My custom Delrin Shift knob and shifter extension

[Ralli380Gvr4]

So this was the best wedding present ever! A good friend of mine made this "prototype" set up for 380. You can't see it but it actually has 380/1000 inscribed around the base. Also a nice rally inspired shifter extension.

Let me know what you guys think?



I'll give you guys some details if anyone is interested in one for their Gvr4.
-Dimensions are similar to RallyArt knobs
-This shift knob is made of high quality Delrin (Temperature insensitive & soft to the touch)
-Shifter extension creates a closer "wheel to shifter action" (Mine is pictured with a short shifter from Curtis)

Again this is a prototype, he will be sending me a black and a gray one soon to test out...

PM me if interested. I can give you pricing and options. Shift pattern is standard but could be dressed up or down. If I get an "a lot" of interest (5+ orders) he said we can migrate this to the Gvr4 Marketplace, but until we cross that bridge...

 

[prove_it]

Not another shift knob group buy.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif

 

[89Patches]

I just want the extension piece, Lol

 

[coyotes]

Looks like it came off a classic mustang or something

 

[15psi88]

Shifter extension? Because racecor? Whats next? Tow hooks and a 38" mirror? My favorite part is the jamb nut..

 

[ApexHunter]

I like how the knob has the 380 inscription in an inconspicuous area. Nice little touch. I assume it's pretty light? How is the feel with that weight. Good to hear that it is coupled with a short shifter to try to get the ratio back.

The low rise shifter and knob looks lame in low console cars. I like the stock shifter in these cars (albeit with a shortened ratio). I had a 1g shifter in my car, and ended up buying a stock shifter to get the knob a little closer. Works better for driving. Maybe not as cool looking for some.

 

[Ralli380Gvr4]

Quoting ApexHunter:
I like how the knob has the 380 inscription in an inconspicuous area. Nice little touch. I assume it's pretty light? How is the feel with that weight. Good to hear that it is coupled with a short shifter to try to get the ratio back.

The low rise shifter and knob looks lame in low console cars. I like the stock shifter in these cars (albeit with a shortened ratio). I had a 1g shifter in my car, and ended up buying a stock shifter to get the knob a little closer. Works better for driving. Maybe not as cool looking for some.



Thanks man
-Yes the weight is great. Pretty light but not to light.
-The extension creates a natural wheel to shifter action

Again this mod is not for everyone. This shift knob replaced a Greddy counterweight shift knob that was giving me problems during redline shifts. I knew it was way to heavy in tandem with the short shifter (not just a 1g shifter but similar to JNZ shifter made by Curtis) so I worked out this solution with my engineering friend. Think about a breaker/cheater bar effect. This creates a much better shift and solved my problem. Plus the Greddy unit is solid steel and would get super hot and super cold, as 380 is my daily driver.

 

[Ralli380Gvr4]

Quoting 89Patches:
I just want the extension piece, Lol



Shoot me a PM.

 

[89Patches]

Here's the "shifter" setup in #19. Raised the based 1.5" or 2" used a 1G lever. Sits right about where stock would have sat but with much less throw. I plan to eventually get a JNZ or EH short "shifter" too. Did this in my Mr2 as well and it works very well.

 

[Ralli380Gvr4]

That's a cool mod.I never thought of that.

 

[BluFalcon]

Any issues with the shifter base shifting or flexing during use? That's a pretty cool idea, but those standoffs for the shifter base look to be a bit too narrow to keep it from moving around during spirited driving/shifting.

 

[89Patches]

Probably have 20k miles on it now and plenty of lapping days. I haven't had any problems with this setup to date. Also did it to my Mr2 which has never seen the road since I have owned it (Only track days) and haven't had any problems with it flexing either.

 

[gtluke]

I did something similar. I just used a bent piece of steel stock to do it though. It's way more sturdy than it looks. I got the whole thing BARELY inside the stock shifter boot, mine is way higher though, probably like 4"
I love this mod.