Aftermarket shift knobs? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lost · 04-13-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

This one? This one is so full of win:

Naw, it's the other one:

OrbitalEllipses · 04-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Wait til WC Lathewerks comes out with some shift knobs. Support Amurrican businesses!

Draco-REX · 04-13-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Wait til WC Lathewerks comes out with some shift knobs. Support Amurrican businesses!

WC Lathe Werks

Was just about to post a plug for them. I have their co-poly knobs on my subarus and I love them. Even though they're black, they don't get overly hot in the summer, have a great feel, and are very durable. A WC Lathewerks shift knob will be going onto my BRZ very shortly after I get it.

Oh, and nothing beats a simple sphere.

And shift pattern engraving is for grannies.

They do custom work too, just e-mail them your idea.

Laika · 04-13-2012, 10:30 AM

I've never really been a fan of the ball shaped knobs. I had the spherical TRD knob in my MR2 but I feel like I only got that because it came with the short shifter. I hope I can swap it with a handle grip style one like in my 5. That Razo looks like a great option though seein as it works with the reverse ring. If only it looked more stock

Turbowned · 04-13-2012, 10:44 AM

The Razo knob is a nice-looking piece. I sold a few to Scion customers when I worked in Toyota parts. Solid feel and (initial) quality was quite good. Made in China though, if I'm not mistaken. So yeah, buy American!

It's too bad they don't still make these TRD Duracon knobs; quite small but they don't heat up like the metal knobs and they look very cool - rally style! I have one in my MR2, and a NISMO one for my Z. Maybe I'll follow the trend and put an STi duracon knob in the BRZ...

Shameless interior shot:

Draco-REX · 04-13-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

The Razo knob is a nice-looking piece. I sold a few to Scion customers when I worked in Toyota parts. Solid feel and (initial) quality was quite good. Made in China though, if I'm not mistaken. So yeah, buy American!

It's too bad they don't still make these TRD Duracon knobs; quite small but they don't heat up like the metal knobs and they look very cool - rally style! I have one in my MR2, and a NISMO one for my Z. Maybe I'll follow the trend and put an STi duracon knob in the BRZ...

E-mail this picture to WC Lathe Werks. He can probably make you a replica that's very close. Especially if you still have one to take measurements from. The copolymer he uses has the same properties you mentioned. Though I'm not sure how the collar at the bottom will do with the reverse lockout ring. You may have to choose from having the collar at the bottom and a slightly taller shifter to not having it and a shorter one.

Dadhawk · 04-13-2012, 11:00 AM

I've always preferred the pistol grip type like in the Mk1 MR2. Here's one from act-labs.com that looks pretty cool.

I've also seen a couple of modders that use surplus fighter joysticks. One actually wired all the buttons to control things like headlights, etc. A little over the top for me, unless I did mount a couple of 50 CALs where the fog lights go.

ichitaka05 · 04-13-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost

Naw, it's the other one:

I own that shift knob. Sadly, that only fit for 5sp tranny & not 6sp tranny

feedbag · 04-13-2012, 12:20 PM

Lost · 04-13-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I own that shift knob. Sadly, that only fit for 5sp tranny & not 6sp tranny

Havok · 04-13-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exhaust

How is that knob? i was considering this when i wanted to mod a 4g eclipse

I like it a lot. I have it without the engraving. Nice and heavy, very clean look. With a short shifter, i can shift with a flick of the wrist. Personally, I like the minimalist look of circular knobs better than something like the Razo posted earlier.

mines13 · 04-13-2012, 12:45 PM

The Flossy knobs are kinda neat. I have something similar in my DA, but from another brand.

http://flossy.myshopify.com/collections/shift-knobs

Godzpeed · 04-13-2012, 02:09 PM

I've always used ARC Titanium on all my manual japanese cars

Snoopyalien24 · 04-13-2012, 02:25 PM

In the Miami heat - titanium or any metal is pretty dumb, especially if sometimes plastic is unbearable. So something like this :

04-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#18
Laika When In Doubt... Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Slowww Location: PA215 Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked 752 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've never really been a fan of the ball shaped knobs. I had the spherical TRD knob in my MR2 but I feel like I only got that because it came with the short shifter. I hope I can swap it with a handle grip style one like in my 5. That Razo looks like a great option though seein as it works with the reverse ring. If only it looked more stock __________________ Join the Galaxy Blue Silica BRZ registry below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2c&usp=sharing

04-13-2012, 11:00 AM	#21
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,109 Thanks: 39,681 Thanked 25,451 Times in 11,604 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I've always preferred the pistol grip type like in the Mk1 MR2. Here's one from act-labs.com that looks pretty cool. I've also seen a couple of modders that use surplus fighter joysticks. One actually wired all the buttons to control things like headlights, etc. A little over the top for me, unless I did mount a couple of 50 CALs where the fog lights go. Attached Images __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

04-13-2012, 02:25 PM	#28
Snoopyalien24 Mr. Sarcasm Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2016 VW Jetta TSI Sport 5-Speed Location: South Florida Posts: 3,729 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 753 Times in 491 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	In the Miami heat - titanium or any metal is pretty dumb, especially if sometimes plastic is unbearable. So something like this : __________________ Get your very own FT86CLUB T-shirts/keychains/goodies! CLICK HERE ]

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Can you manually shift automatic version w/out the paddle shifters?	maxeveland	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	31	02-01-2012 12:51 PM
BRZ Aftermarket Sources	brzmaybe	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	50	01-02-2012 10:57 PM
Toyota's Automatic sequential shift	davey90	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	11	12-23-2011 01:18 AM
Need For Speed Shift 2	Dragonitti	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	12	04-09-2011 11:49 PM
Shift Apparel	Lexicon101	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	2	05-02-2010 01:44 AM

04-13-2012, 09:51 AM	#16
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Wait til WC Lathewerks comes out with some shift knobs. Support Amurrican businesses!

04-13-2012, 12:45 PM	#26
mines13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 FR-S '12 CBR1000RR Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 305 Thanked 527 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Flossy knobs are kinda neat. I have something similar in my DA, but from another brand. http://flossy.myshopify.com/collections/shift-knobs

04-13-2012, 02:09 PM	#27
Godzpeed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Nissan GTR Location: Hong Kong Posts: 136 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've always used ARC Titanium on all my manual japanese cars

User Name		Remember Me?
Password