Xanth Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Just got my shift knob from TWM performance. I had a Kartboy STS but the lever just seem too damn tall. I tried some aftermarket shift knobs but since our factory unit is weighted none of them seemed right. Enter TWM performance, just got the "Bombshell" model in gun blue, weighs in at a nice 590 grams. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/images/bombshellshiftknob.jpg Here is the best part, they have this feature they call NTIS short for Nylon Threaded Insert System thats friggin great. The hard nylon insert is of top notch quality and is threaded internally and externally. It threads just like the factory knob. But the best part; since the threaded interior extends almost all the way to the top of the knob you can make your shifter about 2" shorter than stock just by not installing the height selection screw. You just use the included tool to thread the nylon insert all the way to the top and install. Instant short throw shifter. The crazy weight on this thing helps compensate for the decreased leverage. I must say, definately one of the best purchases I have made. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/column/images/ntis_cut.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 TTIWWP Ive been thinking of getting one of their knobs after someone posted a pic of the satin cue ball. the bombshell looks redorkulously cool but i was worried about it being too tall. any pics next to stock? any pics at all would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 My camera us phuked, I will snap some with the treo in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 thanks...glad to see someone with this knob...ive always liked the bombshell and am glad they are using NTIS with it (used to be set screws only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 oh and how did you secure the boot to the knob? im thinking of getting a shorter boot as well (also have kartboy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 oh and how did you secure the boot to the knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 The shifter is so short now I did not bother securing the boot. It has not been an issue. So this picture looks like ass, its too dark for the mighty treo. The stock knob seems to have grown legs and walked away, or my brother took it, one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 crappy pic but helps a lot. im realizing that the height of all their shifters makes no difference since on all you can screw the thing all the way on meaning a knob will be the same height but the distance it reaches down the lever itself will change. hmmm.....what finish to order.... edit: ps...sorry cas...i may get your delrin knob someday when its finished but this thing is calling my name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Exactly. I'll tell you the fit and finish the thses things is awesome. Love purchasing made in america, as long as its not a car, damn, already did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 just ordered a satin bombshell...thanks again for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 just ordered a satin bombshell...thanks again for the info! same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 looks... cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I dont drive around with my hands all over me knob. quick shifts baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'll tell you what, it only gets to around 30 here in florida but damn. The mass is so great that by the time I get to work about 10 min later, shits still cold. The summer is going to be interesting, like hot potato. Think of it as a quick shift trainer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 norcal + garage = not worried about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 looks like a sex toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Any chance on getting a better picture? I want to see what it looks like without connecting the boot, but looks like a very cool find. I have been thinking about taking the hacksaw to my shifter and threading it lower, but this may be right up my alley with no tools involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Ill take some pics when I get mine. I called today because it hadn't shipped yet...they found the order and sent it 3 day select so hopefully it'll arrive Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 ..if they covered this with leather *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseME Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've got this TWM on my Legacy. Love it, full 1lb! http://pages.videotron.ca/chaseme/shift.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianspi Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 You got me all excited. I thought, "Hey, this will be a shorter throw and cheaper than a $135 Cobb STS." So I went to the website to order the knob... $100 for a shift knob? enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseME Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 It's worth the $. I had been through 4 knobs before this one. It's the only one I can stand to drive with. The build/install quality and shift feel is well worth the $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Got mine today and installed it. Really nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 It really is a nice piece. Can't say enough about the quality and the sheer mass of the damn things. Glad you all like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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