anyone used a Gearflix shift knob?

[brent615]

Thinking about the Gearflix TR Book Logo shifter knob, the one I bought has wollowed out after less than a year due to the plastic threads. Anyone know if this one has metal threads?

 

[TR3driver]

Don't know for certain, but after reading this ad, I think it's plastic. Note how it's supposed to fit both TR3B and TR4-6 (which have very different threads on the shift lever), plus it's "self threading".

 

[kodanja]

Mine also has the plastic thread and spins in the warmer weather, I wrapped some black tape to tighten. It seems to work well

 

[brent615]

Thanks guys. I just picked up a different brand on ebay with "metal threaded insert". For $22 I can chance it. The last one was $16 and lasted almost a year. $22 ought to buy me 14-15 months. I may try the tape or some Loctite to really lock it down.

 

[kodanja]

Pix?

 

[brent615]

from Triumph Sports Cars Ebay Store

 

[kodanja]

noice!

 

[brent615]

got the knob today. i am very pleased. great full metal threaded insert. overall slighty larger than the one i had but it has a great feel.

i'll post a few pics saturday night.