Blaine Fab Delrin shift knob, introductory pricing Options

[Blainefab]

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The Blaine Fabrication Delrin shift knob is available for C4/C5 and 4thgen Fbody fitments, and others if thread size and shifter dimensions are supplied. I stock the following diameters in black Delrin:

1 1/8" : for small hands

1 1/4" : for average size hands - the knob in the pic above is this size

1 1/2" : for large hands

My standard height is 4", with the knob sunk on the shifter stalk about the same as the OEM knob, so it will stick up about 2" higher than the OEM knob, bringing it closer to the level of the drivers hands on the steering wheel.

Customs are available: other diameters, white instead of black Delrin, other thread sizes, taller (or shorter). These are made to order - if I can make it with stock material and tooling it is stock price, if I have to puchase material or tooling then it is custom price

Introductory pricing:
stock material and fitment : $55 plus shipping plus CA sales tax for shipments to CA address.
custom material or fitment : $65 plus shipping plus CA sales tax for shipments to CA address.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Dec 28 2009, 09:49 AM

[mitchntx]

4thgen Fbody fitments


1 1/2" : for large hands


Introductory pricing:
stock material and fitment : $45 plus shipping plus CA sales tax for shipments to CA address.

Regards,
Alan Blaine

I am assuming a B&M Ripper has stock 4th gen fitment ...

How do I pay for this?

[marka]

Howdy,

Sweet!

I'll take one for a 4th gen shifter (16x1.5 thread), 1.5" diameter, your standard 4" height you mention in your post, in white delrin. If white is gonna take a long time to get in, black would be ok.

Should I call you with a credit card or send a check or paypal or ?? I'd like to get it as soon as you can make it and UPS/FedEx can drive it over here. :-)

Thanks Alan!

Mark

[GlennCMC70]

mitch - you have an email from me.

[Blainefab]

Mitch, Mark - Thank You!

I need your ZIP codes to calc shipping cost, then PayPal to ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com is easiest.

Post your ZIP here, or a PM, or email me at the above addy. I'll return with a total cost. I can ship both on Wed of next week if I get the PayPals tomorrow.

For small stuff like this, USPS Parcel Post is about 1/2 the cost of UPS gnd - let me know if you have a preference for UPS, else I will use Parcel Post.

Mitch - Yes, the Ripper uses OEM thread

Mark - the white will take no longer than black - my supplier has white in stock.

Thanks and Regards,
Alan

[GlennCMC70]

i think Mitch will be ordering 2 , one for me amd one for himself. i want mine in black and also for a 4th gen.

[poSSum]

Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs?

I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting.

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs?

I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting.

I was kind of wondering the same.

[marka]

Howdy,

I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I've got the round leather ball on the top of my shifter and I don't find it particularly comfortable. I think a shift knob like this might work better.

And I also think it'll be tricker, so even if its not better I'll still look cooler than Sam. :-)

Mark

[firehawkclone]

Its to get the shifter closer to the steering wheel, basically.

[GlennCMC70]

Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs?

I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting.

these were around long before the C6R. Lou has had them @ LGM for a few years for the C5. i tried to get them to make me one for an F-body and was always left w/ empty promises.

[steve-d]

Yeah, he still has 'em for the C5/C6 for $65.95 each. Never anything for the F-Body, however. Better to get one from one of our sponsors.

Steve

[GlennCMC70]

all hail Blaine Fab.

[jeffburch]

Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs?

I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting.

these were around long before the C6R. Lou has had them @ LGM for a few years for the C5. i tried to get them to make me one for an F-body and was always left w/ empty promises.

I have one of these and have used it for several years. Mine was from hardbar.net and was a copy of what Pratt&Miller were doing. The reason behind the material choice was supposedly delrin doesn't conduct heat.
Get in the car on a hot steaming day and the knob isn't hot. In a race car with gloves on it shouldn't be a factor. I put it in the cmc car because I had it left over from my black car and the coolness factor. Also the vertical grip idea makes some sense. I wish I had time to tell the story about finding the tap needed to fit it to a 3rd gen. If any need this tap let me know.

jb

[Blainefab]

Thanks for the orders guys!

I've seen these on lots of race cars, pro and club - keeping the shift hand closer to the wheel should be a good thing - less time off the controls. I tried a shorter than stock C5 Ripper on my FRC and it about killed my wrist from the increased effort. The taller arm on the Fbod seems to compensate for the lever ratio changes on the aftermarket shifters.

