[timhatimay]

On my previous car, I had a sparco knob similar to the bmw chrome knob. It got very hot! I had to put a wrist band over the knob when parked and if I forgot, I would have to wear a glove on my right hand. It also held the heat much longer. A plastic or leather one is very hot at first, but cools down fairly quickly. (also maybe not a concern in Florida, but it gets cold in the winter.) I loved the look and feel of the big heavy sphere style shift knob though!