On a manual I have replaced my gearknob with a small alloy round one with blue led's :o

 

However, now the leather does not come up to meet the bottom of the new knob.

 

So I thought why not kill 2 birds with one stone, I like the idea of a short-shifter (I presume the gear change is quicker due to a shorter throw)

 

So. . . . .

 

Can I just hacksaw off the top inch or whatever then remount the new knob?

 

Would this be the same as buying a short shifter or is there some other fundamental difference?

Ignore this - I just found out they have a longer bit at the bottom too. I forgot all about the SEARCH feature ;)

I think you need to saw an inch of the top of the stick and weld it into the bottom (below the pivot)

Yep, Im buying one of Luke (ZCentre) for £50.

I cant be doing with welding things, I failed metalwork at school.

:D

http://www.neuralmotion.com/forum/index.cfm?action=getMessage&forum=1&message=178102