| Zaid | 12-14-2001 07:51 PM |
Shift knob recommendations?
Subie-folk,
I'm looking for a shift knob upgrade for my WRX wagon. The stock knob is too small and doesn't fit the palm of my hand very well. I'm looking for something larger and heavier. The OZ racing knob is okay but I would prefer something that's leather-wrapped, although absent any other choices, I'll go with that one. I hate the Subaru carbon fiber and titanium knobs.
Any other recommendations? Can I nab a UUC shift knob for Audi and use it on my WRX?
Zaid
I'm looking for a shift knob upgrade for my WRX wagon. The stock knob is too small and doesn't fit the palm of my hand very well. I'm looking for something larger and heavier. The OZ racing knob is okay but I would prefer something that's leather-wrapped, although absent any other choices, I'll go with that one. I hate the Subaru carbon fiber and titanium knobs.
Any other recommendations? Can I nab a UUC shift knob for Audi and use it on my WRX?
Zaid
| Akiata | 12-14-2001 08:07 PM |
Momo makes a nice one and it will match the steering wheel (if you have a WRX)
Also prodrive has a nice knob.
I think there are group buys on both of them in the group buy forum.
p@
Also prodrive has a nice knob.
I think there are group buys on both of them in the group buy forum.
p@
| LNR Enterprises | 12-15-2001 02:56 AM |
Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
Check out the Carbon Fiber shift knob pictured in the thread below. We have them in stock, $49.95 + shipping. There is also a chrome steel version for $39.95 + shipping.
[url]http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=119133&referrerid=11032[/url]
Don
LNR Enterprises - [url]www.LNRonline.com[/url]
[url]http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=119133&referrerid=11032[/url]
Don
LNR Enterprises - [url]www.LNRonline.com[/url]
| Ruz WRX | 12-15-2001 03:15 AM |
this is the one I got...Momo Shadow
[IMG]http://www.momo.it/Momo/pomelli/grandi/shadow/shadow.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.momo.it/Momo/pomelli/grandi/shadow/shadow.jpg[/IMG]
| FloridaWRX | 12-15-2001 04:00 AM |
Ruz... how does it fit? any slipage? .. was it a pain to install ? thanks..
| Ruz WRX | 12-15-2001 04:03 AM |
fits really well, although I did get the Momo Boot sleeve too...I had the subaru guys install it when they put in my short shifter, but they said they didn't have any major problems other than the boot sleeve was a little too big...
It's fit it nice and solid, absolutely so sliping at all...it's attached with 3 set screws to the stick...
It's fit it nice and solid, absolutely so sliping at all...it's attached with 3 set screws to the stick...
| Jan Shim | 12-15-2001 09:12 AM |
I once fitted a MOMO Race Airleather to my '98 WRX wagon. The design made it a perfect match to my steering wheel and while it scored high marks in the aesthetics department, usability was another matter. I found the size a tad too big for my palm resulting in a loss of "feel" and a bit unnerving that the entire assembly is fastened by just three hex screws. Within a matter of days, I switched back to the factory item ;)
| Akiata | 12-15-2001 11:41 AM |
The pic above is the Momo one I was talking about, I have only seen it once and it did seem a bit big.
Kartboy has a nice shifter that I may get someday. They aren't leather but look really good. And you don't have to attach it with screws or need a shift boot sleeve!
[url]www.kartboy.com[/url]
Kartboy has a nice shifter that I may get someday. They aren't leather but look really good. And you don't have to attach it with screws or need a shift boot sleeve!
