Top products from r/stickshift
We found 3 product mentions on r/stickshift. We ranked the 3 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. BMW 3 Series Service Manual 1984-1990
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Covers Models: 318i, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is & 325i Convertible
Show Reddit reviews2. Pilot MVL-0404 Marvel Iron Man Shift Knob - Universal Fit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Hefty, substantial feel when in use, looks super just sitting in neutralAdds a powerful focal point to vehicle interiorDurable gloss finish prevents wearMutatable to work with manual or automatic transmissions. All hardware includedOfficially licensed Marvel product
Show Reddit reviews3. uxcell Silver Tone Fist Hand Shape Car Auto Vehicle Gear Stick Shift Knob Shifter Lever
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Product Name: Gear Shift Knob Kit; Material: MetalPackage Content: 1 x Gear Shift Knob Kit; Shell Color: Black, Silver ToneDimension: 5 x 3.5 x 9cm / 2" x 1.4" x 3.5" (L*W*H); Thread Hole Diameter: 4mm / 0.16"Install Hole Diameter: 15mm / 0.59"Adapter Hole Diameter: 8mm / 0.31",10mm / 0.39",12mm / 0...
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When I was in my twenties, I bought an '87 BMW 3 series from a friend of a friend for $800, it had 146K miles and needed a lot of work, which included: the muffler had a 5 inch hole (the car was loud enough to set off car alarms when driving by); the center support bearing was broken which resulted in the drive shaft causing an unnerving thump-thump-thump between the front seats when accelerating from a stop; the front brake pads were so far gone, the squealing of the brakes was slowly turning into just a metal-on-metal grating sound; the hood release cable was broken, the hood could only be opened by knowing the right spot in the front grill to insert a long screwdriver and twist to release the hood.
I'd been driving stick-shift cars since I was 16, but I had never tried to work on a car until this one. I bought the Bentley manual, watched videos, and talked to my friends that had e30 BMWS. I bought some tools, I found some sites that sold parts for reasonable prices, and was able to teach myself enough to repair most of the issues myself over an 8 month period. Despite all the the problems the car had when I bought it, the engine was still strong and in good condition. Once I had most issues fixed, I was constantly telling myself that a car this old had no right being this much fun to drive.
So, while I'm not really giving a direct suggestion on which way you should go, I just wanted to relate my experience of how much fun it was to learn how to work on a car using an e30 BMW (without it getting too overwhelming). And if you're not looking for a pristine e30, they can definitely be found for under $5K.
There's a few of these on Amazon like: Pilot MVL-0404 Marvel Iron Man Shift Knob - Universal Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07173K4J4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0Oz1CbP241N7N
I'd Google 'Marvel shift knobs' and see what comes back. You could always get a custom one made as well.
Aw too bad thanks for the quick response! Closest I've found is this I may buy it and get a friend to paint it for me! Uxcell a17061300ux1054 Fist Shaped Shift Knob https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076QDZHG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xKVzDbA4CY6RE