Delrin definitely doesn't transmit heat like metal does. Maybe in a long race it would matter, I don't recall my Ripper hammerhandle getting hot.

I think the biggest difference is that the hand is oriented vertically rather than horizontal like the traditional T handle shifters. Vertical does seems a more natural position, with less twist on the wrist. The OEM cueball I found terrible - hand would slip off.

The Delrin knob is a lot lighter than the hammerhandle - I can feel the mass of that big lump of aluminum when I shift - I don't know if less mass will end up making it more or less likely to hit the desired gear, it is probably going to be more a function of how well the driver adapts a technique for using the vertical hand position.

Honestly I've not used one of these - I made the one in the pic for the customer I built that car for - he used it and liked it, so I got a variety of materials that made sense. Nothing sold on the mail lists so I put the box away and forgot about it till Mark's post.

Thanks again, I'm looking forward to feedback on how these work for you all.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[mitchntx]

Payment made ...

Thanks and looking forward to getting these pieces.

[marka]

Howdy,

Payment made ...

Thanks and looking forward to getting these pieces.

Yes, ditto on both counts. :-)

Mark

[Stang Killer]

77065 please

[poSSum]

If you're running a batch you can make me a pair in black to throw in the box with the hood. What other cool little "gotta have" dodads do you make/sell?

This post has been edited by poSSum: Oct 6 2006, 09:01 PM

[Blainefab]

77065 please

Parcel Post is $4 to 77065 so add that to $45 or $55 and PayPal to ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com.

Indicate dia and color, and ship to address on the PayPal order

Thanks!
Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Oct 11 2006, 08:29 PM

[Blainefab]

If you're running a batch you can make me a pair in black to throw in the box with the hood. What other cool little "gotta have" dodads do you make/sell?

Art - Will do - you want black 1 1/2" dia also?

Off the top of my head, stuff I've mentioned here:
Carbon hood, roof
aluminum Ttop filler panels
shift knobs
Koni hat tool
rear weight jacks for 2.5" ID springs (cut 'n paste required)
spacers for coilovers (gets front adjuster rings back to within 1/8" of each other for CMC)
spacers for wheels
spacers for OEM rear spring perches (and toss the floppy weight jacks)
Lexan rear spoiler
Setrab oil cooler bracket

I just hooked up with the wholesale arm of a major aftermarket retailer, have access to a huge catalog of parts. I can't quite compete pricewize with their retail prices, but charge only actual shipping and no handling charge. I also can't compete with the instant online order/ship process. I got the line mainly to support my race buildups but I'd like to broaden my customer base so if you have a need for something run it past me and I'll give you a price/delivery quote. ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com

Other goodies in the works:
4th gen front airdam/splitter undertra
race steering column

and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need

Regards,
Alan

[poSSum]

Art - Will do - you want black 1 1/2" dia also?
Regards,
Alan

Sure, let's go with the 1 1/2" dia Camaro thread.

[JKnight]

4th gen front airdam/splitter undertray

I'm cobbling something together on Chris' car at the moment but I'd love to see your solution. I'm sure it's better than what I'm creating. And I think that there's definitely a market for it.

Jason

[Stang Killer]

and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need

Regards,
Alan

Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons.

[mitchntx]

Ever see the plastic gas pedal a guy built years ago over on LS1.com?

It was a piece of plastic that had "LS1" machined in the middle.

The guy had access to a CNC machine and made about 200 of them.

I still have mine ...

[trackbird]

Ever see the plastic gas pedal a guy built years ago over on LS1.com?

It was a piece of plastic that had "LS1" machined in the middle.

The guy had access to a CNC machine and made about 200 of them.

I still have mine ...

I had one of those, sold it to Pimpmaro and he loves it. I wear work boots a lot and drive with the seat all the way back, so I didn't have the "extra" room to put something on the gas pedal and still drive comfortably. It looked like it would have worked very well, if it would have worked for me.

[firehawkclone]

and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need

Regards,
Alan

Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons.

A small piece of aluminun with 2 self tapper's with grip tape! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

[nape]

Alan,

Any chance you know if a 3rd gen (T5) Hurst shifter is the same thread?

I just bought a spare T5 and it comes with a Hurst shifter without a knob, this ought to fit the bill well (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Blainefab]

Alan,

Any chance you know if a 3rd gen (T5) Hurst shifter is the same thread?

