Gearknob's weight. Does it matter?

**Adam** · 19-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Hey all,
Did searches on the net, and on the forum regarding the weight of the gearknob. I am looking at getting one at the moment for the 'bling' factor, and the not so bling factor(performance?)...

So, I have heard that the weight of the gearknob gives a certain "feel" when shifting gear. Thus, my question is, does the weight of the gearknob makes any difference? would a heavier knob makes a better shift, or would a lighter one does just that?

Thanks for all your input in advance.
Adam

**velly_16v_cab** · 19-02-2008, 06:58 AM

on the "rod change" gearbox's (mk1 mk2 and early mk3's) you can change one of the rods to a thicker/heavier rod which give a better feel and reduces the flex in the rod during gearchange.

I have never heard of changing the Knob to a heavier one.

**DUBING** · 19-02-2008, 07:23 AM

im also thinking of changing my valve caps but can't decide..

neon's or no neon's.. which one will give me a better driving experience...

gpk_gti · 19-02-2008, 07:29 AM

hmmm... good question adam,doubt it makes a difference.I used to have one of those billet balls on a old car years ago.had a nice feel,but used to get bloody hot in summer!

and igor,,depends which area of south west sydney you live in... dont get caught with the wrong colours in the wrong area! LOL.. always a clown!you taking lessons from ray?

**velly_16v_cab** · 19-02-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by DUBING

im also thinking of changing my valve caps but can't decide..

neon's or no neon's.. which one will give me a better driving experience...

no valve caps, it will make you wheels lighter therefor should drop you 0-100 by a second!

**Tim** · 19-02-2008, 08:57 AM

I think you will find that there are shift weights on some cars that give the shift its "feel"
I know the mk3 vr6 for example has a dirty big shift weight on the cable shift mechanism.

**The_Hawk** · 19-02-2008, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Tim

I think you will find that there are shift weights on some cars that give the shift its "feel"
I know the mk3 vr6 for example has a dirty big shift weight on the cable shift mechanism.

Pity it's still like stiring a pot of stew. Bring on the short shift with side to side reduction I say!

**gareth_oau** · 19-02-2008, 10:32 AM

thats a good question actually. I'm thinking that an oversized, and heavy gearknob could cause two rather major problems:

1/ a large size knob will suffer excess wind resistance whilst going through the gate, slowing changes dramatically,
2/ the excess weight will devastate the overall power-to-weght ratio of the car.

Think verrrry carefully before deciding Adam!!

**DUBING** · 19-02-2008, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by gpk_gti

and igor,,depends which area of south west sydney you live in... dont get caught with the wrong colours in the wrong area! LOL.. always a clown!you taking lessons from ray?

haha ye i enrolled in his clowning collage, been study hard..

have to pass my final