[url]www.kartboy.com[/url]
| Lightning Jack | 12-15-2001 11:53 AM |
[IMG]http://www.streetglow.com/site/images/large/shift.jpg[/IMG]
[url]http://streetglow.com:alien:[/url]
[url]http://streetglow.com:alien:[/url]
| Bradus | 12-15-2001 12:09 PM |
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Akiata [/i]
[B]The pic above is the Momo one I was talking about, I have only seen it once and it did seem a bit big.[/B][/QUOTE]
I have the Momo shift-knob - the leather/aluminum version - and like it a LOT. It looks great and is a perfect match for the Momo steering wheel. I bought it over in the [URL=http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=118551]vendor forum.[/URL]
David
[B]The pic above is the Momo one I was talking about, I have only seen it once and it did seem a bit big.[/B][/QUOTE]
I have the Momo shift-knob - the leather/aluminum version - and like it a LOT. It looks great and is a perfect match for the Momo steering wheel. I bought it over in the [URL=http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=118551]vendor forum.[/URL]
David
| Bradus | 12-15-2001 12:10 PM |
I should add that the version I bought is the one on the left (in the picture).
David
David
| supermarkus | 12-15-2001 12:23 PM |
Same here, the race airleather is a great compliment to the interior. I have a lot more faith in mine than Jan did in his, mostly because I sunk the mounting screws into the aluminum shaft of the BPM short shifter I installed and use loctite to keep them in place. 3000 miles and no problems yet.
| Elite421 | 12-15-2001 02:31 PM |
Prodrive makes a good knob! if you want a black one then look in the private classified and there is a G/B going on right now for a special production one. Also the Kartboy one looks really good!
Alex
Alex
| [email protected] | 12-15-2001 02:38 PM |
I have the Knuckleballs in stock. i'm up here in NorCal for th elast race of the USTCC at Laguna Seca.
come by and get one first hand
[email][email protected][/email]
[url]www.kartboy.com[/url]
come by and get one first hand
[email][email protected][/email]
[url]www.kartboy.com[/url]
| atomicapples | 12-15-2001 04:24 PM |
MOMo
| Skyline | 12-15-2001 04:57 PM |
Prodrive knob
The Prodrive knob in silver or blue looks really nice! Also, it's designed for Scoobies so it screws right on. No messing with set screws, slumping shift boots, etc.
I've ordered the silver one and I'd love to recommend it...but I don't actually have it yet. Delay in shipping means they are stilll 3-4 weeks out still. :(
Argh, the wait! :p
/mel
I've ordered the silver one and I'd love to recommend it...but I don't actually have it yet. Delay in shipping means they are stilll 3-4 weeks out still. :(
Argh, the wait! :p
/mel
| Skyline | 12-15-2001 05:01 PM |
Prodrive Knob pics
Pics of the Prodrive knobs can be found here:
[url]http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104502[/url]
/mel
[url]http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104502[/url]
/mel
| DubbleURX | 12-15-2001 06:33 PM |
I bought the carbon/alum one pictured above for thr 60 bucks shipped.
Good quality of course since its MOMO but im nto a huge guy and i installed the kartboy shifter at the same time.
The shift knob fits good and looks perfect for the car and my hands arnt huge but it feels so nice.
Definately would recomend it to ya!!
Danny
Good quality of course since its MOMO but im nto a huge guy and i installed the kartboy shifter at the same time.
The shift knob fits good and looks perfect for the car and my hands arnt huge but it feels so nice.
Definately would recomend it to ya!!
Danny
| SubaFastR | 12-16-2001 05:34 PM |
I use a Razo aluminum ball. I love it.
| ShortyDCT | 12-16-2001 08:04 PM |
Count me as another vote for the Momo race airleather line.
I've got mine half black leather, half blue aluminum, and it's beautiful and feels perfect in the palm of my hand.
dan
I've got mine half black leather, half blue aluminum, and it's beautiful and feels perfect in the palm of my hand.
dan
| gWaRbXe | 12-16-2001 08:54 PM |
momo...
MOMO Race aluminium/leather.....It's Killer! I like it a lot.
Very pleasing to the eye as well ..........should have been the stock shifter in my opinion.
:D
Very pleasing to the eye as well ..........should have been the stock shifter in my opinion.