I just bought a spare T5 and it comes with a Hurst shifter without a knob, this ought to fit the bill well (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

TJ - I have a 3rd gen at the shop (2 actually), I'll check tomorrow. Just to make sure, see if your stock knob fits the Hurst.

[Sam Strano]

I used a 4th gen knob on a 3rd gen Ripper in my '91. I think you're just fine.

[rmackintosh]

I will likely get a black one......for a PRO5 shifter.....

[Blainefab]

4th gen front airdam/splitter undertray

I'm cobbling something together on Chris' car at the moment but I'd love to see your solution. I'm sure it's better than what I'm creating. And I think that there's definitely a market for it.

Jason

It's starting to take shape shape, is going to be a real challenge to meet my design goals:
-adjustable height
-modular
-affordable

I've quit talking about dates

I used a 4th gen knob on a 3rd gen Ripper in my '91. I think you're just fine.

Thanks, Sam

I also checked a STi and Miata that are in the shop - they are a different thread than any of the GM cars. I have a car with a Ford drivetrain in the shop too, I should check it.

I will likely get a black one......for a PRO5 shifter.....

Randy - Paypal me $45 + $4 parcel post and I'll make one for you too. Let me know what diameter.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[sgarnett]

Is there a functional reason to go with these knobs or is it more the "coolness" factor to have C6R style shift knobs?

I have the factory Hurst leather on both of mine and don't have much trouble shifting.

It should be a lot more comfortable to shift when using the stupid driver's cupholder (ie when a passenger is using the good cupholder) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Blainefab]

Here is a 1.5" next to a stock cueball. Tops of shifter shafts are at the same level:

Mitch and Mark, your orders will ship later this AM.

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[mitchntx]

Now, if I could just figure out how to convert a stock B/W T56 to a sequential shift ....

[marka]

Howdy,

Now, if I could just figure out how to convert a stock B/W T56 to a sequential shift ....

Hell, I'd be happy if I could convince it to shift at all!

:-)

I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny.

Mark

[Blainefab]

77065 please

Parcel Post is $4 to 77065 so add that to $45 or $55 and PayPal to ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com.

Indicate dia and color, and ship to address on the PayPal order

Thanks!
Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication

Stang Killer - Did you send me an order? I delete a lot of spam and may have mistaken it if so.

[marka]

Howdy,

I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny.

Here it is:

http://www.renagate.com/info.htm

And it doesn't look like it'll work without an external shift rod tranny...

Mark

[Blainefab]

and of course custom fabrication is my business, so let me know what you need

Regards,
Alan

Something for the gas pedal for heel to reasons.

I got a batch of them years ago from a friend who was building hi tech processing tanks and fume hoods. He called them the "El Pedal". He moved on to a different job w/o a CNC cell and quit making them. I'll take a look at the product and see if it makes sense to make them. My problem is that at a $20 sale price I would need to be able to make them in <15min ea, and that wouldn't happen unless I was making lots of them. I don't know if there is a market for 50 of these things, esp if there is a rice/dress up shop selling something similar for $15.

Howdy,

I remember seeing a shifter quite a while ago that converted sequential shift motions on the shifter into the proper motions to shift a tranny normally... I _think_ it was for a toploader. Not sure if such a beast exists for a T5 / T56 style tranny.

Here it is:

http://www.renagate.com/info.htm

And it doesn't look like it'll work without an external shift rod tranny...

Mark

Depending an exchange rate, at $580AU it may be affordable - I wonder how well it works? I think a small close ratio 4sp could work well in an Fbod, and with a 7.25" clutch, shed about 100#. That would be an interesting project. I once designed/built a bracket that adapted a TKO to a C4 Corvette Cbeam. It held up to 550+ rwhp and was much lighter/cheaper than the ZF it replaced.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Oct 12 2006, 07:56 AM

[mitchntx]

I've seen that site somewhere in a life long gone. I had forgotten about it altogether.

But, that would be a sweet deal ...

Alan .. put on your Mad Hatter swag and make it so ...

[GlennCMC70]

pic please. email it to me if you need to.
Glenn_Landrum@msn.com

[Blainefab]

77065 please

Stang Killer - Your knob is in the mail today

I will likely get a black one......for a PRO5 shifter.....

