Weighted STi Shift Knob from TWM Now with engraved shift pattern! - Page 2

cpunlamd · 05-02-2008, 09:01 PM

This is what I have been looking for! A weighted, personalized STI shift knob. Make sure to get the etching DEEP. Is there any way to get these stainless knobs in a heavier weight? 400 grams isnt quite 1 pound.

I'd like to get a 1 pound, flat black, stainless sphere knob. With the above etching in blue.

SR55_STi · 05-06-2008, 06:50 PM

My TWM knob just came in today. It shipped immediately the following day of ordering it. Packaging was real nice, vacuum sealed knob and hardware. Came with two TWM Performance stickers.

Finish is great. Install was real easy. This knob feels great and makes shifting less of a chore. Definitely makes that stubborn first gear engagement easier.

Oh, and the black height adjustment insert is optional. I chose not to use it to make the knob sit lower.

I will post pics later.

Great job TWM!

**TWMPerformance.com** · 05-07-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SR55_STi

My TWM knob just came in today. It shipped immediately the following day of ordering it. Packaging was real nice, vacuum sealed knob and hardware. Came with two TWM Performance stickers.

Finish is great. Install was real easy. This knob feels great and makes shifting less of a chore. Definitely makes that stubborn first gear engagement easier.

Oh, and the black height adjustment insert is optional. I chose not to use it to make the knob sit lower.

I will post pics later.

Great job TWM!

Thanks for the great review, I'm glad to hear you like the shift knob! All of our shift knobs are in stock right now so all orders ship immediately as you mentioned.

I don't use the height adjustment set screw either, that will come in to play more when we offer engraving on the shift knobs to orient the shift pattern. We're actually working on a solution for shift knob orientation that will not add height either, if it works out it will be pretty cool.

I'm looking forward to your pics

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM

**TWMPerformance.com** · 05-07-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cpunlamd

This is what I have been looking for! A weighted, personalized STI shift knob. Make sure to get the etching DEEP. Is there any way to get these stainless knobs in a heavier weight? 400 grams isnt quite 1 pound.

I'd like to get a 1 pound, flat black, stainless sphere knob. With the above etching in blue.

Hi cpunlamd,

Currently the reverse lock compatible shift knobs weigh a little under a pound (400 grams) because of the reverse lock cutout and NTIS larger inside diameter. In order to add weight to bring it up to 1 pound we would need to add outside diameter which would make it larger that 2" inches. We may do so in the future to have a high caliber spherical knob, but there are no plans to do a production run larger than 2" for the immediate future.

Our CNC milling is still tied up with a production run for 8th gen Civic shifters so we have yet to complete testing for the engraving. Once the engraving is sorted out we should be able to provide a flat black, stainless sphere knob with the engraving in blue, but it would be 400 grams.

I hope this helps, I'll let you know when we have more developments.

Kevin
TWM

neptunian588 · 05-15-2008, 09:32 PM

looks awesome, can't wait to hear back from you guys bout the engraving because i'm really interested in that.

unrequited · 05-16-2008, 12:18 AM

also interested in etching pics

**TWMPerformance.com** · 05-16-2008, 01:09 PM

I'll definitely update you guys as soon as I have a sample done. We're running tests now, having a couple of issues though

I'll let you know asap,

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM

cpunlamd · 05-21-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TWMPerformance.com

Once the engraving is sorted out we should be able to provide a flat black, stainless sphere knob with the engraving in blue, but it would be 400 grams.

I hope this helps, I'll let you know when we have more developments.

Kevin
TWM

Keep me updated. Im definately interested.

**TWMPerformance.com** · 05-22-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cpunlamd

Keep me updated. Im definately interested.

Will do, I'll let you know as soon as I have the finished product ready to go.

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM

SR55_STi · 05-31-2008, 01:17 PM

Sorry this review took so long...work sucks!

Anyways, this is my review of the TWM M1 shift knob.

As you can see the TWM knob and hardware/tools comes in great packaging. I thought the packing was almost excessive, but I certainly apprciated it!

When you open the box everything is vacuum sealed and perfect! They even include some decals as well. You can see inside bag on the left: threat height adjuster, thread adapter, and the threading tool.

This is what the knob looks like with the threading insert. I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the insert on the shift linkage first, but this is how I did mine.

This is what it looks like installed!

