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Im gonna buy these as soon as I get some quick questions out there.  I just want to make sure.

On the Comptech SSK the site says ALL MODELS and then it say 6 SPEED.  I got a 5 speed, does it matter or are they different.  And the Comptech and Neuspeed look exactly the same do you recommend one over the other?

On the Monster Knob, do any of you have this?  I was thinking someone did but cant remember who.  It looks like a really nice knob plus it has really good reviews.  It doesnt get hot in the summer or cold in the winter.

I have no problem paying this much for the two but do you guys know of any place cheaper to buy them from?

http://www.autocarparts.com/part/1208/Honda/Accord/ (http://www.autocarparts.com/part/1208/Honda/Accord/)

http://www.monsterknobs.com/hondashiftknobs.html (http://www.monsterknobs.com/hondashiftknobs.html)

The Neuspeed and Comptech SSK's are pretty much identical (other than the name).  They will work with both 5 and 6 speeds.

^ I agree!

thats what I thought just wanted to make sure before ordering.  And im goin with the comptech because it seems to be cheaper

are u going to do a DIY for the SSK?

I think Rick has the monster knob if I remember correctly.

If you want a knob that doesn't get hot you should consider a carbonfiber one

NRG makes 3 different ones

http://www.gotitems.com/ProductDetail.a ... 762&sid=14 (http://www.gotitems.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=762&sid=14)

http://shop.vendio.com/crowderscustomiz ... 1238498082 (http://shop.vendio.com/crowderscustomizing/item/929367962/?s=1238498082)

http://www.racinglab.com/nrg-shift-knob-sk100bc.html (http://www.racinglab.com/nrg-shift-knob-sk100bc.html)

A DIY is really not necessary.  They come with instructions and they are also available on the Neuspeed website.

Neusspeed SSK Install Instructions (http://neuspeed.com/data/installs/66.20.86.pdf)



My Momo CF Shadow shift knob still got hot in the summer.  No where near as hot as my Skunk2 shift knob though.

I already ordered the knob and SSK last night but thanks for idea.  Although I dont have a single thing that carbon fiber so it wouldnt really go with my car.  As far as the DIY goes I can do one if you really want me too.  But from what read the instructions that come with it are really straight forward plus theres a video in you tube i believe

I use a cover I got from SGH to slip over the knob in the summer. Made the mistake of grabbing it bare handed last in after standing in blistering heat all day ...no bueno. Suprised I didn't get a 5speed cross imprint on my palm.

so yes. the Skunk2 knob gets hot as balls. Wandering if anybody makes a megnesium knob.

Well the SSK willbe here tuesday and MonsterKnobs emailed me and said they are vacation and it won't ship out until the end of next week WTF

I like spherical shift knobs but I also like having the shift pattern on the shift knob because I'm a snobby 6MT owner.  I would buy the honda factory shift knob but I think they're still too expensive even with my discount...

Yeah me too I would love to get a leather TL shift knob becaus I think they look awesome and then I would have to do a tsx tranny swap to go with the shift knob

I broke down and ordered a 2008 s2000 CR accessory shift knob while I was at work yesterday.  I also had an interesting conversation with the parts dept manager over at honda because I had to explain why I'm a shift knob whore and why I wouldn't settle for any of the OE shift knobs Acura sells.  Now I'm faced with a dilemma.  This shift knob will probably sit high on my shift lever and I'm going to want it shorter....so I'm going to have to cut out a section of the lever and have the top portion welded on...

The mugen sport shift assembly touts that the shift lever height is reduced about an inch....but it still sits mad high...I solved this problem by using a greddy shift knob that naturally sits lower since the threads go all the way to the top of the knob...I won't have that same height with the S2K knob so I'm going to have to modify the shift lever.....totally did not want to do that....

hey skip. if u ever end up cutting the shifter. can u make a diy on it. ive wanted to cut mine for some time now... but dont kno how to do it... thread size... etc

damn dude i wouldn't cut the SSK for the lower knob height. i like where my stock knob sits now...not too high or low. what greddy knob did you have skip?

I guess my post never made it up here from yesterday....ghey


(http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq92/hypermr2/P2060230-1.jpg)

That is what mine looks like (not my photobucket account)

Here's the deal with shift knobs and the accord shifter...

