looking for a good shift knob....

[FoxHound]

I just got my kartboy shifter and i am looking for a good shift knob to go on top of it. i really didnt like the kart boy one becuase it only had that odd kartboy incert that went with it. does anyone have a suggestion of a good shift knob? i check ebay but the picken where pretty slim.

[Spec B]

I love my Trust shift knob...

http://www.alamomotorsports.com/greddy/greddy_shift.htm

[antny]

If yo have a bigger hand you should get the prodrive. But it does make it go a little high on the kartboy. That is why I got rid of my kartboy and went with a cobb so I can change the height of my shifter

[mickeyd2005]

I had a hard time finding a good shift knob. I tried quite a few. The Momo F16 leather shift knob turned out to be the best. Fully leather wrapped and ergonomically shaped. The downside was that I needed to get a Cobb STS to lower the shifter since it attached to the lever differently.

Later, I found out that late model Mustang 5 speed knobs fit. That opens up a lot of different lower cost options.

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57609&page=2&

[Gohmer1]

^Awesome!

[FoxHound]

that is good to know about the 07 mustangs...i like those greedy ones also

[FoxHound]

spec b..what shift knob do you have in that pic..is it the aluminium one that says it is for a honda?

[Spec B]

This is the exact one I bought...it screws on just like stock. it is a nice small weighted shift knob.

http://www.cardomain.com/item/GRE14510502


Here are some pics.

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[FoxHound]

looks great...i think i will be ordering mine on friday...thanks

[Spec B]

Nice...it is a sweet piece, I also had it on my old turbo'd civic, so as soon as i got the LGT I bought one. Besides for $40 you can't go wrong.

BTW..mine came with a blue shift gate badge and a red one (the one I used). Also, just a small install tip..first install the knob and fully tighten it, then stick on the badge. I stuck on the badge first and then tightened it and the badge ended up upside down..it is a pain to remove and reinstall that badge. :)

[unclemat]

Momo Air Leather is the best

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36383&highlight=airleather

[Gire]

This shift knob is the best. The reason? It has the factory style boot holder built in to the knob.
Plus it has nice reduced height from stock, great feel and weight. Crisp shifts ensured.
It's much more sporty than the doughy-feeling, tall-boy leather stock knob.

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=144833

I didn't get in on the GB but did by it from Mach V Dan later on...

[Spec B]

That is nice...but I don;t get what the big deal is with the boot holder. I don't have one and the boot still sits right up against the bottom of the knob. It is not as if there is a big gap between the knob and the boot..

[mickeyd2005]

I used to think the boot holder was important... then I found out it wasn't.

If you lower the shifter knob then the distance between the bezel and the bottom of the knob becomes short enough that the leather boot almost holds itself upright by itself.

[CreoSTi]

In addition to the one gireland posted, I also have this Subaru/STi delrin knob;

http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/STI5BSK2-2.jpg

-Mike-

[unclemat]

I used to think the boot holder was important... then I found out it wasn't.

If you lower the shifter knob then the distance between the bezel and the bottom of the knob becomes short enough that the leather boot almost holds itself upright by itself.

Exactly. The Airleather can mounted much lower, esentially the shifter rod will touch the top of the knob. This also makes the entire shifter shorter - making the STI STS perfect length without resorting to cutting it down.

[azca]

get the STi shift knob from ebay - the best

[MDork]

twm ftw. i seriously love this thing. craftmanship is awesome. their proprietary threaded insert is very cool (height adjustable). its heavy which is nice with the kartboy...not as notchy after installing. and its sooo smooth and sexy.

http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/9727/2005818874848452928_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005818874848452928)

[gianspi]

SubieBucks = Free Momo Shiftknob

[FoxHound]

CreoSti..where did you get that black 5 speed sti knob?

[TPLGT]

Momo Air Leather is the best

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36383&highlight=airleather

+1...

The King of Parts has it for cheap $$$....he is the King of Parts...