Randy - Yours is in the mail today

[Blainefab]

Shift knob install instructions for gen3/4 Fbody:

-remove OEM knob: twist CCW to unscrew. Dispose of properly or give to your cat.

-measure 1.5" down from top of shifter shaft and make a mark with a sharpie or tape.

-the BF delrin knob has .6" of shallow/no threads, then .9" of threads deep in the hole.

-screw the knob CW onto the shaft. When it gets past the shallow/no thread part you will meet some resistance, a gloved hand helps turn the knob. Screw it down till it bottoms and the resistance suddenly increases. Tighten hand tight only, do not use tools. The bottom of the knob should be within +- 1/8" of the mark on the shaft.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
821 427-3296

[rmackintosh]

Shift knob install instructions for gen3/4 Fbody:

-remove OEM knob: twist CCW to unscrew. Dispose of properly or give to your cat.

-measure 1.5" down from top of shifter shaft and make a mark with a sharpie or tape.

-the BF delrin knob has .6" of shallow/no threads, then .9" of threads deep in the hole.

-screw the knob CW onto the shaft. When it gets past the shallow/no thread part you will meet some resistance, a gloved hand helps turn the knob. Screw it down till it bottoms and the resistance suddenly increases. Tighten hand tight only, do not use tools. The bottom of the knob should be within +- 1/8" of the mark on the shaft.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
821 427-3296

I had no idea it would be so complicated....I may not have the fab skills to pull it off..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Seriously....Thanks Alan! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

[mitchntx]

Shift knob arrived today. Very nice piece.

Install took less than 4 hours. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[nape]

Payment sent, I guessed on the shipping, but it ought to be more then enough. Thanks again!

[Blainefab]

Wow - I've sold 12 of these things in 10 days, they must work! ;-)

I'm tooling up for the Subaru STi and Miata, too. And a reminder that I can make them for C4/C5 Corvette too. Same price as Fbod - $45 for black 1.25 or 1.5, $55 for custom size or white Delrin.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[rmackintosh]

Put mine on yesterday....fits nice....it is about 1 1/2" taller than my Kragen's special I had before.....can't wait to see if I like the position of it...it feels nice.

Thanks Alan!

[Rob Hood]

mitchntx Posted Oct 13 2006, 03:11 PM
Shift knob arrived today. Very nice piece.

Install took less than 4 hours.

Silly me....had to have the manufacturer watch me install mine... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[marka]

Howdy,

Mine was waiting for me in the mailbox when I got home.

Installation was harder than the black knobs, since I had to avert my eyes when screwing it on, but after a couple hours screwing around with my welding helmet shield, I got it done.

:-)

Seriously, its on and feels nice. Alan, do you use a CNC lathe for these or are they hand done? If hand done... Good job on the radii! Very even & smooth. Very nicely made.

Mark

(and its white, so I can tell anyone that drives the car "Shift it with the big white stick" and nobody will ever be confused.)

[Blainefab]

Seriously, its on and feels nice. Alan, do you use a CNC lathe for these or are they hand done? If hand done... Good job on the radii! Very even & smooth. Very nicely made.

Mark

Thanks, Mark - drill press and disc sander are my machine tools, radius is hands and eyes.

[marka]

Howdy,

Seriously, its on and feels nice. Alan, do you use a CNC lathe for these or are they hand done? If hand done... Good job on the radii! Very even & smooth. Very nicely made.

Mark

Thanks, Mark - drill press and disc sander are my machine tools, radius is hands and eyes.

Wow! Even more impressive then.

I'd very much be interested in hearing your process for making these (by PM if you'd rather the world didn't know). I'm envisioning you drilling a hole & tapping it, then using that and a fabricated mandrel (both w/head cut off?) to spin the thing in the drillpress while you shape it?

I'm surprised you don't have a small lathe for stuff like this, bushings, etc!

Mark

[Blainefab]

Thanks, Mark - drill press and disc sander are my machine tools, radius is hands and eyes.

Wow! Even more impressive then.

I'd very much be interested in hearing your process for making these (by PM if you'd rather the world didn't know). I'm envisioning you drilling a hole & tapping it, then using that and a fabricated mandrel (both w/head cut off?) to spin the thing in the drillpress while you shape it?

I'm surprised you don't have a small lathe for stuff like this, bushings, etc!

Mark

Mark - You got it. I also fabbed a jig to help get the hole drilled and tapped on center and straight. Lathe would be nice - maybe some day.

