| chris'wrx | 03-31-2006 03:42 PM |
best shift knob
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what is the best thread on shift knob out there? i used to have a skunk2 one on my integra and i loved it. too bad it doesnt fit the wrx. what are you guys are using? i like the feel of the stock sti, but i liek soemthing heavy. let me know what you guys are using! with pics would be great!
| darthtater | 03-31-2006 03:54 PM |
Kartboy Knuckleball Shift Knob
| Vampyr | 03-31-2006 03:55 PM |
I use a titanium shift knob. Hate it. It sucks.
Too hot in the summer (it burns your hand)... too cold in the winter.
And it is too small to hold.. you just have to put the palm of your hand around it and tilt your hand in the opposite direction that you are shifting to help hold your hand over the shifter.
Too hot in the summer (it burns your hand)... too cold in the winter.
And it is too small to hold.. you just have to put the palm of your hand around it and tilt your hand in the opposite direction that you are shifting to help hold your hand over the shifter.
| Call_me_Tom | 03-31-2006 04:05 PM |
[QUOTE=darthtater]Kartboy Knuckleball Shift Knob[/QUOTE]
^^^that is what I have and that is what I use...
^^^that is what I have and that is what I use...
| Jpapania | 03-31-2006 04:18 PM |
I like the Subaru/Momo knob. The leather at the top helps with the cold / hot issues and the size while large to some is perfect for me.
| DieselClown | 03-31-2006 04:21 PM |
I use the LGT shift knob, and IMO it felt way better than anything else (a little flat on the top for your palm and perfectly contoured to shift comfortably).
| PARANOID56 | 03-31-2006 04:25 PM |
Kartboy Knuckleball Shift Knob
| specialev | 03-31-2006 04:32 PM |
I really like my stock knob. I had the KB knob and it just didn't do anything for me. I just didn't care for the heat transfer issues with a metal knob.
| telum01 | 03-31-2006 04:50 PM |
my fave so far is the stock sti shift knob. looks great, feels pretty good.
| Hank3 | 03-31-2006 04:55 PM |
LGT Knob for t3h win :disco:
| Balishag | 03-31-2006 04:57 PM |
plain old stocker one here =P
| QwikRex | 03-31-2006 06:29 PM |
I've had a Momo Race air leather, STi titanium, Momo Subaru knob, Greddy Counterweight, and an ARC Titanium. Back to the stock knob now though. Out of all of them I liked the ARC and the stock knob the best. The others just seemed a bit too bulky.
| johnnyb | 03-31-2006 06:36 PM |
+1 for the Momo leather. It looks good with the STI shift trim ring.
| WrexT | 03-31-2006 06:59 PM |
Yup, Momo Race Air Leather. It only has a bit of aluminum at the top that you can avoid when cold, still has that look.
| telum01 | 03-31-2006 07:33 PM |
i've driven a wrx with the titanium shift knob that's available from the factory and i must say, it's quite the piece of garbage.
| Godfather Inc 03 | 03-31-2006 09:30 PM |
titanium sti knob...love it..
| Sloman | 03-31-2006 10:00 PM |
Black JDM STi
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JDM STi Black Titanium style shift knob.
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.
| telum01 | 03-31-2006 10:15 PM |
^^^it's titanium style? i didn't realize that one was plastic... too bad :(
| Capt Crunch | 03-31-2006 10:15 PM |
[QUOTE=Sloman]JDM STi Black Titanium style shift knob.
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.[/QUOTE]
where do you get that? I like it!
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.[/QUOTE]
where do you get that? I like it!
| pingpong | 03-31-2006 10:35 PM |
:lol: Autozone has quite the selection.
| WRXDriftR | 03-31-2006 11:56 PM |
[IMG]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/WRX%20Pics/STi%20ShiftTrim%201.JPG[/IMG]
mine
mine
| seth_man | 04-01-2006 12:04 AM |
just picked up a Dent Sport Delrin shift knob, its the best IMO
| phibe1 | 04-01-2006 12:35 AM |
[QUOTE=DieselClown]I use the LGT shift knob, and IMO it felt way better than anything else (a little flat on the top for your palm and perfectly contoured to shift comfortably).[/QUOTE]
I just ordered this one ... and is it snap on? because i remember the wrx one being screw on but this one isnt threaded...