[FoxHound]

do you have a web address? www.kingofparts.com (http://www.kingofparts.com) is not a running site

[Fox06LegacyGT]

do you have a web address? www.kingofparts.com (http://www.kingofparts.com) is not a running site


thats because it is: www.thekingofparts.com

[FoxHound]

that did make the difference

[RobE]

You should get this one

http://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/momo.gif

[FoxHound]

that one does look nice, but it cost $70...and that is a bit high for a shift knob

[gianspi]

that one does look nice, but it cost $70...and that is a bit high for a shift knob

SubieBucks = Free Momo Shiftknob

[FoxHound]

what do you mean by SubieBucks??? is that a web site or what.. i would like to get one of these for free...i can allows afford that price

[turntable]

if you get a subaru credit card you can earn subaru bucks for every dollar spent on the card. you can use them at the dealer for any accessories they provide

[FoxHound]

a subaru credit card...i never even knew one exsisted.. and where would i look into getting such a wonderful thing?

[zmarko]

I had a hard time finding a good shift knob. I tried quite a few. The Momo F16 leather shift knob turned out to be the best. Fully leather wrapped and ergonomically shaped. The downside was that I needed to get a Cobb STS to lower the shifter since it attached to the lever differently.

Later, I found out that late model Mustang 5 speed knobs fit. That opens up a lot of different lower cost options.

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57609&page=2&
I picked up a Mustang knob about a month ago. I'm happy with it for the most part. However, be aware that the "ring/lip" that holds up the stock shift boot is too big. No way you're gonna get the shift boot over the lip without grinding it down. On the flip side, you honestly don't need to, as the shortness of the shifter (I have the COBB dual adjustible shifter) keeps it securely at the base of the knob.

Also be aware that the black sides aren't actually leather (unless the guy I got it off of ebay was BS'ing me--the auction said leather). But it's plastic. Still looks good though. I'll take some pictures of mine if I remember today.

[FoxHound]

i am not to worried about the shift boot, because i was just going to use a c-clip to hold it up....but do you like the way the mustang shift knob goes with the subaru interior?

[lhsa]

get the JDM STI duracon knob. i absolutely love mine and i've tried lots of them including the momo ones. it never gets too hot and the size is nice.

check it out here:

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=9729

[FoxHound]

thats a sweet looking knob, is it plastic of aluminium, and where did you get it from?

[FoxHound]

I just cant seem to find one that i love.. i just want something nice with a sporty look......ARGH, the serach continues.....

[gianspi]

a subaru credit card...i never even knew one exsisted.. and where would i look into getting such a wonderful thing?

The Subaru Platinum MasterCard (http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?partner_dir_name=subaru&page=cont&mkid=60MN&msc=Z0003088)

3% in Subaru Reward Dollars – up to $500 per year – redeemable at any authorized Subaru dealership in the Continental United States

[FoxHound]

can anyone get japanparts.com to work on there computer... everytime i get to order the part i want, it tells me there is an error on the page to and re enter my state.. and then nothing

[Mach V Dan]

We stock a lot of shift knobs, including most of the ones that have been talked about here, and a bunch more.

Find them HERE (http://www.fastwrx.com/shiftknobs.html).

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (http://www.fastwrx.com)

[azca]

this is what you need:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand-new-2004-2007-Subaru-WRX-STI-Shift-Knob_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33703QQihZ017QQite mZ270126182876QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

best shift knob of all. It's from STi and screws right on

[turntable]

this is what you need:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand-new-2004-2007-Subaru-WRX-STI-Shift-Knob_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33703QQihZ017QQite mZ270126182876QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

best shift knob of all. It's from STi and screws right on


....until some dumbass tries to shift a 5mt into 6th gear:lol:

[azca]

lol; it's an extra gear only used with NOS

....until some dumbass tries to shift a 5mt into 6th gear:lol:

[FoxHound]

i was checking on line and i keeps seeing 5 speed knobs and 6 speed sti knobs (without shift patterns) and they are listed as different....

this is the 5 speed
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=9729

and this is the 6 speed
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=578

they look the same, but the 6 speed costs 10 bucks less....does anyone know if there is a difference?

[Mach V Dan]

i was checking on line and i keeps seeing 5 speed knobs and 6 speed sti knobs (without shift patterns) and they are listed as different....

they look the same, but the 6 speed costs 10 bucks less....does anyone know if there is a difference?

