EVO shift knob

[ed_GST]

This my review of the EVO VIII Shift Knob
Stock:

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EVO:

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Go it for $30 shipped brand new

My opinion:
It's really an upgrade, with the EVO knob you feel more control of the shift level.
Also it's shorter than the stocker and complete bolt on. For me it looks better and blends with the stock interior.
If you want a cheap, good looking, stock appearance upgrade of your shift knob, this is the way to go.

 

[TomTom93536]

I personaly got a 2g shift nob and a short shifter simply because i was sick of slamming my hand into the radio

 

[ed_GST]

In the pictures i pulled up the shift boot
Put now i have a B&M short shifter and the problem is solved

 

[e85_4g63]

Where did you purchase the shift knob?

His local Honda dealership...

 

[dabishop1983]

Beautiful shift knob! I think it flows pretty well with the interior. This review has me considering purchasing one myself.

 

[brickredgst]

In the pictures i pulled up the shift boot
Put now i have a B&M short shifter and the problem is solved

So the B&M short shifter is shorter than the stock shifter? I might just have to buy one now.

 

[Benshooter]

It looks like a black baseball with black stitching. I personally like the look of the stocker but not the cheap feel.

 

[ed_GST]

For me the black baseball is easier to grab

And yes the B&M short shifter is shorter than the stock one

The EVO shift knob and B&M short shifter are worth it

 

[gofer]

im not the only one i know doing this now
ive had my evo X shift knob (same as XIII and IX) since june '09. picked it up for $10 new (but used) i guess when the guy bought his X he put his old ARC shift knob on it. lucky me.
anyway there will be a gap from the boot to the knob even running a B&M shifter. to correct the issue i slid a ziptie down tight on the shifter just below the threads then reinstalled the center console. that way it holds the boot up tight against the bottom of the knob and it looks A LOT cleaner then having a gap there.

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[AF1GSX]

Nice job!

 

[brickredgst]

im not the only one i know doing this now
ive had my evo X shift knob (same as XIII and IX) since june '09. picked it up for $10 new (but used) i guess when the guy bought his X he put his old ARC shift knob on it. lucky me.
anyway there will be a gap from the boot to the knob even running a B&M shifter. to correct the issue i slid a ziptie down tight on the shifter just below the threads then reinstalled the center console. that way it holds the boot up tight against the bottom of the knob and it looks A LOT cleaner then having a gap there.

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How big was the gap with your B&M shifter and Evo knob?

 

[gofer]

How big was the gap with your B&M shifter and Evo knob?

it was a half inch atleast... definitely an eye sore seeing the brushed aluminum shifter in between the boot and the knob.

 

[black_gst]

im not the only one i know doing this now
ive had my evo X shift knob (same as XIII and IX) since june '09. picked it up for $10 new (but used) i guess when the guy bought his X he put his old ARC shift knob on it. lucky me.
anyway there will be a gap from the boot to the knob even running a B&M shifter. to correct the issue i slid a ziptie down tight on the shifter just below the threads then reinstalled the center console. that way it holds the boot up tight against the bottom of the knob and it looks A LOT cleaner then having a gap there.

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i used a rubber band instead of a zip tie. but that was on a different car... i have a fidanza short shifter and i took an inch ovv the top and a Momo leather shift knob and i have to push the boot as far down as it will go

 

[gofer]

look what i found while i was perusing through Mach V Motorsports website filling up my shopping cart, it even mentions the zip tie trick!
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Shift Knob