Suicide Knobs aka Brodie Knobs, Necker Knobs, Steering Wheel Spinners...
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Suicide Knobs
They were very popular in the days before power steering. Now that everyone has power steering they are not as popular, due in part to a number of states banning them.
They can have wildly different designs and can be an interesting accessory.
Short History
Brodie Knobs were widely popular (especially on the west coast of the U.S.), during the 1950s. Their intention was to be used primarily as addition to a Hot Rod. The knob was used to spin the steering wheel, rapidly in one direction or the other, while accelerating, to cause the tire(s) to spin. Hence, come the terms "lay a brodie" and "Slob the knob".
Suicide Knobs on Amazon
Classic Steering Wheel Spinner
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Type S AC50092-60/6 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Easy Rider™ Mower Steering Knob
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 07/06/2009)
Chrome Skull Steering Wheel Spinner Knob
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
8 Ball Steering Wheel Spinner Knob
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
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- Suicide knob -
- totally cool green acrylic suicide knob from driving with a deathwish.should mount on just about any steering wheel $25 shipped.
- 15" three spoke steering wheel with suicide knob
- Brand new with nut--$95 shipped.
Suicide Knobs on eBay
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Here's a list of the names. Please add any I've missed, or if you have a better definition, let me know!
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Granny Knob
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Brodie Knob
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Rob's Knob
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Steering wheel spinner
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Hot Rods on Amazon
Hot Rod
Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hot Rod
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hot Rod Garages
Amazon Price: $26.40 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Hot Rod [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Transformers Reveltech - 047 Hot Rodimus
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Spinner Knobs on eBay
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