There is a difference. The five-speed knob does not have the cutout for the reverse ring on the six-speed tranny. The six speed does have recess for the reverse ring. You should buy the knob to match the tranny you have.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[antny]

I had a prdrive 6speed knob on my wrx and I actually liked it better then my 5speed shift knob I have from prodrive

[CasopoliS]

hopefully I will have some of my shift knob designs made soon....

[OhBe1]

Odd nobody has mentioned TeamVoodoo.

[Lie495s14]

ANy updates? i'm still waiting for that STI resin knob from fastwrx.com.

[Obsessotron]

What do people think of this knob? I would say its pretty bad ass.

http://fastwrx.com/sutishkn.html

[turntable]

this one is pimp:http://www.subydude.com/osc/product_info.php/products_id/62?osCsid=0832ef67516c10d116af375580dfcd8b

so is the one you found, though

[mickeyd2005]

What do people think of this knob? I would say its pretty bad ass.

http://fastwrx.com/sutishkn.html

http://legacygt.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=250&sort=2&cat=40&page=1

It's pretty cool looking but not functional. It's too small and not shaped correctly and it gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter. I got tired of mine and sold it. I knew the guy who bought it wasn't going to like it. He eventually sold it as well.

[Obsessotron]

this one is pimp:http://www.subydude.com/osc/product_info.php/products_id/62?osCsid=0832ef67516c10d116af375580dfcd8b

so is the one you found, though

Damn I really like that a lot, my favorite so far.

[turntable]

yah i am seriously considering pulling the trigger on that one..... but it is pricey.

[NewLegGT67]

twm ftw. i seriously love this thing. craftmanship is awesome. their proprietary threaded insert is very cool (height adjustable). its heavy which is nice with the kartboy...not as notchy after installing. and its sooo smooth and sexy.

http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/9727/2005818874848452928_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005818874848452928)

Is that a shfit knob or a door knob? I still like.

[FoxHound]

there all just so pricey..$150 for a knob..that seems a bit high

[turntable]

^thats what's stopping me.....

[Obsessotron]

Screw it, I ordered it. I have to absolutely love a part to consider buying it regardless of price and I think this would be a perfect match for me. I even paid for expedited shipping I am so pumped :P

[turntable]

:lol: take plenty of pics :)

[Obsessotron]

Quick review on that STI shift knob that costs a fortune:

In short, its terrible. The knob is an attractive silver color, but thats about where it stops. The finish has the consistency of a lightbulb, so if you like the way light bulbs feel you are in luck!

Also, it almost feels like the grip point is in reverse. I know it's a spherical shape but in your hand it feels as if the side facing the back seats is actually bigger, making it uncomfortable to grip.

I am terribly disappointed, and at a huge expense :( Well live and learn I guess!

[mikebike357]

yelnats_J on www.SubaruForester.org (http://www.SubaruForester.org) makes nice knobs. Here's a thread of what's going on right now:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=19923

I had one of the delrin knobs but sold it because I had quite a shift knob collection. Got a new aluminum one from Jami that has rubber inserts in the grooves. Pretty sweet knobs in the $35 to $45 price range.

[FoxHound]

those look pretty sweet

[mikebike357]

I'll have to take a pic of mine. It's an aluminum ball w/ rubber rings.

[MDork]

Is that a shfit knob or a door knob? I still like.

whatever it is it feels awesome in your hand. it feels great to slide your finger in the slot...that came out sounding dirtier than intended :lol:

its solid stanless steel and the brushed finish is super silky...it really made a difference in shifting feel...definitely worth the dollars for this guy

[mikebike357]

Post #23 has pics:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=13893&page=2

[Touge Tuning]

http://turninconcepts10.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=1_178_179&osCsid=dd1a0050bd9d018126cc5457fcd97d0d

Best Knobs IMO

[THEKINGOFPARTS]

Plenty of cool knobs @ http://www.TheKingOfParts.com (http://www.thekingofparts.com/)


http://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/momo_thumb.jpghttp://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/115_small.jpghttp://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/small-5speed.jpg

[FoxHound]

those are some sweet pic... thanks mikebike357