Searching for 5-speed Shift Knob

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Kevan, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. Kevan

    Kevan SRT-10 Owner

    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2007
    Location:
    New Albany, OH
    Hey folks.
    A friend has a cool new blue Caliber with the 5-speed. She wants to upgrade the rubber/plastic shift knob to something cooler with less 'cutaway' and that matches the blue accents of her interior.

    1. Need knob suggestions/supporting vendor links.
    2. Need to know how the knob gets replaced (threads? pin? set screw?)

    If it helps, she's a redhead and damn hot.
    Pics could happen if the product is right. :D

    Thanks everyone!
     
  2. nevinsrt

    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

    Messages:
    14,747
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Location:
    Albuquerque, NM
  3. Kevan

    Kevan SRT-10 Owner

    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2007
    Location:
    New Albany, OH
    Thanks Nevin!

    No answer at BT when I called, so I'll try back later and find out if they work on the CSRT.
     
  4. UN4GTBL

    UN4GTBL Full Access Member

    Messages:
    283
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2008
    To bring this back from the dead...

    Its a super easy shifter to remove.

    1. Grab it firmly, and yank it straight up
    2. Look at shifter in your hand.

    This is what my shifter looks like:

    [​IMG]

    I kept the stock knob, but got a leather boot for it.
     
  5. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

    Messages:
    7,549
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    San Jose, CA
    Yikes... That could happen if you get airborn or something while shifting or just hanging onto the knob right?
     
  6. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

    Messages:
    16,163
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2007
    Location:
    Georgia Tech
    Or power-shifting into second when drag racing, 'cause you accidentally pull up when shifting. LOL! Nice to see they Dodge didn't get to far from there SRT4 roots with the Caliber...:rofl:



    Oh and where are those :gotpics:?
     
  7. peter50

    peter50 New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2012
    LEt have a look at this how beautifully he captured the picture. I didn't aware about it but now Its clear me too...
     
    Last edited: Oct 5, 2012
  8. franklin51

    franklin51 New Member

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2013
    How can I shorten the shifter on my car?

    I have a 1991 Toyota Celica GT 5-speed. I just bought a new shift knob, its more in the shape of a ball rather than the stock cobra head shape. I was wondering if I could make my shift stick shorter. My shift boot doesnt reach the shift knob now. I know I see sports cars with really short ones that helps you shift faster.
     
  9. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

    Messages:
    16,163
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2007
    Location:
    Georgia Tech
    If all you want is to make the shaft shorter, take a hacksaw or cut-off wheel to it. Then you can make it as short as you want it. Don't know if that will actually help speed up you shifting though. When you're talking about a short throw shifter, I don't think they are actually referring to the length of the shifters shaft.
     
  10. Slim26

    Slim26 New Member

    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2013
    No they are not talking about a shorter shifter. It is "geared" different which makes it shorter to throw it back and forth. I have a 58% shorter one in my neon SRT4, the caliber one is still stock.