| Acho | 10-12-2005 09:15 PM |
Questions regarding Legacy GT shift knob.
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I recently sold my momo knob in search of something more "leathery". Im currently using the stock knob, but ive been eyeing-up the legacy GT, which seems to be spoken of quite highly on these boards. Anyway, couple questions...
-Does the knob have a little ring for the stock WRX shift boot to clip in, like the stock one?
-Does anyone have pics of the knob installed on a WRX?
-Any general comments/reviews on this peice?
and finally, whats the prefered place to pick one of these up? I remember a forum sponsor was selling them for $65...I beleive it was genuinesubaruparts or something of the sorts.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
-Does the knob have a little ring for the stock WRX shift boot to clip in, like the stock one?
-Does anyone have pics of the knob installed on a WRX?
-Any general comments/reviews on this peice?
and finally, whats the prefered place to pick one of these up? I remember a forum sponsor was selling them for $65...I beleive it was genuinesubaruparts or something of the sorts.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
| enewtabie | 10-12-2005 09:20 PM |
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/enewtabie/Picture082.jpg[/IMG]
This thread really belongs in the interior forum..but here goes.
It has the ring just like the stock wrx knob..
Heres the pic..
I love it..Ive had three different shift knobs...and this is the best so far.
Should have came on the car.
60-65 bux is the usual price,but you might can get a used one cheaper.
This thread really belongs in the interior forum..but here goes.
It has the ring just like the stock wrx knob..
Heres the pic..
I love it..Ive had three different shift knobs...and this is the best so far.
Should have came on the car.
60-65 bux is the usual price,but you might can get a used one cheaper.
| Acho | 10-12-2005 09:23 PM |
Seems a bit high...is it much higher than the stock knob?
| enewtabie | 10-12-2005 09:25 PM |
no ..its the same..probably the angle.
| MU5A5HI | 10-12-2005 10:56 PM |
I can attest as well, firsthand, that the 05 Legacy GT knob fits the WRX (04 in my case) and has the ring for the shift boot. Although, for my WRX and Legacy GT, we actually switched TO the MOMO on both cars. Everyone's got different tastes though. I'd definitely try to find one used. I think i sold mine for like 25 or 30 bucks. Good Luck, but no fears about it not fitting. Definitely much nicer than the wrx's stock knob.
| NutBucket | 10-12-2005 11:24 PM |
The knob sure SEEMS taller than the one in gf's '05 WRX. I know personally I'd like a shorter one and that's with the Kartboy SS.
| Hank3 | 10-12-2005 11:37 PM |
One of the best knobs I've tried also. It's heavier than the stock WRX knob so shifts are not as notchy (i.e. smoother shifts) and it's really not [I][B]that[/B][/I] tall. Mine's at a perfect height with it being on Kartboy's Short Shifter. Mine's pictured here also w/momo's leather shift boot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/Hank3/knob.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/Hank3/knob.jpg[/IMG]
| chris-man | 10-13-2005 12:11 AM |
the legacy shift knob looks kind of like a bmw knob...just the shift patter is different.
| hlanderr | 10-13-2005 02:39 AM |
I think it looks outstanding.
I got a MOMO shift knob, the aluminum/airleather sphere.
At first I liked it A LOT, as it matches the steering wheel of my 2005 WRX so well. But it doesn't feel as good as the stock WRX shift knob....
This shift knob looks pretty high-class and looks very confortable too.
I normally shift with a verticle hand so my sphere knob is getting kind of awkward....
Anybody wanna trade if you got the Legacy one!!?! ehh!?! hahha
Or you can have my MOMO knob for 40 shipped (About 2 months usage, no marks at all, leather intact completely)
The only thing I don't really like about the Legacy shift knob is that it just doesn't seem to fit so well in the looks department inside a WRX...
I got a MOMO shift knob, the aluminum/airleather sphere.
At first I liked it A LOT, as it matches the steering wheel of my 2005 WRX so well. But it doesn't feel as good as the stock WRX shift knob....
This shift knob looks pretty high-class and looks very confortable too.
I normally shift with a verticle hand so my sphere knob is getting kind of awkward....
Anybody wanna trade if you got the Legacy one!!?! ehh!?! hahha
Or you can have my MOMO knob for 40 shipped (About 2 months usage, no marks at all, leather intact completely)
The only thing I don't really like about the Legacy shift knob is that it just doesn't seem to fit so well in the looks department inside a WRX...
| Udonboy | 10-13-2005 03:18 AM |
[QUOTE=hlanderr]The only thing I don't really like about the Legacy shift knob is that it just doesn't seem to fit so well in the looks department inside a WRX...[/QUOTE]
I think I have to disagree. I think the looks fit very nicely. The pattern on the knob match that of the steering wheel. Although, I do think it does look out of place if you don't get the STI shifter trim. The little silver ring on the top of the knob looks out of place without the trim to accompany it.
