Gear knob; recommendations & size of thread

[amaurosisbrown]

I'm looking for a nice plain, spherical, brushed alloy gear-knob.

Something like this from GarageStar:

Or this from MX5 Mania:


Does anyone know of a NZ-based company/supplier/TradeMe? I would prefer to buy in NZ before heading abroad.

Also will the size of thread for my NA Mx5 be 10mm x1.25 or 12mm x1.25?

Cheers.

[SkilletKid]

10x1.25

I got a GK Tech one off trade me. Here it is:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 286271.htm



Easy enough to sand away the black? If you have something other than your shifter that has a 10x1.25 thread.

EDIT: Cheers for the correction, changed post so others who read it won't get confused.

[authentic]

Isn't it 10x1.25mm for an NA?

[amaurosisbrown]

I've had a search online and it seems the NA has a 10mm x 1.25 thread. Can anyone confirm this?

[authentic]

I found the confirmation email for my shift knob I ordered a while back and it is definitely 10x1.25.

This is for a 1991 NA6.

[ross]

Ive got these currently.

http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

[chris]

Ross, I'm sorry but do you ever post anything useful other than "I have this in stock at the moment"

You know, seriously it is great that you are running a business for the mx5 community, but sometimes it is cool to help people out as opposed to trying to make them a customer.

[brownie]

Whatever gearknob you look at,the heavier the better,There is a reason why factory shifter knobs have weight in them to begin with,where as a FWD cars weigh nothing

[Timmo]

Ross, I'm sorry but do you ever post anything useful other than "I have this in stock at the moment"

You know, seriously it is great that you are running a business for the mx5 community, but sometimes it is cool to help people out as opposed to trying to make them a customer.

That was a useful post Chris- the OP asked for options for gear knobs, Ross gave him a couple of options. What's the problem there?

[chris]

Ross, I'm sorry but do you ever post anything useful other than "I have this in stock at the moment"

You know, seriously it is great that you are running a business for the mx5 community, but sometimes it is cool to help people out as opposed to trying to make them a customer.

That was a useful post Chris- the OP asked for options for gear knobs, Ross gave him a couple of options. What's the problem there?

Advice as opposed to making everybody a customer.

Just my honest opinion. It's cool that he is still a part of the forum, but it does grind my gears that nearly all of his posts are about his business.

[GRUVBB]

I am new to this forum.... I have read people bagging Ross and his use of electronic devices and not reply to them.... Therefor When I wanted to contact him I rang direct and spoke person to person. He was very helpful. He even delivered my parts to Auckland. At same time he met with multiple people. He was very genuine honest and sincere. He did not push his products.... He is old school as I am. We are of the generation that doesn't spend mega hours behind a computer. He is busy with his business his other interests, family and pets. He did not charge all of us for his time nor did he try to get a sale.... He offered advice on hazy windscreens only a couple of days ago without pishing a product from his vast array. Lets not get into a sledging session as happened other day. If people want to sledge others join the Black Caps and do it to the Aussies and Poms etc... He is simply putting a known option up for people to be aware of. The choice is ours if we want to be a customer or not..... We choose our own path... Look for the good and it will be there or look for the bad and it will be there also. Half full half empty glass syndrome.... Either buy of him or don't. I will be. No need to place blatant comments about others. It can be a reflection of how you treat others. Treat them as you wish to be treated. RESPECT RULES!!!

[chris]

I am new to this forum.... I have read people bagging Ross and his use of electronic devices and not reply to them.... Therefor When I wanted to contact him I rang direct and spoke person to person. He was very helpful. He even delivered my parts to Auckland. At same time he met with multiple people. He was very genuine honest and sincere. He did not push his products.... He is old school as I am. We are of the generation that doesn't spend mega hours behind a computer. He is busy with his business his other interests, family and pets. He did not charge all of us for his time nor did he try to get a sale.... He offered advice on hazy windscreens only a couple of days ago without pishing a product from his vast array. Lets not get into a sledging session as happened other day. If people want to sledge others join the Black Caps and do it to the Aussies and Poms etc... He is simply putting a known option up for people to be aware of. The choice is ours if we want to be a customer or not..... We choose our own path... Look for the good and it will be there or look for the bad and it will be there also. Half full half empty glass syndrome.... Either buy of him or don't. I will be. No need to place blatant comments about others. It can be a reflection of how you treat others. Treat them as you wish to be treated. RESPECT RULES!!!

