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Victorscp · 03-29-2019, 04:15 PM

do you guys know if there is a stock looking shift knob that is heavier than the original one?

nikitopo · 03-29-2019, 04:23 PM

Why do you need a heavier shift knob? I have a sti duracon (lighter) and the precision is a bit better.

Victorscp · 03-29-2019, 05:07 PM

cause the internet says heavier shift knobs are better???

tobin · 03-29-2019, 05:13 PM

This is pretty close in appearance https://www.raceseng.com/sphereology...mm-shifter-arm

Some people prefer heavy shift knobs, some don't; you'll have to try it out yourself. I have a different Raceseng knob and like it.

Grady · 03-29-2019, 06:28 PM

Don’t forget the extension for you shift lever. Both mods will get you down to being able to shift is 2.3 seconds!

soundman98 · 03-29-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Victorscp

cause the internet says heavier shift knobs are better???

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x808drifter · 03-29-2019, 09:35 PM

Heavy for me.
Less force on my part to get into gear.
As for precision. I shift with my fingertips. (Thumb/Index/Middle) Much like my miata.
With the normal knob I have to palm.

The miata is opposite.

Gunman · 03-29-2019, 09:41 PM

There is a reason we lighten the knob as much as possible on race cars.

soundman98 · 03-29-2019, 11:04 PM

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Stang70Fastback · 03-29-2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunman

There is a reason we lighten the knob as much as possible on race cars.

Race car mods don't always translate to road car mods.

nikitopo · 03-30-2019, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victorscp

cause the internet says heavier shift knobs are better???

Don't trust the internet too much. Better to find a reputable manufacturer and stick with him. STI has some good factory options. You can check the differences below. One focuses on the operational feel and the other on a reliable response.

https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_z...or/SG117CA010/

https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_z...or/SG117CA000/

Gunman · 03-30-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

Race car mods don't always translate to road car mods.

I just use the same train of thought, in choosing my mods.

HaXx · 03-30-2019, 11:09 AM

there are some raceseng that look pretty low profile/oem that are a heavier than oem
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/inte...ift-knobs.html

Stang70Fastback · 04-01-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunman

I just use the same train of thought, in choosing my mods.

Meh. Race cars also use solid engine mounts, solid bushings, straight cut gears, etc... just because it's good for a race car, doesn't mean it makes sense in a road car. I subscribe to the concept of buying the absolute best parts possible, but those can be different things depending on the use case.

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tobin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: CT Posts: 491 Thanks: 322 Thanked 334 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This is pretty close in appearance https://www.raceseng.com/sphereology...mm-shifter-arm Some people prefer heavy shift knobs, some don't; you'll have to try it out yourself. I have a different Raceseng knob and like it.

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