Overall, I am very satisfied with the customer support and product from TWM. The shift knob is very heavy and fits perfectly in my palm. I realized it's so heavy that I end up depending on its weight to get me into gear--which is bad, but this is my own bad shifting habit. I think this knob would feel absolutely amazing coupled with stiffer bushings and a short shifter.

Great work TWM!

snptuning · 06-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Man I love your shift knobs.. I use to have the Type R on my scion tc and I loved it. Do you know if yo guys will come out with the Type R for 6 speed Sti

oh please oh please say yes :P

**TWMPerformance.com** · 06-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snptuning

Man I love your shift knobs.. I use to have the Type R on my scion tc and I loved it. Do you know if yo guys will come out with the Type R for 6 speed Sti

oh please oh please say yes :P

Hi,

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our shift knobs in the past. We have been toying with the idea of offering a Type R style that is reverse lock compatible. We may run some off during our next production run

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM

snptuning · 06-10-2008, 12:23 PM

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That be great.. let me know please so i can place an order.

**TWMPerformance.com** · 06-11-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by snptuning

gime gime gime

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That be great.. let me know please so i can place an order.

Cool, I'll post more news here as soon as I have some....

**TWMPerformance.com** · 06-11-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpunlamd

This is what I have been looking for! A weighted, personalized STI shift knob. Make sure to get the etching DEEP. Is there any way to get these stainless knobs in a heavier weight? 400 grams isnt quite 1 pound.

I'd like to get a 1 pound, flat black, stainless sphere knob. With the above etching in blue.

Hi Guys,

I am very pleased to announce that we have finished the engraving testing and the finished product looks amazing! Check out these pics:

We just started a group buy as well, quantities are limited though. Here's the link to the group buy: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/vendor-g...ift-knobs.html

I'll have more pics later this week or early next week of the satin version. The Gun Metal and flat black will be ready in about 2-3 weeks.

Let me know what you think

Kevin
TWM

05-02-2008, 09:01 PM	#16
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05-06-2008, 06:50 PM	#17
SR55_STi Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 05 STi Fav Mod: Stage 4 Location: US Posts: 48 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! My TWM knob just came in today. It shipped immediately the following day of ordering it. Packaging was real nice, vacuum sealed knob and hardware. Came with two TWM Performance stickers. Finish is great. Install was real easy. This knob feels great and makes shifting less of a chore. Definitely makes that stubborn first gear engagement easier. Oh, and the black height adjustment insert is optional. I chose not to use it to make the knob sit lower. I will post pics later. Great job TWM! Last edited by SR55_STi : 05-06-2008 at 06:53 PM.

05-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#20
neptunian588 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Elmhurst, NY Posts: 37 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! looks awesome, can't wait to hear back from you guys bout the engraving because i'm really interested in that.

05-16-2008, 12:18 AM	#21
unrequited Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 577 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! also interested in etching pics

05-16-2008, 01:09 PM	#22
TWMPerformance.com Authorized Vendor Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: TWM M1 Abrams RL Shift Knob Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 51 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! I'll definitely update you guys as soon as I have a sample done. We're running tests now, having a couple of issues though I'll let you know asap, Thanks, Kevin TWM

05-31-2008, 01:17 PM	#25
SR55_STi Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 05 STi Fav Mod: Stage 4 Location: US Posts: 48 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! Sorry this review took so long...work sucks! Anyways, this is my review of the TWM M1 shift knob. As you can see the TWM knob and hardware/tools comes in great packaging. I thought the packing was almost excessive, but I certainly apprciated it! When you open the box everything is vacuum sealed and perfect! They even include some decals as well. You can see inside bag on the left: threat height adjuster, thread adapter, and the threading tool. This is what the knob looks like with the threading insert. I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the insert on the shift linkage first, but this is how I did mine. This is what it looks like installed! Overall, I am very satisfied with the customer support and product from TWM. The shift knob is very heavy and fits perfectly in my palm. I realized it's so heavy that I end up depending on its weight to get me into gear--which is bad, but this is my own bad shifting habit. I think this knob would feel absolutely amazing coupled with stiffer bushings and a short shifter. Great work TWM!

06-07-2008, 06:55 PM	#26
snptuning Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 26 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! Man I love your shift knobs.. I use to have the Type R on my scion tc and I loved it. Do you know if yo guys will come out with the Type R for 6 speed Sti oh please oh please say yes :P

06-10-2008, 12:23 PM	#28
snptuning Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 26 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Weighted STi Shift Knob Sale from TWM! gime gime gime .. That be great.. let me know please so i can place an order.