the remianing adhesive w/o hurting the paint finish.

[tmelch]

I bought a wooden one from a place that advertizes in C&D.Do you have a url or a phone number? I'm leaning towards a wooden as well. I also found a guy that makes custom wooden knobs called Knobmeister. Let me know. Thanks!

[Aaron]

Do you have a url or a phone number? I'm leaning towards a wooden as well. I also found a guy that makes custom wooden knobs called Knobmeister. Let me know. Thanks!I met a guy once who told me his nickname was Knobmeister.....I didn't talk to him after that

[Grainger49]

I met a guy once who told me his nickname was Knobmeister.....I didn't talk to him after that
Did you shake hands with him??????

[Grainger49]

Do you have a url or a phone number?
They were Exotic Wood Dash:

Exoticwooddash.com

800-354-4449

It sounded to me like I was talking to a guy sitting at his kitchen table when I ordered but it came quickly and went on with very little hassle.

Their ad in C&D shows the shift knobs at the bottom of the ad, just above the telephone number.

[tmelch]

I met a guy once who told me his nickname was Knobmeister.....I didn't talk to him after thatBet the girls loved him!

[Aaron]

Bet the girls loved him!I don't think so.....he put his hands on his hips and winked at me when he said it....

[tmelch]

OK, I talked with the Knobmeister and he's definately NOT gay, despite hanging out with the Miata groups too much. :laugh: He does all the custom engraving for Team Voodoo.

Need some suggestions on the kind of wood. What will look best with a black with black interior? I'm thinking a dark walnut, dark mahogany, or Zebra wood (black with lighter stripes). I think an oak (to red) or lighter color wood just won't look right.

He'll also engrave the shift pattern with the S2000 logo above it. It's countersunk just like the Voodoos, and you don't have to pay until you receive it and your satisfied.

Opinions and comments please. After all, this IS a BIG mod for me!! :D

[s2 kwkslvr]

What kind of polish will you have to use.

[S2k Dude]

Hmmmm, wooden shift knob? Tom and Grainger, you guys may have bought the wrong car. You might want to check out the Mercedes SLK, Chrysler Crossfire, or Lexus SC430 those cars probably have wood interior as a factory option.

IMO, any wood trim, no matter how small, belongs in an S2000. Aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber are the materials that should be found in this car.

(Sorry, I just couldn't stand it any longer, putting wood on the interior of an S2000 is the extreme opposite of adding a big rear wing, neither of which are very attractive.)

[s2kjones]

Hmmmm, wooden shift knob? Tom and Grainger, you guys may have bought the wrong car. You might want to check out the Mercedes SLK, Chrysler Crossfire, or Lexus SC430 those cars probably have wood interior as a factory option.

IMO, any wood trim, no matter how small, belongs in an S2000. Aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber are the materials that should be found in this car.

(Sorry, I just couldn't stand it any longer, putting wood on the interior of an S2000 is the extreme opposite of adding a big rear wing, neither of which are very attractive.)
I agree! I was thinking about ivory....that would be sweet:goodjob:

...then i could get the seats done in some kind of exotic fur:D

[Aaron]

how about Ironwood? very dark and hard as.....iron

[jetguy]

i also have the titanium magnum voodoo knob. i polished mine to a mirror finish. on a side note, my freinds didn't belive me that it was titanium, so when did an expariment to find out its density . 1). weighed the knob, 2) checked how much water the knob displaced. 3) checked to see what the density of titanium was and it matched what we got!!

[tmelch]

What kind of polish will you have to use.
He said it will only need an occasional cleaning with a good leather cleaner. It has a polyurethane finish.

[tmelch]

Hmmmm, wooden shift knob? Tom and Grainger, you guys may have bought the wrong car. You might want to check out the Mercedes SLK, Chrysler Crossfire, or Lexus SC430 those cars probably have wood interior as a factory option.

IMO, any wood trim, no matter how small, belongs in an S2000. Aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber are the materials that should be found in this car.

(Sorry, I just couldn't stand it any longer, putting wood on the interior of an S2000 is the extreme opposite of adding a big rear wing, neither of which are very attractive.)I'm not buying it for the wood grain look, but because it's a more natural feel and it won't get blazing hot. I'm actually leaning towards a very very dark wood. As far as wood trim in an S, I've seen it in several of them...the trim ring around the shifter. Some of the club members have it. Must be aftermarket cause I don't think it came as original.

[tmelch]

I agree! I was thinking about ivory....that would be sweet:goodjob:

...then i could get the seats done in some kind of exotic fur:DNo, my rearend is already furry enough!! :D

[tmelch]

how about Ironwood? very dark and hard as.....ironI'll ask the Knobmeister! :D

[tmelch]

(Sorry, I just couldn't stand it any longer, putting wood on the interior of an S2000 is the extreme opposite of adding a big rear wing, neither of which are very attractive.)I don't know if you were there at Andrettis, but there was a ricer with a WOODEN REAR WING! Now that IS outrageous!!

[WebGod]

No, my rearend is already furry enough!! :DI could have gone my entire life without knowing that.

[Nates2k]

wood shifts knobs in a S are gay -- that's what miata's and zebra-wood dash aplique stickers are for

[s2kjones]

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[jetguy]

i might be willing to part with my titanium magnum polished voodoo knob, if interested

[tmelch]

I'm very interested. Why are you selling?

[jetguy]

i actully found out that i prefer the oem knob. i tried hard to convince myself that the $150 knob MUST be better. but the oem is better for me.

[tmelch]

Don't you miss the shorter shift?

[jetguy]

nope. i feel like the shifting is more precise with the oem skinny knob. most people like the voodoo, guess i'm just weird. plus the oem shifter set-up has to be the best stock shifter ever made, bar none.

[F8d2Blk]

Don't you miss the shorter shift?
Man Tom you are going to past in posts soon.

[jetguy]

thats why mine is unusual, it has a miror polish on it.

[tmelch]

As long as you don't post!

[tmelch]

those knobs don't come polished...besides, tmelch has decided he wants something 'unusual'. maybe a knob made of brite yellow plastic with a happy face on it? Now that would be different!
:goodjob:Ya, like your avatar!!! That way I could put my hand over your mouth!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Aaron]

those knobs don't come polished...besides, tmelch has decided he wants something 'unusual'. maybe a knob made of brite yellow plastic with a happy face on it? Now that would be different!
:goodjob: A "knob" commenting on knobs....ironic, no?

[Aaron]

wouldn't give you the pleasure, "dog"

[Aaron]

:rolf:small (but important) typo fixed

[tmelch]

i might be willing to part with my titanium magnum polished voodoo knob, if interestedAre you going on the Dragon?? Bring it along so I can try it out. If I like it I'll buy it.

[jetguy]

sorry shirt knob has morphed into the ultimate shift knob in the universe!! i will post pictures tomorrow. again sorry for the indian offer, but this knob turned out sooo awsome i have to keep it.

[tmelch]

sorry shirt knob has morphed into the ultimate shift knob in the universe!! i will post pictures tomorrow. again sorry for the indian offer, but this knob turned out sooo awsome i have to keep it.
No problem. Just post some pics, I want to see what it looks like with a black interior.

[jetguy]

i'll post on saturday