I've had mine for a bit over 2 weeks, it's a heavy knob, it works As you said, flicks are now much easier
Didn't notice the edge you mention, but I'm sure it's there, did find the wrinkle surface finish to be perfect. I didn't use the loctite, as I adjusted the included nut, to the point I could tightly screw on the knob with the right orientation and height I like. Doesn't come loose at all.
I've paid upwards to $120 for various knobs on other cars, I think the price here is average for what you're getting.
Got mine a week ago, I'll share any variance in opinion around the same time! So far I agree with you. The size, as I have smaller hands, is almost a few mm too big for me but the weight is pretty cool. It conducts 110 degree AZ heat like a ****ing silver bar.
I dont understand why weve accepted this stupidity as normal.
Get a crown royal bag, dont rest your hand on it, get a sock... If I wanted to look like I was in high school pretending to be in college, Id do all those things.
Or I could demand a not metallic object in my car where I dont want one.
I've always had metal shift knobs. My favorite by far is titanium. I tried a few leather ones and they just didn't feel right, plus you'll wear them out fast and they'll look like crap. I've always just used a soft pouch/case. It keeps the knob from being too cold/hot. It only gets too hot when there is direct sunlight on it, so you can also just cover it with something. And I have yet to see a leather knob that looks better than a ball type metal one.
I've been driving manuals since 1985. I've always left my hand resting on the shift knob and I've never once damaged a transmission. That guy in the video can go take a flying leap off of a short pier.
It's not like you're resting your hand on the shifter and pushing it "farther" into gear where it's hitting the gates or something lol. There's no force on it, I rest my wrist on the shifter all the time, another no issue case over here
The issue with the older Sentra's was that resting your hand on it put pressure on the syncro's, wearing them out over time. So eventually it would pop out of 5th gear. One would hope that today's transmissions are built a little better, making it a non-issue.
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