Shift Knob Replacement

[silent cilantro]

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

Fastest purchase I've made for my car yet. link up? Card down.

Thanks @mr.suntorytime

 

[crashprash]

the knob has entered the chat

Shift knob

Billet Aluminum Construction: Machined from AL6061-T6 aluminum for strength and durability. Enhanced Grip: At a larger 51 millimeters, it provides a more substantial feel in hand compared to the OEM knob's 46mm diameter. OEM-Matching Finish: Glass bead blasted and type II clear anodized for a...

www.darkworks-design.com

Hope GRP stocks this so can combine with other items for international shipping

 

[BLUEMIRA]

purchased.

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

the knob has entered the chat

Shift knob

Billet Aluminum Construction: Machined from AL6061-T6 aluminum for strength and durability. Enhanced Grip: At a larger 51 millimeters, it provides a more substantial feel in hand compared to the OEM knob's 46mm diameter. OEM-Matching Finish: Glass bead blasted and type II clear anodized for a...

www.darkworks-design.com

Just got mine today.

Shift knobs are mostly personal preference but I'm really really happy with this design. The larger size feels great in the hand and the small amount of added weight makes a big difference when engaging gears. Shifts feel a ton smoother. Also love that it maintains the OEM look.

Great product!

 

[SX 10TUS]

Waiting for mine to come over the pond along with some other goodies from Mr Suntorytime... It's shipped very quick so now in the hands of the courier gods...

 

[BLUEMIRA]

Installed this today. Love it.
The larger size and weight dwarf the OEM knob and the quality is top notch.
I added a bit of colour but extremely happy with the purchase. Looking forward to taking it for a spin.
Thank you @mr.suntorytime

 

[mr.suntorytime]

Very happy that everyone is satisfied with these.

Thanks for your support!

 

[Mfonseca]

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Installed this today. Love it.
The larger size and weight dwarf the OEM knob and the quality is top notch.
I added a bit of colour but extremely happy with the purchase. Looking forward to taking it for a spin.
Thank you @mr.suntorytime

Looks great. Where is you CF trim from?

 

[whitedc5]

these look nice

 

[BLUEMIRA]

Looks great. Where is you CF trim from?

Hi. I got the matte carbon overlay from Greg @GRP .
Quality and fit is great and I much prefer matte over gloss. It is very subtle. I used it on steering wheel and doors as well.

 

[KJD]

Very happy that everyone is satisfied with these.

Thanks for your support!

Received mine thanks.

Got to me astonishingly quickly.
Ordered Sunday evening UK time.
Presumably dispatched Monday morning California time (early afternoon UK time).
In my hand in SW London at 10am Wednesday.
Less than 48 hours! Impressive.

Feels good in the hand but I’ll have to wait until I get the car back from having its doors replaced/painted before testing properly.

Given it a paint while I’m waiting.

 

[mr.suntorytime]

Received mine thanks.

Got to me astonishingly quickly.
Ordered Sunday evening UK time.
Presumably dispatched Monday morning California time (early afternoon UK time).
In my hand in SW London at 10am Wednesday.
Less than 48 hours! Impressive.

Feels good in the hand but I’ll have to wait until I get the car back from having its doors replaced/painted before testing properly.

Given it a paint while I’m waiting.

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Whoa looks so good with the red text!

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

Received mine thanks.

Got to me astonishingly quickly.
Ordered Sunday evening UK time.
Presumably dispatched Monday morning California time (early afternoon UK time).
In my hand in SW London at 10am Wednesday.
Less than 48 hours! Impressive.

Feels good in the hand but I’ll have to wait until I get the car back from having its doors replaced/painted before testing properly.

Given it a paint while I’m waiting.

View attachment 70373

What kind of paint did you use? Nail polish?

 

[KJD]

What kind of paint did you use? Nail polish?

Touch-up pen from Halfords (UK). Tool Box Red, although it could be an even brighter red.
There’s a little nib that’s a perfect fit in the grooves. Easier to apply than a brush.

 

[brandonsmash]

I didn't care for the small factory shift knob so I turned my own.
It's a threaded steel core inside an aluminum knob turned from 2" billet. Weight is heavier than stock so it is easier to go into gear but light enough not to compromise accuracy; I went through a few iterations to find the right balance.

I powdercoated it in Prismatic's "Morpho Blue." All in all I think it came out great!

 

[djprov431]

I received mine the other day and installed / test drove today -- wow what a noticeable difference in shift quality!!! Must have mod!!!

 

[Stevie I wonder]

I'm new to this forum,but I can't believe the amount of useless chatter regarding the gear knob!
For heavens sake,what will be next?
The tyres are 'Too Rubbery',The paint is 'Too Shiny'
Just go out and drive it!

 

[geoffbland]

I'm new to this forum,but I can't believe the amount of useless chatter regarding the gear knob!
For heavens sake,what will be next?
The tyres are 'Too Rubbery',The paint is 'Too Shiny'
Just go out and drive it!

Thank goodness you pointed that out - I was just about to post a rant about my too-rubbery tyres.

 

[djprov431]

I'm new to this forum,but I can't believe the amount of useless chatter regarding the gear knob!
For heavens sake,what will be next?
The tyres are 'Too Rubbery',The paint is 'Too Shiny'
Just go out and drive it!

Maybe since you're new you should take a moment to familarize yourself with the forum, the car, it's quirks, and the efforts members have made to share ideas or products to make ownership more enjoyable -- I've driven mine 5800 miles -- thanks to this forum I've made some wonderful improvements that bring me smiles every drive....so thanks for your useless chatter