Automatic Gear knobs

[hotrod32]

Hey all

Just wondering seen as though so many of us drive automatic commos, not that we all prefure it (I would have got a manual if i could have) Has anyone seen or done anything with their standard gear knob/shifter. Ive been thinkin my self that i would like to put in a new shifter, but only when i get the tranny worked on and covert it to be fully manulised, So in the meen time i would like to do something else with it, Like how you can buy aftermarket knobs for manuals, who has an auto with one? or changed there stocko one to something a bit more exciting?

Pictures would be great!

Thanks, Zach

 

[stocky]

theres a very limited choice of what you could do because of the unique design of the knob. ive seen one vn with a vt shifter on it.
the best you could do is get a leather shifter knob from a vs stato

 

[perko88]

auto gear knob

found this on ebay, carbon fibre looking gear knob.... dont know if i like the look of it but hey, better than a standard, would probably prefer the leather calais myself

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...0003406918&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEBI:PIC&rd=1

 

[vh-holden]

i've seen one that looked like it had been sanded smooth. it got rid of that fake leather look. looked alright.

 

[sircruisealotVS]

yeah, there's not alot of choice for a "straight swap" of shifters.
ontop of whats already been mentioned you can do the whole b&m thing (personally dont like them) or muck around with something custom.
id like to see if a vt-vy shifter would work in a vs...afterall, its the same trans.

 

[Fletch_QLD]

I have a selection to suit my mood I have a woodgrain look knob - suits the wood grain of the calais, also a leather one - got a stock knob fitted up in leather at the same time as I got my console armrest done in leather. Nicer feel, the leather, but the woodgrain has a flahier look. I'm currently getting the same guy to redo my leather steering wheel - I think I favour the leather throughout. I guess I should post a coupla pics.

 

[Torquen]

found this on ebay, carbon fibre looking gear knob.... dont know if i like the look of it but hey, better than a standard, would probably prefer the leather calais myself

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...0003406918&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEBI:PIC&rd=1

yeh iv got that on myn. looks betta than stock. id agree leather feels and looks awsum. i will eventualy get a leather on and the rest of the interior done with it

 

[hotrod32]

Yeah im thinkin Leather would be the go, I wouldnt mind taking down some measurements of the VY - YZ auto shifter is i like the look of it and it is square as well so it could work. i will investigate....

 

[Patrio7]

Yeah im thinkin Leather would be the go, I wouldnt mind taking down some measurements of the VY - YZ auto shifter is i like the look of it and it is square as well so it could work. i will investigate....

if the main shaft is like the VT one then you just need the new leaver and a bit of adjustment to the bottom plate i think.

ask statement, he's got a vt shifter in his

 

[Joey_21]

how do u get that gear shifter off without recking it any ideas that r easy pleese help