I think I have to disagree. I think the looks fit very nicely. The pattern on the knob match that of the steering wheel. Although, I do think it does look out of place if you don't get the STI shifter trim. The little silver ring on the top of the knob looks out of place without the trim to accompany it.
| benrock05201 | 10-13-2005 09:24 AM |
This shift knob was my first addition to my FXT. I love it. It absolutly perfect.
Ben
Ben
| peterex | 10-13-2005 09:33 AM |
Yup, I have a Leg GT shift knob as well. Fits perfectly. It's an excellent addition to the car, both in driving feel, and in interior bling. If you want to get one in a hurry, go to the legacygt.com board and hit the want to buy forum.
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| Snow Drift | 10-13-2005 10:49 AM |
its too tall. you have to pistol grip it. thats not the correct driving position. My Father has it on his Outback XT. Way too tall.
| peterex | 10-13-2005 10:55 AM |
[QUOTE=Snow Drift]its too tall. you have to pistol grip it. thats not the correct driving position. My Father has it on his Outback XT. Way too tall.[/QUOTE]
Depends mostly on the shifter. The Leg GT knob is a good height with my factory short shifter.
It also depends on how long your arms are, and whether you have the armrest extension installed (I do).
Depends mostly on the shifter. The Leg GT knob is a good height with my factory short shifter.
It also depends on how long your arms are, and whether you have the armrest extension installed (I do).
| Snow Drift | 10-13-2005 11:04 AM |
if u put your palm ontop of the shifter, like you are supposed to...
the top is too small to get a good grip on, and the length from the top where your hand is to the base is very long and makes for sloppy shifts.
the top is too small to get a good grip on, and the length from the top where your hand is to the base is very long and makes for sloppy shifts.
| Xymox | 10-13-2005 01:24 PM |
[QUOTE=Snow Drift]its too tall. you have to pistol grip it. thats not the correct driving position.[/QUOTE]
Yeah right. And I guess all BMWs and Porsche's shift knobs (LGT knob modeled after the 3-series shape) are also incorrect for driving position. :rolleyes: What in tarnation are you talking about?
Yeah right. And I guess all BMWs and Porsche's shift knobs (LGT knob modeled after the 3-series shape) are also incorrect for driving position. :rolleyes: What in tarnation are you talking about?
| Snow Drift | 10-13-2005 01:43 PM |
You're not supposed to grip a shiftknob from the side. You are supposed to rest your palm on the top of it and push it forward w/ your wrist for 1st/3rd/5th, or pull it down to 2nd/4th/6th.
The LGT knob is too tall. You are raising its center of gravity. a knob that is closer to the base of the shaft is better than a tall one.
The LGT knob is too tall. You are raising its center of gravity. a knob that is closer to the base of the shaft is better than a tall one.
| Hank3 | 10-13-2005 02:21 PM |
It's just a shift knob. I doubt the fine-tuned ergonomics are going to truly matter for the average driver on here who has the Legacy knob. Most of us use our rides as daily drivers with the occasional spirited drive or auto-x, some auto-x regularly, and then there are the small percentage on here who are amateur racers or do it professionally. For us common folks, I think the look and feel of the Legacy knob is plenty fine for us. We're not going to be exemplifying race-type shifts during our normal commuting nor do we need to place our hands a certain way on the knob to shift better or more correctly. Everyone has a certain driving style and the knob is more of a nicety item for us.
Just my $.02...
:)
Just my $.02...
:)
| Xymox | 10-13-2005 02:42 PM |
IF ANYTHING the notchy gearbox and lack-luster tranny is going to be the real issue in degrading your performance, not the type of freakin' shift knob you're using.
| DieselClown | 10-13-2005 02:58 PM |
[QUOTE=MU5A5HI]I can attest as well, firsthand, that the 05 Legacy GT knob fits the WRX (04 in my case) and has the ring for the shift boot. Although, for my WRX and Legacy GT, we actually switched TO the MOMO on both cars. Everyone's got different tastes though. I'd definitely try to find one used. I think i sold mine for like 25 or 30 bucks. Good Luck, but no fears about it not fitting. Definitely much nicer than the wrx's stock knob.[/QUOTE]yup, 30 buckaroos and the best thing for my wrx I bought! It feels TONS better than the stocker, and even better IMO than the momo knob.
