I shaved my knob today

Jbh · 12-31-2020, 02:22 PM

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I just got the car with 47,000 miles. I used sonax on it but it was too balled up. So I used my electric razor. Looks better, not perfect. May just buy a new shift knob later on but I can live with it like this.

FYI in case someone has a hairy knob.

BAUSS 1LE · 12-31-2020, 02:59 PM

Geez, looks like the previous owner enjoyed those McDonalds fries and driving.

Ademarco · 12-31-2020, 05:59 PM

I’d just get a new one, who knows where that knob has been �� it looks like it has been rode hard and put away wet.

NYblack1le · 12-31-2020, 06:03 PM

I bought a raceseng knob. It’s impossible to keep it perfect.

DC5 · 01-01-2021, 01:45 AM

This reminds me why I want to install a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and shift boot.

Staves · 01-01-2021, 06:33 AM

Lol. Awesome post.

Warrior102 · 01-01-2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DC5

This reminds me why I want to install a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and shift boot.

Best thing I ever did, I got a 2SS wheel from a member here in the classifieds, OEM leather shift boot from Wildhammer and a shift knob from SpeedDawg. Now I don't have to worry about blood, grease or it matting down, I never cared for the feel of it anyway. The OEM parts are in a box in case the new owner wants them. [IMG]

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Jbh · 01-01-2021, 10:38 AM

I was thinking of going non suede next time. No one likes a hairy knob. That’s what my wife tells me anyways.

Jaxcam02 · 01-01-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbh

I was thinking of going non suede next time. No one likes a hairy knob. That’s what my wife tells me anyways.

Hey-oh

DaveC113 · 01-01-2021, 03:38 PM

Yeah, IDK about the alcantara/fake suede fad. It does work pretty well, especially if you're willing to wear gloves, but I don't very often.

The issues with it getting dirty are overblown though, I use Sonax and clean it about once a month, looks brand new after 20k miles. You just can't let it get super-dirty, it's best to clean it BEFORE it looks like it needs to be cleaned. If you wait too long it takes several repeated cleanings to get it clean. It's best to clean real leather periodically too.

biker2k · 01-01-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveC113

Yeah, IDK about the alcantara/fake suede fad. It does work pretty well, especially if you're willing to wear gloves, but I don't very often.

The issues with it getting dirty are overblown though, I use Sonax and clean it about once a month, looks brand new after 20k miles. You just can't let it get super-dirty, it's best to clean it BEFORE it looks like it needs to be cleaned. If you wait too long it takes several repeated cleanings to get it clean. It's best to clean real leather periodically too.

19K on mine and it looks brand new
i also use sonax to clean like once a month..
jesus what would you have to do to make it look like the op picture

UnknownJinX · 01-02-2021, 12:02 AM

I just wear gloves. Yeah, I am a poser, blah blah blah, I just want my steering wheel and shifter to stay clean.

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

Best thing I ever did, I got a 2SS wheel from a member here in the classifieds, OEM leather shift boot from Wildhammer and a shift knob from SpeedDawg. Now I don't have to worry about blood, grease or it matting down, I never cared for the feel of it anyway. The OEM parts are in a box in case the new owner wants them. [IMG]

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Hmm... That's pretty sus.

Warrior102 · 01-02-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by UnknownJinX

I just wear gloves. Yeah, I am a poser, blah blah blah, I just want my steering wheel and shifter to stay clean.

Hmm... That's pretty sus.

Theres enough to explain with the ball-gag and chloroform much less a bloody steering wheel, just say'n.

vtirocz · 01-02-2021, 12:16 PM

They really should make leather an option for those that want it. I definitely prefer my standard SS leather steering wheel & shifter to the 1LE 'alcantara' setup.

12-31-2020, 02:22 PM	#1
Jbh Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dfw Posts: 19	I shaved my knob today I just got the car with 47,000 miles. I used sonax on it but it was too balled up. So I used my electric razor. Looks better, not perfect. May just buy a new shift knob later on but I can live with it like this. FYI in case someone has a hairy knob.

12-31-2020, 02:59 PM	#2
BAUSS 1LE Drives: 19 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 47	Geez, looks like the previous owner enjoyed those McDonalds fries and driving. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE Riverside Blue BTR 225 cam, West Coast Cylinder Ported Heads, Kooks LTH with high flow cats, Lethal Garage flex fuel, LT2 ported IM, 95mm TB, Rotofab intake, AWE track, Mighty Mouse catch can, Eibach lowering springs. Built by Red Barn Racing

01-01-2021, 06:33 AM	#6
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	Lol. Awesome post. __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

01-01-2021, 03:38 PM	#10
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,859	Yeah, IDK about the alcantara/fake suede fad. It does work pretty well, especially if you're willing to wear gloves, but I don't very often. The issues with it getting dirty are overblown though, I use Sonax and clean it about once a month, looks brand new after 20k miles. You just can't let it get super-dirty, it's best to clean it BEFORE it looks like it needs to be cleaned. If you wait too long it takes several repeated cleanings to get it clean. It's best to clean real leather periodically too. __________________

01-02-2021, 12:16 PM	#14
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	They really should make leather an option for those that want it. I definitely prefer my standard SS leather steering wheel & shifter to the 1LE 'alcantara' setup. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

12-31-2020, 05:59 PM	#3
Ademarco Drives: 18 Ford Raptor, 21 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SoCal Posts: 127	I’d just get a new one, who knows where that knob has been �� it looks like it has been rode hard and put away wet.

12-31-2020, 06:03 PM	#4
NYblack1le Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Posts: 395	I bought a raceseng knob. It’s impossible to keep it perfect.

01-01-2021, 01:45 AM	#5
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	This reminds me why I want to install a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and shift boot.

01-01-2021, 10:38 AM	#8
Jbh Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dfw Posts: 19	I was thinking of going non suede next time. No one likes a hairy knob. That’s what my wife tells me anyways.

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