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DIY Replacing a manual shift knob on an AT.
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DIY Replacing a manual shift knob on an AT.
Published by Route 16
04-23-2013 |
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elig0nzal3z
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04-26-2013, 03:18 PM
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#5
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blingman
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04-28-2013, 02:12 AM
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no trigger? so you can move the lever into any gear while you're on the brakes? I dont like that idea since there's no safety trigger.
Imagine driving 40mph and you're coming to a red light or stop, as you hit the brakes and accidently hit the lever and it goes into reverse or park, thats a big NO NO. I like how it stops at neutral now. |
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#6
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Route 16
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04-28-2013, 08:46 AM
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*Why put a manual knob on a AT because we can and looks cool. Style over Function? yeah yeah it still functions. |
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#7
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FormerRotor
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04-28-2013, 10:11 AM
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![]() Have you considered replacing the trim surround to the full leather boot from the MT? It may take some creativity, but this would at least make it look right. You could also install a MT shift knob without the gear markings on top if this is really your thing...I think this is why it looks a bit ridiculous to me as you have markings that clearly are not correct for the application right next to your automatic (PRND) markings...like putting a 6MT shift known on a 5MT so that people think you have a 6-speed but easier to tell. |
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#8
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Route 16
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04-28-2013, 10:17 AM
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. I have considered replacing the trim but later. It's just a better feel for me to drive with that knob than the big stock knob. It's not a car show, I'm not the only who has replaced their AT knobs to manual ones. Purpose of this thread to show the guys who want to change their AT knob to manual and is functional. |
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#9
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blingman
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04-28-2013, 02:03 PM
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I like the idea of have a smaller and shorter knob as our stock one is tall and is in the way at times, but I'm not willing to take the risk. If only a safety can be built in someone. |
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