Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy #1: STi Sphere - Page 23

BenW · 08-20-2007, 07:52 PM

I just received and installed mine. Perfect fit! I have tried the Prodrive, Kartboy, and Sparco globe, and this is the best. It's between the size of a golf ball and a cue ball. Shifting is great, the knob sits low and I especially like the ease of using the reverse lockout with it.

10/10

t3h f4stAr · 08-20-2007, 08:49 PM

Just got mine today and i agree with everythng he^^ says

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-21-2007, 04:27 AM

AWESOME! Glad you guys like them!!

Draklen · 08-21-2007, 05:40 AM

Just posting to "remind" you that I got the knob already, so you can adjust the first post. =)

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-21-2007, 06:38 AM

ok cool. thank you

xxINKxx · 08-21-2007, 09:45 AM

Just recieved my knob this morning..Its VERY NICE!! It sits a lil shorter than i expected, but it makes it almost have a short shifter feel to it which i like..The weight of the knob is perfect too!

I'll definatly buy from you on my next shift knob purchase!

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-21-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxINKxx

Just recieved my knob this morning..Its VERY NICE!! It sits a lil shorter than i expected, but it makes it almost have a short shifter feel to it which i like..The weight of the knob is perfect too!

I'll definatly buy from you on my next shift knob purchase!

return buyers receive discounts

ilovecarbs · 08-21-2007, 03:29 PM

I got mine today, it's a little lighter than I expected but I'd say it's an improvement over the stock knob. I'll be all over the next run when you figure out how to make them heavier

DCH · 08-21-2007, 08:24 PM

Got my knob a while ago, but I didn't want to post up anything until I drove around and got used to it.

First impression, it was lighter than my stock knob. I don't know how much lighter, but noticeably lighter. I was kind of bummed out, but hey, these 06 concrete filled knobs just wasn't cutting it for me.

Holding the knob in my hand, it was perfect. The exact size as the stress ball I measured! Perfect! But it just didn't feel like a knob. More like, a stress ball that couldn't get squeezed.

So I ran over to my car, installed it, and sat there and smiled. Now this is how the knob should have been!

Mind you, I purchased the 2.25" knob, as it seemed to make a bigger difference in size. I roughly eyeballed the stocker to 1.8"-1.9"...somewhere around there.

So after I installed it, I decided to take it out for a spin. Being lower than the stocker, and wider, and despite the lighter weight, it still felt much sharper and crisper. Shifts would flow through easily! I couldn't have been more happier with this purchase! I absolutely love it! Co-workers peer through my windows and see a big giant knob and think I've gone mad. Until I let them sit down and get a feel for it themselves! Of course, the keys remain in my pocket. I'm not a fool.

So to anyone who has an '06 with our freakishly heavier knobs and has any doubts about a brass-filled knob from Chris, have no fear! The knob is going to be absolutely insane! I have pictures, I just haven't edited them yet so I'll post those up tomorrow!

Chris, thanks again kind sir! I'll probably take up on that "return buyer" thingymajig you're offering. I'm all for the ultimate personalization one-of-a-kind deal. heh.

wrxridah · 08-21-2007, 09:16 PM

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I have had the knob for about a week now. Really high quality knob, thanks. Still having a hard time getting used to the smoothness, miss shift a couple of times.

xxINKxx · 08-22-2007, 09:51 AM

I'll take you up on the offer for return customer discounts..

How much for the copolymer STi sphere w/brass insert BUT with the collar..i want one that sits a lil higher

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-22-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxINKxx

I'll take you up on the offer for return customer discounts..

How much for the copolymer STi sphere w/brass insert BUT with the collar..i want one that sits a lil higher

PMd with info

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-25-2007, 06:13 AM

last one will be made this weekend, shipped out Monday.

***Szumita*** · 08-25-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WC LATHE WERKS

return buyers receive discounts

i like that

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-25-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szumita

i like that

Want to take advantage of the offer??

