Shift Knob Horror

[Bob_VT]

Have you seen the movie Christmas Story? Do you understand the science behind the tongue and the flagpole?

Well...... when it is below freezing outside and you happen to brush the snow off the car..... without gloves (who needs gloves) your hands get wet.

Hop into the car goe to shift into Reverse and my fingers STUCK to the frozen metal shift knob:eek:

Would I ever tell anyone to get this Razo knob...... only if you live in a decent climate! :eyebulge:

[MadMax]

Wow, is that your skin on there?

I guess your only solution would be to swap it out for a stock one with someone in a warmer climate...such as San Antonio! :thumbsup:

I'll PM you my address!

Cheers! M2

[SailDesign]

At the risk of being repetitive - Delrin.....
Temps at 8 degrees the other morning - thing was almost warm to the touch...

[Bob_VT]

At the risk of being repetitive - Delrin.....
Temps at 8 degrees the other morning - thing was almost warm to the touch...

Wow it almost looks like it should say GE 100 Watt on top of that!

[Black Yaris]

Oh..... I thought it was a shift know whore..... damn it

[SailDesign]

Wow it almost looks like it should say GE 100 Watt on top of that!

It probably used to. I'm sure a bulb was used as a pattern, but it is really a great shape for the job.

[thebarber]

i use to have a twm shifter and knob in my xrs....in winter id put an old felt carrier for sunglasses over the knob to actually be able to drive it....

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3010/1381/7523190187_large.jpg

[cali yaris]

cell phone sock FTW -- but then I have no experience with anything less than 50-degree weather.

[Doug007]

I use a baby sock given to me by a neighbor:)

[bzinn 1]

i will find the link I have for the best delron on the market.......hang on a minute

[bzinn 1]

this is the link to doc i......he is the best and his products are inexpensive and last forever.....and same thread patten as yaris.

http://www.doctorisotope.com/

[BluYrs]

Just switch it for the stock one in winter. Then use whatever you like when it's warmer. Or you could just use a leather one all year round.

But yeah, my dad used to have a Lada back in the day and I remember sticking my fingers to the stick itself (metal) a few times. Not a pleasent sensation.

[REM]

I have a metal shift nob, too. I live in NY, so I get enough cold weather, but my fingers have never stuck to the thing. Still, it's darn cold to shift until the car warms up. I think I will try to find a leather one before the end of winter.

[eTiMaGo]

funny story, some days I nearly burn my hand on mine if I parked in the sun :laugh:

[REM]

funny story, some days I nearly burn my hand on mine if I parked in the sun :laugh:

LOL, I never get that where I live. Sometimes it gets warm, but not THAT hot.

[dexter_5000]

gloves or upgrade to the rally ones that are plastic. i have a metal razo weighted one. gloves do help to make a big difference in the summer and winter.

[Chupacabra]

gloves or upgrade to the rally ones that are plastic. i have a metal razo weighted one. gloves do help to make a big difference in the summer and winter.


Yep...driving gloves make all the difference.:thumbsup:

[ZING]

funny story, some days I nearly burn my hand on mine if I parked in the sun :laugh:


hehe same here, once I couldn't step into my car. Had to leave it with all doors,windows open for 10min till it got cool enough in there.