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11-27-2006, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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WC Lathe Werks - Hand turned 5MT knobs
We here at TiC are happy to put up the first for sale thread for WC Lathe Werks' new hand turned shift knobs. In fact, we just got ours today for Tony's car, and I really gotta say it is BEAUTIFUL. I'm dead serious. You guys would not believe how nice a part Chris has made by hand. In fact, I'm thinking of keeping it to myself so Tony can't have it.
Anyway, for those of you who don't know WC Lathe Werks is our first partner for the TiC CGCI program. The purpose of this program is to highlight great parts, made by enthusiasts within the community for other enthusiasts within the community. Here's what Chris currently has in stock: Knurled Tapered Piston Style - $80 http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...roducts_id=198 Short Large Ball Style - $100 http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...roducts_id=199 Tapered Piston Style - $70 http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...roducts_id=197 To learn a little bit more about Chris and WC Lathe Werks check out this link: http://turninconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=1_178_179 To email Chris with questions you can reach him at [email protected] To learn more about the TiC CGCI program you can check out this link: http://turninconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=1_178 Edit: yes, we all know that Clint sucks at the picture thing... |
11-27-2006, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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I have some pics:
The WRX ALUMINUM Shift Knob Line From left to right: Big ball, short Piston, Knurled Tapered Piston, Tapered Piston WRX Short Piston: [img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/WRX***37;20ShortPiston-b.JPG[/img] WRX Plain Tapered Piston: WRX Knurled Tapered Pison: WRX Sphere Knobs, with and without Collar: I also take custom orders via my email address on the TiC webpage ~Chris M WC Lathe Werks Last edited by WRXDriftR; 02-09-2007 at 12:30 PM. |
11-30-2006, 12:53 AM | #7 |
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STi 6-speed Shift Knob Line:
STi Piston Knob: I completed the first aluminum STi 6-speed shift knob which will screw directly onto the shift lever in place of the stock piece. This may be the first piston-style for the STi in the world? It has a recess in the underside which is wide and deep enough to allow the reverse lockout ring to slide up into it (same dimensions as stock). It is internally threaded 1" deep with the STi 12x1.25 tap. Dimensions are: Height: 2.0" Diameter: 1.5" on top, 1.2" on bottom Weight: Approx same as stock, will take gram measurement tomorrow. I test-drove it on my WRX for a couple minutes and it feels just right. Not balky, not too light, good size, easy to grip, good weight. I can make a different design, but I felt like doing this for the 1st ever Piston knob for the STi STi Sphere Knob: This knob also screws directly onto the shift lever. It is finished in dull satin / brushed aluminum. Dimensions: Diameter: 1.9" Weight: 132 grams ~Chris M. WC Lathe Werks Last edited by WRXDriftR; 12-26-2006 at 01:18 AM. |
11-30-2006, 01:14 PM | #10 |
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WRX Acetal Copolymer Shift Knob Line
WRX Tapered Piston Knob 1.5" Diameter tapering to 1.0" 2.5" tall (not including shift boot lip) 85 grams Internally threaded WRX Sphere with Collar Knob 1.9" Diameter 0.8" tall collar 105 grams Internally threaded STi Acetal Copolymer Shift Knob Line STi Sphere 1.9" Diameter 80 grams Recess for reverse lockout mechanism Internally Threaded ~Chris M WC LATHE WERKS Last edited by WRXDriftR; 02-09-2007 at 12:29 PM. Reason: new products |
12-01-2006, 08:51 PM | #11 |
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update 2/7/07:
Acetal Copolymer is the new material I have been using to produce shift knobs. Its a very hard plastic which was invented by DuPont as the lightweight replacement for steel. It is strong, durable, somewhat scratch/dent resistent and has great heat characteristics. It wont get hot or cold like metal ones, it remains within a moderate temperature range similar to your steering wheel. Its lighter, but this only aids in providing more feedback to the driver. I noticed a better connection with the shifting using one of these over aluminum ones. Perhaps being lighter it doesn't damped the feedback like the heavier metal knobs do. All in all, its a great material and its proving to be loved by each person that gets one. ~Chris WC LATHE WERKS Last edited by WRXDriftR; 02-09-2007 at 12:35 PM. |
12-08-2006, 10:36 AM | #19 |
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Holiday pricing is up
Hey all - Chris asked me to update some prices for the holidays. These beautiful, hand turned knobs are now less expensive than before BUT just for the holidays.
Here's what it breaks down to: Short Piston Style: $50 Tall Plain Tapered Piston: $55 Knurled Tapered Piston: $65 Short Sphere: $92 Collared Sphere: $92 STi Tapered Piston: $55 STi Spere: $92 (will be going up on the site later today) |
12-06-2006, 03:31 PM | #20 |
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Congrats WRXDriftR... this is what many would love to be able to do. Your own creation and having the backing of a reputable vendor!!
Good Luck Man!!! |
12-14-2006, 09:59 PM | #23 |
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5mt spherical knob added to the inventory. Read some of the reviews that are coming back on these. Everyone who has picked one up has been impressed.
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12-20-2006, 12:00 PM | #25 |
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I'd like to get something that resembles the STi Sphere knob for my wrx, and by this I mean the way that the shift boot isn't stuffed into/under the knob. Any recommendations?
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