shift knobs

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  1. ItsArex

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    What's everyone's preferences on a good weighted shift knob?
     
  2. Holc13WRX

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    I can't really speak to anything else, but I've got the cobb shift knob for my car and I really like it....

    http://www.rallysportdirect.com/COBB-Tuning-Delrin-Shift-Knob-Red-5MT-Subaru-Models

    When I installed my downpipe over at James's house (digitized soul) his shift knob was awesome... Hes got a Latheworks knob and it is extremely heavy and I know he loves that.... He wrote a review on it... I will see if I can find it
     
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    I was wondering what James had... I have been thinking of mishmoto weighted shifter, but was curious about other ones
     
  5. Matt

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    lathewerks
     
  6. Enzo

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    I have a WCLatheworks one and I would not have it any other way. Its the perfect weight and size.
     
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    I tried the titanium one but too temperature sensitive(hot in summer cold in winter.Then I remembered my collection of Mustang shift knobs left over from misc. cars I have owned.Adapted a Hurst cue ball shifter.It works and does not get the temperature swings of the metal ones.http://www.jegs.com/p/Hurst/Hurst-Ball-Shifter-Knobs/745797/10002/-1 Had to rethread..Mine seems to be ceramic or whatever cue balls are made from.These new ones say plastic.Oh well.
     
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    I'm all for the HKS domo (no longer available) weighted shift knob. Or the Greddy weighted shift knob which was my first ever shift knob.
     
  9. J_P

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    Another fan of WC Lathe Werks here. I use a sock on the knob (laugh you know it's funny) to try and keep the temperature extremes from burning or freezing my hand. Seems to work pretty well.

    http://www.lathewerks.com/shop/
     
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    HAHAHAHA friend of mine who had a Civic Si had the butt plug shaped shifter from them and put a sock on it. I ragged on him all the time saying is that what he used for protection lol
     
  11. Enzo

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    So since I last posted, I had gotten into a discussion with another shift knob company that will also make custom weighted knobs for a much cheaper price. I have been discussing with custom-shift-knobs.com about a steel shift knob weighing 500 grams for $70 in the teardrop shape. I do not know the quality of their knobs but that's about $60 cheaper than WC Latheworks.
     
  12. ItsArex

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    I am thinking about contacting lw to see if they can make me one with finger grooves on something that weighs half a pound. I feel like a full pound is a little too much for a shifter.... I wonder if jpm coach works could make a grip for that.
     
  13. watchthenlearn

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    I'll be receiving my Anarchy Motive here soon. 671 grams (1.47lbs). I've waited so long for it to ship it's really become a pain. I'm sure once I get it'll be "worth the wait". It's powder coated (SWP) so hopefully it won't be too temp sensitive.

    But I got a quick question about shift knobs in general. For me I want the shortest (least throw) shift possible, because of speed and ease. Why is it that some people go for the really long/tall shift knobs, especially in drift cars.
     
  14. b reel

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    because of speed and ease?
     
  15. watchthenlearn

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    Flick of the wrist vs moving whole arm.
     
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    Tall shift knobs/shifters can be just as productive as short shifters.
     
  17. watchthenlearn

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    Okay... I realize that, but how? Especially in drift cars.
     
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    Watch out with the Anarchy knobs. Mine took FOREVER to arrive and then it started to chip less than 2 months after having it. I sent it back to the guy and it took another 2-3 months for me to get it back. That guy has a sob story everytime there is a delay.

    I ended up selling mine because I was so afraid it was going to chip again. Kind of wish I had held onto it and just got it powdered by someone local.



    I know have a WC Lathe Werks Co-Polymer Piston with a brass insert.

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    http://lathewerks.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_8_16&products_id=16

    I like it ok but I miss the weight of the Anarchy knob for sure.
     

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