:D
| DubbleURX | 12-17-2001 02:36 AM |
[QUOTE]MOMO Race aluminium/leather.....It's Killer! I like it a lot. [/QUOTE]
Agreed!! Goes perfect!! The kartboy with the shifter is totally sweet!:D
Danny
Agreed!! Goes perfect!! The kartboy with the shifter is totally sweet!:D
Danny
| bikegod | 12-17-2001 04:37 PM |
Big ups to the knuckleball!!!! Been throwing mine for a week now.
I like the fact that it sits LOW with the Kartboy shifter. :devil:
I like the fact that it sits LOW with the Kartboy shifter. :devil:
| wrxlvr | 12-17-2001 05:29 PM |
Momo Race Airleather with a Kartboy Short shifter :D
[IMG]http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/MVC-007F.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/MVC-007F.JPG[/IMG]
| Bradus | 12-17-2001 09:15 PM |
The Karboy short shifter looks like it sits lower than the stock stick. Is that true or am I imagining it? If it is true, what is the difference?
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
| wrxlvr | 12-18-2001 11:51 AM |
The Kartboy does sit lower than the stock shifter (hence the name "short" shifter). It's VERY slightly harder to shift, but the shifts are WAY shorter. Shorter shifts = faster shifts. Fun stuff for sure. I highly recommend it. I also have my knob pushed all the way down. If you wanted it slightly higher, you could not jam the knob down like I did.
| Bradus | 12-18-2001 12:13 PM |
Okay, thanks for clarifying that for me.
Cheers!
David
Cheers!
David
| AnimalMother | 12-18-2001 12:27 PM |
I know this is a low-quality picture of my WRX's interior, but you get the idea. As others have said before, this shifter [I]should have been[/I] from the factory.
MOMO RaceAir
[IMG]http://members.i-club.com/UserPics/7658/interior.jpg[/IMG]
MOMO RaceAir
[IMG]http://members.i-club.com/UserPics/7658/interior.jpg[/IMG]
| daytontp | 12-18-2001 07:56 PM |
I have the MOMO Carbon Shadow knob as well. I like it very much.
| Jasno999 | 12-18-2001 08:59 PM |
Look at this one....
[IMG]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/040/v1/zV/dX/LQ61157.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/040/v1/zV/dX/LQ61157.jpg[/IMG]
| gargleblaster | 12-18-2001 09:08 PM |
Just got my MOMO Racair Leather tonite, which is like the (MOMO) one pictured above, but with leather on the lower half of the knob instead of aluminum. It gets hot here in the summer, and I didn't want to contend with a hot shifter after being in the sun all day.
Install took about 10 minutes. The knob attaches with 3 set-screws that taper down to a point. This allows the screws to slot into the threads on the shift lever. Assuming you get equal penetration on all 3 screws (which happens by you turning each screw an equal amount until all are seated,) I can't see how you would ever have a problem with the thing coming off. Well, maybe if you beat on it like WRC for 10 years... ;)
The styling compliments the WRX interior perfectly, and the feel of this thing is great! Kinda like going from a 1970's vintage Pontiac 1/4" diameter plastic steering wheel to a thick, meaty, leather-wrapped steering wheel. It just feels so much better than the stocker.
Ordered mine Thursday, and got it an hour ago. $61 shipped from Auto Innovations. The price is good thru 12/31, so get 'em while you can!!
Install took about 10 minutes. The knob attaches with 3 set-screws that taper down to a point. This allows the screws to slot into the threads on the shift lever. Assuming you get equal penetration on all 3 screws (which happens by you turning each screw an equal amount until all are seated,) I can't see how you would ever have a problem with the thing coming off. Well, maybe if you beat on it like WRC for 10 years... ;)
The styling compliments the WRX interior perfectly, and the feel of this thing is great! Kinda like going from a 1970's vintage Pontiac 1/4" diameter plastic steering wheel to a thick, meaty, leather-wrapped steering wheel. It just feels so much better than the stocker.
Ordered mine Thursday, and got it an hour ago. $61 shipped from Auto Innovations. The price is good thru 12/31, so get 'em while you can!!
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