JDM "Suichuuka" Bubble Shift Knobs aka "DILDO" Shifters - where'd they come from?

What are these unusual shift knobs that are so popular in the JDM lifestyle and automotive scene? Did someone just decide to make these "dildo"-looking shifters for fun? How'd they become part of the JDM scene? Well, JDM Sport will answer this for you.

Those who have visited Japan, where the TRUE and REAL JDM lives may be lucky ti see authentic "DILDO" shifters. In your travels in Japan they can be found in a Super Autobacs in Japan but moreso in a any Truck parts store. Many truckers love these Bubble aka "DILDO" shift knobs. Apart from their novelty design it is useful for truckers in helping to find gears in the gearbox. Due to the length of these elongated shifters - it does help out in shifting the many gears in a trucker's gearbox. Aside from the various sizes, they come in amazing colorful designs. The more special ones come with special designs and ornaments encased in the shift knob itself. With ornaments of trinkets, toys, and flower blossoms, you can see how the Japanese made this part of the JDM scene.

The history of this randomly POPULAR JDM auto part started over 30+ years ago when a few creative Japanese parts makers decided to encase dried small flowers and blooms in resin shift knobs. Where the TRUE traditional JDM name is derived from "suichuuka". If translated means "Sui" - "Water, "Chuu" - "Inside", "Ka" - "Flower".

JDM enthusiasts from all over the world search for these encased dried small flowers and bloom designs. Amongst the other bubble, "dildo", glitzy glitter trapped, novelty toys, laser cut, diamond cut tops, multicolor swirls - the "cherry blossom" design is the most sought after.

Majority of JDM Bubble / "DILDO" Shifters come thread sizes for Toyota and Nissan vehicles but adapters can be bought as well. So don't worry - everybody can be happy with a "DILDO" shifter!

So it's JDM - Drifters use them? Answer is yes and no. For most part these long shifters may hurt the gear box in performance vehicles like this under heavy use because you may miss a gear and ruin it. Although, some Drifters stray from them, the ones that do LOVE them and wouldn't do it any other way. They have to train themselves and be VERY careful in shifting however.

So, hope this answers your questions about JDM Bubble aka "DILDO" shift knobs JDM Sport fans. Until the next one!

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