whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob?

FlybySTi · 03-14-2008, 12:03 PM

any???

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speedjunkie · 03-14-2008, 01:13 PM

Helps you with getting the car threw the gears faster and smoother. I have upgraded to short shifter and all upgraded bushings and now its a little to tight for me. I went heavier and it will be alot easier.

wrxnext · 03-14-2008, 01:51 PM

I recently upgraded my 04 shift knob with an 07 knob...

04 - 69 grams
07 - 180 grams or so? In that area

I even feel a good difference between the old style and new style knob.

Cheap too...

BTW I see why your car would be clean, but whys your sti slow?

MGizzle · 03-15-2008, 06:31 PM

How does a heavier shift knob help shifting?? I must've been sleeping or something but this doesn't make any sense to me?? The shift knob doesn't put any force on the shifter and the inertia of a heavier mass isn't that high to help, is it?? Dang, this one don't make any sense to me.

***wdb*** · 03-15-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MGizzle

The shift knob doesn't put any force on the shifter and the inertia of a heavier mass isn't that high to help, is it??

It (apparently) is if you consider that the mass is at the end of a lever.

I'm not a fan of heavy shift knobs myself; they look like a good way to wear out synchros prematurely, and bad way to learn how to shift a car correctly.

amg destroyer · 03-16-2008, 07:44 AM

It is the inertia on the top of the lever... It makes for a more precise shift, and better feel.

WESTI · 03-16-2008, 08:57 AM

i honestly dont think it makes a difference. I only got a new knob cuz my stocker was getting gross

wi77iam · 03-16-2008, 12:26 PM

I have my Cobb double-adjustable SS set for very short shifts and very tall knob. I also added a shift extender. This combo makes for very low shift effort, probably as much as having more weight on the end.

speedjunkie · 03-16-2008, 01:10 PM

It makes a pretty big difference actually. Try someones out that has one and just see how it basically slides riight into the gear with little effort. It makes it easier for me at the track as far as not missing shifts. That part could be just me though.

***wdb*** · 03-16-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wi77iam

I have my Cobb double-adjustable SS set for very short shifts and very tall knob. I also added a shift extender. This combo makes for very low shift effort, probably as much as having more weight on the end.

<---- Wants to hear more about the extender...

wi77iam · 03-17-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

<---- Wants to hear more about the extender...

It's the GarageSpec shift extender. Here is a post of my setup with some pics.

I've been driving with this for about 2 years now and really like it.

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speedjunkie Senior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STI Wh Fav Mod: Invidia N1 catback, Helix DP Location: waldorf, MD Posts: 375 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? Helps you with getting the car threw the gears faster and smoother. I have upgraded to short shifter and all upgraded bushings and now its a little to tight for me. I went heavier and it will be alot easier.

03-14-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
wrxnext Junior STI Driver Car: RIP 04 STi Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? I recently upgraded my 04 shift knob with an 07 knob... 04 - 69 grams 07 - 180 grams or so? In that area I even feel a good difference between the old style and new style knob. Cheap too... BTW I see why your car would be clean, but whys your sti slow?

03-15-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 786 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? How does a heavier shift knob help shifting?? I must've been sleeping or something but this doesn't make any sense to me?? The shift knob doesn't put any force on the shifter and the inertia of a heavier mass isn't that high to help, is it?? Dang, this one don't make any sense to me.

03-16-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,186 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? It is the inertia on the top of the lever... It makes for a more precise shift, and better feel.

03-16-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
WESTI The Other Dude Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,339 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? i honestly dont think it makes a difference. I only got a new knob cuz my stocker was getting gross

03-16-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
wi77iam Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM STi Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 566 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? I have my Cobb double-adjustable SS set for very short shifts and very tall knob. I also added a shift extender. This combo makes for very low shift effort, probably as much as having more weight on the end.

03-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#9
speedjunkie Senior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STI Wh Fav Mod: Invidia N1 catback, Helix DP Location: waldorf, MD Posts: 375 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: whats the benefit of heavy shifter knob? It makes a pretty big difference actually. Try someones out that has one and just see how it basically slides riight into the gear with little effort. It makes it easier for me at the track as far as not missing shifts. That part could be just me though.