The one thing I don’t like about the Mk2 I’m buying is the gear knob, and as changing gear is such an important part of driving a '5, I think it’s important to sort it out.
On my Mk1 I’ve had a nice, but now very worn Nardi model:
(I’ve got the short version, this is the long 'un)
I bought one that looked similar off ebay, but although it feels nice it started to rattle around, and just isn’t the same.
I’d really like to find something similar, but a fair bit cheaper!
edit: I found this one over at mx5parts, linky … I dismissed it as ‘too grey’ when I first saw it, but reading the reviews it’s apparently dark grey / black. It’s a bit more than I’d like to spend, but I guess if it’s going to fit perfectly, maybe it’s the best choice?
edit2: Right, now I’ve got my Mk2 Sport, I’ve got a nice steering wheel with a ‘Nardi Torino’ badge on it… I think the best thing would be to find another Torino gear knob, whatever the cost… but I can’t find anyone selling them! Does anyone know of any likely sellers?
I’ve gotta a RX8 gear knob…heavier than a 5 knob, so gear change is smoother. Available in 5 & 6 gear and illuminated too!