[trackbird]

http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sho...ic=8550&hl=

I moved the splitter stuff there.

[ChevyWeatherman]

I have to have one of these. I would always see the white knob in the C5-Rs and want one so bad...and in black it is even better.

Shipping to 60083? I will paypal you as soon as I know the total!

[NataSS Inc]

Alan, I am very intersted in one of the shift knobs but this freaking divorce has pretty much busted my wallet. Will you keep these in stock for later dates or make them as they are ordered?

Also, about your upcomming splitter. Would this incorporate converting the car to a front breather? and what would the chance be of us getting one with just a big airdam rather than splitter. A splitter in ORR is just to much on the nose of the car. If the cost wasnt to astronomical I would more than likely jump on that type of design.

(IMG:http://members.cruzio.com/~ablaine/IMG_0810.JPG)

What kind of shifter is on the right?

[Blainefab]

Alan, I am very intersted in one of the shift knobs but this freaking divorce has pretty much busted my wallet. Will you keep these in stock for later dates or make them as they are ordered?

Also, about your upcomming splitter. Would this incorporate converting the car to a front breather? and what would the chance be of us getting one with just a big airdam rather than splitter. A splitter in ORR is just to much on the nose of the car. If the cost wasnt to astronomical I would more than likely jump on that type of design.

What kind of shifter is on the right?

Boyce - No sweat, I'll keep the tooling and some materials around indefinitely - I rough them in batches, then do final finishing when I get an order so I generally can ship one the day after I get a confirmed PayPal.

Splitter/dam does require front breather, I'll have the plenum as an option for those that are starting with a stock front end.

Dam only would be a different product than dam/splitter. I agree a splitter that was effective in the 80-140mph range that we see on a closed course would be too much for ORR @ 165+

Both shifters are LT1 T56, left is stock, right is a new B&M. The older B&M (my cars is at least 10yrs old) has a different shaped shaft but fits the Delrin knob just fine.

Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[Nick]

I'd like a price for a 1 1/2 diameter black 3rd gen shipped to 76063

Thanks!

[marka]

Howdy,

So I drove the car tonight for about 1.5 miles with the new shift knob.

I definitely like it better than the stock cueball.

Thanks Alan!

Mark

[Blainefab]

I'd like a price for a 1 1/2 diameter black 3rd gen shipped to 76063

Thanks!

Nick - Total price including USPO shipping is $49. PayPal to:
ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com

I have one in stock, can ship Mon.

Thank You!
Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[Blainefab]

I have to have one of these. I would always see the white knob in the C5-Rs and want one so bad...and in black it is even better.

Shipping to 60083? I will paypal you as soon as I know the total!

ChevyWeatherman - Sorry, I missed your post. $49 total including USPO shipping. PayPal to:
ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com

Thank You!
Regards,
Alan Blaine
Blaine Fabrication
831 427-3296

[ChevyWeatherman]

Got mine intalled yesterday, I love it. Thanks.....

[GlennCMC70]

i like mine alot. very nice.

[mitchntx]

I had a chance to use my knob this weekend. Definitely made for a more precise gate entry. Having the knob closer to my hand, meant quicker hand speed when finding the gate. Nice piece.

No inuendo intended ...

[Blainefab]

Glad they are working for you all - I made a couple up tonite for my lastest victims - a Miata and a Subaru. They'll be shaken down next weekend at Thunderhill.

What do you think of the texture? My last passes are with a single cut file, it comes out quite smooth to a bare hand, a little grippy to a leather glove. Any tendency for a gloved hand to slide off?

[mitchntx]

Didn't notice it. I was wearing a Mechanix glove and not my Sparco racing gloves, though.

[sgarnett]

I'm still undecided on the texture. It felt quite slick to me at first. There was no actual danger of slipping off (yanking up on the shifter being a somewhat rarely-used technique); it was just a little disconcerting until i got used to it.

Some simple, shallow, round-bottom grooves cut on the "lathe"-press might be an improvement - or, they might not. I'd have to try it.

Shifting definitely seems faster. I think that's as much or more from improved hand position (compared to my stock Hurst knob that I've been using on the Ripper) and better feel of the the synchros and gates.

