PGT Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 also...I'd love one that's just a ball with the boot clip below (take the cylindricial piece out') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast05 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 also...I'd love one that's just a ball with the boot clip below (take the cylindricial piece out') I think there is too much shaft for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 not on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast05 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 not on mine How did you get a short shaft Im sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Patagonian has a large post count to make up for his short shaft...... I can try to design just a ball, but you are lifting the shift boost quite a bit (unless you have a short shaft). I wanted to make something that met everyone's needs. I guess I can shrink it down a little more. Adding weight will not be easy. Right now it is lighter, and adding weight adds cost. I will talk to the fabricator, maybe I can press-fit in a slug of stainless steel that has the lip and thread detail. Press-fitting JUST the thread detail would not add that much weight. If I press-fit the lip and thread detail and just have a Delrin 'shell' - the fabrication cost rises substaintially becase I have to lathe 2 pieces instead of 1... and I have to press-fit those pieces together. That turns a 2 step process into at least 5 or 6. Nobody would buy it... and some people like a lighter knob anyway, so there might not be cost justification. It is something to think about for sure, but you are looking at a $40 knob vs. a $65 knob. Any ideas on making this unique while maintaining a simple look? two narrow grooves around the center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 dude...use the macro mode on your camera and get some light on it. Are you using a cell phone cam?? lol its like a $900 camera and it is so complicated all the engineers here take crappy pics with it, the old simple one was better for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 ahh.....pilot error then!! here's an idea...though I don't personally like it (the o-rings that is).... http://cravenspeed.com/products_pictures/Knobs1big.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 ahh.....pilot error then!! here's an idea...though I don't personally like it (the o-rings that is).... http://cravenspeed.com/products_pictures/Knobs1big.jpg lol what a corny name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 not what you think I think the guy's last name is 'Craven' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuace Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I like how the momo knob is slightly flattened on top, maybe you could do something like that. I have grown to like my momo, but I hate burning my hand in the summer, and am not looking forward to winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I like how the momo knob is slightly flattened on top, maybe you could do something like that. I have grown to like my momo, but I hate burning my hand in the summer, and am not looking forward to winter. that is a possibility driving impressions - you can feel the gears engage and this thing is sooo smooth I love it. The finish is just very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 i want 1 Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 make it heavier, some people will pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 make it heavier, some people will pay hmm maybe I will make 2 models. I need to start a list I guess. light = feel the gear engagement heavy = falls into gear easier I will come up with a prelim design and see what pricing would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 shorter, smaller, and heavier please im not looking for super heavy just something a bit more than stock to offset my ssk. looks great though overall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 shorter, smaller, and heavier please im not looking for super heavy just something a bit more than stock to offset my ssk. looks great though overall.... smaller = lighter and the harder it is to get heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Pics of it installed. My shift boost is smashed a bit where it connects to the shift knob... so it does not look like the diameter's match - but they do. The shift knob diameter at the base is the OD of the shift boot. It matches the color of the boot VERY well. http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/7759/dscn2190vg3.jpg Texture shown with flash - but not much of a texture - its smooth as a baby's bottom. The Delrin really has an unexpecting feel, a GOOD feel to it, nothing like a metal or leather knob. http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/9247/dscn2188wg5.jpg With Flash http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/6227/dscn2184tw0.jpg Natural lighting (look closely at my HU display ) http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/6553/dscn2183dn3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 and what kind of camera is that again?? Damn if it doesn't take pics like a cell phone. Try switching it to 'center focus' instead of 'multi-af'. Or, send me the knob and we'll get some bitchin pics taken for you (I promise to return it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Looks nice. Good work again. can you make some spec B bumpers? I would be down for a ball shifter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hey Rich!! 0/2, eh? I have a black Delrin shift knob. It's from STI. I wouldn't mind another design...this one looks a bit phallic. http://www.avoturboworld.com/avoshop/images/300_leg_sti_knob_001.jpg Delrin's self-lubricating too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 If you make one a little shorter and heavier. I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 smaller, shorter, heavier please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Damn you guys are picky. You have me sitting in front of the computer all damn evening designing the most pimp shift knob there is. Of course I LOVE my delrin knob you all have seen, but I am easy to please unlike everyone else!!! This is as short as I can make it. My design was inspired by the 6 speed STI knob. The 'lip' of metal on the bottom will hopefully look good while providing extra weight. After many design hours I have come up with what you see below. Yellow = Black Delrin, Blue = metal of sorts (stainless steel?). The idea is the metal will provide weight, while the delrin provides very smooth comforatble feel in both summer and winter. I have not taken this design to my fabricator yet to see if it is even possible, or how we are going to adhere the two. Since the Delrin is black it might get warm in the summer (of course we will not know until next summer comes or I find someone that lives in warm climate can test for me). I need to make sure that with temperature changes, the two stay solid. For the most part, it should be NOTHING like a metal knob in the weather. This will be MUCH more expensive than a plain Delin knob, but then again I think it will be well worth it. show me some love for designing this shizzznit http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/9148/jmdss50sc2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 SHORRRTTTAAHHHH HEAVVVIAAHHH lol lookin good (awaits final piece) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 SHORRRTTTAAHHHH HEAVVVIAAHHH lol lookin good (awaits final piece) Thanks for your location info : BTW its: []D [] []\/[] []D get it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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