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apoplexy · 08-29-2012, 12:09 PM

I just got my shipping confirmation. I ordered it 4 weeks ago now. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town for a week or so, but afterwards I'll post some pictures and give a writeup about how buttery it is or isn't.

Ad8707 · 08-30-2012, 02:52 AM

Noob question ...Are these just unscrew stock and screw in the flossy thanks

Lee358 · 08-30-2012, 03:10 AM

Correct

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boyin · 08-30-2012, 11:40 AM

mine came in

Mishimoto · 08-30-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyin

mine came in

Very nice!

raul · 08-30-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee358

Attachment 11602

Here are two pics from the drivers door one showing the stitching in the steering wheel

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I can't help but think about a clown nose...

SkAsphalt · 08-30-2012, 01:57 PM

yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ad8707

Noob question ...Are these just unscrew stock and screw in the flossy thanks

LXXXVI · 09-06-2012, 10:03 PM

I quickly installed the Flossy Shorty and I was impressed with how much smoother the the shifts were.

I installed it by shimming under in inside of the knob to clock the shift pattern.

I threw it together using some misc hardware as shown.
The screw keeps the washers in position and the screw head adds to the 0.188 to 0.250 total thickness.

The trick would be to use about $0.25 worth of #6 aircraft hardware where a standard 0.032" washer = 2/3rd's of a turn and the light 0.016" washer = 1/3rd of a turn for the 12mm dia x 1.25mm (0.05") pitch thread.

Here's a suggested hardware list if any one is interested:

Truss Head Screw, Phillips Drive: AN526-632-R12, $0.06/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an526.php

or

Pan Head Screw, Phillips Drive: MS35206-232, $0.06/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ms35206.php

Flat Washers: AN960-6 and AN960-6L, $0.02/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/flatwashers.php

Lock Washer: MS35338-42, $0.02/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/lockwashers.php

_F-R-S_ · 09-06-2012, 10:30 PM

This is one of the best companys iv ordered from.. I happen to make the wrong order and quickly emailed. Was a very quick response back and helped me fix the issue and refunded the money and was able with the help of Flossy to get the right product.. i love customer service like this.. quick response and taking the time to fix the issue.. im sastified and will order more knobs from them in the furture. with that said.. cant wait till mine comes in =D

mashal · 09-06-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXXXVI

I quickly installed the Flossy Shorty and I was impressed with how much smoother the the shifts were.

I installed it by shimming under in inside of the knob to clock the shift pattern.

I threw it together using some misc hardware as shown.
The screw keeps the washers in position and the screw head adds to the 0.188 to 0.250 total thickness.

The trick would be to use about $0.25 worth of #6 aircraft hardware where a standard 0.032" washer = 2/3rd's of a turn and the light 0.016" washer = 1/3rd of a turn for the 12mm dia x 1.25mm (0.05") pitch thread.

Here's a suggested hardware list if any one is interested:

Truss Head Screw, Phillips Drive: AN526-632-R12, $0.06/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an526.php

or

Pan Head Screw, Phillips Drive: MS35206-232, $0.06/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ms35206.php

Flat Washers: AN960-6 and AN960-6L, $0.02/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/flatwashers.php

Lock Washer: MS35338-42, $0.02/each
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/lockwashers.php

So did you use the lock out nut from flossy or no? I can get all that hardware from work as I work in aviation

gmookher · 09-07-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee358

They are amazing quality. The heavyweight will make your shifting smoother i have the shortie redhead and it actually feels like it just wants to float into the next gear.

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how does one choose between wanting a shortie or a heavy weight?

what shifts best?

where is it too heavy and whats the down side, whats good for track use?
... i am a shift knob noob!

Lee358 · 09-07-2012, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

how does one choose between wanting a shortie or a heavy weight?

what shifts best?

where is it too heavy and whats the down side, whats good for track use?
... i am a shift knob noob!

One MUST get a shorty to work with our reverse lock out no choice due to that.

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ozone42 · 09-07-2012, 08:41 AM

I did not get any special engraving or pattern on my shorty. I did find that due to the fact this is all metal, it doesn't bite into the threads a the end, making it easy to accidentally loosen.

So I took a small piece of thin cardboard and jammed it into the knob all the way, then screwed it on the shifter. The threads bite into the cardboard at the end, the friction is plenty for a solid grip that is not going to come lose, but you can take off any time you want it.

I'm sure you could do this to make your engraving pattern line up the way you want, you'd probably just have to try a couple times.

TouchMyHonda · 09-07-2012, 10:29 AM

^ to make patters line up I've always just shoved a ball of tissue in the hole to help.

09-06-2012, 10:03 PM	#204
LXXXVI Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S, Raven, 6MT Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I quickly installed the Flossy Shorty and I was impressed with how much smoother the the shifts were. I installed it by shimming under in inside of the knob to clock the shift pattern. I threw it together using some misc hardware as shown. The screw keeps the washers in position and the screw head adds to the 0.188 to 0.250 total thickness. The trick would be to use about $0.25 worth of #6 aircraft hardware where a standard 0.032" washer = 2/3rd's of a turn and the light 0.016" washer = 1/3rd of a turn for the 12mm dia x 1.25mm (0.05") pitch thread. Here's a suggested hardware list if any one is interested: Truss Head Screw, Phillips Drive: AN526-632-R12, $0.06/each http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an526.php or Pan Head Screw, Phillips Drive: MS35206-232, $0.06/each http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ms35206.php Flat Washers: AN960-6 and AN960-6L, $0.02/each http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/flatwashers.php Lock Washer: MS35338-42, $0.02/each http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/lockwashers.php Attached Images

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08-29-2012, 12:09 PM	#197
apoplexy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: whiteout manual frs Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just got my shipping confirmation. I ordered it 4 weeks ago now. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town for a week or so, but afterwards I'll post some pictures and give a writeup about how buttery it is or isn't.

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Ad8707 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 frs whiteout Location: Gta Posts: 140 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noob question ...Are these just unscrew stock and screw in the flossy thanks

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boyin Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: whiteout FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine came in

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_F-R-S_ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 whiteout scion frs Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,261 Thanks: 621 Thanked 202 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	This is one of the best companys iv ordered from.. I happen to make the wrong order and quickly emailed. Was a very quick response back and helped me fix the issue and refunded the money and was able with the help of Flossy to get the right product.. i love customer service like this.. quick response and taking the time to fix the issue.. im sastified and will order more knobs from them in the furture. with that said.. cant wait till mine comes in =D

09-07-2012, 08:41 AM	#209
ozone42 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SSM BRZ Limited Location: austin, tx Posts: 48 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did not get any special engraving or pattern on my shorty. I did find that due to the fact this is all metal, it doesn't bite into the threads a the end, making it easy to accidentally loosen. So I took a small piece of thin cardboard and jammed it into the knob all the way, then screwed it on the shifter. The threads bite into the cardboard at the end, the friction is plenty for a solid grip that is not going to come lose, but you can take off any time you want it. I'm sure you could do this to make your engraving pattern line up the way you want, you'd probably just have to try a couple times.

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