Hot Shift Knob

Scooter · 09-04-2008, 12:11 AM

No, not for sale... My shift knob gets surprisingly hot when the car is parked out in the summer sun. I have a great sun shield and in fact the seat, stearing wheel, etc. are all reasonable, but the knob is HOT. It doesn't get direct sun so I'm wondering if it's somehow wicking heat up from the engine (well, the transmission)?
Anyway, my friend said that his buddy got one of those titanium short shift knobs and it helped with the heat. Anybody have direct experience with that or something like it? I'd like a shorter shift so I've been interested in the recessed shifter anyway, but any heat experience would be appreciated.

Thanks,
=Scooter

desmo4 · 09-04-2008, 12:50 AM

I produced some black walnut shift knobs. Never hot in summer or cold in winter.

I would insert a picture but I don't know how to.

Java Junky · 09-04-2008, 04:34 AM

'Jus' so happenz that I started a thread about the same thing back 'roun' '55'r so. Okay, so I guess it wuz 'bout a couple'a years back anyway.
Momo.
'Z'a madder'a fack, I've got one out in my garage.
After it arrived I felt like such'a wuss, I kept the stock unit (A nice piece't my way'a thinkin').
So now the Momo spendz it'z summerz (N' all it's other seasonz too) out in the coolness'a the garage discussin' whutever car stuff discussez with my matched set'a improperly offset paperweightz.

leahysailor · 09-04-2008, 05:38 AM

The quickest way to cool it down I've found is put your car in first or third or fifth and turn on the AC.

DJJSR · 09-04-2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooter

Anybody have direct experience with that or something like it? I'd like a shorter shift so I've been interested in the recessed shifter anyway, but any heat experience would be appreciated.

Taters make great shift knobs, better than most fruits, vegetables or unobtainium metals. If the interior temperature gets really hot, just add a little butter and sour cream.

Java Junky · 09-04-2008, 06:16 AM

Yer'a hard act't folla' Don.
'Good time back our own "Dude" hadd almost'a "how-to" on makin'a walnut shift knob too. 'Looked classy.

dezignpro04 · 09-04-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

I produced some black walnut shift knobs. Never hot in summer or cold in winter.

I would insert a picture but I don't know how to.

To insert pictures you need a Mugen Camera, with the Mugen memory card.

On a side note, what do you mean by walnut? Also getting an aluminum / titanium knob helps greatly.

phins2rt · 09-04-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dezignpro04

Also getting an aluminum / titanium knob helps greatly.

+1. I have the voodoo aluminum knob and it is much cooler (pun intended) than the OEM leather/aluminum knob.

TheSoundMan21 · 09-04-2008, 07:36 AM

I just use gloves. That or tough it out.

JOECHY · 09-04-2008, 10:09 AM

There is a leather knob cover (I think on ricks.com) that is designed to keep the knob cool on those hot summer days. You use it to cover the knob before you get out the car and when you return and take the cover off the knob is cool. I don't have one but I heard it works wonders. I think somoeone from this site has one.

Java Junky · 09-04-2008, 11:28 AM

Mother Honda also providez a cover now tha'cha mention it Joe.
'Goes up in 6 secondz.

killabee · 09-04-2008, 11:33 AM

use photobucket.com to insert pics.

Dr. Jimbo · 09-04-2008, 12:17 PM

The return of the "Tater Knob"...I love it! In California, we use the "Avocado Knob". They're only good for about 2 or 3 days then you make guacamole with them. Now if I only had a picture of one.......

gomarlins3 · 09-04-2008, 12:30 PM

That's why I like the new knob they came out with in '02. The leather around it stays a lot cooler and I can hold it there to shift. I haven't changed the knob for that exact reason.

mlc · 09-04-2008, 01:42 PM

Here is the site on Rick's. Check out the different colors.

http://www.ricks2k.com/products/AllL....php#KnobSocks

The guy I bought the car from gave it to me and it works great. I drive with it on with no issues.

mlc

phins2rt · 09-04-2008, 02:17 PM

Knob sock???? I never would have guessed that term applied to this application!

DJJSR · 09-04-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

In California, we use the "Avocado Knob". They're only good for about 2 or 3 days then you make guacamole with them. Now if I only had a picture of one.......

