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Draco-REX · 05-23-2012, 06:45 PM

Got the shift knob I wanted. Just need the rest of the car to arrive so I can install it onto the knob.

(My Flickr Site)

It's a WC Lathe Werks 2" copolymer sphere with two small grooves at the base for some tactile feedback. These are excellent shift knobs and this one is the 4th I've purchased. He will also do etching (gear pattern, or custom) and will do custom designs as well.

I took some crappy installed pics. The sun was fighting me and my phone had trouble dealing with it.

I love it. It really fits the interior more, IMO. And as with every WC knob I've bought, it feels great.

(K) · 05-23-2012, 07:06 PM

Looks good! I'm more partial to the "teardrop" and GF4 style he has on his website.

Jayde · 05-23-2012, 07:18 PM

Been looking at these shift knobs for years. Now that I'll have a nice car, I might get one for it!

86'd · 05-23-2012, 07:36 PM

I've never heard about that copolymer stuff. It looks cool.

I've always wanted a Ti knob, but I don't want to freeze in the cold or burn my hand in the heat.

Hrmmm...

blu_ · 05-23-2012, 07:39 PM

I think Im just staying stock bling wise for a while. Although Im sure I will hate the tacky shift and brake boots.

Hopefully jpmcoachworks does something for those.

Draco-REX · 05-23-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86'd

I've never heard about that copolymer stuff. It looks cool.

I've always wanted a Ti knob, but I don't want to freeze in the cold or burn my hand in the heat.

Hrmmm...

It's really good. Even though it's black it doesn't get as hot as a metal shift knob. The texture is a soft touch even though it's a hard plastic, and even after many miles of driving it just gets smoother.

I like the sphere because my hand travels from one side of the shifter to the other as I go through the gears and the simple sphere makes the transitions smoother and more comfortable no matter how I grip it.

Draco-REX · 05-23-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_

I think Im just staying stock bling wise for a while. Although Im sure I will hate the tacky shift and brake boots.

Hopefully jpmcoachworks does something for those.

I definitely change the shift knob for comfort, not bling. But different people like different things.

Subie · 05-23-2012, 08:13 PM

The prices on the WC Lathe Werks website look much better than the ripoff ones at TWM.

blu_ · 05-23-2012, 08:18 PM

I didnt even like my weighted twm knob on my STi. I switched it for a piston one from WC lathe works, which really grew on me.

blu_ · 05-23-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I definitely change the shift knob for comfort, not bling. But different people like different things.

Im for a bit of both for shift knobs

86design · 05-23-2012, 11:16 PM

what size does the BRZ take for the shift knob? i know there's certain ones that can and can not fit...

ngabdala · 05-24-2012, 12:05 AM

LMAO it's so funny how we already have stuff for our cars and they aren't here yet. I ordered a license plate relocater, 6" variable speed polisher, wash mitts and polishes. All of these are in the mail. Oh and a sweet long lasting car freshener.

I'm thinking about the knob too but I want to see what my feelings are towards a new knob, short throw, shifter bushings after driving my BRZ for a couple thousand miles.

ngabdala · 05-24-2012, 12:06 AM

Right. Why am I going to change my shift knob for bling if it's under my hand. Also, I don't want anyone else riding in my car with me because the extra weight will affect the cars performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I definitely change the shift knob for comfort, not bling. But different people like different things.

tripjammer · 05-24-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86'd

I've never heard about that copolymer stuff. It looks cool.

I've always wanted a Ti knob, but I don't want to freeze in the cold or burn my hand in the heat.

Hrmmm...

I got a titanium (real from japan) shift knob on my 350Z roadster and damn I love it. Had it for about 2 years, just park in a garage and your hand will never burn up in the summer..lol!

05-23-2012, 06:45 PM	#1
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,521 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, part of it is here.. (The rest has arrived!) Got the shift knob I wanted. Just need the rest of the car to arrive so I can install it onto the knob. (My Flickr Site) It's a WC Lathe Werks 2" copolymer sphere with two small grooves at the base for some tactile feedback. These are excellent shift knobs and this one is the 4th I've purchased. He will also do etching (gear pattern, or custom) and will do custom designs as well. I took some crappy installed pics. The sun was fighting me and my phone had trouble dealing with it. I love it. It really fits the interior more, IMO. And as with every WC knob I've bought, it feels great. Last edited by Draco-REX; 05-30-2012 at 08:09 PM.

05-23-2012, 11:16 PM	#11
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(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good! I'm more partial to the "teardrop" and GF4 style he has on his website.

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Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Been looking at these shift knobs for years. Now that I'll have a nice car, I might get one for it!

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86'd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 WRX Sedan Location: Los Angeles Posts: 511 Thanks: 25 Thanked 97 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've never heard about that copolymer stuff. It looks cool. I've always wanted a Ti knob, but I don't want to freeze in the cold or burn my hand in the heat. Hrmmm...

05-23-2012, 07:39 PM	#5
blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 889 Thanks: 637 Thanked 170 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think Im just staying stock bling wise for a while. Although Im sure I will hate the tacky shift and brake boots. Hopefully jpmcoachworks does something for those.

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Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The prices on the WC Lathe Werks website look much better than the ripoff ones at TWM.

05-23-2012, 08:18 PM	#9
blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 889 Thanks: 637 Thanked 170 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didnt even like my weighted twm knob on my STi. I switched it for a piston one from WC lathe works, which really grew on me.

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