DrD123 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 So I am trying to find a new shift knob without much success - I am looking for a carbon fiber knob (spherical) that clears the reverse lockout ring... found some possibilities on eBay, but they'd require me to open up the threaded region to allow clearance for the reverse lockout... I have the subaru STi aluminum/leather one now, also have the Subaru STi titanium spherical knob and a WC lathewerks equator elite - just looking for a change. had the OEM carbon knob in my old WRX (that was more of a cylindrical knob than a sphere) and really liked it... sadly, it doesn't go over the reverse lockout... also saw the raceseng spherology - looks awesome, but I don't want to spend that much $ on a knob right now. anyone found something like that around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 this is the one I was looking at http://www.ebay.com/itm/360767747145?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup_of_Joe Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I haven't changed my shift knob yet, but grabbing the Perrin SSA, I'm told it needs a weighted shift knob. Are those sti ones weighted? Also, what's everyone else using as far as shift knobs? Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 lathewerks.com Mine is so pretty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I haven't changed my shift knob yet, but grabbing the Perrin SSA, I'm told it needs a weighted shift knob. Are those sti ones weighted? Also, what's everyone else using as far as shift knobs? Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk When I first put on my SSA, I thought I was going to end up ordering a shift knob fairly soon after for the added weight. But after driving it around for a couple of months, I've gotten so used to it, I don't even feel like I need to add weight. It almost feels stock to me after all this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 ^Same, I have I complaints about the SSA now that I've had it in for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've got a 700 Gram Raceseng knob AND the super heavy weighted Boomba short shift adaptor. I can't imagine having neither of those things now... soo.. primitive ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes, yes - I know lathewerks is great - I have an equator elite from them. Not looking for a raceseng knob, though they are nice, too. Looking for a spherical carbon fiber knob which clears the reverse lockout ring - anyone know of anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Just use 3M Carbon Fibre vinyl on something that you can wrap. A sphere would be a bitch but doable. Then coat the whole thing with 5 coats of gloss clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I looked around the cheapest was still around $80 + shipping it was for an sti...I don't think you are going to find what you want cheap. If you have all these other shift knobs sell them off to fund your new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 What did you find? $80 wouldn't be bad. I should sell some of them... maybe the titanium STi one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amidroc Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I picked up my LGT used. Not sure which of the two previous owners bought it but I have the STI shift knob. It has a nice weighty feel too it. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/amidroc/2010%20Legacy%20GT%20Premium/2014-11-12%2017.29.48_zps3lymxvd1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111870324230&alt=web Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 That looks nice! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 well, scratch that... the area under the decal (which I would remove) is just flat aluminum. bummer. Looking at a couple of possibilities that I might be able to modify to get the reverse lockout ring to fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've got a 700 Gram Raceseng knob AND the super heavy weighted Boomba short shift adaptor. I can't imagine having neither of those things now... soo.. primitive ... I have the Raceseng Slammer at around 650 grams, but I just had a one-off custom knob made by Latheworks. I had to talk him into it as he doesn't work with 2.25". His knobs are all 2". Here is a comparison "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Soooo....you like big knobs in your hand? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 ^And quite a well-polished knob he has at that. VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup_of_Joe Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Will a heavier knob compliment a weighted SSA? Or no need for it if the SSA is weighted? Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I think it really comes down to how you like it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Soooo....you like big knobs in your hand? ^And quite a well-polished knob he has at that. I have a big knob that gets polished often... "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I have the Raceseng Slammer at around 650 grams, but I just had a one-off custom knob made by Latheworks. I had to talk him into it as he doesn't work with 2.25". His knobs are all 2". Here is a comparison So what are you going to do with that raceseng shift knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I may use it temporarily if I choose to get the 2.25" knob leather wrapped. ATM it is dead weight in my armrest cubby. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 What... 650 wasn't heavy enough? How much does that one weigh... Looks like about 730. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Will a heavier knob compliment a weighted SSA? Or no need for it if the SSA is weighted? Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk More weight is better. It's not either-or. The awesomeness is additive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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