I just ordered this one ... and is it snap on? because i remember the wrx one being screw on but this one isnt threaded...
| wrb2006sti | 04-01-2006 12:35 AM |
best shift knob
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I have four shift knobs now the stock 04 the stock 06 the STi optional titanium 6 speed and the petter soldberg limited. I like the petter soldberg limited the best. all aluminium or steel knobs will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer that aside the petter knob is a little bigger than the stock sti knob and al little heavier as well. the stock 06 knob is also very good its the heaviest of the three sti knobs that came on usdm models. the sti optional titanium is my second fav but it is a little smaller for sure. the 06 shift lever is a bit higher than my 05 model so that makes the optional knob a good choice to make the shift lever seem shorter. here is a pic of the soldberg knob. [url]http://subydude.com/osc/product_info.php/cPath/220_91_122/products_id/62?osCsid=5b1891365dfed2f4ea792aa2e6d7f1b0[/url] its pricey but i who have some experience with shift knobs for the sti think its a winner.
| Rymep | 04-01-2006 12:49 AM |
[QUOTE=WRXDriftR][IMG]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/WRX%20Pics/STi%20ShiftTrim%201.JPG[/IMG]
mine[/QUOTE]
I don't think I'd be able to use that, it looks too phallic to me.
mine[/QUOTE]
I don't think I'd be able to use that, it looks too phallic to me.
| LENNY_LESTER | 04-01-2006 12:58 AM |
[QUOTE=wrb2006sti]I have four shift knobs now the stock 04 the stock 06 the STi optional titanium 6 speed and the petter soldberg limited. I like the petter soldberg limited the best. all aluminium or steel knobs will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer that aside the petter knob is a little bigger than the stock sti knob and al little heavier as well. the stock 06 knob is also very good its the heaviest of the three sti knobs that came on usdm models. the sti optional titanium is my second fav but it is a little smaller for sure. the 06 shift lever is a bit higher than my 05 model so that makes the optional knob a good choice to make the shift lever seem shorter. here is a pic of the soldberg knob. [url]http://subydude.com/osc/product_info.php/cPath/220_91_122/products_id/62?osCsid=5b1891365dfed2f4ea792aa2e6d7f1b0[/url] its pricey but i who have some experience with shift knobs for the sti think its a winner.[/QUOTE]
huh? :huh:
...punctuation please.
huh? :huh:
...punctuation please.
| DiscoWagon | 04-01-2006 01:06 AM |
I have the Prova shift knob, I got it in Japan. Its plastic but has a nice finish, not too hot and not too cold. I also bought my friend the black one posted earlier, thats my favorite OEM knob.
| Black-Falcon | 04-01-2006 01:20 AM |
Nice Dildo...LOL! Just Messin around.
[QUOTE=WRXDriftR][IMG]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/WRX%20Pics/STi%20ShiftTrim%201.JPG[/IMG]
mine[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=WRXDriftR][IMG]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/WRX%20Pics/STi%20ShiftTrim%201.JPG[/IMG]
mine[/QUOTE]
| Lever2ooo | 04-01-2006 02:08 AM |
what kind is the shiftknob above?
| wrx_gtp | 04-01-2006 03:30 AM |
[QUOTE=Vampyr]I use a titanium shift knob. Hate it. It sucks.
Too hot in the summer (it burns your hand)... too cold in the winter.
And it is too small to hold.. you just have to put the palm of your hand around it and tilt your hand in the opposite direction that you are shifting to help hold your hand over the shifter.[/QUOTE]
The whole point on having a metal shift knob is the feel the heat transfer once the tranny has warmed up, in the winter time. A good thing to know before redlining in freezing weather, as for the summer, put a sock on it, with an sti logo ofcourse.
Too hot in the summer (it burns your hand)... too cold in the winter.
