socorob Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/SK-6920/10002/-1 Anyone know of a shift knob with a smooth button but that is an electrical button for the T56? Something that looks like the one in the link, I would prefer not to have an ugly button sticking out of the top of the shifter. I want to use it for the reverse lockout since I have read of a lot of people destroying the plastic bushing in their T56 by just powering through the lockout. I want to avoid that, but don't want to have any extra switches to turn on or off, or have to use a brake pedal switch where it comes on all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 LG Motorsports makes this one, maybe not what you are looking for but still an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) It's not as pretty as that knob, but I use a Hurst Sidewinder knob. I have a white knob with a red button for my thumb. I use it as a line-lock/roll-control instantaneous switch for burn-out in the water box. I also use it at intersections like a e-brake to keep me from rolling backwards on a hill. Beware of the thread pitch. For my MGW T56 Camaro shifter, the thread pitch is the same as a Ford 5-speed. The GM T56 6-spd knob has wrong thread pitch for my stick. So, I have a 5-spd pattern on my 6-spd stick, but I'm pretty sharp for a country boy, so I can remember! The black knob doesn't have a pattern on it, but I like a white knob. If you go this way, again, be sure to check the thread pitch. And, yeah, $60 for a piece of plastic is insane. I don't know what you are referring to with "powering thru the lockout." I don't know if my programmer did anything special or not, but I have no problems with a reverse lockout-I just drive the car and it behaves like any manual shift car should. Edited February 4, 2014 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarlordZ Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 but I like a white knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Why can't you just use that knob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 The knob I posted is just a reverse lockout button for an automatic, not a switch. That LG knob may be a happy medium since the button doesn't jump out at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I used a $3 rocker switch from radio shack that lights when turned on mounted to the console. Its fairly discrete, cheap and works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrighty Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ever thought about making a mechanical reverse lockout? http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/110398-t-56-mechanical-reverse-lock-out/ Was actually not too hard to do and is bullet proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 How does it work? I've read up on how the stock works and it would be very difficult to have it work in our cars in that way. I think it looks at speed, pedal positions, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/push_button.html This place has some choices of knobs and can add a button to it, and the prices arent bad. Where would the button be less obtrusive, on the top, or the 11:00 position? http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/automotive/interior-auto-accessories/shifter-knobs/gear-shift-knob-with-engine-start-button-0416042p.html#.U0gAAFf6GIA This one is nicer with the hidden button, but would prefer all black. http://www.rhdjapan.com/night-pager-missle-shift-knob-universal.html This would be the ultimate if it wasn't so expensive and could have the Datsun logo. http://www.dctms.com/product__ACS_Mercedes_carbonfibershiftknobs.html I would like to find a knob with a flush button, or a covered one as second choice. Anyone got anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrighty Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 It works just like any other reverse lockout prior to gm re-engineering the wheel for really no apparent reason.I used the stock internals minus the solenoid.went to the local hardware store and found the appropriate spring for the right tension,and walla idiot and bullet proof.I am in the process of machining 20 of these if interested.Dont forget that the factory solenoid can actually cause you to have to put a substantial dent in your tunnel for it to fit.This is 3/4" shorter and requires no dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesz Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 4/13/2014 at 10:09 PM, alrighty said: It works just like any other reverse lockout prior to gm re-engineering the wheel for really no apparent reason.I used the stock internals minus the solenoid.went to the local hardware store and found the appropriate spring for the right tension,and walla idiot and bullet proof.I am in the process of machining 20 of these if interested.Dont forget that the factory solenoid can actually cause you to have to put a substantial dent in your tunnel for it to fit.This is 3/4" shorter and requires no dent. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 @milesz my T56 didn’t come with a reverse lockout. I bought this and love it! Same idea as above where you mood the intervals but this is much lower profile! https://www.ebay.com/itm/T-56-TR-6060-Reverse-Solenoid-Delete-Forward-and-Downward-Facing/173158632311?hash=item28510f0b77:g:c-IAAOSww9xZD94j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesz Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 10:33 AM, DonH said: @milesz my T56 didn’t come with a reverse lockout. I bought this and love it! Same idea as above where you mood the intervals but this is much lower profile! https://www.ebay.com/itm/T-56-TR-6060-Reverse-Solenoid-Delete-Forward-and-Downward-Facing/173158632311?hash=item28510f0b77:g:c-IAAOSww9xZD94j Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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