Shift Knob Extension – How Lever Length Affects Shift Mechanics
A great addition to any driver who needs the shift knob brought up to a better position in the console. Also helps reduce hand travel from wheel to shifter. Machined from billet aluminum and anodized for a long lasting finish. M10 X 1.5 Thread Pitch Size. These work with a stock lever or our solid replacement shifter.
Height
The height of your shift knob plays a role in how much bending stress is placed on the threads that the knob attaches to. The longer the extension or taller the knob, the more bending stress that is placed on those threads and it’s this bending stress that can cause them to break over time. This is true regardless of how gentle or aggressive the shifting is. A person who is very gentle with a long knob or extender may never see an issue ever while someone that uses their shifter incredibly aggressively could cause a fractured thread in a matter of weeks.
American Shifter’s shifter knob extensions increase the height of your shift knob to reduce your reach for the steering wheel and give you a more comfortable shift position. They are made of solid aluminum and are available in multiple colors and materials. Each one is 1.34 inches (34 mm) tall and threads onto your stock shift lever or our solid replacement shifter. They have a lock washer and 8 mm nut installed so they can be tightened down to secure the stud in place.
These shift knob extenders are perfect for JDM cars and have a slight bend to bring the shifter up a little more than a standard straight extender. They work with all of our shift knobs and are also compatible with the OEM shift lever in the Civic X.
Lever Length
Lever length is an important factor in lever mechanics, as it determines how much force is required to move a load. In general, longer levers provide more mechanical advantage than shorter ones. However, using a lever that is too long may require more effort than it should to achieve the extension shift knob desired result. Whether you are trying to use a crowbar to pry open a stuck door or a hydraulic press to shape metal, understanding the principles of lever length can help you maximize your efforts and improve your results.
The ideal lever length depends on the physics of your particular project and the practical limitations that you may face. For example, if you have a piece of wood that is the ideal length to use as a lever arm but cannot find another piece that is as long, you will need to experiment with different lengths and adjust your efforts accordingly.
This shift knob extension from KAIZEN brings the shifting position closer to the driver, helping reduce the distance that has to be traveled from the wheel to the shifter. It is machined from billet aluminum and anodized for a durable finish. This extender fits all shift levers that have a 14mm thread pitch. It is compatible with our solid replacement shift lever, the stock shift lever and our shifter adapter.
Thread Pitch
A screw’s thread pitch is a crucial piece of information that helps ensure the right fit. The term ‘thread pitch’ refers to the distance between adjacent thread crests and is usually measured with a caliper. A screw’s thread pitch is important because it can affect how much effort it takes to tighten or loosen the fastener. This is because a screw with a coarser thread pitch has more flanks and thus a greater surface area than a screw with a finer thread pitch.
In general, thread pitches are determined by the standard for the type of screw being used. For example, an ISO 261 screw will have a coarse and fine thread version for each major diameter. This JDM racing handle ring is because screws with a coarse thread are more readily available and can be purchased off the shelf, while screws with a fine thread will need to be made to order.
The actual pitch diameter is defined as half of the difference between the major and minor diameters of the thread. It can be calculated using a pitch gauge which gives an approximate measurement based on already established thread standards or by measuring the thread width with a caliper. In terms of screw geometry, the lead and the pitch are closely related because they determine how much a nut moves along the screw’s axis during one rotation.
Material
This is a solid metal shift lever extension that increases the height of the shift knob so it is closer to the steering wheel. It is made to work with our Kaizoen shift knob or a solid replacement lever and it works great for people who need their shifting position a little bit more comfortable.
It is made out of billet aluminum and anodized for a long lasting finish. It is simple to install, you just unscrew the existing shift knob and screw this on. It is for manual transmission cars only (not compatible with automatics). These are a great way to reduce the hand travel from the steering wheel to the shifter and make those long drives a lot more comfortable. This particular shift lever extension has a slight bend to it for added comfort. It is available in a variety of thread sizes to match your car.
