Evening all,
The original gear knob on my NC2 is on the tatty side so I’ve been looking for a suitable replacement.
I wanted to replace it like for like but you are looking at £166 from mx5 parts for one… and I really do not want to spend that much…
I’ve seen some at Jass Performance but they don’t have the gear markings/gate on them and I’d prefer it if they did….
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good quality gear knob that doesn’t cost the earth…???
I’m happy with this on my ND1 (says it fits Mk3 as well):
I needed to pack it a tiny bit to make sure the gate was lined up when tightened, but that wasn’t a big deal.
Oh, it will get quite cold so might not be ideal if you have to leave your 5 outside over winter.
I’m in a similar position, NC2 gear knob looking worn, want to replace it. There are a lot of chrome looking ones, but I don’t want chrome because my car is all black and red. Best I’ve been able to find is the illuminated gear knob on mx5 parts, I plan on buying it when I get paid next week.
If you’re OK with the gear knob being chrome, there are a few options for around £50 that look and feel comfortable on mx5parts
Jass Performance offer a black version in 3 different designs
Thanks all, I’ve come across most of those that have been mentioned and really like the type R one from Jass, it just doesn’t have the gears/gate on it…
Might try the one from mx5 parts with the satin finish…
@dirtybeer dont suppose you have a pic of the one you went for actually in the car…?
I really like the ones from Jass, but wish they did a leather-covered one, or they’re freezing in the winter and too hot in the summer.
ICT from Germany. You can buy through eBay. Several different styles, illuminated and come with leather gaiter and choice of colours of stitching and illumination too. IIRC, about £85 and worth every penny.
Thanks 
Jasseperformace, love the clean look without the numbers on them
iL motorsport satin 6 speed. Is perfect imho. Lowers the action slightly, is heavier and feels amazing in the hand.
Oh nice, I think that’s the one I’ll end up trying.
Did you have any issues lining up the legend on top as it seems a lot of people do…?
I used a tiny 1mm crush washer on the top of the shaft to perfect alignment. It’ll vary from car to car.
This is the one I bought from Jass Performance and just fitted today
It’s lovely, nice and low and feels great.
Hi Callahan
I bought one of these too
However, I ended up changing it after 6 months of use (guesstimate), I only really drive the 5 every other weekend but as the days came on especially through the winter, I started to see corrosion pitting
I used auto sol metal polish that made it look new again but slightly too shiny! also I didn’t follow the machining lines from factory to it looked a bit handmade after that. earlier this year it went pitted again so I have now replaced it for the pocket wrenching Mazda one in all black £160 is crazy but to be honest, it felt nice going back to the stock feel. Let me know how yours goes as I might have just needed to clean it more frequently.
I’ve got that, and love it, had it18 months. Never cleaned it once, it’s got a nice slightly burnished look from use.
Thanks, I’ll keep an eye on it and update the thread if it has any issues, but I’m loving it so far.
One note - I’m going to keep a left glove in the car for chilly mornings, which is handy (sorry) as I lost the other one…
At least you have a glove compartment…
