Heavy Shifter Knob Query

[ralph7]

I am always looking to gain an edge and was thinking about a heavier than stock shifter
ball on my MGW shifter that has the original ball.
Is the original stock ball already heavy or can I get an aftermarket that is more so?

Finally, for those who have gone the heavy ball route, is it a worthwhile endeavor?

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[robvas]

Always thought weighted shift knobs were some weird thing the import guys did. Not sure what the advantage is.

 

[broncoboy22]

It’s like a trigger on a firearm, it’s whatever works best for you. Some like a heavy shift knob, some like light. Try them out and see what you prefer

 

[skinnyb]

Much prefer the Tall Teardrop Billetworkz on my MGW. It is indeed heavy, but gives a great feel.

 

[MAGS1]

My dad put a White Madness Garage knob on his shifter. He prefers the heavier knob vs the stock knob. It’s all personal preference as others have mentioned.

 

[Franky16]

Down here in the sunbelt those weighted shift knobs will burn your hand when sitting outside

 

[skinnyb]

Down here in the sunbelt those weighted shift knobs will burn your hand when sitting outside

They will hence some "outer wear" LOL... I put on when parked in the summer

 

[Genxer]

I like a heavy shift knob. The stock one isn’t bad as far as weight, but for my preference it wasn’t large enough. The one I have now is 510g and more fills out my hand.

A heavier knob takes less effort to throw a gear. I like it for that reason. You may have slightly less feel or feedback about what the transmission is doing.

Mine has a crinkled black finish. It still gets hot in the sun but nothing like a bare stainless one.

 

[RMoeslein]

i have a raceseng weighted shift knob that i really like, too bad they went out of business.

 

[MathematicsDP]

I personally prefer a weighted shift knob. It could be placebo but it makes me feel like I can shift faster since it just glides right into gear. I have 4 different weighted knobs with different weight but the one I'm currently using in the pic is 510 grams I believe.

 

[ralph7]

Appreciate all the responses.
My question is does the weighted ball actually weigh more than my stock Bullitt cue ball, or is mine a heavy ball to begin with?

 

[MathematicsDP]

Appreciate all the responses.
My question is does the weighted ball actually weigh more than my stock Bullitt cue ball, or is mine a heavy ball to begin with?

I've looked into the factory Bullit shift knob and it looks like it weighs 250 grams. I also looked into my shift knobs and realized I have the weight of my smaller knob that's not shown in the picture.

My small shift knob which looks more like a regular knob weighs 510 grams. The knob that I am currently using that's pictures weighs 700 grams. I live the weight and thickness of it because it just flows like butter with my shifts and I actually feel like I shift faster and smoother with it.

 

[Spart]

Much prefer the Tall Teardrop Billetworkz on my MGW. It is indeed heavy, but gives a great feel.

This is the way.

I don't think the heavy knob would be as good on the stock shifter.

The MGW+Billetworkz setup is sublime.

 

[OldbutNew]

I personally prefer a weighted shift knob. It could be placebo but it makes me feel like I can shift faster since it just glides right into gear. I have 4 different weighted knobs with different weight but the one I'm currently using in the pic is 510 grams I believe.

Darryl, did you do your pedals yourself, or buy them that way?
Also, seeing your interior "makes it OK" for me to replace my CF shift knob.

 

[MathematicsDP]

Darryl, did you do your pedals yourself, or buy them that way?
Also, seeing your interior "makes it OK" for me to replace my CF shift knob.

I bought them from SRP Racing, and they were custom-made to my liking. My main goal was to get better at heel-toe and add a little style. I have currently have two sets of pedals from them and I switch them up from time to time.

Here’s the website:

www.srpracing.com

Brian is the owner, and he’s awesome. He’ll make sure you get exactly what you want, and the turnaround time is pretty fast.

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