Here ya go, Doc. This was a tough one. Nobody here in Hooterville even knows what an avocado is. They all figure it's just a color for carpet and refrigerators. When I finally found one I had to use a carbide drill and tap. Must be some kinda stone inside?

lonestarbuzz · 09-04-2008, 03:40 PM

scoot, i thought you meant "hawt" shifter, like check out my awesome knob, it's hawt!

batguano · 09-04-2008, 03:41 PM

I just throw my hat over it.

fltsfshr · 09-04-2008, 04:33 PM

I'm working on the biggest S2000 shift knob. 42# of solid billet. Takes a lot of knob polishing to get it right.

fltsfshr

Neil · 09-04-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Taters make great shift knobs, better than most fruits, vegetables or unobtainium metals. If the interior temperature gets really hot, just add a little butter and sour cream.

Don you are truly a "Spud"

Nice one

gomarlins3 · 09-04-2008, 09:09 PM

As long as it's an Idaho spud, I'm cool with it!!

Scooter · 09-05-2008, 01:04 AM

Oh, DJ, I do so miss avocados, we had an awesome tree in CA before we moved here, three harvests a year!
Hats etc. don't work, it's not the sun 'cause the sunshield doesn't help.
Spuds only work for a short time, and I still have butter stains on the seats...
And go, I agree, I also love the stock knob feel (except for the heat), which is why I am loath to change unless the new one is actually better.
Walnut might work, I knew that one from prev threads, but:

Bonus question, where is the heat coming from if no sun touches the knob (and it doesn't)? Physics question out of the blue...

No, really, I have tested this with all kinds of covers for the windshield and knob and it just doesn't matter - 110 degrees outside, get off work, it's hot. You all who don't actually get to experience our fair weather every summer probably can't experience this but there are a few here who get the heat thing!

Dr. Jimbo · 09-05-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Here ya go, Doc. This was a tough one. Nobody here in Hooterville even knows what an avocado is. They all figure it's just a color for carpet and refrigerators. When I finally found one I had to use a carbide drill and tap. Must be some kinda stone inside?

Looks GREAT! I'll be over for guacamole in a couple of days. I'll bring the homemade salsa and chips.
I figured gomarlins would have a spud shifter, bein' from Idaho.

gomarlins3 · 09-05-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I figured gomarlins would have a spud shifter, bein' from Idaho.

Yup, yup!!

Java Junky · 09-05-2008, 10:15 PM

Scoot, I figger whut we’re layin’ our right pawz on (left, fer those’uv us drivin’ on the other side’a the street) is nothin’ budd’a hunk’a metal directly connected ta the churnin’n spinnin’ whut’z goin’ on down in’a tranny . . which, incidently, is directly connected ta the liddle engine whut could, which hazz’a habit’a runnin’ on the far side’a warm it’z’ownseff.
Add’t that that the hump surroundin’ said tranny is a great sink, only this sink don’t hold water; it holdz the heat (risez) from all’a whoopin’n hollerin’ whut goez on while we’re puttin’ li’l Stewie through it’z pacez.
(Oh . . . you probably won’t find this particular explanation’a why the shift-knob’z hot in any textbookz.)

Scooter · 09-05-2008, 11:31 PM

Hee hee, not in that form anyway...

However, it's only hot when I start out from sitting out on a hot day, so I guess it must be wicking heat up from the engine that's sucking up all the sunlight. It might do that when I'm having fun as well, but with all the whoopin and hollerin I don't notice it...

09-04-2008, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,227	Hot Shift Knob No, not for sale... My shift knob gets surprisingly hot when the car is parked out in the summer sun. I have a great sun shield and in fact the seat, stearing wheel, etc. are all reasonable, but the knob is HOT. It doesn't get direct sun so I'm wondering if it's somehow wicking heat up from the engine (well, the transmission)? Anyway, my friend said that his buddy got one of those titanium short shift knobs and it helped with the heat. Anybody have direct experience with that or something like it? I'd like a shorter shift so I've been interested in the recessed shifter anyway, but any heat experience would be appreciated. Thanks, =Scooter

