MOMO shift knobs - which one?

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 01:39 PM

Birthday coming up...considering momo shift knob as a treat.

There are quite a few styles avail - wondering which one to pick. I realize it would be ideal to 'feel' which one is best, little tough to do that online

Can anyone recommend a great feeling momo (not that OEM is that bad) that has added to their driving pleasure?

CHILI · CHILI's Garage

I have this one....
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_moknob_main.htm

I love it. Kind of close to the OEM round knob. I'm glad I didn't get any of the "shaped" knobs. It also is a good match to my steering wheel...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_main.htm

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 01:57 PM

Not sure which knob you have as your hyperlink pulls up the page listing all the knobs....

Do you have the sphere? king? race? alum-sport?

jmz · jmz's Garage

which knob and wheel do you have. the link is the whole catalog.

CHILI · CHILI's Garage

Interesting. Didn't notice the URL doesn't change. I have the large one pictured when you click on "Race". In black, just like that. It matches my Millennium wheel.

Also, a word of advice, the knobs come with rubber sheaths, that go over then end of the stick. I was going to use the thinnest one in the set, but couldn't get the knob on all the way with it. Then I couldn't get it off! Man, a five minute job turned into a nightmare. I had to use vice grips to take it back off and remove the now torn sheath. I just put the know strait on. No rubber. I have the factory short shift kit, so maybe the stick is a larger diameter, not sure. But the three little screws grab like crazy. Doesn't budge. Test the waters first.

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 02:11 PM

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Also, a word of advice, the knobs come with rubber sheaths, that go over then end of the stick. I was going to use the thinnest one in the set, but couldn't get the knob on all the way with it. Then I couldn't get it off!

Reminds me of prom night. Thanks for the tip.

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 02:12 PM

What size is the "RACE" compared with the OEM?

JonT · 08-20-2003, 02:21 PM

I've got the combat and really like it. Its a personal preference thing.

Texas Turbo · Texas Turbo's Garage

I too have a "race" and really love it. It is about the same size as the stock knob, maybe a little bigger but not much.

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 02:33 PM

Combat looks good.

One thing I worry about - if I slap on a shiny new shift knob, the rest of my interior will look tired. I assume I will therefore have to upgrade the shift boot/cuff and then the plastic stuff around it...then the dash....

Eric Coffey · 08-20-2003, 02:39 PM

I've used a black leather "Super Anatomic" on my last couple 911's, and love it.

JonT · 08-20-2003, 02:39 PM

the shifter and boot look nice together. a matching steering wheel is nice too and thats all you really need to do and it makes a dramatic difference in the interior--nice upgrade. I see used stuff for cheap and thats how I found mine. Watch Pelican classifieds and Rennlist classifieds. They pop up pretty regularly. Closeout MOMO stuff goes on sale at some of the internet retailers--if you shop around you can get good deals.

Shawzy · 08-20-2003, 02:42 PM

ERic - with the short shift kit, can you get the whole s-anatomico into the hand or just the top?

JP911 · JP911's Garage

I have the Race as well (half black and half aluminum model) and I love it. It's similar to the stock shift knob in my Audi TT which I love. It's larger than stock, but I have larger hands so it is perfect (the stock knob felt too small). When my friends look at my interior they always comment on how cool it looks. I just blush...

Eric Coffey · 08-20-2003, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Shawzy
ERic - with the short shift kit, can you get the whole s-anatomico into the hand or just the top?

Sorry, should have clarified: I've had that knob on my last two G50 (1987+) cars. It's a bit taller than the stock G50 knob, I can get my whole hand around it, and it makes for a very positive feel. I don't know why it wouldn't work on a short-shift kit 915 though. AFAIK, the short shift lever is no "shorter" than the stock one. It just has a higher fulcrum to shorten the lever "throw".

To add:
Shift knob selection seems to really depends on your ergonomic preferences. Personally, I like a shift knob that puts my hand in a vertical (hand shake) position. Others prefer a horizontal hand position. I would think that if you prefer the latter, you would be more suited to the round-style knobs, as opposed to the stick-style knobs. Just an observation.

andrew15 · 08-20-2003, 04:32 PM

Not sure of the year car you have but I've got the Competizone - Gives a sweet old school look and feel.

AM

arcsine · 08-20-2003, 04:34 PM

I am using the "F-16" with the factory short shift with about an inch or so cut off the lever. I am a "horizontal" hand type of guy and with this setup my hand falls right to the shifter from the wheel.

Adam · Adam's Garage

I quite like the "Competizone"

I'm thinking of getting one soon.

CHILI · CHILI's Garage

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Shift knob selection seems to really depends on your ergonomic preferences. Personally, I like a shift knob that puts my hand in a vertical (hand shake) position. Others prefer a horizontal hand position. I would think that if you prefer the latter, you would be more suited to the round-style knobs, as opposed to the stick-style knobs. Just an observation.

Good point. I never thought of it, but I guess that's why I like mine. I prefer the horizontal feel. I think the factory ss stick is shorter. I could be wrong, though. But either way, I'm "on top" of the know, or "over it" , so the round knob is better for me. I think the ergo knobs would be better for a 996, with a tall tunnel. But that's just my two cents.

greglepore · 08-20-2003, 05:05 PM

Oddball suggestion. I bought a 3a racing knob on ebay for 15 bucks-its 20 at your local pep boys. Suprising nice, leather knob, looks excellent with a Momo Competition wheel.

I think Momo's prices for knobs are nuts.