Shift Knobs

Whether you are restoring a car or adding accessories to your car to make it a little more “tricked out”, one of the things that you might want to consider are shift knobs. Though most people don’t give these much thought, the fact is that there are some pretty fancy ones out there. When you start focusing on them to see if you want to put a new one in your car, you realize this fact. It’s surprising how something so little can be styled and designed in so many different ways. People who are really into tricking out cars, however, are usually fully aware of this.

What kind of shift knobs can you get for your car? The choices in brand, style and design are many. And the aftermarket kinds that are sold to car enthusiasts are not always just about looks. They are often designed to actually increase driving performance. For example, weighted knobs are purposely made heavier to help with faster and smoother shifting, with the weight of the knob actually helping with the shift momentum. These can be made of anything from stainless steel to gold! In the strictly aesthetic realm, LED knobs can add a real flashy kick to your car’s interior, featuring different colored flashing lights or a lighted knob that is all one color.

OEM, or “original equipment manufacturer” shift knobs are available from the specific manufacturer that made your car. You can usually easily get a replacement from your local dealer. Aftermarket knobs are often sold at automobile accessory stores, such as AutoZone or Autobarn. Autobarn carries Razo carbon dark weighted shift knobs for about $65, and Sparco racing shift knobs that retail for about $45. JC Whitney carries a mahogany knob that sells for around $35, and flashing LED knobs for about $32.

If you go online, you’ll almost always find more shift knobs to browse through. This is because almost all offline stores have websites where you can look at their products, and there are several online automotive accessory stores as well. This means you can find everything in one place, from the comfort of your home. Autotoys.com is a great website for browsing through knobs. They sell a stylish Pilot shift knob with a carbon fiber weave for less than $20. Jegs.com sells a variety of shift knobs, such as the B&M T-style shifter for around $27, and even a polished aluminum knob in the shape of a skull that sells for about $65.