Bronze and pretty weighty shift knobs

soldave · 01-02-2011, 09:41 PM

Got something pretty exclusive here and a very nice addition to your car. First of all, if you haven't used a weighted shift knob before then you really are missing out. They make shifting so much easier you wouldn't believe. And the heavier you can get the better. Now if you're a complete baller you could get some of the tungsten ones for sale that weigh about 1.2kg but those cost around $500!

Much better would be a 54mm bronze shift knob. These look the part and weigh in at 650-670g each; more than enough for some solid shifts. And these are not your factory-manufactured ones with plastic inserts - they are hand-made by my machinist guy and are 100% brass. Take a look:

Here is a pic of the guy making them so you can see they're not just some Chinese-produces rubbish(and with a nice Rammstein soundtrack).

Could also make longer shift knobs like this:

Or even some Nismo-style ones if you liked (they're a little lighter and a little more expensive as they're tougher to make, but look cool):

Once I'm back in an Evo I'll be grabbing one of these for sure. Let me know if anyone's interested. Price would be $110 for one or $190 for 2 of the ball-shaped knobs (both prices include worldwide shipping, of course). And you'd be getting someone that nobody else has in their car, and a little piece of Okinawa in your motoring!

rotarylyman · 02-10-2011, 09:42 PM

shift knobs still for sale? PM me if so..

01-02-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
soldave Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okinawa, Japan iTrader: (0) Posts: 134 Rep Power: 15	Bronze and pretty weighty shift knobs Got something pretty exclusive here and a very nice addition to your car. First of all, if you haven't used a weighted shift knob before then you really are missing out. They make shifting so much easier you wouldn't believe. And the heavier you can get the better. Now if you're a complete baller you could get some of the tungsten ones for sale that weigh about 1.2kg but those cost around $500! Much better would be a 54mm bronze shift knob. These look the part and weigh in at 650-670g each; more than enough for some solid shifts. And these are not your factory-manufactured ones with plastic inserts - they are hand-made by my machinist guy and are 100% brass. Take a look: Here is a pic of the guy making them so you can see they're not just some Chinese-produces rubbish(and with a nice Rammstein soundtrack). Could also make longer shift knobs like this: Or even some Nismo-style ones if you liked (they're a little lighter and a little more expensive as they're tougher to make, but look cool): Once I'm back in an Evo I'll be grabbing one of these for sure. Let me know if anyone's interested. Price would be $110 for one or $190 for 2 of the ball-shaped knobs (both prices include worldwide shipping, of course). And you'd be getting someone that nobody else has in their car, and a little piece of Okinawa in your motoring! __________________ Big in Japan: soldave.ismysite.co.uk

02-10-2011, 09:42 PM	#2
rotarylyman Do Work!! Join Date: Apr 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	shift knobs still for sale? PM me if so.. __________________ Rotary Son!!