Raceseng | 86'er Shift Knob in the works - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Raceseng · 06-25-2013, 04:39 PM

Here are some images of our first round of the first round of prototypes of our 86'er Shift Knob. It has been crafted from billet aluminum and engraved with the famous "86" that everyone knows and loves. We are in heading into production with these soon and wanted to give everyone an introduction. For the warmer climates, we understand this along with every metal shift knob will get pretty warm. We're investigating potential solutions for this. Again, work in progress. We will be offering this in red anodizing and also trying to figure out another color to offer. Suggestions?

Installed with the 86'er is the R-Lock reverse lockout handle. More billet aluminum and will be available in black anodizing.

You can follow everything we have in product development on our blog at: http://www.raceseng.com/blog

FRSfan111 · 06-25-2013, 04:45 PM

Wh not offer both the knob and reverse lock out in red and black so buyers can mix and match?

M-17 · 06-25-2013, 05:27 PM

Nice!

Silver, Black, and Red would be a safe bet. Also blue for the Subies too.

MemphisR · 06-26-2013, 12:24 AM

Black with the "86" red as well as the grove below it

PrDarkKnight · 06-26-2013, 12:31 AM

anything for AT?

AintTrying2Race · 06-26-2013, 12:57 AM

The red one on your sig would be nice in black! would love to see it. Is there an estimated time when these bad boys are going to be available?

continuecrushing · 06-26-2013, 01:02 AM

These look awesome! Interested in seeing colors!

Dustin · 06-26-2013, 01:06 AM

Really nice piece. But I would dread holding onto it during a Texas summer.

continuecrushing · 06-26-2013, 01:31 AM

Right? I've got a black aluminum shift knob now, and I keep a sock in the car to cover it on hot days. Usually keeps it cool enough...other times I just have to shift fast lol

Raceseng · 06-27-2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

Wh not offer both the knob and reverse lock out in red and black so buyers can mix and match?

We'd love the mix and match idea. Black and red are feasible, the only thing we're afraid of is making too much of a color that only a hand full of people will buy. When our first production run is ready for anodizing, we'll most likely do smaller quantities in various colors that will help us gauge which colors have higher demand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-17

Nice!

Silver, Black, and Red would be a safe bet. Also blue for the Subies too.

A Subie-Blue would be sweet. We're gonna get a few samples from our anodizer to see how close they can get this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AintTrying2Race

The red one on your sig would be nice in black! would love to see it. Is there an estimated time when these bad boys are going to be available?

Honestly, to estimate our time frame is currently extremely difficult. We are moving the production time table up to get them ready sooner. Keep a close eye out for the latest announcements on our blog: http://www.raceseng.com/blog
Once we have the production times and pricing figured out, we'd like to offer a group buy to everyone on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin

Really nice piece. But I would dread holding onto it during a Texas summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutter

Right? I've got a black aluminum shift knob now, and I keep a sock in the car to cover it on hot days. Usually keeps it cool enough...other times I just have to shift fast lol

I assure you, our solution for this will not be a sock. Keep an eye out on our blog and we will surely post it to you guys for some feedback and/or direction. We've got a few ideas, we're just weeding through the ideas that aren't cost beneficial to you.

FRSfan111 · 06-27-2013, 05:41 PM

Group buy with a few colors allowing them to mix and match would be a good way to judge I think. You could start it once u have a final sample of each color then have it open for say a week allowin the customers to pick what they want. Then get em anodized and shipped? I'd imagine that would be a decent way to get a feel for the market. You can also try a poll?

Dustin · 06-27-2013, 06:33 PM

I'm keeping an eye on this to see what your final result is. I'll say it again, it is a really nice piece.

Lverasky · 06-27-2013, 06:40 PM

nice...what is the price range again?

Acree · 06-27-2013, 07:23 PM

If you guys do have a prototype or two anodized in blue, and end up not selling them, I would like dibs on purchasing one. If you end up producing them in blue, then even better.

I had a black chrome aluminum NISMO shift knob in my 350Z for 4 years in Texas. Yes, it gets hot. But it's manageable. My $0.02.

06-25-2013, 04:39 PM	#1
Raceseng Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Orefield, PA Posts: 521 Thanks: 426 Thanked 578 Times in 247 Posts Mentioned: 156 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Raceseng \| 86'er Shift Knob in the works Here are some images of our first round of the first round of prototypes of our 86'er Shift Knob. It has been crafted from billet aluminum and engraved with the famous "86" that everyone knows and loves. We are in heading into production with these soon and wanted to give everyone an introduction. For the warmer climates, we understand this along with every metal shift knob will get pretty warm. We're investigating potential solutions for this. Again, work in progress. We will be offering this in red anodizing and also trying to figure out another color to offer. Suggestions? Installed with the 86'er is the R-Lock reverse lockout handle. More billet aluminum and will be available in black anodizing. You can follow everything we have in product development on our blog at: http://www.raceseng.com/blog

06-25-2013, 04:45 PM	#2
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wh not offer both the knob and reverse lock out in red and black so buyers can mix and match? __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

06-26-2013, 01:06 AM	#8
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Really nice piece. But I would dread holding onto it during a Texas summer. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

06-27-2013, 05:41 PM	#11
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Group buy with a few colors allowing them to mix and match would be a good way to judge I think. You could start it once u have a final sample of each color then have it open for say a week allowin the customers to pick what they want. Then get em anodized and shipped? I'd imagine that would be a decent way to get a feel for the market. You can also try a poll? __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

06-27-2013, 06:33 PM	#12
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm keeping an eye on this to see what your final result is. I'll say it again, it is a really nice piece. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

06-26-2013, 12:57 AM	#6
AintTrying2Race Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Elmhurst, NY Posts: 111 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The red one on your sig would be nice in black! would love to see it. Is there an estimated time when these bad boys are going to be available?

06-26-2013, 01:02 AM	#7
continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	These look awesome! Interested in seeing colors!

06-26-2013, 01:31 AM	#9
continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Right? I've got a black aluminum shift knob now, and I keep a sock in the car to cover it on hot days. Usually keeps it cool enough...other times I just have to shift fast lol

06-27-2013, 06:40 PM	#13
Lverasky RedBunny w/ Wing Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: PDX, OR Posts: 962 Thanks: 346 Thanked 179 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nice...what is the price range again? __________________ Firestorm FR-S MT【PDX, OR】I am just driving in normal speed. dont bother

06-27-2013, 07:23 PM	#14
Acree Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 CSB BRZ Ltd Location: United States Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 147 Thanked 530 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you guys do have a prototype or two anodized in blue, and end up not selling them, I would like dibs on purchasing one. If you end up producing them in blue, then even better. I had a black chrome aluminum NISMO shift knob in my 350Z for 4 years in Texas. Yes, it gets hot. But it's manageable. My $0.02.

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