grisszoo86
Obsessed member
Not sure what has happened. Mine arrived USPS and didn't stay long in customs.
Below is the end of my tracking history.
Hope it arrives soon. Need some more pics in this thread!
GR86 GR86 Gear Knob Thread
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Below is the end of my tracking history.
Hope it arrives soon. Need some more pics in this thread!
thanks. Oh yours seemed to pass through UK customs very quickly.
Mine is above… not looking too promising.
I just read Billetworkz’s FAQ page and they claim they provide no refund if lost?!? (If you send via standard USPS service)
Surely that can’t be enforceable?!
As lovely as they are, they are seriously cold in Winter, I sometimes wish I had a Leather one in my FK8!
James-UK
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KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
Mine departed London (US) on the 23rd. No sign yet
Edit: actually when I go via the link and not via Shopify it says it got to Heathrow 5 days ago.
Edit: actually when I go via the link and not via Shopify it says it got to Heathrow 5 days ago.
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RDMsport
Obsessed member
I've provided my feedback and haven't had a response. Its a bit of one man band but I'll try and find out. Overall the heavier weighting feels really nice and makes the shifts way smoother with much less effort and lovely flick. However it is chunky and I still can't decide if the size works I haven't had a chance to really push the car to test it 100%, although I switched back to the original to compare and now that feels like changing gear with a plastic golf ball and I instantly struggled with 2nd and 3rd gear, so overall I'd say the shape needs a slight rework without loosing to much weight and it would be spot on. I love the look of it, really adds a bit of finesse to the interior, almost feels expensive!
Yeah, the weight can be a funny thing. On the one hand, extra mass can damp out a notchy gearshift, but on the other, it can sometimes make things more difficult.
I remember I bought a Flossy gear knob for the old car, made from delrin and really heavy - 437g. It really smoothed out the gearshift, but I had to get rid of it after a couple of weeks as I couldn't get used to it - I found I couldn't move it around the gate quite as quickly as accurately as the stock knob. At the time, I assumed it was because it was just bigger, but thinking about it, I think it was the extra inertia caused by nearly half a kilo sitting at the top of the lever.
That's why the one you have looks ideal - it looks to be no bigger than the stock knob, while adding just a bit of mass. Keep us updated, they'd have a potential customer in me, I think.
I remember I bought a Flossy gear knob for the old car, made from delrin and really heavy - 437g. It really smoothed out the gearshift, but I had to get rid of it after a couple of weeks as I couldn't get used to it - I found I couldn't move it around the gate quite as quickly as accurately as the stock knob. At the time, I assumed it was because it was just bigger, but thinking about it, I think it was the extra inertia caused by nearly half a kilo sitting at the top of the lever.
That's why the one you have looks ideal - it looks to be no bigger than the stock knob, while adding just a bit of mass. Keep us updated, they'd have a potential customer in me, I think.
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After some collaboration with Toxic Knobs there is now a working adaptor for the GR86
www.toxicknobs.co.uk
This is lighter not weighted, which I think adds more feel. I like it.
Toxic Knobs
Custom made gear knobs for all makes and models. Designed to fit your car and your personality.
www.toxicknobs.co.uk
This is lighter not weighted, which I think adds more feel. I like it.
KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
i'm currently waiting for some adaptors to arrive to make mine fit, Cant imagine they had an auto 86 to try it onAfter some collaboration with Toxic Knobs there is now a working adaptor for the GR86
View attachment 14145Toxic Knobs
Custom made gear knobs for all makes and models. Designed to fit your car and your personality.
This is lighter not weighted, which I think adds more feel. I like it.
GR gear knob is now available to back order, lead time of three weeks, was advised the price is now £147 + vat.
KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
Arrived Saturday. I like it. Makes shifts even more satisfying. Take a while to warm up but once it is it feels good in the hand.
Looks nice.
Mine has only just made it to the local delivery depot and have been stung for another £46 custom charge on mine
KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
I was expecting that, then on Saturday I was on the drive tinkering and a postie just hands it to me. Not even a signature.Looks nice.
Mine has only just made it to the local delivery depot and have been stung for another £46 custom charge on mine
Are you telling us that while you were sitting on your driveway, your postman just walked up and flopped his knob straight into your hand?
Thread is a veritable goldmine of innuendo....
....in-your-endo.
Thread is a veritable goldmine of innuendo....
....in-your-endo.
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
I've also been told if my knob is cold and blue I should see a Doctor
