I didn't weigh them but just by putting them on your hand you definitely feel the weight difference. And of course one being metal infused with leather vs. all metal. That already makes heavier. But keep in mind it's not a huge difference but it's noticeable.Did you weigh both knobs? What were the results?
I have 5% all around and 20% on the windshield. I always try to park in a shade and regardless of that, it always gets toasty.The knob definitely gets a little toasty after being parked in sun all day but doesn't anyone have tints and use a sun-shade?
I have the exact one for my Si and totally agree with him. I'm in Texas and its not that bad after a few mins in the summer.If you like larger shift knobs, try finding a "STAINLESS STEEL HEAVY WEIGHTED ROUND SHIFT KNOB" from eBay. It weighs 1.1 lbs and measures 2" across (vs 1.85" OEM). I can feel it now takes less effort to shift and eliminated the notchiness, that's on a CTR. I'm sure it'll help with the Si. A white sock or glove will help with the heat transfer in the summer.
FYI they make some sort of shifter 'beanie' for knobs. I've seen them a few times. Especially for winter it's nice when they are ice cold.I believe I have the shift pattern branded onto my palm. 90 degree weather + all black car gets rather hot, and my parking spot at work gets sun all day. I think I might buy a lighter color plastic knob and possibly switch back to stock knob for the fall/winter.
Those shell and banana buttons better cause some sort of reaction!Too small. My knob is relatively yuge *Trump hand motion*
I have the darkest legal tint and a nice new reflective sun shade, and it still gets pretty hot sitting in the Florida sun. And it's not even June yet...The knob definitely gets a little toasty after being parked in sun all day but doesn't anyone have tints and use a sun-shade?