Which Shift Knob?! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mac1235 · 12-12-2012, 09:58 PM

So I have narrowed it down to this shift knob, the Perrin one.

http://ft86speedfactory.com/perrin-f...black-140.html

And the the Cusco Shift knob as well.
http://ft86speedfactory.com/cusco-sp...-knob-333.html

I would also LOVE to get my hands on the TRD one, that apparently some other countries have got already but nothing for the US! If anyone knows where people in the US can get their hands on this one. The ones on some of the online sites list it for $169.00. Seems a little high. Let me know what you guys think!!!

Ingen · 12-12-2012, 11:17 PM

I think Flossy, but that's just me

Taylor13 · 12-13-2012, 12:15 AM

I like the perrin shift knob better

TheCzar · 12-13-2012, 12:45 AM

i agree with flossy

FR-Shadow · 12-13-2012, 12:52 AM

I heard perrin is good but probably weighs the same as stock. I have heard great things about flossy as well. However i think I am personally going with the red JDM one.

BlaineWasHere · 12-13-2012, 02:45 AM

I'm gonna order a flossy.

TheCzar · 12-13-2012, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-Shadow

I heard perrin is good but probably weighs the same as stock. I have heard great things about flossy as well. However i think I am personally going with the red JDM one.

if the perrin is the same weight as stock i wouldn't get it. The extra weight from the flossy is the only reason im recommending it. the extra weight really reduces the notchyness of the gearbox and makes for much smoother shifting.

i would recommend any shift knob that is heaver then stock.

MattQ-WP · 12-13-2012, 03:36 AM

I saw the TRD in the flesh and was suitable unimpressed... it was like... meh?!

So I got the flossy... which just arrived and it absolutely CLASS!!

The Perrin and Cusco knobs are also... meh?! not much heavier than stock and don't look special so my question is.. what exactly is the point?

Sportsguy83 · 12-13-2012, 07:48 AM

My 0.02 here...

I had never in my life thought about getting a custom shift knob. Unfortunately, I saw one in the forum I loved but was really hard to get as its discontinued (STI Titanium knob). I was initially set on getting the Perrin one.

Every single time I am going to buy something I do TONS and i mean TONS of research before deciding which way to go (that ensures no regrets on the purchase). After doing all of this, I came to the conclusion that while I was looking for an under $50 shift knob, it would be nice to go for quality under $150 since this will be used at least for the life of the car. I got the Stainless Steel Sphere from WC Lathewerks. I can absolutely tell you it is worth every penny it cost (off the top of my head I think it was $135). Keep in mind this is coming from someone who couldn't care less for a custom shiftknob.

I wholeheartedly recommend WC Lathewerks. Chris (owner and machinist) is very honest and straightforward. At least look it up and research it before deciding

FR-Shadow · 12-13-2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCzar

if the perrin is the same weight as stock i wouldn't get it. The extra weight from the flossy is the only reason im recommending it. the extra weight really reduces the notchyness of the gearbox and makes for much smoother shifting.

i would recommend any shift knob that is heaver then stock.

Yeah when we met up here in Milwaukee with a few members a BRZ guy had a Perrin and he had his stock as well and they honestly feel the exact weight. No really difference, however he did say in the long run he did like the Perrin after using it for awhile.

dun3 · 12-13-2012, 11:25 AM

flossy

Mac1235 · 12-13-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingen

I think Flossy, but that's just me

Can anyone provide a link to this flossy shifter everyone is talking about? Got me all excited now! Thanks for all the opinions, it seems the flossy is the winner right now!

i_4got · 12-13-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Can anyone provide a link to this flossy shifter everyone is talking about? Got me all excited now! Thanks for all the opinions, it seems the flossy is the winner right now!

http://www.shopflossy.com/

Many options to choose from! I'm partial to the Snowball myself.

dun3 · 12-13-2012, 03:50 PM

plus they can do Custom

12-12-2012, 11:17 PM	#2
Ingen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 525 Thanks: 349 Thanked 204 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think Flossy, but that's just me __________________ Car Received: 10/18. Break in ended: 10/28 Goal: Openflash UEL headers, Stage II 93 oct, TRD intake, arm rest :P

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BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm gonna order a flossy. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

12-13-2012, 03:36 AM	#8
MattQ-WP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Pearl White Location: Cape Town Posts: 151 Thanks: 5 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I saw the TRD in the flesh and was suitable unimpressed... it was like... meh?! So I got the flossy... which just arrived and it absolutely CLASS!! The Perrin and Cusco knobs are also... meh?! not much heavier than stock and don't look special so my question is.. what exactly is the point? __________________ An opinion is like a bad smell, every A$$HOLE has one! INITIAL DRIVING CLIP

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