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VL Gearstick thread size

Started by Stegs · 30 May 2006 · 11 replies

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StegsArchived member

30-05-06, 12:54 GMT+10#1

Heya, Just wonderin what the thread size is on a vl gearstick for an aftermarket gear knob? Cheers fellas Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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YEP_boostArchived member

30-05-06, 13:26 GMT+10#2

Thread size is not important. Most aftermarket knobs use grub screws to bite into the gearstick rather than a normal thread.Usually these grub screws are hidden under the collar at the bottom of the knob.

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StegsArchived member

30-05-06, 14:04 GMT+10#3

Ah yeah, was really lookin to get a gearknob that screws on like the nismo ones, i've always had dramas with the grub screw type, and just think the ones that screw on feel more solid, cheers anyways mate

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JET-6Archived member

31-05-06, 00:41 GMT+10#4

im about 90% sure its 3/8

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VLHEROArchived member

31-05-06, 09:20 GMT+10#5

Quote: Originally Posted by JET-6 im about 90% sure its 3/8 I take it thats the thread pitch? What about the diameter?

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LukeVLArchived member

31-05-06, 17:00 GMT+10#6

Its metric. 10x1.5 I would think. I just ripped the top off mine so I don't really know.

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JET-6Archived member

01-06-06, 00:55 GMT+10#7

Well i only say 3/8unc cause my VL gearknow went straight onto my pommy seirra stick

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JET-6Archived member

01-06-06, 00:55 GMT+10#8

But i could be wrong, metric does sound better for this

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ATMO_BT1Archived member

01-06-06, 01:02 GMT+10#9

yeah those grub screw knobs are a joke, iv had 2 different gear knobs and they keep coming loose, i just want the stock one back now, looks best and just stays there I lost mine though Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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JET-6Archived member

01-06-06, 01:23 GMT+10#10

Ok how about i get off my lazy rrs and measure the one in the shed tomorrow, lol

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ATMO_BT1Archived member

01-06-06, 01:35 GMT+10#11

lol and find me a spare stock knob while your in there haha this better combine

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VL101Archived member

26-06-10, 18:45 GMT+10#12

thread from the dead, but did you measure the size JET 6 ?? or does anyone know for sure?

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