Should RAM ditch the knob shifter ?

[202snowman]

2014 F150 - Column shifter
2016 F150 - Console shifter
2019 RAM - Knob shifter

No issues with any of them. I'd rest my hand on the console shifter but don't miss it one bit

How's the truck treating you so far?

 

[Agitated]

This is my first knob. I hate it. I know some people like it, and that's fine, I get it, but a month and a half into owning my ram, the knob still drives me nuts. Granted, after driving manual transmissions for 15ish years, my soul aches whenever there's only 2 pedals on the floor, but I grew used to the silverado's shifter on the column. When maneuvering in tight spaces, turning around in my driveway, etc, shifting between D and R was natural and I never had to give it a second thought. I still struggle with the knob.

Ehhhh, neutral is still between D and R, the shift pattern didn't change. If anything, shifting is faster and takes less effort with the knob. There's no need for a mechanical linkage anymore, and it's one more thing to go bad if it were there.

 

[alwi228]

It's also worth noting that it's not like Ford won't be along soon. The new expedition moved to a knob shifter but....they failed to gain any storage in return. I'm sure when the F150 is redesigned, they'll utilize a knob shifter and space it frees up.

 

[firecadet613]

How's the truck treating you so far?

Love it. 2016 F150 was by far my favorite vehicle and I was leery to trade it in. That paid off. RAM is excellent. Can't wait for the BedRug to get released and it'll be done. Tint and PPF goes on Friday.

 

[alwi228]

Love it. 2016 F150 was by far my favorite vehicle and I was leery to trade it in. That paid off. Can't wait for the BedRug to get released and it'll be done. Tint and PPF goes on Friday.

I had tint put on today to match the rear windows. Bed cover and tint done, now just waiting for bedbug to come out. Really like the way the tint turned out, I'll put some pictures up tomorrow.

 

[202snowman]

Love it. 2016 F150 was by far my favorite vehicle and I was leery to trade it in. That paid off. RAM is excellent. Can't wait for the BedRug to get released and it'll be done. Tint and PPF goes on Friday.

Sweet. I'm looking to do the Xpel PPT on the front bumper and hood I thing

 

[alwi228]

Sweet. I'm looking to do the Xpel PPT on the front bumper and hood I thing

What does something like that cost? Any maintenance involved? No real knowledge of it but love the idea.

 

[202snowman]

Local guy rough estimated about $600 for the two of those installed. I've never had it done myself but I've been told it's almost a must with the body colored bumper unless you want a ton of chip marks.

 

[Jared B]

Paint protection film is definitely worth the investment. A quality film installed by a good installer is practically invisible and will last with no issues.

 

[Maverick]

For the people struggling with the change to knob shifter are going to really struggle the day they just get in and just say, “Home Ram!”

 

[firecadet613]

My F150 had the sport package (fully painted front end) and it was $1300. Bumper, Front 18" of hood and fenders, fender flares, grill, headlights, door sills, door edges and door handle cups, as well as tinting the front to match the rears.

Since the RAM has the chrome package I'm doing the same save for the grill and bumper. It'll right at $500 for PPF and tint.

 

[VectorZ]

Another vote in favor of the knob.

 

[Brandon]

I like the knob "hockey puck" shifter. But when I get into my 04, there is something so truck like about the column shifter. But those "truck like" things also include rougher ride, leaf springs, 545RFE, and no insulation from outside noise. My 04 feels like a tank going down a dirt road compared to my 17. It's really great, but I don't have to drive it every day.

I love both trucks but I can't believe how different they are (even though most people see 2 black quad cabs and think they're the same despite the 13 year difference).

It'd be cool to have an option for a column shifter, but I can't complain about the knob when the transmission it comes with is that 8 speed.

 

[Jared B]

That's a good point, with how good the transmission is I don't really care what controls it.

 

[Brandon]

That's what I mean!

Anyone who really wants a column shifter can get a 4 gen with the 6 speed auto.

Spent all this time modding my 3rd gen to make it faster, then buy a stock 4th gen 8 speed and it is faster. Procharger for the 3rd gen? New engine? Or maybe an 8 speed swap! Lol

 

[alacombe]

I did not like my 17's Ram shift knob but the 19's knob is much better have groves for your fingers and transfer to drive positions smoother. Feels more sturdy.

 

[Dremin2flyhi]

It is different -- but I do like it --it is growing on me..

 

[alacombe]

It is different -- but I do like it --it is growing on me..

Yeah, the 19 knob is very different compared to my 17 and 16 Ram's I had.

 

[mikemcfarland]

Lever for me the knob isn't truck like to me

how quickly life changes.

 

[alacombe]

how quickly life changes.

lol man u been a funny guy tonight