mr.hicksta Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Dang that's no bueno!!! Find a Kartboy STS and be done with that Cobb that clearly used to be owned by a gorilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedrex Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice, thanks for the tip on the thread size. Here's a pic of the carnage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice, thanks for the tip on the thread size. Here's a pic of the carnage: Wow. Who in their right mind would use a universal shift knob? :facepalm: Glad you're getting it worked out. The Cobb DA STS is an incredible STS (IMO the best one out there for the LGT), hang on to it, because they don't make them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lardo420 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice, thanks for the tip on the thread size. Here's a pic of the carnage: chop that 1/4" off? Follow the DIY short shift thread and you should be all set. BTW I have snap ring pliers if you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Actually, the threads at the periphery of the divots don't look to torn up. You can probably just go ahead and screw your new knob onto that without any issue. I wouldn't take the time to cut the top of the shifter off. It'll take longer than running a die over the threads. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedrex Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm hesitant to just try and thread the knob on since the threads of the knob are aluminum... I could see them getting eaten up pretty easily. I think the thread die will be my first plan of attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedrex Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 So we chopped the top 1/4" off, files down the edge to clean it up and presto, all better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow thats short! thats what she said Looks good though. Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 looks great. glad you got it taken care of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedrex Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah, it is shorter than it was before since the crappy universal knob was sitting right at the top of the shaft. The cobb knob threads down about 3/4" onto the shaft so it sits lower. Believe it or not, I actually adjusted the shifter to be longer than it was before during the re-installation. We'll see how it feels on the drive home tonight, if needs be it's easy enough to adjust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lardo420 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 glad to hear that you got that taken care of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah, it is shorter than it was before since the crappy universal knob was sitting right at the top of the shaft. The cobb knob threads down about 3/4" onto the shaft so it sits lower. Believe it or not, I actually adjusted the shifter to be longer than it was before during the re-installation. We'll see how it feels on the drive home tonight, if needs be it's easy enough to adjust it. If you have the Cobb Dual Adjustible STS, you can adjust from the bottom as well. The top adjuster isn't the only adjustment area. Let us know how you like the cobb knob ( ), I've been considering one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedrex Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Update on the Cobb knob: so far so good! The delrin is a much better material for this purpose than aluminum. Even on mornings with below freezing temperatures, it has been easy to shift without my hand getting overly cold. Aside from that the figment of the knob to the boot is perfect and the overall size of the knob is just right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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