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Reaper 05-26-2014 02:34 PM

weighted shift knob options
 
I want a heavier shift knob but i really dont want to spend $125+ because it has some company's name laser etched into it, or is made from a super rare meteorite or something else ridiculous. I just want a heavy sphere'ish shift knob that doesnt cost alot. I like the perrin fat and its not expensive but i cant find how much it weighs. Any ideas? Or anyone with a mill want to make me one?

Flow 05-26-2014 03:07 PM

From Perrin's site

SPECIFICATIONS
Slim Width 1.6"
Fat Knob Width 1.8"
OEM Knob Weight 0.430 lbs. (6.880 oz)
Slim Glossy Black Weight 0.333 lbs. (5.328 oz)
Fat Glossy Black Weight 0.424 lbs. (6.784 oz)
Slim Stainless Steel Weight 0.706 lbs. (11.296 oz)
Fat Stainless Steel Weight 0.968 lbs. (15.488 oz)

Oh, and to answer your broader question, the BPS 200: http://www.billetproshop.com/product/200-series/ is about the cheapest ($75) I've seen at comparable weights (~1.1 lb)

BeRZed 05-26-2014 09:41 PM

Anarchy Motive. He has groupbuys for 72 shipped. Knob weighs about 1.5lbs. Just expect to wait awhile for it to ship.

raven1231 05-26-2014 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BeRZed (Post 1760552)
Anarchy Motive. He has groupbuys for 72 shipped. Knob weighs about 1.5lbs. Just expect to wait awhile for it to ship.

I'm still waiting...:(

BeRZed 05-26-2014 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by raven1231 (Post 1760556)
I'm still waiting...:(

Yeah I ordered mine outside of the groupbuy thinking I'll receive it sooner. Got mine after three months.

raven1231 05-26-2014 09:54 PM

Sh*t sucks.... love the look of their knobs though and the weight, just not the wait.

chris wallace 07-16-2014 11:42 PM

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I just installed the flossy heavyweight and it's nice but prob doesn't fit the budget your looking for. Question to those who do own one though.. What's everyone been doing about the plastic part that was previously covered by the eom shift knob? Looks like $h*te. Attachment 85288



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Gunman 07-17-2014 12:06 AM

Why a heavier shift knob?

Dipstik-sportech 07-17-2014 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chris wallace (Post 1850534)
I just installed the flossy heavyweight and it's nice but prob doesn't fit the budget your looking for. Question to those who do own one though.. What's everyone been doing about the plastic part that was previously covered by the eom shift knob? Looks like $h*te. Attachment 85288



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Wow um that's not right. I have a flossy knob and it fits just like the stock one. I think maybe yours doesn't have the recess for the reverse lockout.

lordgrover 07-17-2014 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 1850572)
Why a heavier shift knob?

Same question; what are the benefits?

edeekeos 07-17-2014 08:31 AM

I use a weighted knob because I find that it really smooths out the feel of the shifts. It doesn't feel so notchy and rough especially on our boxes. Also I think it makes it more 'flickable' if that makes any sense. At the moment, I'm using a Modiction Anvil. It weighs in at roughly 475g and lowered the overall height by around 2.5". It's threaded, so it just screws on like stock. I paid $82 shipped brand new for mine , it's a crinkle red one, they also have stainless(with shift pattern engraving if ya want.) I only waited 5 days from the day I placed the order, until the day I received it. Here's the link: http://shop.moddiction.com/Shift-kno...hifters_c2.htm

CBR600RR 07-17-2014 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by edeekeos (Post 1850920)
I'm using a Modiction Anvil and it lowered the overall height by around 2.5".


I don't see how this is possible????

CatDaddysBBQ 07-17-2014 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by edeekeos (Post 1850920)
I use a weighted knob because I find that it really smooths out the feel of the shifts. It doesn't feel so notchy and rough especially on our boxes. Also I think it makes it more 'flickable' if that makes any sense. At the moment, I'm using a Modiction Anvil. It weighs in at roughly 475g and lowered the overall height by around 2.5". It's threaded, so it just screws on like stock. I paid $82 shipped brand new for mine , it's a crinkle red one, they also have stainless(with shift pattern engraving if ya want.) I only waited 5 days from the day I placed the order, until the day I received it. Here's the link: http://shop.moddiction.com/Shift-kno...hifters_c2.htm

I have the same one. I would say the 2.5" is a bit exaggerated but agree on all other points. Quick turn around, countersunk so the reverse lockout works as usual and looks/feels amazing. Also unlike uncoated SS ones, it's not too hot in the summer.

I'd buy again with no hesitation.

cdrazic93 07-17-2014 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lordgrover (Post 1850879)
Same question; what are the benefits?

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Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 1850572)
Why a heavier shift knob?

I'm curious about this too. My guess is that it will make the gear box changes feel better and hit the gates with more confidence, but that's just speculation.


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