| o2sys | 10-13-2005 03:08 PM |
Here is mine got it for $20 from the dealer....and yea the bottom of the knob is exacly the same as the stock knob but i cut mine off anyways...here is a pic of mine with AVO short shifter and stock boot:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/o2sys/PS4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/o2sys/PS5.jpg[/IMG]
and as for a feel, it feels and looks very nice, very good quality, it adds a very nice european style look to the interior esp for the 05+ interiors....is heavier too compared to the stock knob.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/o2sys/PS4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/o2sys/PS5.jpg[/IMG]
and as for a feel, it feels and looks very nice, very good quality, it adds a very nice european style look to the interior esp for the 05+ interiors....is heavier too compared to the stock knob.
| Snow Drift | 10-13-2005 11:56 PM |
Razo Drift Spec RA117 480grams (2lbs). Center weighted, and designed for crisper shifts.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/ra1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/ra3.jpg[/IMG]
and a fun pic...
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/Boost.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/ra1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/ra3.jpg[/IMG]
and a fun pic...
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/D0WNxSH1ft/Boost.jpg[/IMG]
| hlanderr | 10-14-2005 01:50 AM |
Man that thing is MASSIVE!
you could kill a man with that thing!
as if you were to take it off to beat him with it instead of leaving it on and driving over him..... beating him with it is the man's way!
you could kill a man with that thing!
as if you were to take it off to beat him with it instead of leaving it on and driving over him..... beating him with it is the man's way!
| hlanderr | 10-14-2005 01:56 AM |
Nice try in putting the teddy bear next to it to try to make the killer shift knob look innocent and law-abiding...... you deceptive driver you! hahaha nice ride
| Calamity Jesus | 10-14-2005 08:30 AM |
[QUOTE=Snow Drift]You're not supposed to grip a shiftknob from the side. You are supposed to rest your palm on the top of it and push it forward w/ your wrist for 1st/3rd/5th, or pull it down to 2nd/4th/6th.[/quote]With this, I can mostly agree.
[quote=Snow Drift]The LGT knob is too tall. You are raising its center of gravity. a knob that is closer to the base of the shaft is better than a tall one.[/QUOTE]..but what the hell are you talking about here? Shifter's center of gravity? A shifter is best when it's as close to the steering wheel without being in the way. In a street car, you don't want it blocking any HVAC or stereo controls. A shifter that you have to extend your shoulder forward and down to reach is as helpful to proper driving as reclining your seat for that 'lay back' look.
[quote=Snow Drift]The LGT knob is too tall. You are raising its center of gravity. a knob that is closer to the base of the shaft is better than a tall one.[/QUOTE]..but what the hell are you talking about here? Shifter's center of gravity? A shifter is best when it's as close to the steering wheel without being in the way. In a street car, you don't want it blocking any HVAC or stereo controls. A shifter that you have to extend your shoulder forward and down to reach is as helpful to proper driving as reclining your seat for that 'lay back' look.
| Snow Drift | 10-14-2005 09:17 AM |
[QUOTE=Beaverboy]With this, I can mostly agree.
..but what the hell are you talking about here? Shifter's center of gravity? A shifter is best when it's as close to the steering wheel without being in the way. In a street car, you don't want it blocking any HVAC or stereo controls. A shifter that you have to extend your shoulder forward and down to reach is as helpful to proper driving as reclining your seat for that 'lay back' look.[/QUOTE]
There is a lot more to shift knob design than "it doesnt get in the way." Ive never seen a shift knob that got in the way of anything. Who said anything about extending my shoulder? The knob is right there w/in easy reach just like the stock one.
However, the stock knob, just like the LGT's is very tall. This makes the length, time, and effort to shift greater. They are also very light. A weighted (counter or center-weighted) knob will allow for better shifts.
Why do you think the S2000 and Miata guys use those Voodoo knobs that are counter wighted and basically a big marble. its low to the base of the shifter, weighted, shaped to allow your palm the maximum surface area, etc.
LGT doesnt have any of that.
..but what the hell are you talking about here? Shifter's center of gravity? A shifter is best when it's as close to the steering wheel without being in the way. In a street car, you don't want it blocking any HVAC or stereo controls. A shifter that you have to extend your shoulder forward and down to reach is as helpful to proper driving as reclining your seat for that 'lay back' look.[/QUOTE]
There is a lot more to shift knob design than "it doesnt get in the way." Ive never seen a shift knob that got in the way of anything. Who said anything about extending my shoulder? The knob is right there w/in easy reach just like the stock one.
