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I just got my Prodrive Shiftknob part 1

Scoobie Doogie 02-06-2002 09:35 AM

I just got my Prodrive Shiftknob
 
Woohooo!!!!!! It about time. I didn't install it yet but will by lunch time today. Man is that thing ever COLD......

Dave
noggin 02-06-2002 10:21 AM

Hey, cool. Ive been thinking about one of those. Does it have the little ring that will keep the stock boot up? btw, post some pics when you're done!
sherifx 02-06-2002 10:37 AM

Which Prodrive shift nob is it?

this one:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1440440[/IMG]

or this one:
[IMG]http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/new_impreza/image/6-6.jpg[/IMG]
b/c sometimes people think this is a Prodrive Shift Knob when its really an STi one.


sherif
Barry 02-06-2002 10:48 AM

Mine is in and installed- top picture, silver/blue, looks great-gotta be worth 5hp:D :D

Barry
sherifx 02-06-2002 10:51 AM

two questions then,

1. does it make the shift knob any higher then say the STi Ti shift knob? 2. Is the shift-ball as fat around as the Momo?

sherif
andywrx 02-06-2002 02:21 PM

i saw that a couple others got theirs today/yesterday as well.
can someone provide a pic of theirs, it would be most appreciated...
(have a black one on order, just want another idea of what it
looks like)
Scoobie Doogie 02-06-2002 02:28 PM

It fits great
 
noggin,


Yes it has the lip at the bottom so the boot fits like stock. There is a rubber ring that you slip over the threaded shifter shaft to keep it from spinning. I have the knob with the blue insert. I don't have a digital camera so I can't post my pic yet. This knob is very well made and fits perfect. Oh yeah and it is good for another 5hp like Barry said. :D

Dave
uwrx 02-06-2002 02:36 PM

Do the knobs have a brushed aluminum look or is it more like chrome?
Barry 02-06-2002 02:52 PM

more like chrome-
bcristea 02-06-2002 06:39 PM

Prodrive Knob "Chrome"
 
Just got my Prodrive shift knob today and I was a little disappointed.

I was expecting a brushed Al knob (one that would match the interior trim) but it looks a lot like a chrome finish to me!

I don't know why they plated it? The finish is only going to wear off over time.

I'm sending mine back. It's my fault I should have asked more specific questions about the color.

Brian
Dolphin Overton 02-06-2002 08:18 PM

It's not really chrome plated:lol: It's polished Aluminium:lol: Crome plated:lol:
bcristea 02-06-2002 09:29 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dolphin Overton [/i]
[B]It's not really chrome plated:lol: It's polished Aluminium:lol: Crome plated:lol: [/B][/QUOTE]

Mine sure looks plated? Lets see a picture of yours, maybe mine is different.
Scoobie Doogie 02-06-2002 10:06 PM

NOT PLATED
 
bcristea,

NO Prodrive shift knobs are plated. It is polished aluminum. It will patina in a while and will not be super shiney. If you like, take it to a machine shop and have them brush it for you......unless you have a Dremel type of tool. Then it can be DIY

Dave
Skyline 02-06-2002 10:19 PM

Polished! OH YEAH! Looks like I'm gonna get some bling-bling in my interior now! :D

I can't wait until I get mine! UPS says scheduled for delivery tomorrow! :lol:

/mel :D
uwrx 02-07-2002 01:03 AM

I must admit that I bought the knob on a whim thinking it would liven up the interior a bit. After installing it today I realize it does much more than that. The whole feel of the shifter has changed for the better, it now feels heavier, more substantial. This is a great product.

I was worried about the finish but its polished aluminum and will in time loose its luster so to speak.

[IMG]http://home.attbi.com/~skarpi1/pknob.jpg[/IMG]
-JB- 02-07-2002 02:02 AM

Semi off-topic, but where can you find that spacer shown on the top pic, to give it that tri-stage look? I like-it-alot..
bcristea 02-07-2002 07:39 AM

Re: NOT PLATED
 
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Scoobie Doogie [/i]
[B]bcristea,

NO Prodrive shift knobs are plated. It is polished aluminum. It will patina in a while and will not be super shiney. If you like, take it to a machine shop and have them brush it for you......unless you have a Dremel type of tool. Then it can be DIY

Dave [/B][/QUOTE]

That's a good idea! I think I'll have it done,

Thanks,
grimlock 02-07-2002 08:04 AM

That "spacer" in the top pic is the reverse lockout ring for the STi six-speed. So...get one of those if you want!

Ross N.
andywrx 02-07-2002 09:51 AM

uwrx,

thanks for the pic - looks good. also, is that plug for a cell
phone or radar detector? i've got a good mod to hard wire
your detector that someone showed me. if you want to unclutter
the center console area, it'll help...pm me about it if interested.
Simon Lines 02-07-2002 05:58 PM

grimlock is correct - the "spacer" is the 6MT reverse lock

I can supply a 6MT if you like... :)

Cheers

Simon
Zahnster 02-07-2002 06:15 PM

How much is that 6MT? :D I think my knob and trim look lonely without it.
burr101 02-10-2002 06:24 PM

that shifter is a thing of beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

i love my momo air leather but i like that one better :(

shaun
Simon Lines 02-11-2002 09:27 AM

I'm busy putting a 6MT in my GC8 so when we have a BOM i'll let you know some costings :) i think we can say "not cheap" as a starting point though...
Cheers
Simon
Turbo Tin Can 08-21-2002 01:35 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sherifx [/i]
[B]Which Prodrive shift nob is it?

this one:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1440440[/IMG]

or this one:
[IMG]http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/new_impreza/image/6-6.jpg[/IMG]
b/c sometimes people think this is a Prodrive Shift Knob when its really an STi one.


sherif [/B][/QUOTE]\

how come the boot is separated? I love the look of it that way.
Sauceboy01 08-21-2002 01:59 PM

I like the spacer, i like the spacer.. so where can i get this 6MT knob for the best price? any suggestions? What did everybody pay for theirs..
Sauceboy01 08-21-2002 05:28 PM

Free bump for this thread
VSG 08-21-2002 05:42 PM

it looks really sweet! one question does it get hot in the summer & sun? that's the only thing I wouldn't like about it.
gjhsu 08-21-2002 05:47 PM

Someone requested a picture of a black one? It's not the biggest picture, but gives you an idea of the interior:
[IMG]http://www.dynapost.com/kd5bsd/george/prodrive_knob.jpg[/IMG]


It definitely feels heavier in the shifting and not hollow like the stock one felt, it's also bigger. All of those are good things. Really worth the $60 I paid.
Turbo Tin Can 08-21-2002 09:02 PM

but how come the boot is so low, it look amazing with that weird shifter.
MattDell 08-21-2002 10:28 PM

How high is the shift knob? Right now I have a Kartboy shift knob and I love how low it sits, but this looks just about as high as the stock shifter.
SAW 08-21-2002 11:29 PM

I think the Prodrive knob feels a bit taller than stock.

Just my opinion. I haven't measured it.

I like the feel except when I get out of work and it is smoking hot.

But that only lasts a few minutes with the ac on.

SAW
Turbo Tin Can 08-22-2002 07:59 AM

[img]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=144044[/img]

see how its all weird and the boot sits kinda low, how do they do that
gjhsu 08-22-2002 12:10 PM

Yeah, it does feel a bit higher than stock, but I have the STi SS, so it feels better, IMO. And,yes, it does get hot as hell, but just aim the A/C at it, and it cools... eventually.
gjhsu 08-22-2002 12:10 PM

Double post, sorry.

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