Options For Replacing R33 Auto Knob?

[hardsteppa]

Anyone have any suggestions on what to use to replace the standard t-bar auto shifter handle/knob on a series 2 r33? Looking for something a bit more sporty looking to mildly impress my occasional passengers. Any ideas on what will be a straight swapover/bolt-in? thanks

[PaulosECR33]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/R33-GTST-5-Speed-Manual-Conversion-Kit-/220741850695?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33653d5647

is more fun, and thats a pretty good price. check out ebay or SCA or autobarn might have some, never looked...

[Nanogrip]

I tried it when I had an auto R33 years ago and it is definitely not worth it. Most after market universal auto knobs are pretty bad. You will lose your overdrive button unless you wire a button for it or the shift knob has one, and it won't fit perfectly unless the aftermarket auto knob is specifically made for the R33. Also the stock auto knob extends into the shift rail (I think that is what it's called), removing it will leave a gap unless you put a rubber grommet into it or some other thing. Not fixing the gap will give you a wrong indication of drive mode on the console, such as when you select D, the gap will give you N, shift to P, and it will indicate R.

Maybe you can paint or add some brushed metal sheet to accent to the shift knob..?

[hardsteppa]

yeah that doesn't sound like what I was looking for. Thanks for your thoughts/experience there. Was hoping someone might have tried putting in an r34 one or something, if they look any better, like the stagea ones, but not sure if they'll fit anyway.