metal shift knob

[Apex381]

I'm thinking about getting a momo metal ball-style shifter, partly because it weighs more than the stock knob. Today I noticed how f'ing hot my regular leather shift knob gets in the summer heat and now I'm wondering if a metal shift knob will burn the hell out of my hand. Any input?

[Kristuphir]

It will burn you like that girl you had the crush on in 6th grade.

Also, in the winter....don't lick it, no matter how much they dare you to.

[PiercedE30]

I dare you to. And post up a video of it when you do.

[ian e30 318is]

i have a uuc metal shift knob and it definately burns the hands everytime it sits in the sun. I just put a shirt or towel or whatever over it. hah

[Teaguer]

I've had the MOMO a couple years back and another that style and YEs it gets hot while sitting in the sun all day .

But its just hot initially , after a few minutes of gear changes its back to normal .

[ACHTUNG]

I have a Vittesse Aluminum knob and it gets hot. What's worse is in the winter when it gets really cold. It takes forever to warm up. It litteraly had frost on it a couple of times.

[Apex381]

I dare you to. And post up a video of it when you do.

Yeah I though of that too. Sounds like its not really that big of a problem and I should suck it up and buy a the knob if thats what I want.

[egk2]

My brother had a metal momo on his '93 rx-7, it got hot, very hot especially with black interior.

He used to just put a small sock over it whenever he parked.

[MR 325]

I've got a stainless steel UUC knob and it gets pretty warm after being out in the sun but nothing unbearable. I'd say the top of my steering wheel gets much hotter.

[Dave]

My IS300 has a metal shifter knob - one of the least desirable traits of the car.

[2002maniac]

That sounds really dumb. Get a badass shift knob and put a sock over it to keep from being burned.

[cochran]

metal knob

+1
I've got an aftermarket (cheap) metal knob - major hot in summer, cold in winter. Stay with the factory style or wood, for my 2 cents worth.

[Vicarious]

i think wooden knobs are the best. Look classy, and usually feel quite nice. and some tend to be on the cheaper side because theyre not popular, or on the very expensive side cuz its made out of hand carved real wood.

[asubimmer]

get the redline air-cooled knob if you are scared. Metal gets hot in the sun, so does everything else. You will be fine.

[erik325i]

I have a metal knob in my car, and it's not too bad. It is a little hot when you are parked in the sun all day, and it is a bit cold in the winter, but nothing that should keep you from getting that knob.
Also, my windows are tinted, which helps keep the knob from getting too hot.

-Erik