FLlegacy Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 You could always plastidip or get a leather cover made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I can't decide which one (( Torch burnt Ti piston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Raceseng topologi has treated me very nicely. They have one simlar to the shape of the lathewerks one you are looking at also: http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-wrinkle-finish-subaru-5-speed-manual My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Go Tungsten. THat shit is 80% heavier than Lead. > 2 Lb Shift knob: http://www.sweetknobs.com/?cat=7 Go big or go home. Plus it looks awesome. Platinum or Plutonium would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 That tungsten will look brand new forever. But $399? My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Plutonium would be nice in the winter, never have to worry about freezing your hand on the shift knob again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckseleven Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Raceseng topologi has treated me very nicely. They have one simlar to the shape of the lathewerks one you are looking at also: http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-wrinkle-finish-subaru-5-speed-manual Hows the height compare to the stock knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLGT Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Cheaper here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-Tungsten-Alloy-Ball-Shift-Knob-Weighted-/250715108462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Raceseng topologi has treated me very nicely. They have one simlar to the shape of the lathewerks one you are looking at also: http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-wrinkle-finish-subaru-5-speed-manual Thx!! I love it (not the 5 speed versions), they have two 6 speed versions that I like. Both stainless finish, one is around 735g, the other around 635g or 1.4lb. The 635g one is more round, fits better in palms. http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual# mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thx!! I love it (not the 5 speed versions), they have two 6 speed versions that I like. Both stainless finish, one is around 735g, the other around 635g or 1.4lb. The 635g one is more round, fits better in palms. http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual# Oops sorry, I linked the one from the legacy filter. I'm guessing you found the proper ones under the STi filter? Hows the height compare to the stock knob? Here's a pic eckseleven. I'd say it is about 1/4" taller than stock. I forget if you have done the Perrin SSA mod. I have and there is no concern about my knuckles hitting the hazard light button. The added height is still very comfortable for me, so much so that I didn't notice it was taller. My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Oops sorry, I linked the one from the legacy filter. I'm guessing you found the proper ones under the STi filter? Here's a pic eckseleven. I'd say it is about 1/4" taller than stock. I forget if you have done the Perrin SSA mod. I have and there is no concern about my knuckles hitting the hazard light button. The added height is still very comfortable for me, so much so that I didn't notice it was taller. Which one did you get? mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Which one did you get? Hey Gary, I got the topology: http://www.raceseng.com/topology-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual I got it used from jackal off the member classifieds. I forget how much the stock knob weighs, but the topology feels quite a bit heavier. Along with all the Perrin shifter mods, shifting feels pretty awesome now. My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hey Gary, I got the topology: http://www.raceseng.com/topology-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual I got it used from jackal off the member classifieds. I forget how much the stock knob weighs, but the topology feels quite a bit heavier. Along with all the Perrin shifter mods, shifting feels pretty awesome now. Yours is 475grams, I'm leaning toward this one (500grams) http://www.raceseng.com/slammology-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual with delrin screw on top. I also like this one (635 grams) http://www.raceseng.com/slammer-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual They have one at 735grams but looks too big. If it get the full stainless shift knobs, I'm concerned that they might get too hot. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Yea the cool thing I guess is that with their hybrid shift knobs, I can switch the cover to the more rounded slamm one vs the one I currently have. My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 ...I've never heard of Raceseng, but after checking out their site the Topology looks very nice. Easily as nice as anything from Lathewerks or the STI aluminum and leather shift knobs I've been considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hey Gary, I got the topology: http://www.raceseng.com/topology-shift-knob-subaru-6-speed-manual I got it used from jackal off the member classifieds. I forget how much the stock knob weighs, but the topology feels quite a bit heavier. Along with all the Perrin shifter mods, shifting feels pretty awesome now. I believe the stock knob weighs in at just over 200 grams IIRC. VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 ^^^Yep, I weighed mine recently and it was right there. 205ish Its here as well http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/weighed-weights-thread-221363.html?t=221363&highlight=shift+knob+weight My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2739577 Wasn't sure where to post this but does it offer any benefit for our platform ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Yes. It would be interesting to compare this with the Perrin unit. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The Kartboy option does look pretty cool. Will be interesting to see if the counterweight makes a difference or not. This would be a replacement for both the lever and the bushing. Plus, finite element modeling! http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2739666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'd imagine the counterweight will make a difference- it's pretty much the same thing as having a heavier shift knob, just with a shorter moment arm. How much of a difference is going to depend on how far out those tabs are from the pivot point, though. I feel like they spent way more time than it's worth on FEA, though. Also, pretty sure 1200lbf is a little low, unless that's at the shift knob. Some rough calculations based on what I remember from statics tells me that pin should be good up to about 4 times that much force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hard to comment on the validity of the stresses in the model without knowing his boundary conditions - that being said, I think he was just looking for hot spots. The 1200 lbs is at the shift knob (at least that's what it says in the post "This part is so over-built that it would take over 1200LBS of force on the shifter to break the lever") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjoshism Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Installed the Perrin short shift adapter with brass washer, STI GroupN tranny mount, and Whiteline positive shift kit today. Haven't driven on it too much but from the time I've spent in the car, I can say I am definitely happy with the way it feels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fischbach31 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2739577 Wasn't sure where to post this but does it offer any benefit for our platform ya think? I am running up to Nameless in the morning to pick this exact item up to see if it fits! Hopefully they can install it there and we will know by tomorrow if it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Here is a pic of the Perrin piece compared to the Boomba piece: http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2333&pictureid=10736 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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