Show me your aftermarket shift knob

[Chilly613]

I just received and installed the RSX Type S shift knob 54102-S6M-R00 with the Acuity shift boot collar. Looks and feels really good.

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[KevCarver]

I thought the OEM FL5 Teardrop was close to perfect, but the S2K knob is even better! Paired with a Hybrid Boot Collar, and Acuity Adjustable Shifter

I've since then transferred it to my '24 Integra along with the Acura factory option Alcantara shift boot, retaining the Acuity collar. From what I can tell the Acura factory option Titanium shift knob is the same part# as the S2000 one I got a few years ago. So those are a nice option for those wanting to stick to OEM+

 

[artsyfartsyFL5]

Has anyone tried this shift knob, I prefer a ball shift knob but would like the keep it OEM. Any reason this one wouldnt work?

https://www.icbmotorsport.com/jdmfk8cityr6.html

I ran this (looks identical to the FD2 Shift knob I ran on my FA5), I loved it, felt good in the hand paired with my stage 3 TWM SS kit.

 

[zumbooruk]

I don't like the feel of a metal knob, and anyhow metal gets way too hot in SoCal.

I loved the Razo weighted (400g) leather grip knob I had in my 2007 Si (FA5), but for whatever reason, it did not feel good in the FL5, especially 5th and 6th gears. felt like it twisted the wrong way.

I tried about eight different knobs thanks to Amazon liberal return policy... different shape, different materials, different weights.

Initially I did not like the Mishimoto, it felt huge, even though I have fairly large hands. I swapped it out for another. I then came back to it since none of the others felt good. It took a couple of days to get used to it. now it feels perfect.

I thought that I'll miss the heavy weight of the Raso, but the Type R transmission along with the Hybrid Racing shifter is so smooth and tactile, there is no need for the added weight.

I also like the fact that it is more of a teardrop shape, not just a ball, I can grip it with my hand resting on the top, or from the sides, depending on my mood...

https://www.mishimoto.com/round-steel-core-wood-shift-knob.html

 

[marcusm86]

any tricks to getting the boot on so its not wrinkled? seems like there's too much material. i have the acuity part#1924-K1 shift boot collar

 

[Chilly613]

any tricks to getting the boot on so its not wrinkled? seems like there's too much material. i have the acuity part#1924-K1 shift boot collar

Sadly the barrel of the Acuity collar is smaller than the OEM collar, I've even emailed them to let them know. I've wrapped the barrel of the collar with harness tape to widen it to prevent it from bunching and wrinkling.

https://a.co/d/9oJF44a

 

[marcusm86]

Sadly the barrel of the Acuity collar is smaller than the OEM collar, I've even emailed them to let them know. I've wrapped the barrel of the collar with harness tape to widen it to prevent it from bunching and wrinkling.

https://a.co/d/9oJF44a

Damn.. thanks for the info and the suggestion - ill give it a go.

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