Pezlion Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 New to the forum. Just got my Atlantic Blue LGT last week. I was curious if anyone had tried any other momo shift knobs, or just the one available from Subaru? I searched the forum, but couldn't really find anything on alternative knobs. I was wondering if the Momo F-16 shift knob would install ok, and if it was comfortable (it looks closer to what I had in my old car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6313&highlight=shift+knobs http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702&highlight=shift+knobs Basically any momo knob should screw on unless its made for a USDM car.. there are some that will say they are specifically threaded for subaru for a tighter fit but those are few and far beteween outside of OEM subaru knobs and replicas. regardless the f16 should thread right up they sell it on faswrx.com If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Any of the Momo knobs will fit, but they don't screw on*. They use a rubber boot that slips over the top of the shift rod and 3 set screws in the base of the knob that hold the knob on. *the authentic "Subaru" marked Momo knob does screw on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Like Chief_Wiggum said, +1. Hi fellow ABP owner! -A <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezlion Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks for the responses. Has anyone ever had the opportunity to get a hand on the F-16, and if so, how did it feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson00 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6313&highlight=shift+knobs http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702&highlight=shift+knobs Basically any momo knob should screw on unless its made for a USDM car.. there are some that will say they are specifically threaded for subaru for a tighter fit but those are few and far beteween outside of OEM subaru knobs and replicas. regardless the f16 should thread right up they sell it on faswrx.com Wouldn't it be better to get a weighted knob? I want it to feel heavy and throw itself into place while I am shifting. I don't think the MOMO knob is weighted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You could always pick up the greddy weighted shift knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson00 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I prefer a leather one so my hand doesn't get burned...I really like a couple of the Momo ones, but they are not as heavy and are twice as expensive. Maybe I WILL have to go with Greddy knob... I'll keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I prefer a leather one so my hand doesn't get burned...I really like a couple of the Momo ones, but they are not as heavy and are twice as expensive. Maybe I WILL have to go with Greddy knob... I'll keep looking. I use a sun shade everytime my car is parked and in the sun so it isn't a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson00 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I use a sun shade everytime my car is parked and in the sun so it isn't a problem Any you have the Greddy? I still prefer the looks of the full leather wrapped Momo. I'll have to think long and hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson00 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Why is it so difficult to find a leather-wrapped HEAVY shift knob that is round? All the heavy ones are bare metal or a weird shape. Does anyone know of a brand that carries this type of shift knob? I want it to look like the Momo full leather one, but be heavy like the Greddy counter-weighted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 For some reason, my GReddy CounterWeight (installed on my TSi) never got hot to the touch - even in full sunlight on a summer day. Warm, yes, but nowhere near the "burning hot" that my MOMO Aluminum Race did. I have no earthly idea why this was so..... As for a heavy leather knob, I'm clueless. Best of luck! -A <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson00 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks for the info - I guess I just want a knob that looks luxurious with a bit of sportiness...not necessarily a racer-looking knob. But I do want it to be heavy. If I was sure the Momo knob was heavier than the stock knob I have on now, I would buy it. But you give me reason to consider the Greddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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