[WC LATHE WERKS]

THESE ARE AWESOME!!

Hey guys,
You have asked me several times for a heavier shift knob for your STi. Well, I just made the first STAINLESS STEEL STi Sphere & Piston shift knobs!

This knob is lathe-cut from 303 Stainless Steel, which will be the best at resisting rust. You could probably bathe with it and not rust, but I don't recommend that.

The appearance is a deep gray appearance, with a brushed finish just like my aluminum knobs. Here is a pic of the STi Sphere:



and a pic of the STi Piston: (I can customize the size for your preference. This one is 3" tall so your whole hand can wrap around it vertically)


The total weight of the STi Sphere knob is 465 grams, this is 1.02 pounds
The total weight of the STi Piston knob is 526 grams, this is 1.16 pounds!
The total weight of the WRX Sphere knob is 525 grams, this is 1.16 pounds
The total weight of the WRX Piston knob is 485 grams, this is 1.07 pounds!
This will surely answer those who have asked for a very solid shift feel

Weight Comparison Chart:
69g - Stock 04/05 STi Knob
180g - Stock 06-08 STi Knob
105g - My Copolymer/Brass STi Sphere
170g - My Aluminum STi Sphere
465g - 526g - My NEW Stainless Steel Knobs

My Driving Impressions with the Stainless knobs: I just drove around town with the first Stainless Sti Sphere and then the Piston, and I was impressed by the improvement in driveability. The heavy weight of the steel knob compressed into such a small (2" diameter / 1.5" diameter piston) controllable shape makes shifting easy, meaning the momentum of the knob shifts it through the gears without needing as much force during the throw. I would guess this knob would improve quick shift sequences like during AutoX, drag, and road course racing. Since the shape is the same as the copolymer and aluminum spheres I make, the weight advantage is quite nice. I like the heavy knob a LOT more than I expected I would. I made these for you guys, expecting to hate the heavy feel, but I like it!


The special introductory pricing has ended. These are the fixed prices for these knobs from now on:
-6 Speeds
PRICE FOR STi SPHERE: $95.00 USD
PRICE FOR STi PISTON: $75.00 USD

-5 Speeds
PRICE FOR WRX SPHERE: $95.00 USD
PRICE FOR WRX PISTON: $75.00 USD
*including USPS Insured Shipping & Paypal Fee


POST HERE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!!

Interested:
1) Urban07STi - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED TUE 4/8)
2) Speedjunkie - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
3) sti-liger - SS STi Piston (RECEIVED)
4) dc5Aspec'd - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
5) Szumita - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
6) Renns - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED TUESDAY 3/25)
7) Scotty20bsp - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
8) Lokutus1 - SS STi Piston (RECEIVED)
9) boondocksaint - SS STi Piston (RECEIVED)
10) A_White06 - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
11) Xerox445 - SS STi Piston (SHIPPED MON 4/7)
12) jv01 - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
13) Graac - SS STi Piston (SHIPPED MON 4/7)
14) Haroman311 - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
15) Autocannon05 - SS STi Piston (SHIPPED TUESDAY 3/25)
16) Billy Baru - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED TUESDAY 3/25)
17) BlkSTiAL - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
18) Barry - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED WEDS 3/26)
19) Brushfire - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED FRI 3/28)
20) ktulu990 - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED MON 3/31)
21) Sti-LOS - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED MON 3/31)
22) Kaz - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED MON 3/31)
23) 05_STi_WRX - SS STi Sphere (RECEIVED)
24) Big67 - SS STi Sphere (SHIPPED MON 3/31)


ORDER INFO & METHOD:
I am not accepting orders for the Stainless Steel Sti Sphere and piston. To order, send paypal to me with ALL the following info so I know what is being ordered and who you are on the forum. This will let me update this thread with individual order status so you can track it yourself.

MY PAYPAL: cmattessich@optonline.net
AMOUNT: $$$ Shown Above in Price list
SUBJECT: Shiftknob Order
MESSAGE: Stainless Steel (STI or WRX) ( Sphere or Piston)
From "_______" on IWSTI.com [<<enter your screenname]
ATTACH your shipping address

[WC LATHE WERKS]

if lots of people sign up, I can lower the price a bit for a group buy later

[boondocksaint]

Hmmm. I like a heavy shift knob, but I already have and like your piston design...

Bump for ya!

[WC LATHE WERKS]

I can probably make you a custom SS piston too that you can swap in with the other one for extra weight when you need it

[black_night06]

i might be interested depending on how they turn out.

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by WC LATHE WERKS

I can probably make you a custom SS piston too that you can swap in with the other one for extra weight when you need it

Ack. I'll let you know.

[speedjunkie]

Count me in. That's one down.

[WC LATHE WERKS]

Originally Posted by black_night06

i might be interested depending on how they turn out.

they will turn out great

[lokutus1]

how much do you think it would be for the ss piston knob? i really like that design.

[speedjunkie]

Hey man put me down for the first one. I'll pay right now.

[WC LATHE WERKS]

Originally Posted by lokutus1

how much do you think it would be for the ss piston knob? i really like that design.

With the increased labor time (+15%) and material cost (3X more!) compared to aluminum, I'll start the price of the SS STi Piston at $69 USD shipped. The price may change after the first one is made to compensate for any unexpected costs.

[lokutus1]

cool! any idea how much the ss piston might weigh?

[sti-liger]

put me down please for the 1lber

[dc5Aspec'd]

If it looks nice put me down for one

[Szumita]

Originally Posted by WC LATHE WERKS

I can probably make you a custom SS piston too that you can swap in with the other one for extra weight when you need it

i may be interested, i love my copoly piston, but id like to try a heavier one.

pm me if you decide to make some, and a price!