c_W_j Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 What alt/exotic materials has anybody seen for used for shift knobs or boots? I've seen Delrin for knobs. I've been thinking if some type of cloth covering might work....something easily removable/washable that offers some vibration damping and doesn't conduct heat. The idea of a heavy denim boot keeps popping into my mind for some reason. Or tweed. Yeah, I know - "just wear gloves", right? So, like I said what other materials have YOU seen. Links are lovely, if you please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 There was a company (coachwerks I think?) that would wrap shift knobs in Alcantara. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 The idea of a heavy denim boot keeps popping into my mind for some reason. Or tweed. Is your name Jay Leno? Denim shift boot... lol If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_W_j Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 purdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm not a fan of this shift boot, but it IS different (and many others seemed to like it). Member's name is Spartan. http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8378/20040101image0003.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_W_j Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 ha. nice. alcantara shifter and boot: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41kLGM%2BGctL._SS500_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 WC Lathewerks makes awesome shift knobs out of metal or, my favorite, Copolymer. I have copolymer knobs on two of my cars, both black, and they don't get overly hot in the summer. They can do all sorts of custom cutting for the knob too, even custom jobs if you e-mail them. Ah, and forgot to mention that they do Alcantara wraps on the knobs also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 purdy. I wonder how much we would get hit to get one done in our thread pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_W_j Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 I wonder how much we would get hit to get one done in our thread pitch. I'd ask....but I don't trust myself not to accept the offer. http://robincasady.com/ShiftKnobs/images2/100_BurlBlkwd_D2X4599.jpg http://robincasady.com/ShiftKnobs/images2/102_CherryWalnut_D2X4722.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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