And it is too small to hold.. you just have to put the palm of your hand around it and tilt your hand in the opposite direction that you are shifting to help hold your hand over the shifter.[/QUOTE]
The whole point on having a metal shift knob is the feel the heat transfer once the tranny has warmed up, in the winter time. A good thing to know before redlining in freezing weather, as for the summer, put a sock on it, with an sti logo ofcourse.
| ControlFreak | 04-01-2006 04:28 AM |
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/MF_DOom253/PD2.jpg[/IMG]
[COLOR=Red]FTW![/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]FTW![/COLOR]
| runwrxrun | 04-01-2006 06:26 AM |
^^^ holy moley that's f'n short!!!! What the heck kind of lever are you using?
Well, I've tried the momo shot carbon piece (carbon fiber on top and aluminum base), prodrive aluminum, and of course, stock. Hated the heat in summers and the cold in winters on both the prodrive and momo (carbon fiber didn't help either). Didn't like the feel of heaviness in both the prodrive and momo. Hated the rubber universal feel of the momo. Staying stock for now. Wish I had the prova knob. I guess I'm a fan of light weight knobs...
Well, I've tried the momo shot carbon piece (carbon fiber on top and aluminum base), prodrive aluminum, and of course, stock. Hated the heat in summers and the cold in winters on both the prodrive and momo (carbon fiber didn't help either). Didn't like the feel of heaviness in both the prodrive and momo. Hated the rubber universal feel of the momo. Staying stock for now. Wish I had the prova knob. I guess I'm a fan of light weight knobs...
| mbs627 | 04-01-2006 07:39 AM |
[QUOTE=Pkd^R3x][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/MF_DOom253/PD2.jpg[/IMG]
[COLOR=Red]FTW![/COLOR][/QUOTE]
I <3 my prodrive knobby
[COLOR=Red]FTW![/COLOR][/QUOTE]
I <3 my prodrive knobby
| hikeeba | 04-01-2006 07:50 AM |
The best this, the best that...
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I am using a black Kartboy Knuckleball, and I love it. It feels good to me, it has a notch for retaining the shift boot, it was affordable (fantastic value), and the customer service level provided by Tom was/is second to none.
My second choice would have been a Dent Sport Derlin Dogbox style knob. I just like how it looks.
My second choice would have been a Dent Sport Derlin Dogbox style knob. I just like how it looks.
| randolph-rs | 04-01-2006 08:22 AM |
Here is my current shift knob but I have several others such as black acetal(delrin), 6061 & 7075 aluminum knobs, 303 stainless which is my favorite of the metal group. This one you are seeing is made of natural acetal or more commonly, white delrin. I am a CNC machinist and I work in a shop that makes goodies for racing so every chance I get I make myself something. I have been making different types of knobs for 4 years now and I have made them for Mazda & Subaru only. I also sell these shiftknobs but they are an exclusive to another site and I certainly don't sell them here so don't ask. Not to knock anyone elses knob but I think mine is the best in feel and functionality. Especially when it is grouped with my delrin shifter bushings and Kartboy short shifter.
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/whtdlrnknob.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/whtdlrnknob.jpg[/IMG]
| jimtweet | 04-01-2006 09:07 AM |
[QUOTE=Sloman]JDM STi Black Titanium style shift knob.
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.[/QUOTE]
plus 2+
it was worth my 3 month wait for this knob
[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG]
Stock was good, but there was a thread knot at the very back top of the knob right where my hand would go when upshifting. Annoying. This is smooth all over and plastic, so no heat/cold problems.
BTW, I didn't get it because it was JDM. I knew it would fit the threads and I liked the design.[/QUOTE]
plus 2+
it was worth my 3 month wait for this knob
| offset | 04-01-2006 10:01 AM |
In addition to the couple of posts regarding delrin knobs, I also have one made of delrin. It is the Prodrive Group-N knob, which was pricey for sure. But I absolutely love the feel of it as well.
