automatic shift knobs?

[aznwithamx3]

i've seen people take out their stock auto shiftknobs for some other ones with only one button...what happen to the hold button?

[Andrew_Pakula]

If you put an aftermarket auto shifter in then the Hold function gets disconnected.<P>How often do you use your hold button anyways?

[DVH]

.......or u can re locate the HOLD button, like on ur dash or on the center console, that's what Mazdaspeed Steve did, looks pretty cool<BR>So instead of pushing the button on the shifter u would push the button on ur dash or on ur console.<BR>this is what i was planning to do , but im sellin and buyin a 5 speed!<BR>later, hope i could help

[Xero]

Okay, my mx is manual, but I've driven countless other cars with automatics. Wtf is a hold button? You mentioned the 1 other button: that one is for getting outta park and stuff, right?<P>I'm confused,<BR>T

[Sonicxtacy02]

the HOLD button HOLDS the gear you select with the shifter.

[MAZDASPEED STEVE]

I thought that the hold button is like overdrive- dropping down a gear?<BR>Anyways changing shift knobs really isn't that complicated, just go to Radio Shack or something a get a switch to hook the hold/overdrive up to.<BR>Here's a pic of how I did my shifter curtesy of Andrew Pakula <A HREF="http://www.mx-3.com/meets/miss4/miss4-ap-17.jpg" TARGET=_blank>www.mx-3.com/meets/miss4/miss4-ap-17.jpg</A>

[marshmallow15]

im tryin to change my shiftknob but the screws that hold it in are worn out and a screw driver wont take it out. is it safe to just cut off the knob and install from there?

[Sonicxtacy02]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAZDASPEED STEVE:<BR><STRONG>I thought that the hold button is like overdrive- dropping down a gear?<BR>Anyways changing shift knobs really isn't that complicated, just go to Radio Shack or something a get a switch to hook the hold/overdrive up to.<BR>Here's a pic of how I did my shifter curtesy of Andrew Pakula <A HREF="http://www.mx-3.com/meets/miss4/miss4-ap-17.jpg" TARGET=_blank>www.mx-3.com/meets/miss4/miss4-ap-17.jpg</A> </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Nice lookin setup steve. The hold button for the mx-3 tranny holds the gear you have the shifter selected in. For instance, if you have the car in the "2" position with the hold button on, the car will hold second til redline. Same for the "1" and the "3" (drive) position. It helps with acceleration on inclines and other areas where traction is an issue. The probe/626/mx6 trannys have the typical overdrive as opposed to the hold function. The only other car i've seen with HOLD are escorts.<BR>

[aznwithamx3]

steve, when u relocated your hold button, how hrad was it? can u give me steps on how to do it? thanks<P>-william-

[MAZDASPEED STEVE]

Thanx Shaun for the compliment. <BR>Marshmallow you can cut it off and start from there.<BR>William- First take off the existing shift knob.<BR>the two wires for the hold connect to your aftermarket switch. Make sure it works.<BR>My switch I have to push Twice for on and twice for off! That way it won't turn back on after the car is restarted.<BR>ya follow?....Good

[DVH]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAZDASPEED STEVE:<BR><STRONG>Thanx Shaun for the compliment. <BR>Marshmallow you can cut it off and start from there.<BR>William- First take off the existing shift knob.<BR>the two wires for the hold connect to your aftermarket switch. Make sure it works.<BR>My switch I have to push Twice for on and twice for off! That way it won't turn back on after the car is restarted.<BR>ya follow?....Good </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Awesome idea steve, i have no clue why i never thought of that, u were the first person i have ever seen do that! if i was keepin my auto, i would have done the same!<BR>looks cool, lates!<BR>