First off...it's an accord shifter..which means the shift knob sits high as hell from the factory.  I dealt with it for a few years and figured it was time to shorten it because i got really aggrivated with how high the shift knob sat.  The stock shifter has a thin bore until about half way down the lever, so I basically cut the threaded portion off with a die grinder equipped with a whiz wheel, and then rethreaded from there with my snap-on rethreading kit (which has saved my ass at least 10,000 times).  That's the easy way of doing things, but it may become problematic since the newly cut threads are not hardened or tempered which may cause them to get screwed up easily.

After having the modified stock shifter box for awhile decided to buy the mugen sport shift kit and replace the whole box.  $230 later, I am greeted by the new unit which touts that the shift height is reduced by an inch...i'm guessing they should have offered a 2" reduction as an option....

My unique situation is such:  When you put a skunk2 shift knob on the mugen sport shift assembly it sits high and i'm dissatisfied.  The greddy shift knob solves that problem because the threads start half way into the shift knob and they stop at the top of the shift knob.  This gives the illusion of a height reduction but it's just the way the shift knob is designed.  The skunk2 shift knob has the threads starting at the bottom and they go about half way through the body of the knob.  There's quite a bit of headspace above where the threads stop, so that's why the knob sits higher.

The 2008 S2000 CR accessory knob pictured below:

(http://www.handa-accessories.com/S2000/crshift.jpg)

As you can see..this shift knob takes care of many of my wants and needs.  It's spherical (I've always wanted a spherical shift knob), it has a 6 speed cross (double whammy because good 6MT knobs are hard to find [especially spherical ones]), and it's honda OEM (fulfills my obsessive compulsive OE fetish, it's spherical, and has a 6 speed cross).

The shift knob arrives at my dealership tomorrow (tuesday) and if I try to install it that day, it will look like this:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/drjekylls2k/DSC04098.jpg)

Sorry...but that doesn't look very S2000 - ish....So i'm going to cut the shifter to lower the height.

My buddy Chris (MTSixspeed) did it with his OEM shifter and it's really simple, yet hard for the average joe to accomplish.

To reduce the height of your shift knob, you need to remove the shifter box, determine how low you wish the knob to sit, and then cut the threaded portion of the shift lever off.  Install the shift knob on the threaded portion and mock up how low you want the knob to sit.  Using the same whiz wheel you cut the threaded portion off with, remove a section of shifter to shorten the lever.  Have a buddy weld the threaded portion to the shortened shift lever.  Reinstall the shifter box and enjoy the lower shift lever height.

Did you mean S2000 shift knob when you said Skunk2?  My Skunk2 sits a lot lower than my OEM shift knob did and my shift lever is unmodified.

no I did indeed mean skunk2.  I'm a shift knob whore...I may buy a skunk2 6MT shift knob in a year or so...depending on how tired I get with the S2000 shift knob.  I wish my skunk2 sat lower than my stock knob, Tim...I have no idea of how yours sat lower....Mine sat high as hell...

Mine sat pretty high at first, but then I kept turning it and it went all the way down like your Greddy knob.

Skunk2 just introduced a SSk for the 06+ civic si's. i was wondering if it will fit our cars because they're only $44 right now. anybody know?

i think they are different but then again i dont really know

I had the short shift kit and the Monster Knob. Both were excellent upgrades and the Monster Knob was shorter than the OEM knob making the throw feel even shorter. It felt just perfect in my hand and did not get hot or cold with the weather. Here's a link to the DIY for the knob...................

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showt ... shift+knob (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15361&highlight=Monster+shift+knob)

Probably not.  Why not just get a SSK for the Accord instead?

I know I'm reviving an old thread but I have this combo currently installed along with a modified shifter. Now that I have the full gamut, my throws are super short but firm. The monster shift knob is spherical and I like the fact it doesn't have the shift gates. It doesn't get hot in the direct summer sunlight and I'm sure it won't be frezing cold this coming winter. I'd recommend this combo to anyone.

i would like to know for those of you with the ssk, how the feel is as a DD? does it feel stressed as you shift or is kinda annoying?

I'd say that it feels a bit "notchy" with the SSK.  I've had mine on for like 5 years though and have had a shortened shifter for the last year.

I get the same thing. Not a big deal though.

some please tell me how "pry" that fucking white bushing off.

You need the tool that came with the Comptech SSK.  It makes things easier.

the neuspeed online directions say use a 13mm wrench and gently pry it off. no way in hell i see gentle in that bushings future. also think i broke the "not an ashtray" thing doesnt shut now.

edit: tim i looked a pic of what that part is. yeah i see how that helps.