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| Bman | 04-01-2006 12:34 PM |
kartboy works for me
| Sloman | 04-01-2006 02:53 PM |
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[IMG]http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/_large/ST35022ST000.JPG[/IMG] [QUOTE=Capt Crunch]where do you get that? I like it![/QUOTE]
[URL=http://www.renickmotorsports.com]http://www.renickmotorsports.com[/URL]
[URL=http://www.renickmotorsports.com]http://www.renickmotorsports.com[/URL]
| nate49509 | 04-02-2006 01:48 AM |
If people are going to be pimping the knobs they made, then I'm going to pimp the one I made. :lol:
[IMG]http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/1/173442/761141/P6220012-vi.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/1/173442/761141/P6220012-vi.jpg[/IMG]
| Handsdown | 04-02-2006 03:26 AM |
kartboy knuckleball is probably the best without spending $100+
which means in my book, it's the best.
which means in my book, it's the best.
| mbs627 | 04-02-2006 09:20 AM |
[QUOTE=nate49509]If people are going to be pimping the knobs they made, then I'm going to pimp the one I made. :lol:
[IMG]http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/1/173442/761141/P6220012-vi.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
nice knob, nate.
looks like its not a perfect sphere, is it a little egg shaped or am i ****-eyed?
[IMG]http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/1/173442/761141/P6220012-vi.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
nice knob, nate.
looks like its not a perfect sphere, is it a little egg shaped or am i ****-eyed?
| metoo | 04-02-2006 11:41 AM |
[IMG]http://users.ev1.net/~zuela/sti/myqonceptsknob.jpg[/IMG]
Qoncepts SSS Knob. Tightest fitting shift knob ever! :disco: I really like it.
. Can be purchased [URL=http://www.qoncepts.com/index.htm]HERE[/URL]
Qoncepts SSS Knob. Tightest fitting shift knob ever! :disco: I really like it.
. Can be purchased [URL=http://www.qoncepts.com/index.htm]HERE[/URL]
| nate49509 | 04-02-2006 02:17 PM |
[QUOTE=mbs627]nice knob, nate.
looks like its not a perfect sphere, is it a little egg shaped or am i ****-eyed?[/QUOTE]
Might be the picture, but its pretty close to a perfect sphere. I made a die in a CNC that was perfectly round then sharpened that to cut the shape I wanted in the lathe. That way I could make mutiple knobs that were uniform in shape. But I've only made three so far.
looks like its not a perfect sphere, is it a little egg shaped or am i ****-eyed?[/QUOTE]
Might be the picture, but its pretty close to a perfect sphere. I made a die in a CNC that was perfectly round then sharpened that to cut the shape I wanted in the lathe. That way I could make mutiple knobs that were uniform in shape. But I've only made three so far.
| DiscoWagon | 04-02-2006 02:29 PM |
[QUOTE=offset]In addition to the couple of posts regarding delrin knobs, I also have one made of delrin. It is the Prodrive Group-N knob, which was pricey for sure. But I absolutely love the feel of it as well.
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The prodrive group-n knob looks kinda cheap IMO. That thing is only like $30 in Japan.
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The prodrive group-n knob looks kinda cheap IMO. That thing is only like $30 in Japan.
| 13579 | 04-02-2006 07:57 PM |
Prodrive, anything they make is the best, in my opinion.
| nate49509 | 04-02-2006 07:58 PM |
[QUOTE=13579]Prodrive, anything they make is the best, in my opinion.[/QUOTE]
:lol:
:lol:
| offset | 04-03-2006 12:48 AM |
[QUOTE=DiscoWagon]The prodrive group-n knob looks kinda cheap IMO. That thing is only like $30 in Japan.[/QUOTE]
All shift knobs look cheap IMO, the group-n included. I have always thought there was some irony for a ball (or whatever shape) of some cheap material costing way more than it took to manufacture (more than even other overpriced items). But I sure like the feel of it ;)
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All shift knobs look cheap IMO, the group-n included. I have always thought there was some irony for a ball (or whatever shape) of some cheap material costing way more than it took to manufacture (more than even other overpriced items). But I sure like the feel of it ;)
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| wrb2006sti | 04-03-2006 02:03 AM |
i dont have much need for puncuation. nice reply though
| Steve's06 | 04-03-2006 02:53 AM |
I have the Subaru/Momo shift knob. I love the way it feels and it fits the way i drive better than the stock knob.
| EricK | 04-03-2006 09:29 PM |
Tommy Kaira FTW but still waiting for mine.
