Heavy Shift Knob that doesn't cost $100+
 

How many people would be interested?

What design do you like?

What type of finish? (stainless, black, etc)

Personally, I like the look of black annodized.


Thanks

Scott

I would definitely be interested Just like the TWM Big type r in stainless steel!

me too

Anodized black with red gear pattern. That would look clean.

Maybe include a cheap little shift knob cover to keep it from getting hot while not in use. Or make one seperately if that's asking too much for under $100 bucks.

id be interested as long as it doesent roast in the summer heat.

Interesting idea. Let me look into that too :)

you just want a super cheap cover? or maybe embroidered with the mazdaspeed logo?

round, black, red gear pattern. I will buy one

how bout black with custom gear pattern colors?

im down

I'm not going to do a bunch of custom gear color stuff. I'm an engineer/machinst, not an artist. lol.

back when I used to do model cars, you could get a detail brush and a bottle of testor's paint from the hobby store for about $8. Voila, custom colors for your pattern.

def would be interested in something similar to the big type r, and somethign that wont singe my finger prints off in the summer (florida heat)

Stainless steel/anodized black + engraved pattern thats all!

Leather-covered or rubberized would be awesome. Maybe you guys in the north or mid-west don't care, but there's no way to have a naked metal shift knob in the south-west. You'd get 2nd degree burns while shifting. I can barely touch the top of my stock knob as it is.

+1 for leather, I hate burning my hand.

+1 for using redline goods so it matches all their shit that I already have in my car.

id def be down
im looking now as we speak... so im ready

hey i got this a few years back on sr20forum from some guy who said he contracted a little old lady to make them. at the time you could choose solid color, or multi. there was a spoon color scheme, mazdaspeed color scheme and here is the nismo color scheme i got it cost me 7 dollars shipped for two of them ( i also got a greddy blue one for my friend). not saying this is what ya'll want but its a option. it stretches enough to fit my greddy knob (a big ball) and even keeps your hand from freezing in the winter not to mention the summer burn. the two strings are for tightening it and i havent ever had it slip off. anyhow pics and good luck...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...P1060566-1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...9/P1060570.jpg

Interested.

how about the shiny blackish stainless steel color. color of the NIssan GT-R wheels. if so, id be down.

like this
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...zEzNDk4ZGRmY2I

I was just thinking to keep costs down. If you could swing some fancy logo one's that would be awesome!

my mom can make shit like that, ill ask her to try to make something like that and see how it turns out

heavy, anodized black, and shift pattern. i like the cover idea too. no more frostbite or blisters ftw!

meh, shift pattern isn't even needed

interested. sounds like some good ideas so far.

agreed, personally would rather not have a shift pattern.

it's kinda anti theft for people that don't know where reverse is haha.

seriously dude this looks gay

If we do the cover, it will be very clean. I have some ideas on it thanks to my wife ;)

So is this a go.. should i wait or should i just go with twm?

shift pattern is a must cause u dont want some idiot getting in your car and putting it into 6th thinking hes going to go in reverse. a good example of this would be valet

you guys let valet drive your cars? lol I used to work valet. I would NEVER let valet behind the wheel of my car after that.

also, what's the cost going to be?

I have a TWM Big Type R that sits outside in 110 Arizona heat all day, it's like touching a hot frying pan. I use one of those ipod sock covers, although I got it from my nephew and it has a Scion patch on it. It fits good and doesn't slip much.

+1 on black w/ red pattern

It's a go. I need to do some CAD drawings and get a few made up.

awesome, put me down for one!

gay maybe but my hand has never been burned and for like $3.50 i could care less if its gay looking. i would care if its pink!

thats what im saying. valet will never drive my shit

What weight are we talking about here?

Could you put this "M" on the top of the shift knob instead of a pattern?

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...aspeed3034.jpg

$99.99 j/k

I would definitely be interested in this.

i wouldnt mind that being engraved into the knob with nice detail

that M is hideous

please just do it blank

Opinions are like assholes. Just the same though, fuck you for being a cock about it.

I prefer a nice black and white leather version to match my interior, but I dont see that happening for me.

You'd have to have one custom made, but that would look clean with your interior.

Maybe hit up an upholstery shop or something? It's worth a shot.

Hey man, don't kill the messenger. Not my fault that you emblem looks like a pair of vampire fangs. I bet you're a twilight fan too.

that would be a cool option, im sure alot of people would get that. or we could even have a reg mazda symbol, a shift pattern and that ninja symbol. or "Shift me"

Whatever buddy. I'm sorry you don't like my emblem.

It's still a matter of opinion and nobody gives a fuck about yours. So, pretty please with sugar on top, shut the fuck up and get back to the topic at hand.

Thanks. I would be willing to pay big $ for it. Regular Mazda 6s actually came with this type of shifter, but its a 5 speed...Maybe I could get a plate made up....

This i'd like...
http://quirk-parts.com/ebay01/mazda2/gj6av817022.jpg

just get the 5speed knob. then screw with people. "dude my car is busted when i shift into reverse i go faster"

That looks nice!

