Shift knob question

**TURBO2GO** · 05-15-2006, 08:05

I just bought an SOS/Zanardi knob for my shifter. I noticed the factory 05 knob is just as heavy/weighted as the Zanardi. The Zanardi does not fit right. It sticks up an extra 2" or so even when I thread it all the way down. My shifter flares out and stops the zanardi from screwing all the way down.

I think I need a ball shifter and use the stick locknut/boot. Is the type R knob weighted like the Zanardi/Factory 05? Is there one that is?

Hopefully Chris will let me exchange this thing... it just doesn't fit.

**goldNSX** · 05-15-2006, 09:03

Do you have a picture of it installed? I'm happy with mine, but it's the expensive

OEM Type-S shifter.

Originally Posted by TURBO2GO

I just bought an SOS/Zanardi knob for my shifter. I noticed the factory 05 knob is just as heavy/weighted as the Zanardi. The Zanardi does not fit right. It sticks up an extra 2" or so even when I thread it all the way down. My shifter flares out and stops the zanardi from screwing all the way down.

I think I need a ball shifter and use the stick locknut/boot. Is the type R knob weighted like the Zanardi/Factory 05? Is there one that is?

Hopefully Chris will let me exchange this thing... it just doesn't fit.

**NRG** · 05-15-2006, 09:32

I'm using this one from SOS. It makes a HUGE feeling difference. I have always hated the stock high knob.

**Hugh** · 05-15-2006, 09:32

Originally Posted by TURBO2GO

It sticks up an extra 2" or so even when I thread it all the way down.

Thereby confirming my suspicions that it was designed with female or gay driver in mind.

**TURBO2GO** · 05-15-2006, 09:59

Originally Posted by NRG

I'm using this one from SOS. It makes a HUGE feeling difference. I have always hated the stock high knob.

Is that one light? I like the weighted ones. Clearly the factory sees some benefit because the 05 one is HEAVY.

**NRG** · 05-15-2006, 12:20

You might want to ask Chris from SOS. heavy for me could be light for you. I"m not sure.

BD · 05-15-2006, 14:10

Zanardi edition/Type S/NA1 Type R uses that shift knob. If the replication is accurate, you will also need to change the shifter linkage. You can get the linkage through local Acura dealer. Look under Zanardi edition parts.

**Osiris_x11** · 05-15-2006, 14:40

If the Zanardi shifter tickles your fancy, but it's position isn't as desired... look into one or more of the followin options:

titaniumdave... Ref: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...ht=short+shift

Short Shifter Kit: Daves ($60)
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/cat...cfm?focus=1790

Short Shifter kit: CT ($125)
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/cat...cfm?focus=1822

Get Shorty ($60 + $250 core charge)
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/cat....cfm?focus=541

Get Shortened ($60)
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/cat...cfm?focus=1901

NSX Short Shift Kit ($60)
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produc...X/Daves_Parts/

Short Gear Stalk with Extended Threads ($89)
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produc...r_lever_stalk/

**TURBO2GO** · 05-15-2006, 15:30

Originally Posted by Vancehu

Zanardi edition/Type S/NA1 Type R uses that shift knob. If the replication is accurate, you will also need to change the shifter linkage. You can get the linkage through local Acura dealer. Look under Zanardi edition parts.

The SOS replica has a deeper thread than Zanardi... so its supposed to sit lower. But.... my pole (the one in the car) flares out towards the end and the SOS only goes so far then gets stuck. Its definitely not in all the way, as its top sits 1-2" higher than the top of the stock unit.

I did also get the Dave's/SOS short shift kit...

**pbassjo** · 05-15-2006, 16:10

Buy the Zanardi shift linkage and it will thread down far enough to sit lower, where it belongs. This does seem to shorten the throw a bit.

I believe the Gruppe M one, which looks similar, will thread down lower without the Zanardi linkage if you don't want to make the change.

**Larry Bastanza** · 05-15-2006, 16:32

In my latest installation I installed a RSX-S shift knob with the SS kit. Six speed legend on the top and has a nice grip material. You can ask "Carcrazedforlife" (Charlie) here on prime if he can get you a pic. The color also matches the 2002+ interior very nicely. I was quite impressed with the overall result.

HTH,
LarryB