Swapping out stock auto shift knob.

[TheYankeeMarshal]

I really wouldn't mind either but I'm leaning towards the blue-ish flamed one because blue car.

Oh, blue car needs the blue flamed one.

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[GT Marcus]

I'm new to a Mustang last month coming from a Camaro and Challenger. LOVE the Mustang. So far my favourite ride. I think the stock automatic shifter looks cool being new to the Mustang but the "non-leather" look of the shifter boot looks CHEAP! I also wish Ford would use a tiptronic style gearbox for their automatic. The paddles are nice but shifting with the stick is even more engaging. Just saying!

 

[glenng6]

here's the install video it's 2min

Thanks for posting the video. I guess I have another mod to do!

 

[glenng6]

I thought it would be, but it is not at all. Super easy.

I had one many years ago that pulled up and it was stupid easy. But I think I can get used to pushing. Glenn

 

[Junkyard Dog]

Among the logos to choose, there is a standard manual H pattern looking one, but, instead of four or six gears, it shows one through ten gears and reverse.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Ssssoooo.....................I guess I'm not the only one who never liked the OEM 10R80 knob?

Thinking about ordering this one for my Rapid Red GT.

https://billetworkz.com/products/th...mustang-auto-2015-2024?variant=48478086627610

 

[roadpilot]

Billetworkz titanium shift knob and manual boot/surround

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/roadpilots-2024-dark-horse-r4964.160894/page-2#post-3283095

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/roadpilots-2024-dark-horse-r4964.160894/page-3#post-3286387

 

[TheYankeeMarshal]

Ssssoooo.....................I guess I'm not the only one who never liked the OEM 10R80 knob?

Thinking about ordering this one for my Rapid Red GT.

https://billetworkz.com/products/th...mustang-auto-2015-2024?variant=48478086627610

That one will prevent 2nd degree palm burns.

 

[LTC HUGH]

I had one many years ago that pulled up and it was stupid easy. But I think I can get used to pushing. Glenn

I like the push down

 

[Seo124]

I did...

I like that white ball. not sure if I wish I got that one. I put on the Hurst Pistol Grip. My father was a Mopar guy. It's a nod to him.

 

[TheYankeeMarshal]

I like that white ball. not sure if I wish I got that one. I put on the Hurst Pistol Grip. My father was a Mopar guy. It's a nod to him.

My dad was white…so same here.

 

[Starship Enterprise]

That style auto shifter has better functionality than the top flap style Ford gives you. I'd like one where you pull up on the collar instead of having to push down on the knob.

How does pulling up help?

I had a pull up collar on a custom shifter I put in my Prowler. It just feels more natural pulling up on the collar than knuckling it down.

But that said, after accidentally pulling back into manual mode yesterday and revving to 6500 RPM in first gear while still in break-in mode, I need anything but the stock shifter mechanism! I was furious at myself and Ford for making it so damn easy to unknowingly go into Manual Mode. At least with the collar, I won’t instinctively press down after shifting into Drive and then be able to keep Manual Mode locked out.

I’d say 99 times out of 100 we go into Reverse first, then shift into Drive, giving me a chance with this new knob to NOT press down the lockout release and accidentally go into Manual.

UPDATE: I ordered a shift knob with lockout adapter. Looking forward to getting it! I wanted the leather wrapped knob, but that design looked like it sat up almost a full inch higher.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

My dad was white…so same here.

That must mean your mom was white, too, right?

 

[Starship Enterprise]

BTW: a thought lining up a knob with graphics….I got a knob with the GT logo on it. I saw an install video where the instruction was to just gob a bunch of blue Locktite on the threads and let the knob sit on it until it sets.

I thought maybe a better solution is to shim the top of the threads with washers until the knob screws down tight and the logo sits level. Then maybe just a small dab of Locktite is needed, or not at all.

I’ll admit, I bought 3 knobs because I couldn’t decide, and might just switch them out from time to time.

Anyway….I don’t have the shifter set yet, just ordered today. So what are anyone’s thoughts on just shimming the top of the shifter post with washers to get the knob logo level?

 

[Junkyard Dog]

BTW: a thought lining up a knob with graphics….I got a knob with the GT logo on it. I saw an install video where the instruction was to just gob a bunch of blue Locktite on the threads and let the knob sit on it until it sets.

I thought maybe a better solution is to shim the top of the threads with washers until the knob screws down tight and the logo sits level. Then maybe just a small dab of Locktite is needed, or not at all.

I’ll admit, I bought 3 knobs because I couldn’t decide, and might just switch them out from time to time.

Anyway….I don’t have the shifter set yet, just ordered today. So what are anyone’s thoughts on just shimming the top of the shifter post with washers to get the knob logo level?

I don't know enough to have any thoughts, but take pictures and describe what you do here. It will help somebody.

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