CaptainCrunch

Hi... got one off the bay.. I can still see tons of thread on the stock shifter rod even with the extender on. Any tips on where to get a better steel extender? Thanks.

donny_utah

Not an extender. But I've the AMS shift knob. It's long, thick(hurhur) and sits high and really fills your grip wether you use a full grip or slight top only grip.

Kishin

Hey Donny which one did you get? Well I have the AMS carbon fiber shift knob and it's much taller than the stock aluminum on that came with mine. Now AMS also makes a V2 version of it and I've yet to see it in person but it might be taller.

Now OP, a quick Google search shows Torque Solution having one that's 3in tall. I don't have one so I don't know how well it sits. If you have more money so spend for it you can always go to your local machine shop and if they have a lathe they'll make you one.

static_set

I use the Torque Solutions type with the long Tomei shift knob. Works great and matches everything in the interior.

donny_utah

Kishin, I've the non carbon fibre one. Looks identical to yours. Just non cf. Same size and feel.

CaptainCrunch

Thanks. Already have a weighted shifter, and the AMS is way too light. The extra length is even nicer, imo.

Thanks Kishin. I checked torque solutions and it looks like they have aluminum only. Wanted steel. And wouldn't even know where to go find a machine shop around here to do that.

Does it cover the oem rod's threads completely? Its aluminum right? Any flex at all? Any chance you have a pic? Thanks.

static_set

Aluminum works just fine if you dont drive around slamming gears like an idiot. I'd rather snap a shifter than strip a synchro. Tomei builds a featherweight shift knob, always worked well for me.

Sure, here you go.

CaptainCrunch

Appreciate the picture. You like a light shifter? For me using a heavy shift knob has smoothed out the shifts a ton.

Nicolas

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+1

static_set

I've always preferred a lighter shift regardless. It's more responsive (IMO) and easier to correct a miss. With a light shifter I can actually feel for proper synchro engagement rather than forcing it through the gate if that makes any sense.