TRD Shift Knob - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NG86 · 12-06-2012, 10:36 PM

Anyone got the TRD Shift Knob think it improve the overall gear shift feel? I personally find it does, but the size and the shape of the knob makes it uncomfortable to grip.

The stock shift knob is a lot heavier than the TRD one, making the shift smoother, but it also "numb" the feel when shifting.

The TRD knob is lighter so it requires more effect to shift especially from 1st to 2nd gear, but it feels more precise.

nzer · 12-06-2012, 11:11 PM

Yep, I have it.

I like it. Distance between knob and the reverse lift up thingy is shorter so easier to put in reverse.

I found the concave top weird to start with but the ball of my index finger (palm bit at base) fits nicely into the concave bit when shifting.

Not sure it was worth the NZ$155 I paid for it though as the stock knob is pretty good but it completed my TRD kit.

If I wasn't going for the complete TRD kit I think there's better things to spend the money on.

Burn · 12-07-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NG86

Anyone got the TRD Shift Knob think it improve the overall gear shift feel? I personally find it does, but the size and the shape of the knob makes it uncomfortable to grip.

The stock shift knob is a lot heavier than the TRD one, making the shift smoother, but it also "numb" the feel when shifting.

The TRD knob is lighter so it requires more effect to shift especially from 1st to 2nd gear, but it feels more precise.

I've gotten lathewerks steel ball with gun metal finish which is heavier and better shifting and throw in my opinion

Nafe · 12-07-2012, 12:23 AM

I like TRD shift knob.
It does feel a bit more "direct", but I liek it. The concave top was a bit odd to start with, but their reasoning was it will help in hot weather, and jesus christ, they were right!!!

Nafe · 12-07-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn

I've gotten lathewerks steel ball with gun metal finish which is heavier and better shifting and throw in my opinion

Wait until it has been parked in the summer sun for a few hours

Burn · 12-07-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nafe

Wait until it has been parked in the summer sun for a few hours

Yup, will see whether if its too hot to hold

Nardi330 · 12-07-2012, 12:49 AM

i have ordered one of this. hopefully arrive before xmas.

Nafe · 12-07-2012, 01:09 AM

Are you sure that one will fit dude? I was under the impression they don't fit the 86 due to different threads??
If it does, then awesome

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Originally Posted by Nardi330

i have ordered one of this. hopefully arrive before xmas.

Hawk77FT · 12-07-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn

Yup, will see whether if its too hot to hold

Thats what she said!

Nardi330 · 12-07-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nafe

Are you sure that one will fit dude? I was under the impression they don't fit the 86 due to different threads??
If it does, then awesome

oops different one. this is the one i ordered:

Chojin9 · 12-07-2012, 02:58 AM

Looks a bit tall? Will it start to colour?

Not saying you don't wash your hands btw lol

Nardi330 · 12-07-2012, 03:02 AM

I already have a short Voodoo round ones so I want a taller one.

I wash my hands often so I should be fine.

Nafe · 12-07-2012, 03:34 AM

I like it :-D

ok180 · 12-07-2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nardi330

oops different one. this is the one i ordered:

Looks like a light bulb lolll

12-06-2012, 11:11 PM	#2
nzer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Grey TRD GT86, 2015 VW Golf R Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 1,572 Thanks: 666 Thanked 942 Times in 540 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, I have it. I like it. Distance between knob and the reverse lift up thingy is shorter so easier to put in reverse. I found the concave top weird to start with but the ball of my index finger (palm bit at base) fits nicely into the concave bit when shifting. Not sure it was worth the NZ$155 I paid for it though as the stock knob is pretty good but it completed my TRD kit. If I wasn't going for the complete TRD kit I think there's better things to spend the money on. __________________ My fully loaded TRD86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...760#post582760

12-07-2012, 02:58 AM	#11
Chojin9 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Inop Location: Australia Posts: 15 Thanks: 35 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks a bit tall? Will it start to colour? Not saying you don't wash your hands btw lol Last edited by Chojin9; 12-07-2012 at 03:13 AM.

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12-07-2012, 12:23 AM	#4
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like TRD shift knob. It does feel a bit more "direct", but I liek it. The concave top was a bit odd to start with, but their reasoning was it will help in hot weather, and jesus christ, they were right!!!

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Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i have ordered one of this. hopefully arrive before xmas.

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Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I already have a short Voodoo round ones so I want a taller one. I wash my hands often so I should be fine.

12-07-2012, 03:34 AM	#13
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like it :-D

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