Posted By: Trappy
Gearknob adapter - 06/10/2020 12:24
I'm about to order a gearknob from We are Likewise. I need to know which size adapter I need to order but don't have a coop here to check.
There's a video guide (link below) for how to measure - can anyone tell me?
Euro Adapter - Measure TutorialI've got a note saying I need 12mm but can't confirm where I got that information from
Posted By: Trappy
Re: Gearknob adapter - 07/10/2020 13:47
Just so it's clear, I'm asking for the width of the brass coloured shaft the gearknob is fitted to.
I found some good photos in
this post
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Gearknob adapter - 07/10/2020 16:53
It says in that thread an M10 die was used to thread it, so presumably the shaft is 10mm. That's the metal shaft as used in later 20vt coupes, not sure about the earlier plastic ones.
I've sourced a slightly different gearknob, comes with an adaptor that goes on with grub screws, no need to thread the shaft. Think is was a Richbrook possibly, must check.
Posted By: darthstinky
Re: Gearknob adapter - 07/10/2020 21:51
I went with this....fitting was a little fiddly but looked ok fitted...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352496095584DS
Thisis the one I bought, instructions are on here about fitting which I will get around to....
Posted By: jimboy
Re: Gearknob adapter - 08/10/2020 09:17
Probably not to everyones taste, but very early on I won the bidding on here of the chrome knob/ handbrake cover and gear surround. Blingy right enough, but to me it looks the part. It’s part of the Coop extras. Joe had the bidding sale.A few years ago now.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Gearknob adapter - 08/10/2020 10:20
I had that chrome handbrake/gearknob set on my original coupe... looked quite nice but come the winter they were so cold to touch that I wished I'd left them standard.
Posted By: Trappy
Re: Gearknob adapter - 08/10/2020 12:44
It says in that thread an M10 die was used to thread it, so presumably the shaft is 10mm. That's the metal shaft as used in later 20vt coupes, not sure about the earlier plastic ones.
Thanks Graham.
I went ahead and placed an order for their
Daytona Pro. The weight of this thing should help to improve the feel of the throw even more
Posted By: Trappy
Re: Gearknob adapter - 08/10/2020 16:45
Yes, I've got one of Taffy's on mine