Which Shift Knob?!
 

So I have narrowed it down to this shift knob, the Perrin one.

http://ft86speedfactory.com/perrin-f...black-140.html

And the the Cusco Shift knob as well.
http://ft86speedfactory.com/cusco-sp...-knob-333.html

I would also LOVE to get my hands on the TRD one, that apparently some other countries have got already but nothing for the US! If anyone knows where people in the US can get their hands on this one. The ones on some of the online sites list it for $169.00. Seems a little high. Let me know what you guys think!!!

I think Flossy, but that's just me :)

I like the perrin shift knob better :)

i agree with flossy

I heard perrin is good but probably weighs the same as stock. I have heard great things about flossy as well. However i think I am personally going with the red JDM one.

I'm gonna order a flossy.

if the perrin is the same weight as stock i wouldn't get it. The extra weight from the flossy is the only reason im recommending it. the extra weight really reduces the notchyness of the gearbox and makes for much smoother shifting.

i would recommend any shift knob that is heaver then stock.

I saw the TRD in the flesh and was suitable unimpressed... it was like... meh?!

So I got the flossy... which just arrived and it absolutely CLASS!!

The Perrin and Cusco knobs are also... meh?! not much heavier than stock and don't look special so my question is.. what exactly is the point?

My 0.02 here...

I had never in my life thought about getting a custom shift knob. Unfortunately, I saw one in the forum I loved but was really hard to get as its discontinued (STI Titanium knob). I was initially set on getting the Perrin one.

Every single time I am going to buy something I do TONS and i mean TONS of research before deciding which way to go (that ensures no regrets on the purchase). After doing all of this, I came to the conclusion that while I was looking for an under $50 shift knob, it would be nice to go for quality under $150 since this will be used at least for the life of the car. I got the Stainless Steel Sphere from WC Lathewerks. I can absolutely tell you it is worth every penny it cost (off the top of my head I think it was $135). Keep in mind this is coming from someone who couldn't care less for a custom shiftknob.


I wholeheartedly recommend WC Lathewerks. Chris (owner and machinist) is very honest and straightforward. At least look it up and research it before deciding :w00t:

Yeah when we met up here in Milwaukee with a few members a BRZ guy had a Perrin and he had his stock as well and they honestly feel the exact weight. No really difference, however he did say in the long run he did like the Perrin after using it for awhile.

flossy

Can anyone provide a link to this flossy shifter everyone is talking about? Got me all excited now! Thanks for all the opinions, it seems the flossy is the winner right now!

http://www.shopflossy.com/

Many options to choose from! I'm partial to the Snowball myself. :bow:

plus they can do Custom

yea i dig my flossy :)

BLOX makes an "FR-S style" shift knob that you may want to look into since it incorporates the reverse lockout mechanism

I absolutely agree with you. While I went with something a bit more exotic/expensive, he was incredibly helpful throughout the process, prompt in replies, and returned an amazingly high quality one-of-a-kind piece.

More here if interested in seeing mine, or here for what I started with on Chris' website.

looking for "experts" who have used many shift knobs in their life that were custom.

What is the right weight you would say feels not to heavy in you hand before installation? I made a custom knob myself as a trophy for someone out of 303 stainless in the size I would want for myself if I used it , and it was EXTREMELY heavy. Far to heavy in my opinion. SO I am looking at alternates besides titanium. I heard Flossy makes "weighted" shift knobs yet show nothing to say they actually weighted one or just use the term.

Feed back is more than welcome.!!!

Flossy heavy weight is the shit!


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This isnt my flossy shift knob but i have the same style one, its the grip tape shorty.

heres a link if you would like to read about it.
http://www.shopflossy.com/collection...ape-shorty-blk

Its 500 grams which seems to be about double the stock weight from holding it. i haven't weighed the stock knob so i cant say for sure but is seems like a good guess.

i would defiantly recommend something around that weight, maybe a couple hundred grams more at the most, but i wouldnt want to over do it.

I'm running a VooDoo knob. Feels and looks great. Also a bargain at $40. Top notch quality too.

I have a limited addition 86fest flossy shift knob and I love it. Well worth the money in my opinion. Best part is you can customize your shift knob to your liking.

I actually have the TRD knob, and love it. It's one of those where it isn't immediately apparent as to why its better than stock, till after you drive with it. It fits the contours of your hand surprisingly well. Anyway, I got mine from Carson Toyota, and no, they're not cheap. Yay JDM in a time of shitty exchange rates.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the input guy, really appreciate it. After seeing one in person I went with the Perrin! I will let you know how I like it when it arrives.

fyi the stock FRS/BRZ knob is 197g.

I'll put in a good word for Moddiction's stainless steel knobs. Got an engraved 6-speed Anvil 2 for about $80. It weighs about 400g so it's just about double the weight of the stock knob. I have to say that although a knob may feel super heavy in your hand, it is less significant once it's installed on the shifter. So yeah I would recommend a heavy knob, 400g or higher to get the benefits everyone is talking about, smoothing the shifts and removing the notchy feel.

I'm thinking about getting the flossy shift knob. when ordering online how do you get to customize it cuz I put one in the shopping cart and does t give me an option to customize. Is that after you order that you can tell then what it is you want? Thnx for the help guys


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team voodoos knob for myself
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...-030813202.jpg

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Renato
Team TWM Performance

I have the Cusco knob and it is WAY smaller than what it looks like in pictures. I'd recommend Flossy or Voodoo knobs.

You have to email them after you chose custom with what you'd like it to look like. I grabbed a photo of one I found on here and used some photoshop like program to slap on the autobot logo I wanted on the shift knob below the numbered area. I've attached a pic of what I sent them but they haven't made it yet.

I bought the Perrin knob a few months ago. Thanks though.

my voodoo with some extender bought in Japan:

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3702/shifta.jpg