Paul Whiffin Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is there any interest in an Supra specific billet aluminium gearknob? Veilside and Greddy used to make a knob for the supra but both discontinued them years ago so there isn't anything else available now. Interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I would be depending on looks and price. Less is more IMO but not sure if others would agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I might be tempted away from my Richbrook gear knob if the base of your one matched up with the lift-up reverse collar more neatly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I would be depending on looks and price. Less is more IMO but not sure if others would agree +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I never liked metal ones. Freezing in winter, too hot in summer. The veilside/greddy ones were a good shape though. I have one sat in the garage I swapped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Any chance of one for the Auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I really don't like my current polished knob.. its a heavy beast, was going to go to stock but that would look out of place on my car. I would be up for a lightweight Ali one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have the Veilside one on my motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 These are nice and understated http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45758&highlight=Gear+knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I use these guys, I had the standard ones which are a nice size but have just ordered one of the drift ones http://yoshibits.com/index.php?id_category=7&controller=category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 i bet people would love a carbon one if you could do one paul. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Move my Greddy knob from the black car into the bronze as I prefer it to the stock one. I'm sure they would sell if you made them and kept the price competitive...as I'm sure MVP still stock the Greddy for under $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have a vailside that is looking a bit tired now. Could be tempted by a new one maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomo8568 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Any chance of one for the Auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Love my ARC Ti knob, except in the cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have the first 6 speed gearknob in my hand right now, oh err missus. It is VERY nice, unlike other "universal" items on the market this is shaped like the original Toyota leather gearknob so feels nice in your hand, made out of aircraft spec billet aluminium, pictures will follow very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 How does this take your fancy? Machined from billet aluminium and made specifically for the Supra 6 speed, not universal. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob2.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob3.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 How does this take your fancy? Machined from billet aluminium and made specifically for the Supra 6 speed, not universal. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob2.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob3.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/whifbitzproducts/whifbitzalloysupragearknob4.jpg How much dude, and I can be a real pain and ask the weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Do you do one in rhd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 How much dude, and I can be a real pain and ask the weight £120 INC VAT, they are lighter than the standard leather one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Surely it wanted to be slightly heavier than stock? In my experience, lighter gear knobs usually make the gear change in cars worse, not something you want in the inconsistent, and often agricultural feeling change of V160 gearboxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Surely it wanted to be slightly heavier than stock? In my experience, lighter gear knobs usually make the gear change in cars worse, not something you want in the inconsistent, and often agricultural feeling change of V160 gearboxes. I can have it made of lead if you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walbertonio Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Very tasty, liking that. Would go well with a set of ali heater knobs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have plenty of these in stock now, first batch are £103 inc delivery and vat. I'll update with more pics when I get a mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That was quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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