[Insane06STi]

Winter mode!

[spazegun2213]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

I was actually thinking about a black Prodrive shift knob It's metal, right (not plastic)?

Yeah the Cobb lever lets you set the pivot so high that the linkage will scrape that plate when you shift into 1st gear. Honestly I don't know why Subaru cut that plate in that shape in the first place Also, there's these two studs in that plate which have NO use (I cut em off ).

I like the tires. They are admittedly soft compared to the RE070s (hell, what isn't soft compared to those) but they are a good all-weather tire. Did great in snow/ice, and since we only had two sizable snow storms last year, they fit the bill perfectly since they still have some sporting premise to them. Your Neros are probably better in the dry, but the Contis are rated better for ice traction, which was why I went with the Contis.

I have that exact knob, and caress it every day *swoon* only "problem" with it, in the summer it gets hot, and in the winter it gets cold. But since its Alu, its nice and heavy and makes shifts much easier.

haha, i can see you with a dremel, going "i dont need these! "

yup, we dont get much ice here, so i think the nero's will do me just fine

[jsh139]

Get the STi Ti knob

Kurt's a *****. It never got too hot for me in the summer.

[nandanrp]

STi Ti knob would probably be my top choice, but for the fact that I can get THREE Prodrive knobs for the same price

Yeah Ross I went to town on that ***** with the Dremmel My snot was black from inhaling ceramic and metal dust fumes

[kts262]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

...and the Cobb SS from my buddy kts262 who was too lazy to install the damn thing

Yea I am pretty lazy.

Glad you finally got it all installed. I want to get the TiC linkage bushings myself but I think they are a project for when I have a garage. I love the coating on the garage, that's going to be my first project when I get my new place.

I'm going to be switching to winter mode this weekend too, man am I going to miss the gold stockers too.

Oh and while I like the stock shifter knob a lot and don't plan on changing it, Spaze's Prodrive knob is pretty nice. Unfortunately I only go to drive his STi off a trailer instead of taking out for a little spin.

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by kts262

Yea I am pretty lazy.

Glad you finally got it all installed. I want to get the TiC linkage bushings myself but I think they are a project for when I have a garage. I love the coating on the garage, that's going to be my first project when I get my new place.

That's my parent's garage. I, too, have no garage; hell, I don't even have the space that I see in your curb pictures I have to drive home to Michigan every few weeks for the newest mod installs I love that garage though, if they got a heater it would be perfect. The epoxy coated floor is great, I can spill oil/antiseize/grease on it and not have to worry about clean up, it wipes right off

Originally Posted by kts262

I'm going to be switching to winter mode this weekend too, man am I going to miss the gold stockers too.

Oh and while I like the stock shifter knob a lot and don't plan on changing it, Spaze's Prodrive knob is pretty nice. Unfortunately I only go to drive his STi off a trailer instead of taking out for a little spin.

Yeah my car felt so loose/rubbery taking the 070s off. It did feel less harsh on bumps though

I read the Prodrive knob is lighter than stock Is that true? I prefer the stock knob myself, and would rather keep that, but that plastic shift pattern's rattle is ridiculous. Need to see if I can pop it off and re-glue it.

[Ikon]

looks awesome.. i want to do the cobb ss soon

[kts262]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

That's my parent's garage. I, too, have no garage; hell, I don't even have the space that I see in your curb pictures I have to drive home to Michigan every few weeks for the newest mod installs I love that garage though, if they got a heater it would be perfect. The epoxy coated floor is great, I can spill oil/antiseize/grease on it and not have to worry about clean up, it wipes right off

Yeah my car felt so loose/rubbery taking the 070s off. It did feel less harsh on bumps though

I read the Prodrive knob is lighter than stock Is that true? I prefer the stock knob myself, and would rather keep that, but that plastic shift pattern's rattle is ridiculous. Need to see if I can pop it off and re-glue it.

I remember you telling me you had to drive home for installs. Well once I get my place you're welcome to come install stuff, if you don't mine driving 10-12 hours.

Yea it always amazes me how noisy the RE070s are compared to my winter tires. I'll be able to use my cell phone in the car again!

I have no idea on the Prodrive knobs weight unfortunately. I just noticed Spaze had one and it was pretty nice.

[AndrewSS]

man all that shifter stuff looks like a pain, but good work

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by Ikon

looks awesome.. i want to do the cobb ss soon

Thanks man! Yeah it's been pretty damn good, though I haven't driven the car enough to really get used to it yet

Originally Posted by kts262

I remember you telling me you had to drive home for installs. Well once I get my place you're welcome to come install stuff, if you don't mine driving 10-12 hours.

Yea it always amazes me how noisy the RE070s are compared to my winter tires. I'll be able to use my cell phone in the car again!

I have no idea on the Prodrive knobs weight unfortunately. I just noticed Spaze had one and it was pretty nice.

I think it's more like 15 hours to VA

My tires aren't really quieter, they are just less harsh

I'll have to try my stock shift knob before I buy anything else...just hope I don't **** it up!

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by AndrewSS

man all that shifter stuff looks like a pain, but good work

Yeah it was smooth sailing though. I am, however, retardo slow...I thought 4 hours to do it all. Took me 7

[GZA]

Nice man. I was thinking about gettin the Cobb SS but I was worried it would be too much work. What do you think of it so far?

[kts262]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

I think it's more like 15 hours to VA

I'll have to try my stock shift knob before I buy anything else...just hope I don't **** it up!

It's even further, I'm in MD. Google Maps says 10 hours from chi-town to where my new place will be, and my friend has done that trip a few times (on the way to his parent's place in Wisconsin and said it's a good 10 hours. And he did it in a Honda. Your STi should be able to do it in 6 hours flat.

If you screw up the stock knob you can always get the S204 one:



It's red!

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by GZA

Nice man. I was thinking about gettin the Cobb SS but I was worried it would be too much work. What do you think of it so far?

I like the double-adjustable capability. I like the shorter shifts, and with all the bushings, I like how tight everything is. The Cobb SS itself isn't a tough install (it can be done without removing the linkage), the bushings are what take time and effort. I just combined everything

The only real downsides (livable, IMHO) are that the pivot point is higher so the shift effort increases marginally (but you get shorter throws ), and second that damn rattle I have due to the shift knob. I can fix #2, and I just have to get used to #1. So far I like the shift feel though!

Originally Posted by kts262

It's even further, I'm in MD. Google Maps says 10 hours from chi-town to where my new place will be, and my friend has done that trip a few times (on the way to his parent's place in Wisconsin and said it's a good 10 hours. And he did it in a Honda. Your STi should be able to do it in 6 hours flat.

If you screw up the stock knob you can always get the S204 one:



It's red!

Yes! Then it'll be red AND rattle! I'll try to fix the rattle first. I can see the new thread now "Help! How to remove super-glued thumb from shift knob?!"

Oh, and I don't speed like I used to, too many tickets in the past. V1 helps though

[STiLLsLow]

hey just wondering which set of instructions you used to install the TiC/KB Bushings? Just the one provided on TiC's website? I received it today and Im debating whether to install the whole super shift set myself or not, and i kinda am gettin lost on where to start already so just tryin to read up on it as much as possible. Thanks!