Perrin Performance Drift Button (Doriftu Switch)
 

Perrin Performance Drift Button

In the lab we have the new Perrin Performance Drift Button. Big shoutout to my bro @PERRIN_Chris for sending me the button and @PERRIN_Mladen for telling me what to call it.

The purpose of the button is to allow free movement of the hand brake, so you can pull it and put it back down in a quick, swift motion. Drifters often use the handbrake in this fashion to break traction of the rear of the car so they can go sideways. The spring in the handbrake is removed so the button can remain depressed, and the button itself has a lip so you can easily flick the button out for normal use.

It is a great looking item, and does exactly what it is designed to do. It is also easy to install and has measures to prevent rattling and vibration. Like usual Perrin fit and finish is superb. The Perrin Drift Button gets bonus points for matching my stainless steel shift knob.

Update: After going for a drive, I can confirm my button does not rattle.

As of this writing it is not out yet, but it will be coming out very soon. Let's check it out

Pictures

Danbo checking out the goods in front of the Perrin Laptop. The kit comes with a machined stainless steel button and a rubber O-ring to keep it from rattling.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5048/...aef54006_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-007 by VictorN07, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/...6bb83e87_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-009 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Danbo goofing off
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/...8e296f24_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-011 by VictorN07, on Flickr

He wants to drift too
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/...b80f6298_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-013 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Macro time. The button itself is very well made
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/...41a9de9a_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-021 by VictorN07, on Flickr

The O-Ring goes into the channel, and just screws down
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/...287eca4b_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-023 by VictorN07, on Flickr

The part that threads into the handbrake handle
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/...59c59c13_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-027 by VictorN07, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/...f2bfd284_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-030 by VictorN07, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/...63814d0b_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-033 by VictorN07, on Flickr


DIY
because why not


The target
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5157/...ffbcd8cd_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-041 by VictorN07, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/...e46bcf7b_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-045 by VictorN07, on Flickr

First, park on a relatively level surface and put the car into gear for Manual Gearbox, or leave it in park for automatic. Then wrap a towel around the gear lever and a towel around the handbrake level to prevent scratch damage from tools being danger close. Proceed to use a vice grip and just unscrew the stock button. It is on very tight. You could wrap towels/tape or what not to help prevent damage to the button
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/...5b49d115_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-055 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Perrin Performance Drift button vs old button
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/...25d2efb9_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-058 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Install the O-Ring into the button's channel
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/...1b45b346_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-060 by VictorN07, on Flickr

This spring ensures the button will pop back out. Remove it using needle nose pliers (it will come out with no resistance). Alternatively you can leave it in there and all you will be doing is just replacing the button with a nicer one. Please take note of the stud the button threads onto.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/...02599430_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-072 by VictorN07, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/...dccb37b1_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-084 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Place the button on the stud and screw it down.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/...781897b6_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-063 by VictorN07, on Flickr


Finished!

It matches very well with a stainless steel knob such as the ones Perrin offers
The large end of the button is no bigger than the hand brake handle itself.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/...d75b71fa_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-085 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Button extended. You just flick it with your thumb and it will come out.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/...baece3c4_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-086 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Button depressed
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5194/...eeef8843_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-087 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Button extended
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/...9b9a32b8_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-099 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Button Depressed
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/...7bb4f2b3_c.jpg20140428-PerrinDriftButton-101 by VictorN07, on Flickr


Video

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looks pretty dope

Looks nice. Does the O-ring keep it from feeling "loose" like some of the other ones I've heard about? If so, I'll be picking one up when they are released.

The O-ring keeps the button feeling pretty secure, it doesn't really wiggle or anything.

Looking forward to getting this. Have the same ashiko knob as op. Seems to match well.

Also may purchase in red if available to match my lockout.

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I, for one, would love an update when it's available. This would be great.

Woo looks nice will get one for sure! Start a group buy!

Nice I like it! looking forward to getting one :)

Thank you for this post! I'm definitely interested in getting one. Any different colours available that you know of?

Update: After going for a drive, I can confirm my button does not rattle.

I'm going to let the gentle at Perrin answer. I believe they are still working out the final details (price, etc)

We will have black as an option as well! :thumbup:

Great product! Black would be awesome!

Thanks! I like it a lot, I've had it on my car for a few months now.