ninjaturtlesM35x Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 so i am looking at new shift knobs, sts, shift boot, for my 5mt. nothing looks as good as the stock spec b and sti. i dont know anyone with a specb so i cant check what the difference is but i assume its not just the boot and knob. it looks like there is some kind of ring on the lever that is exposed. is there anyway i can make my cars shifter look like a spec b's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrangama Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 haha I asked the same question a year ago. That ring you see is functional you must pull up on it in order to go into reverse. Theoretically you could make it look it like the spec b knob with a little DIY. The actual shift knob is sold at fredbeanspart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 There was a guy in the UK here about a year ago selling 5spd "STi/Spec B" knobs for like $37 + $10 shipping from the UK. I didn't bite at the time, and about 4 months ago looked for the thread again, but couldn't find it. I know they make 5spd knobs, not sure if they have the shift boot ring though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaturtlesM35x Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 reverse ring.. how much does HP does the diy fake reverse ring add? i might do that after i hot glue a fake rally scoop to my roof. j/k. just another reason to hate myself for not waiting to get a spec-b. mabe i would be satisfied with just a shift boot that slides and isnt atached to the knob. 47 bucks shipped for a sti knob? shit.. the only knob i have found that i really liked is like 160$ from subaru. anyone have pics of a cool boot that doesnt have red writing all over it? preferably a sliding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 anyone have pics of a cool boot that doesnt have red writing all over it? Look in the vendor classifieds for redline shift boots. They make outstanding products (used to have one in my '93 RX7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Nevermind, searched for ya. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84251&highlight=leather+shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrangama Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i agree the only knob i really like is that spec b shift knob that costs 160 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i agree the only knob i really like is that spec b shift knob that costs 160 dollars http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand-new-2004-2008-Subaru-WRX-STI-Shift-Knob_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem270375186878QQitemZ270375186878QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Has a 6spd pattern, no boot 'lip' to attach to the shift boot, and I can't guarantee it fits the 5spd shifter...but there ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.