Gear knobs

[Jim333]

is there a after market gear knob that fits the 197? Or will any lift up reverse one fit?

Thanks

 

[Doogle]

Richbrook do a polished one, other than that its the newer RS one or a matt silver Laguna V6 knob.

 

[Jim333]

Any links to the richbrook one? So do universal lift up reverse knobs not fit?

 

[Doogle]

I am guessing Jim, I haf a look on eBay and Amazon before deciding I will get my original re-trimmed by Royal for £35.

Ive had metal gear knobs before, especially a weighted stainless Storm Motorworx one in my previous BMWs and loved it. But these are a different and metal knobs have their drawbacks of being ice cold in winter and scalding in summer. Also due to the fitment on Renaults I suspect you will have to remove the gearknob fitment from the gear shaft to get any aftermarket knob on.

 

[Jim333]

Ye I had a ep3 with a skunk 2 Weighted gear knob, summer it was to hot and winter was to cold lol I got a hat for it in the end.

If Re trimming is only £35 think that's the best option.

Thanks for the help

 

[RSRowe]

I'll be getting some white nylon and aluminium ones made shortly.
Just need to finalise some sizes first.

 

[Jim333]

A direct replacement?

 

[RSRowe]

Yes bud. I had two prototypes plastic printed - just need to make sure they fit properly before committing to getting the machine shop to make some.

 

[Jim333]

Yes bud. I had two prototypes plastic printed - just need to make sure they fit properly before committing to getting the machine shop to make some.

Ok keep me updated mate

 

[RSRowe]

Bit more fettling required...... Just a prototype remember.


Will crack on after I'm back on holiday next week

 

[Dumdum]

Bit more fettling required...... Just a prototype remember.
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Will crack on after I'm back on holiday next week

Get a surround for your stereo man gear knob looks good though, how does it mount??

 

[RSRowe]

Get a surround for your stereo man gear knob looks good though, how does it mount??

Haha. It's all getting ripped out soon as it's a track car

It uses the original nylon bushing which the standard knob uses. Once I've had one machined I will make sure it's durable enough without any sort of adhesive or fastener.

 

[Shannon larmour]

Was wondering my gear knob is a bit of s mess, could I go to breakers find a good condition one in a normal clio and just change the insert ?

 

[Gorman]

Haha. It's all getting ripped out soon as it's a track car

It uses the original nylon bushing which the standard knob uses. Once I've had one machined I will make sure it's durable enough without any sort of adhesive or fastener.

Did you go any further with these gear knobs mate??

 

[RSRowe]

Yeah.
The one I plastic printing I ended up snapping in half on a trackday

I need to email the lad I use for machined parts see if he can do me one out if nylon 6

 

[Gorman]

Yeah.
The one I plastic printing I ended up snapping in half on a trackday

I need to email the lad I use for machined parts see if he can do me one out if nylon 6

If you got a batch of these going you'd sell them all day long, there's no decent solutions out there.

 

[RSRowe]

Leave it with me

 

[rcwsr]

I'd be interested too @RSRowe

 

[RSRowe]

Hi gents
If I can get 10 names, I can get a batch made which will be 30 quid inc 1st class postage.

They'll be made from white or black nylon and will knock on like the standard knob does.

 

[RSRowe]

I could even look into getting some made out of aluminium if that's what people would prefer.