Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy #1: STi Sphere - Page 17

WESTI · 08-07-2007, 08:40 PM

got mine today! WOOOOT its not as heavy as the stock shift knob but it sits lower and it makes it seems like my shifts are shorter. No complaints here! LOVE IT!

ilovecarbs · 08-07-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

got mine today! WOOOOT its not as heavy as the stock shift knob but it sits lower and it makes it seems like my shifts are shorter. No complaints here! LOVE IT!

It's not as heavy as the stock knob?! I though it was supposed to be slightly heavier

WESTI · 08-07-2007, 08:55 PM

ya its definately not as heavy as the stock shift knob (06 atleast) but anyways i like it better. Its lower and makes the shifts shorter. Plus IMO it looks better.

ilovecarbs · 08-07-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

ya its definately not as heavy as the stock shift knob (06 atleast) but anyways i like it better. Its lower and makes the shifts shorter. Plus IMO it looks better.

Honestly, I'm kind of disappointed now.

WESTI · 08-07-2007, 09:39 PM

why is that?

ilovecarbs · 08-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Because I was expecting it to be heavier than the stock knob.

WESTI · 08-07-2007, 09:51 PM

its not heavier but it sits lower and it makes it seem like the shifts are shorter. The material that its made out of is much lighter than the stock one and the stock shift knob must have some like lead in it or something cuz its smaller and heavier. I like the new one though cuz its a bit bigger around

ilovecarbs · 08-07-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

The material that its made out of is much lighter than the stock one...

Yeah but I thought that's what the brass insert was for. I'll just have to wait and see how I like it when I receive it.

***sti-liger*** · 08-07-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DCH

Super! Glad I could help!

Man, I got my knob in last Friday, I've been enjoying it like a madman! The 2.25" initially felt like a beast, but now that it's installed and on the car, HOLY smokes. Loving the grip I've got, and the shifts are just oh-too-much-fun!

Thank you, Chris!

yeah its like having a cue ball for a shifter..at first its like

then its like

wrxridah · 08-07-2007, 11:33 PM

Can others chime in to confirm the weight of the ball? Maybe some are heavier than the other? Was hoping for it to weigh more than stock as well.

tbmtb · 08-08-2007, 02:22 AM

" All the STi knobs weigh 69 grams.
My solid copolymer STi Sphere weighs 80 grams, and 105 with the brass insert offered here."
-As stated in initial post.
Sounds like a pretty precise guy, and I've heard no complaints. I'm betting it's 65% heavier then stock. We'll know for sure when mine arrives

Until then, no worries.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-08-2007, 04:33 AM

I think the confusion is because different year STis have different knobs on them.
I PERSONALLY measured "x00's" 2005 STi stock Shiftknob and it was only 69 grams. This is the same weight as the 2004 as well.

My 2" Copolymer/brass knob weighs 105 grams, so this is a good improvement. The 2.25" knob weighs about 130-140 grams due to larger size (but it's not for everybody if you have small hands)

Now, I have never measured the 06/07 STi knob, so I dont know if it is more or less. I assumed they all have the same knob, but apparently the slant-eyes have a heavier one?

For the blobeyes, the improvement is in shorter height, and more weight (and the personal benefits of appearance or feel). For the 06/07's, the benefits would be the shorter weight and the feel/appearance if the weight is actually lighter.

Anybody have an accurate gram scale to measure one 06/07 knob?

worksti · 08-08-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WC LATHE WERKS

My 2" Copolymer/brass knob weighs 105 grams, so this is a good improvement. The 2.25" knob weighs about 130-140 grams due to larger size (but it's not for everybody if you have small hands).

For the blobeyes, the improvement is in shorter height, and more weight (and the personal benefits of appearance or feel).

Thanks for finishing my 2.25" Chris, I'm excited to feel it in the car!

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-08-2007, 09:51 AM

Ok, I updated Post#1 with todays shipments. Tracking#s will be up by tonight in their system

sti charles · 08-08-2007, 10:55 AM

Got mine today. It's worth every bit of the money i paid. Thanks for the awesome quality product.

08-07-2007, 08:40 PM	#241
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,381 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! got mine today! WOOOOT its not as heavy as the stock shift knob but it sits lower and it makes it seems like my shifts are shorter. No complaints here! LOVE IT! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-07-2007, 08:55 PM	#243
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,381 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! ya its definately not as heavy as the stock shift knob (06 atleast) but anyways i like it better. Its lower and makes the shifts shorter. Plus IMO it looks better.

08-07-2007, 09:39 PM	#245
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,381 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! why is that?

08-07-2007, 09:47 PM	#246
ilovecarbs STI Driver Car: '06 CGM/Gold STi Location: Socal Posts: 254 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Because I was expecting it to be heavier than the stock knob.

08-07-2007, 09:51 PM	#247
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,381 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! its not heavier but it sits lower and it makes it seem like the shifts are shorter. The material that its made out of is much lighter than the stock one and the stock shift knob must have some like lead in it or something cuz its smaller and heavier. I like the new one though cuz its a bit bigger around

08-07-2007, 11:33 PM	#250
wrxridah Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: AP Location: Portland, OR Posts: 99 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Can others chime in to confirm the weight of the ball? Maybe some are heavier than the other? Was hoping for it to weigh more than stock as well.

08-08-2007, 02:22 AM	#251
tbmtb Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 WRC Blue STi Fav Mod: Turbo-Back/AP 2.0 Stage 2 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 9 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! " All the STi knobs weigh 69 grams. My solid copolymer STi Sphere weighs 80 grams, and 105 with the brass insert offered here." -As stated in initial post. Sounds like a pretty precise guy, and I've heard no complaints. I'm betting it's 65% heavier then stock. We'll know for sure when mine arrives Until then, no worries.

08-08-2007, 04:33 AM	#252
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,310 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! I think the confusion is because different year STis have different knobs on them. I PERSONALLY measured "x00's" 2005 STi stock Shiftknob and it was only 69 grams. This is the same weight as the 2004 as well. My 2" Copolymer/brass knob weighs 105 grams, so this is a good improvement. The 2.25" knob weighs about 130-140 grams due to larger size (but it's not for everybody if you have small hands) Now, I have never measured the 06/07 STi knob, so I dont know if it is more or less. I assumed they all have the same knob, but apparently the slant-eyes have a heavier one? For the blobeyes, the improvement is in shorter height, and more weight (and the personal benefits of appearance or feel). For the 06/07's, the benefits would be the shorter weight and the feel/appearance if the weight is actually lighter. Anybody have an accurate gram scale to measure one 06/07 knob?

08-08-2007, 09:51 AM	#254
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,310 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Ok, I updated Post#1 with todays shipments. Tracking#s will be up by tonight in their system

08-08-2007, 10:55 AM	#255
sti charles Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STI and 04 Srt-4 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 107 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Got mine today. It's worth every bit of the money i paid. Thanks for the awesome quality product. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.