09-04-2008, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 543	I produced some black walnut shift knobs. Never hot in summer or cold in winter. I would insert a picture but I don't know how to. __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	'Jus' so happenz that I started a thread about the same thing back 'roun' '55'r so. Okay, so I guess it wuz 'bout a couple'a years back anyway. Momo. 'Z'a madder'a fack, I've got one out in my garage. After it arrived I felt like such'a wuss, I kept the stock unit (A nice piece't my way'a thinkin'). So now the Momo spendz it'z summerz (N' all it's other seasonz too) out in the coolness'a the garage discussin' whutever car stuff discussez with my matched set'a improperly offset paperweightz. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-04-2008, 05:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
leahysailor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 254	The quickest way to cool it down I've found is put your car in first or third or fifth and turn on the AC. __________________ "'Poor People have been voting for democrats for the last 50 years and they are still poor." Charles Barkley

09-04-2008, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Yer'a hard act't folla' Don. 'Good time back our own "Dude" hadd almost'a "how-to" on makin'a walnut shift knob too. 'Looked classy. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-04-2008, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,042	I just use gloves. That or tough it out. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

09-04-2008, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 237	There is a leather knob cover (I think on ricks.com) that is designed to keep the knob cool on those hot summer days. You use it to cover the knob before you get out the car and when you return and take the cover off the knob is cool. I don't have one but I heard it works wonders. I think somoeone from this site has one.

09-04-2008, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Mother Honda also providez a cover now tha'cha mention it Joe. 'Goes up in 6 secondz. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-04-2008, 11:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
killabee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 281	use photobucket.com to insert pics.

09-04-2008, 12:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,022	The return of the "Tater Knob"...I love it! In California, we use the "Avocado Knob". They're only good for about 2 or 3 days then you make guacamole with them. Now if I only had a picture of one....... __________________

09-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	That's why I like the new knob they came out with in '02. The leather around it stays a lot cooler and I can hold it there to shift. I haven't changed the knob for that exact reason. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

09-04-2008, 01:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
mlc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	Here is the site on Rick's. Check out the different colors. http://www.ricks2k.com/products/AllL....php#KnobSocks The guy I bought the car from gave it to me and it works great. I drive with it on with no issues. mlc

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phins2rt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 226	Knob sock???? I never would have guessed that term applied to this application! __________________ *02 S2000 Berlina Black/Black* 08 Acura MDX 03 Acura MDX

09-04-2008, 03:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 630	scoot, i thought you meant "hawt" shifter, like check out my awesome knob, it's hawt! __________________ i need a better signature.

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batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 585	I just throw my hat over it. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY VID http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DBR2008Pt1.flv Nikola Tesla,I salute you.

09-04-2008, 09:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,807	As long as it's an Idaho spud, I'm cool with it!! __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

09-05-2008, 01:04 AM	#23 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,227	Oh, DJ, I do so miss avocados, we had an awesome tree in CA before we moved here, three harvests a year! Hats etc. don't work, it's not the sun 'cause the sunshield doesn't help. Spuds only work for a short time, and I still have butter stains on the seats... And go, I agree, I also love the stock knob feel (except for the heat), which is why I am loath to change unless the new one is actually better. Walnut might work, I knew that one from prev threads, but: Bonus question, where is the heat coming from if no sun touches the knob (and it doesn't)? Physics question out of the blue... No, really, I have tested this with all kinds of covers for the windshield and knob and it just doesn't matter - 110 degrees outside, get off work, it's hot. You all who don't actually get to experience our fair weather every summer probably can't experience this but there are a few here who get the heat thing!

09-05-2008, 10:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Scoot, I figger whut we’re layin’ our right pawz on (left, fer those’uv us drivin’ on the other side’a the street) is nothin’ budd’a hunk’a metal directly connected ta the churnin’n spinnin’ whut’z goin’ on down in’a tranny . . which, incidently, is directly connected ta the liddle engine whut could, which hazz’a habit’a runnin’ on the far side’a warm it’z’ownseff. Add’t that that the hump surroundin’ said tranny is a great sink, only this sink don’t hold water; it holdz the heat (risez) from all’a whoopin’n hollerin’ whut goez on while we’re puttin’ li’l Stewie through it’z pacez. (Oh . . . you probably won’t find this particular explanation’a why the shift-knob’z hot in any textbookz.) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-05-2008, 11:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,227	Hee hee, not in that form anyway... However, it's only hot when I start out from sitting out on a hot day, so I guess it must be wicking heat up from the engine that's sucking up all the sunlight. It might do that when I'm having fun as well, but with all the whoopin and hollerin I don't notice it...