Voodoo Spun Shift Knob with custom neck
06-08-2005, 05:54 PM
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Voodoo Spun Shift **** with custom neck
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Team Voodoo Spun Aluminum **** $31
Plastic Leg Tips: $1.99
Door Bumper: $1.29
I wanted a shorter shift **** to decrease the throw a little more and also wanted a round **** which are more comfortable in my hand. I went with the Voodoo spun aluminum ****, which were created for the Miatas but have become very popular for other cars as well. It was really cheap at only $31 and the other parts were next to nothing at the local hardware store so overall it was a pretty cheap mod at under $40.
I started out by removing the plastic retainer piece on the original shift boot and trimming the boot down to remove excess material, as the new **** would be lower and require less boot. Sewed the top of the boot back up nice and tight so it was snug against the shaft.
I then cut the rubber bumper in half to remove the larger end because all I wanted was the smaller cylinder end which will serve as a foundation for the leg tip. I had to bore out the center hole of the bumper a bit to get it to slide onto the shaft which it did nicely. They I drilled out the closed end of the leg tip so it would also slide onto the shaft, and fit that down over the rubber bumper I had just installed. Next I just screwed on the shift **** and that was basically it. I did have to cut the leg tip down a bit because it was too tall.
Here is a pic of the parts:
Here is a closeup of the **** installed:
Here is one from a distance:
Another:
The leg tip is the same exact diameter and fits flush with the **** bottom so it feels very smooth and comfortable while shifting. Granted this is just a cheap and ugly hack of a job, but hey I think it looks halfway decent, definitely better than those rubber toilet gasket things I read some people were using, lol.
Team Voodoo Spun Aluminum **** $31
Plastic Leg Tips: $1.99
Door Bumper: $1.29
I wanted a shorter shift **** to decrease the throw a little more and also wanted a round **** which are more comfortable in my hand. I went with the Voodoo spun aluminum ****, which were created for the Miatas but have become very popular for other cars as well. It was really cheap at only $31 and the other parts were next to nothing at the local hardware store so overall it was a pretty cheap mod at under $40.
I started out by removing the plastic retainer piece on the original shift boot and trimming the boot down to remove excess material, as the new **** would be lower and require less boot. Sewed the top of the boot back up nice and tight so it was snug against the shaft.
I then cut the rubber bumper in half to remove the larger end because all I wanted was the smaller cylinder end which will serve as a foundation for the leg tip. I had to bore out the center hole of the bumper a bit to get it to slide onto the shaft which it did nicely. They I drilled out the closed end of the leg tip so it would also slide onto the shaft, and fit that down over the rubber bumper I had just installed. Next I just screwed on the shift **** and that was basically it. I did have to cut the leg tip down a bit because it was too tall.
Here is a pic of the parts:
Here is a closeup of the **** installed:
Here is one from a distance:
Another:
The leg tip is the same exact diameter and fits flush with the **** bottom so it feels very smooth and comfortable while shifting. Granted this is just a cheap and ugly hack of a job, but hey I think it looks halfway decent, definitely better than those rubber toilet gasket things I read some people were using, lol.
06-08-2005, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Z BOY
so you finally came around. i have the pearl magnum, and i'll say it again: i believe the voodoo magnum **** is the best **** for our cars. i like your finisher idea. thanx for sharing.
06-09-2005, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by xziteme
Pretty good work on the ****!
I, too, went w/ Voodoo but opted for the regular size w/ collar. I love it! No rattles!
I, too, went w/ Voodoo but opted for the regular size w/ collar. I love it! No rattles!
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Even though I liked the shorter shaft length at first, it was a bit too short as my hand was rubbing the boot too much, so I just added a spacer to raise the **** up a bit, and I think I like the look even better...
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Originally Posted by Amiricanmade
Is this shift-**** similar to the ARC titanium? Does this one sit a little higher than the ARC?
+1...where can i buy it? and can i get it with out the spacer? i like the LOW feeling.
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Originally Posted by Amiricanmade
Thanks.
Anyone know if i get Spun aluminum, Polished aluminum, orPearl aluminum to match my car?(the silver stuff in the z.
Anyone know if i get Spun aluminum, Polished aluminum, orPearl aluminum to match my car?(the silver stuff in the z.
.........yellow?
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