[IMG]http://tuningspec.com/images/interior/01434_x.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://tuningspec.com/images/interior/01434_x.jpg[/IMG]
| IndyAspenTurbo | 04-03-2006 09:34 PM |
[QUOTE=Steve's06]I have the Subaru/Momo shift knob. I love the way it feels and it fits the way i drive better than the stock knob.[/QUOTE]
That's what I have. The 02 had the titanium knob on it and I hated it, so I got the MOMO knob to match the MOMO steering wheel in the 02. My 06 TR came with the cheapy stock knob that weighed like 8 pounds, so I swapped out the MOMO knob for it. The 02 now has the red and black JDM knob from Subydude. My only complaint about the MOMO knob is that my MOMO logo popped off! I got it back on with some epoxy, but it's still not perfect. I don't think there is a shift knob I love, but the MOMO one is the one I like the best.
That's what I have. The 02 had the titanium knob on it and I hated it, so I got the MOMO knob to match the MOMO steering wheel in the 02. My 06 TR came with the cheapy stock knob that weighed like 8 pounds, so I swapped out the MOMO knob for it. The 02 now has the red and black JDM knob from Subydude. My only complaint about the MOMO knob is that my MOMO logo popped off! I got it back on with some epoxy, but it's still not perfect. I don't think there is a shift knob I love, but the MOMO one is the one I like the best.
| kyotoegg | 04-03-2006 09:46 PM |
Greddy Counterweight or ARC Ti
| wrxin' | 04-03-2006 09:51 PM |
Another Kartboy Knuckleball in black for me :)
| Sloman | 04-23-2006 08:20 PM |
GE Soft White 75 w
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[QUOTE=randolph-rs]Here is my current shift knob but I have several others such as black acetal(delrin), 6061 & 7075 aluminum knobs, 303 stainless which is my favorite of the metal group... Especially when it is grouped with my delrin shifter bushings and Kartboy short shifter.
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/whtdlrnknob.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Shift knob by Sylvania (or is it General Electric)? Neat if it glowed too. :lol:
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/whtdlrnknob.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Shift knob by Sylvania (or is it General Electric)? Neat if it glowed too. :lol:
| keoni004 | 04-23-2006 08:53 PM |
I've got a prodrive and it's a good size/weight. Sucks that it does get hot/cold in the weather.
Also had a momo tomahawk on my last VW and it was sweet...just decided to try something non-momo this time. Probably should have gotten a Momo air-race ball style shifter. Maybe next time.
Also had a momo tomahawk on my last VW and it was sweet...just decided to try something non-momo this time. Probably should have gotten a Momo air-race ball style shifter. Maybe next time.
| shikataganai | 04-23-2006 09:15 PM |
[QUOTE=DieselClown]I use the LGT shift knob, and IMO it felt way better than anything else (a little flat on the top for your palm and perfectly contoured to shift comfortably).[/QUOTE]
12345. i wanted something kinda tall, kinda weighty, and not all hideous and weird like the momo airleather i had (shift knobs shouldn't be round imo, and this particular one was getting ratty looking). subarugenuineparts.com, a nasioc vendor, hooked me up with the '05 LGT knob for a good price.
12345. i wanted something kinda tall, kinda weighty, and not all hideous and weird like the momo airleather i had (shift knobs shouldn't be round imo, and this particular one was getting ratty looking). subarugenuineparts.com, a nasioc vendor, hooked me up with the '05 LGT knob for a good price.
| veightkiller | 04-23-2006 09:48 PM |
im using the 06 stocker and it's a bit heavier than the 02-03
| eld4au6 | 04-23-2006 09:59 PM |
has anyone else sti Titanium knob gotten very scrached for no reason?
| suba_rus | 04-23-2006 10:05 PM |
Subaru-MOMO on my Legacy GT
[IMG]http://static.flickr.com/47/133877373_6de950a10a.jpg[/IMG]
BTW I am selling my stock one. PM me if interested
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[IMG]http://static.flickr.com/47/133877373_6de950a10a.jpg[/IMG]
BTW I am selling my stock one. PM me if interested
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