08-20-2007, 07:52 PM	#331
BenW Grassroots STI Racer Car: aspen 2005 wingless Fav Mod: racecomp tarmac 2 coilovers Location: oklahoma city Posts: 535 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! I just received and installed mine. Perfect fit! I have tried the Prodrive, Kartboy, and Sparco globe, and this is the best. It's between the size of a golf ball and a cue ball. Shifting is great, the knob sits low and I especially like the ease of using the reverse lockout with it. 10/10 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-20-2007, 08:49 PM	#332
t3h f4stAr STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STi Fav Mod: Me in the driver seat Posts: 281 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Just got mine today and i agree with everythng he^^ says

08-21-2007, 04:27 AM	#333
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! AWESOME! Glad you guys like them!!

08-21-2007, 05:40 AM	#334
Draklen Amateur STI Driver Car: PSM 02 WRX Bug-Eye Location: SoCal Posts: 49 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Just posting to "remind" you that I got the knob already, so you can adjust the first post. =)

08-21-2007, 06:38 AM	#335
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! ok cool. thank you

08-21-2007, 09:45 AM	#336
xxINKxx Senior STI Driver Car: 07' STi - Stg 2 1/2 Fav Mod: Too many to choose from Location: Behind the Orange Curtian Posts: 386 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Just recieved my knob this morning..Its VERY NICE!! It sits a lil shorter than i expected, but it makes it almost have a short shifter feel to it which i like..The weight of the knob is perfect too! I'll definatly buy from you on my next shift knob purchase!

08-21-2007, 03:29 PM	#338
ilovecarbs STI Driver Car: '06 CGM/Gold STi Location: Socal Posts: 253 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! I got mine today, it's a little lighter than I expected but I'd say it's an improvement over the stock knob. I'll be all over the next run when you figure out how to make them heavier

08-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#339
DCH Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Q-Rack! Location: Southern California Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Got my knob a while ago, but I didn't want to post up anything until I drove around and got used to it. First impression, it was lighter than my stock knob. I don't know how much lighter, but noticeably lighter. I was kind of bummed out, but hey, these 06 concrete filled knobs just wasn't cutting it for me. Holding the knob in my hand, it was perfect. The exact size as the stress ball I measured! Perfect! But it just didn't feel like a knob. More like, a stress ball that couldn't get squeezed. So I ran over to my car, installed it, and sat there and smiled. Now this is how the knob should have been! Mind you, I purchased the 2.25" knob, as it seemed to make a bigger difference in size. I roughly eyeballed the stocker to 1.8"-1.9"...somewhere around there. So after I installed it, I decided to take it out for a spin. Being lower than the stocker, and wider, and despite the lighter weight, it still felt much sharper and crisper. Shifts would flow through easily! I couldn't have been more happier with this purchase! I absolutely love it! Co-workers peer through my windows and see a big giant knob and think I've gone mad. Until I let them sit down and get a feel for it themselves! Of course, the keys remain in my pocket. I'm not a fool. So to anyone who has an '06 with our freakishly heavier knobs and has any doubts about a brass-filled knob from Chris, have no fear! The knob is going to be absolutely insane! I have pictures, I just haven't edited them yet so I'll post those up tomorrow! Chris, thanks again kind sir! I'll probably take up on that "return buyer" thingymajig you're offering. I'm all for the ultimate personalization one-of-a-kind deal. heh.

08-21-2007, 09:16 PM	#340
wrxridah Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: AP Location: Portland, OR Posts: 94 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! Hi Chris, Just wanted to give you a heads up that I have had the knob for about a week now. Really high quality knob, thanks. Still having a hard time getting used to the smoothness, miss shift a couple of times.

08-22-2007, 09:51 AM	#341
xxINKxx Senior STI Driver Car: 07' STi - Stg 2 1/2 Fav Mod: Too many to choose from Location: Behind the Orange Curtian Posts: 386 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! I'll take you up on the offer for return customer discounts.. How much for the copolymer STi sphere w/brass insert BUT with the collar..i want one that sits a lil higher

08-25-2007, 06:13 AM	#343
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Custom SHIFT KNOB Group Buy! last one will be made this weekend, shipped out Monday.