[ChevyWeatherman]

I am very suprised on how much you can feel through the shift knob. I feel like I am in much more control of the transmission now. I am not using it to race, just a street car, but it is a pleasure to use. One thing I can't stop doing is resting my hand on top of the knob like I used to do with my Hurst knob, and sometimes I catch myself gripping the knob on the top like I did before with the Hurst.

[raybob9289]

Alan Blaine,
Dude, I just paypaled you can I get one of those shifter knobs ASAP.
Thanks Dude,,

[mitchntx]

Alan Blaine,
Dude, I just paypaled you can I get one of those shifter knobs ASAP.
Thanks Dude,,

Don't do it, Alan ... Dude will be pullin' both wheels ...

[bowtieboy]

PM sent ......

[nape]

I finally dropped the shifter in tonight and went to thread my ultra cool shift knob on and... it's way too big. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Here's the shifter I have: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...mp;autoview=sku

Is 7/16-20 a common size for shift knobs?

This post has been edited by nape: Apr 19 2007, 03:23 AM

[Blainefab]

I finally dropped the shifter in tonight and went to thread my ultra cool shift knob on and... it's way too big. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Here's the shifter I have: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...mp;autoview=sku

Is 7/16-20 a common size for shift knobs?

TJ - No, have not seen a car with that thread - that is getting pretty small. Sounds like Hurst uses a different thread than stock. Are you sure it's 7/16"-20? I can make one for you in that thread, but I would need to add a steel threaded insert, like I do on the Mazda knobs, which are 10mm.

[nape]

I searched on thirdgen.org and someone reported that as the thread. I'll get a nut to double check tomorrow, Alan.

Don't tool up or anything yet. I'm thinking about getting a cheap ball just to see how I like the shifter or I might just run the stock one.

[poSSum]

Got mine the other day. I'm pleasantly surprised that even with an aftermarket shifter, the Delrin knob still offers more "feal" than the leather Hurst.

[nape]

Alan, I've decided to just cut the shifter handle and weld a M16 x 1.5 bolt to it with the head cut off.

If I ever decide to sell the shifter and someone doesn't like the way it looks, they can go buy another handle (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

[Blainefab]

Alan, I've decided to just cut the shifter handle and weld a M16 x 1.5 bolt to it with the head cut off.

If I ever decide to sell the shifter and someone doesn't like the way it looks, they can go buy another handle (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

That'll work, I do that for the Toyota shifter - it has no threads after ripping off the rubber isolated upper section. I drill a hole up the bottom of the M16 bolt, and grind the shifter shaft down so I get 1/2" or so of insertion and do a perimeter weld. I don't trust butt welds on small section stuff.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Apr 21 2007, 07:41 AM

[nape]

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately, I don't have a vise for my press so I'll have to butt weld it. I'll just grind the bolt and shaft down so I can get 2 passes or a wide weave over it.

[Speedtoys]

Alan, I've decided to just cut the shifter handle and weld a M16 x 1.5 bolt to it with the head cut off.

If I ever decide to sell the shifter and someone doesn't like the way it looks, they can go buy another handle (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

That'll work, I do that for the Toyota shifter - it has no threads after ripping off the rubber isolated upper section. I drill a hole up the bottom of the M16 bolt, and grind the shifter shaft down so I get 1/2" or so of insertion and do a perimeter weld. I don't trust butt welds on small section stuff.

The knob in question from Blainefab..

http://www.erbesclan.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=22

[DanKeen]

So I had my car in Alan's shop (like normal these days... he's addictive). With all the other things going on, Alan mentioned that he had an extra one of the knobs lying around and that he'd sell it to me - I figured "what the heck", it's not much money, and if I hate it I can always go back. At this time Alan had still not driven a car with one of them installed (I don't think that's the case anymore, though...).

All I can say is... wow. My T56 no longer feels like farming equipment. I went from the stock knob to this knob, and I can feel the teeth engage in the transmission much, much better now. I can snick it into gear. It's amazing.

Highly recommended. I have no experience with other shifters, but this one kept the throw that I'm used to (slightly elongated since it's taller now), made it easier to grab on to, and made it more precise. Didn't expect anything other than it being easier to hold (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[CMC #37]

At this time Alan had still not driven a car with one of them installed (I don't think that's the case anymore, though...).

Yes he has! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[DanKeen]

Yeah, I'm late in adding my thoughts (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I didn't know you had one, Julie. He actually put it on a while ago, and I used it for the first time back in April for the rainy Thunderhill outing. I should've posted then (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)