It couldn't cost too much to have something like that sewn up.

LOL!! I shift into reverse and go faster! LOL!!

I'm going to do one knob for now. 6 speed pattern on top. Black (most likely).

Anyone that wants custom options, can take them to their local powdercoater.

I worked valet for 2 years...
depends on the Lot and such but ya generally i wouldnt trust a valet.
i usually watch them stall mine a few times then go in. i dont gove a flying fuck

btw SKEET... i have a beanie for my shift knob too. this chick made me one. haha ill have to find it and take some pics.

"shift me" is fucking hilarious. since everybody wants different shit engraved, or not at all, why not just blank and you can get it engraved locally?

I like the shift pattern idea. Plain and simple.

gunmetal or black with red engraving would be awesome...will the knob be direct fit or does it have to be adjustable by screws

just keep it cheap. weighted with no design or pattern. everyone wins.

I'm definitely interested in this. Screw paying for a shift knob that's 120+

i'd be in. blank would probably be better for most and it'll also allow you to sell it for other cars as well as the regular mz3.

lemmie know if anyone has a clean stock shifter they want to get rid of for cheap

shift me is awesome

that would make a good plate too!

ok. I am going to make a few up this week. I will also post a picture with a solution to keep it cool that will be included for free.

My center cap with the shift patteren keeps coming off, glued it back on twice now! Holding out and hoping this will be worth my wild.

PM me...I'd like to see if you're interested in putting a package together. My plate kits and your shift knobs.

Jamie

any updates?

in process good sir. I'm making them out of 303 stainless (heaviest metal that doesn't cost 2 arms and 3 legs) and machining time is slow on stock that hard. They're looking nice though.

The "burn preventer" is good and will be a super cheap and easy solution. (will be included for free)

any sneak peaks on the over all design, or will we have to wait for the final product?

Interested.

I'll stay tuned for pics. and weight.

Thanks

I would want the same thing.

I'd be very interested too. Simple, cheap, and no engraving would be my choice

I'm interested. Please don't make it look like any of the TWM knobs and make it so heavy that I have to use both hands. Kthx.

this sounds good to me, what will the price be?

alright, got the materials pricing and machine time done. It's looking like right around $80 including the "heat/cold protector."

Prototype was 635 grams. Going to keep it as close to prototype as possible.

Side note, it happens to fit the 350z, 370z, evo 8, evo 9, and a few other cars too :)

Can't wait to see it! That is nice and heavy.

bulk material on the way.

Copy the COBB knob but use Red instead of blue on the bottom. Ill buy

Please read the thread. That's not the plan and won't be happening.


Once the knobs are done and back here from black annodizing, then we will start offering them for sale. WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING PAYMENT UNTIL THEY ARE READY TO SHIP. NO PRE-ORDERS. Thanks


Scott

how much would it cost to get a plastic, leather wrapped knob, filled with lead!
lead is cheap right! :ban:

Can't wait to see it! Post some pics asap please even if they're non-annodized knobs. Thanks

in for picssssssss

ready in time for x-mas? i like

bump?

oh, it's coming. Just you wait...

Are you sure they can anodize 303? As far as I know (which doesn't mean I know this for a fact) aluminum and titanium anodize, but not stainless.

It's not going to be annodized. They have a similar process for stainless. It's just easier to refer to it as annodized to keep it easy for people.


I'll be doing more work when I get back from SEMA. I have a lot of new ideas and products. I'm actually at APEXX which will bring you guys some cool parts from overseas.

Interested to see what you come up with. I can't stand the TWM personally, and the AutoExe is about the only thing I'd buy. I'm all for more options though.

Mush, I had one of those knobs in my Protege. Really nice and never got hot/cold.

I'm definitely down for this. A knob+shift plate package would be awesome as well. I'd put money down today for that.

I agree... Throw some shifter bushings and a shifter weight in the mix too

Well, lets see, after these are done, we will have the following products as a possible set:

Shifter
Knob
Shifter Weight

I guess we could make a shift plate. I'd say cost on that would be around $50


edit: Our shifter comes with the bushings unlike the other guys. If there is enough interest, we could do bushings seperate for like $15.

You guys sell the weight also? I'll be PM'ing you about that and bushings if so.

the weight will be ready very soon too

You mentioned a cover for when it's hot/cold outside. Will you be selling that separately for people who already like their knobs? That didn't sound right.......

I don't see why not. I'll have to order some extras.

Don't forget who suggested the cover idea.
<<<<-----ahem
LOL!

Since its stainless, I wonder if you can ceramic coat it... that would probably keep it cool.

Good idea, but maybe a bit overkill lol powder coating maybe cheaper and just as effective?

Still interested in seeing this

Ask and ye shall receive.

This is the JPG exported by the CNC machine.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2vccdhl.jpg

I have to be honest. I don't like the "Type R" shape.

Indeed, but Ive always been a fan of ball shaped knobs.