I never bagged him. I have before and I do apologize for that.

All I was saying is, I would have more respect for him if he actually said "This is the thread size of Miata knobs x.xx * x.xx We have a couple of gear knobs that will fit in stock if you want to check them out"

This is one thing I don't like about the internet, people will get their panties up in a bunch because something someone wrote came out differently to the way it was intended.

OP, the thread pitch you are looking for is M10 x 1.25

[Timmo]

Ross, I'm sorry but do you ever post anything useful other than "I have this in stock at the moment"

You know, seriously it is great that you are running a business for the mx5 community, but sometimes it is cool to help people out as opposed to trying to make them a customer.

That was a useful post Chris- the OP asked for options for gear knobs, Ross gave him a couple of options. What's the problem there?

Advice as opposed to making everybody a customer.

Just my honest opinion. It's cool that he is still a part of the forum, but it does grind my gears that nearly all of his posts are about his business.

The original poster stated:

I'm looking for a nice plain, spherical, brushed alloy gear-knob.

Something like this from GarageStar:
Does anyone know of a NZ-based company/supplier/TradeMe? I would prefer to buy in NZ before heading abroad.

Cheers.

So you are saying that if, in the future, someone asks for a part and another member has that part then instead of saying 'I have that part' they should just be quiet?

[chris]

That was a useful post Chris- the OP asked for options for gear knobs, Ross gave him a couple of options. What's the problem there?

Advice as opposed to making everybody a customer.

Just my honest opinion. It's cool that he is still a part of the forum, but it does grind my gears that nearly all of his posts are about his business.

The original poster stated:

I'm looking for a nice plain, spherical, brushed alloy gear-knob.

Something like this from GarageStar:
Does anyone know of a NZ-based company/supplier/TradeMe? I would prefer to buy in NZ before heading abroad.

Cheers.

So you are saying that if, in the future, someone asks for a part and another member has that part then instead of saying 'I have that part' they should just be quiet?

Yes Timmo, that is exactly what I am saying...

Sadly sarcasm doesn't get portrayed particularly well over the interwebs.

Because you missed my point entirely I will attempt to get it through to you as clear as can be okay?

Are you paying attention?

What I said was meant as a suggestion (Noun An idea or plan put forward for consideration. The action of doing this.) To Ross.

Why did I suggest this? Because (as I have said before) Just about all of the posts that I have seen from Ross are along the lines of "I have just got this in stock"

I have no problem with you mentioning you have it in stock Ross, but when that is all you ever say in any of your posts it does get rather annoying and not terribly beneficial to anyone other than you.

The question (In regards to the thread pitch) has been answered in a few posts above.

Check out the thread "miata/MX5 parts websites' there are some really useful links there.

[Growler]

Back on track...I machined up a wooden pattern. Got it cast in LM6 (From memory) aluminium and machined it up.
I was some time ago but will check if I still have the pattern lying around...

[Mad Kiwi]

Sorry Chris, nothing personal. I see your point but think you are incorrect and the comment completely unnecesary.

Ross IS contributing by saying he has this item or that item in stock. He also IS running a business. Being self employed is very, very difficult and I quite frankly admire his restraint.

I think having him on here and contributing in his own way is beneficial.

Overall I am not happy with the bashing either, on any forum member. I stayed away from the previous thread but feel guilty in continuing to not say what I think....

I welcome any further coment or dialogue on this topic via PM.

I apologise to the OP for the continued de railment.

[Brainflex]

Does Ross contribute financially to the Forum? Given all the advertising he does, I hope so.

[SLYDIT]

i think what chris is getting at is that traders should participate in the general banter of the forums rather than only popping up to sell something.

[chris]

Man I am useless with words.

Thanks slydit, said perfectly.

[warrior]

1 + karma for you chris