However, the stock knob, just like the LGT's is very tall. This makes the length, time, and effort to shift greater. They are also very light. A weighted (counter or center-weighted) knob will allow for better shifts.
Why do you think the S2000 and Miata guys use those Voodoo knobs that are counter wighted and basically a big marble. its low to the base of the shifter, weighted, shaped to allow your palm the maximum surface area, etc.
LGT doesnt have any of that.
| o2sys | 10-14-2005 10:41 AM |
[QUOTE=Snow Drift]There is a lot more to shift knob design than "it doesnt get in the way." Ive never seen a shift knob that got in the way of anything. Who said anything about extending my shoulder? The knob is right there w/in easy reach just like the stock one.
However, the stock knob, just like the LGT's is very tall. This makes the length, time, and effort to shift greater. They are also very light. A weighted (counter or center-weighted) knob will allow for better shifts.
Why do you think the S2000 and Miata guys use those Voodoo knobs that are counter wighted and basically a big marble. its low to the base of the shifter, weighted, shaped to allow your palm the maximum surface area, etc.
LGT doesnt have any of that.[/QUOTE]
measure the lenght of ur shifter including the know and i'll measure mine i'll bet mine is shorter~ :alien: :banana:
However, the stock knob, just like the LGT's is very tall. This makes the length, time, and effort to shift greater. They are also very light. A weighted (counter or center-weighted) knob will allow for better shifts.
Why do you think the S2000 and Miata guys use those Voodoo knobs that are counter wighted and basically a big marble. its low to the base of the shifter, weighted, shaped to allow your palm the maximum surface area, etc.
LGT doesnt have any of that.[/QUOTE]
measure the lenght of ur shifter including the know and i'll measure mine i'll bet mine is shorter~ :alien: :banana:
| Snow Drift | 10-14-2005 11:21 AM |
[QUOTE=o2sys]measure the lenght of ur shifter including the know and i'll measure mine i'll bet mine is shorter~ :alien: :banana:[/QUOTE]
CHEATER you cut yours!
I'll still measure mine when i get a chance.
CHEATER you cut yours!
I'll still measure mine when i get a chance.
| o2sys | 10-14-2005 11:26 AM |
hahaha but i do admit i tried the LGT know with the stock lever and yea it was garbage, it was too tall and made it feel wably...but with a single shaft desgin short shifter (unlike kartboy thats double shaft design) u can really screw down the knob to the max and looks a whole lot better and feels great.....is one of things u gotta touch it to believe
| Snow Drift | 10-14-2005 11:55 AM |
[QUOTE=o2sys]u can really screw down the knob to the max and looks a whole lot better and feels great.....is one of things u gotta touch it to believe[/QUOTE]
That's what i told her! :banana:
That's what i told her! :banana:
| Xymox | 10-14-2005 02:35 PM |
Moooooooooooohahaahaha!
| Hagwag02 | 01-19-2006 09:29 PM |
I wasn't aware there is a proper way to grasp the shifter. I always found that the design of the knob is different depending on the application or preference which may require either a palm or a side grasp (maybe even with the thumb on top with the palm/fingers wrapped around the shank).
While I like the sphere I now have, the leather WRX or these LGT knobs feel good and lend themselves to a wide variety of shifting styles.
While I like the sphere I now have, the leather WRX or these LGT knobs feel good and lend themselves to a wide variety of shifting styles.
| Xymox | 01-19-2006 09:39 PM |
wow this thread has suddenly become very, very homo-erotic.
| Hagwag02 | 01-20-2006 09:29 PM |
[QUOTE=Xymox]wow this thread has suddenly become very, very homo-erotic.[/QUOTE]
:lol: :lol: In retrospect, perhaps I was ill-advised in my choice of imagery...
Suffice to say that the selection of shifter accessories can be a very intimate experience. ;) :lol:
:lol: :lol: In retrospect, perhaps I was ill-advised in my choice of imagery...
Suffice to say that the selection of shifter accessories can be a very intimate experience. ;) :lol:
| Xymox | 01-21-2006 12:07 AM |
Oooooh, yummie. Tell me more you big silver hornet, you! ;)
| Hagwag02 | 01-21-2006 07:17 PM |
:lol: :lol: :lol:
| derffred | 03-03-2006 10:01 PM |
anyway... i have an LGT shiftknob if anyone's interested..
| Bman | 03-03-2006 10:42 PM |
how much?
| kenny08 | 03-07-2006 01:59 AM |
right now im using the stock shift knob off of a scion tc, and lemme tell you, it is perfect!
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