Gear Shift
Gear Shift
Shift Into High Gear With a Stylin' Shift Knob
Sound system? Check. Enhanced dash cover? Check. Leather seat covers? Check. You've upgraded your vehicle and are feeling pretty good about yourself because you've got the hottest ride around. So why not add the finishing touch with a stylish shift knob?
A specialty shift knob is pure style. And, aside from your dash, it's one of the most noticeable components in your interior. Quality knobs, like those produced by MOMO (a legend in the business) are constructed from highly-polished aluminum and available in a wide variety of shapes and styles, including GTR, Anatomic and Nero gear shift knobs.
The GTR series is available in one of three models, including "Competition," "Sport," and "GTR2." Each MOMO knob is crafted to elicit a thrill when shifting. You can almost smell the rubber burning and feel the scorching heat of the track. Sound hard to believe? MOMO has spent countless hours developing and crafting some of the finest, most attractive shift knobs on the market today. Defining elegance, the MOMO Anatomic shift knob is crafted from rich black leather and bound by careful stitching around a short or long contoured design. Finally, the MOMO Nero shift knob is the centerpiece when upgrading your interior with MOMO. Crafted from durable aluminum and black leather, Nero shifters provide the ultimate in racing style and feel. Whichever style you select will have your pulse racing as though you were flying around the track.
MOMO gear shift knobs mount quickly to most manual transmission models with a complete reducer ring and set screw hardware kit. Plus, for some added style, any of them can be easily paired with a leather shift boot. The two together give your cockpit the look and feel of a thoroughbred Italian stallion.
For the ultimate in racing style, try pairing your new shift knob with any one of a number of available car gauges. It's the junction of form and function. Automotive gauges provide a read-out on everything from water temperature and oil pressure to boost and RPMs. They come in a wide variety of colors and materials, including stainless, chrome or neon, and complement the interior of your ride while upgrading its appearance. Each is computer-designed to your specific make, model and year and custom-manufactured by industry leaders like US Speedo, AutoMeter, Gauge Works and AEM. They arrive complete with detailed instructions and install quickly and easily with just a few simple tools.
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Gear shift knobs, also known as a <a href="http://www.autoanything.com/shifters/20A52077A1.aspx">shift knob</a> or <a href="http://www.autoanything.com/shifters/10A50654.aspx">shifter</a>, stand out as one of the most noticeable parts in your interior. Luckily, they're also the easiest and most affordable pieces to swap out. Replace yours today to add some personal style to your ride.
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Learn How to Drive a Stick Shift Car
If you plan to drive a race car or if you just want to feel like you have the ultimate control of your car, you need to learn how to drive a stick shift. Driving a stick shift is a bit of an art – something you have to do by feel as much as by knowledge. The basic process is the same for every car, but every car will have its own idiosyncrasies. Still, when you're entering a tight curve and you downshift for power, there's a feeling you’ll get that just can’t be replicated by driving an automatic.
Assuming you're in an American-made car with the steering wheel on the left, your left foot will work the clutch and your right foot will switch between the brake and gas as needed. On top, your left hand will steer, while your Right Hand will work the stick shift and the parking brake when needed and help with the steering the rest of the time. It will feel awkward at first, but with practice, your coordination will grow.
When you get in a stick shift car for the first time, it's a good idea to engage the parking brake, depress the clutch fully and just practice moving the stick shift through the various gears. Generally, you'll be looking at a capital H, with first gear at the upper left; second gear at the lower left; third gear at the upper right; and fourth gear at the lower right. Some cars have a fifth gear, and every car will have a reverse. Typically, reverse is located up near first gear, but you have to depress the gear shift to put the car in reverse. This helps prevent you from accidentally putting the car into reverse.
Once you’re familiar with the gear stick, you can proceed to crank the car. The car will have to be out of gear to crank. Either depress the clutch fully and apply the brake or engage the parking brake and put the car into neutral. To put the car into neutral, move the gear stick to that horizontal bar in the middle of the letter H described above.
To get the car started moving, put the car into first gear with the clutch fully depressed and your right foot on the brake. Release the parking brake. Now, move your right foot to the gas and slowly depress the gas and release the clutch at the same time. The first several times you try this, expect the car to jerk and stall. That's OK – you'll get the hang of it. Remember what we said about stick driving being a bit of an art?
As you accelerate, you’ll reach the upper limits of first gear. To change into second gear, again depress the clutch and take your foot of the gas, move the stick shift into second gear and then apply the gas and release the clutch simultaneously. Follow the same process to get into third and fourth as your speed increases.
When it’s time to come to a complete stop, depress the clutch fully and apply the brake with your right foot. Use your right hand to put the car into neutral. When it’s time to get going again, start again in first gear. If you haven't come to a complete stop, use the gear appropriate for the speed at which you’re going. It will take some getting used to, but with time, you’ll be able to move through the gears comfortably and confidently.
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