My DIY Heavy Shift Knob

[cduhh]

yeah no engraving would be sweet personaly ill probaly plastidip it

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by cduhh yeah no engraving would be sweet personaly ill probaly plastidip it

I could make you a plain steel one if you just want to coat it yourself. With no engraving and no coating, I could get it to you for like $25 or so plus shipping. PM me if you are interested.

Does anyone know if the thread on a genpu shifter is the same as the genwon? I just used a thread gauge on mine. I assume they are the same, but I figure I should double check for any differences.

[ahskeetz]

So are you good to sell these yet? If so, I'd like one with engraving please

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by ahskeetz So are you good to sell these yet? If so, I'd like one with engraving please

Just got the ok from Haltech tonight. This week I will be hearing back on the cost to get them made. Trying to figure out how much to sell them for.

Maybe a bit still on getting them done, I wasn't planning on selling these from the get go so Im kinda starting from square 1.

[soaringeagle129]

looks like it would have a nice feel to it. I would be interested to see how much they cost

[Abu Zib]

I'll take one for $25!

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by Abu Zib I'll take one for $25!

If you are interested in one with no coating (just plain steel) and no engraving then that can probably be done. PM me if you want.

[HateMachine]

This is awesome I have been looking for a new shift knob for a while now. I'm in for one

[cduhh]

tommorow cant come soon enough. i want to give this a test run already

[tragik]

fuck it man, i'll give you $20 for a silver one and paint it myself lol

[cduhh]

Originally Posted by tragik fuck it man, i'll give you $20 for a silver one and paint it myself lol

i paid 25+10 for shipping bare. he even modded it to my likeing

[tragik]

not bad at all

[cduhh]

so simple. i love it

[want2race]

SS, then bead blasted. If you engrave it after blasting, the pattern will shine and the rest will be matte.

Nice job.

[Etipp98]

Pming!

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by want2race SS, then bead blasted. If you engrave it after blasting, the pattern will shine and the rest will be matte. Nice job.

I realized just how expensive stainless is though. I think it will put the price to high for me to do in such small quantities.

[want2race]

what diameter ss bar stock would you need?

[Cameron Letcher]

Originally Posted by maisonvi Haha, thanks guys. Hmm, hand thought about making some to sell. I guess I could look into it. I would have to figure out how to do the painting better, it took forever, and a fair number of trys to get it looking right.

Summit racing has a simple powder coating system. All you need is a place to do it, and a toaster oven for small parts. Here is a link, and best of luck to you!

Summit Racing Clearance 01-07100 - WAI Powdercoat Systems - Overview - SummitRacing.com

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by want2race what diameter ss bar stock would you need?

Im using 2" diam. If you wanted something thinner or different, I could look into it.

Originally Posted by Cameron Letcher Summit racing has a simple powder coating system. All you need is a place to do it, and a toaster oven for small parts. Here is a link, and best of luck to you! Summit Racing Clearance 01-07100 - WAI Powdercoat Systems - Overview - SummitRacing.com

The painting I was referring to was the red in the engraving. The coating on the outside is a black chrome.

Still, that powder coat may come in handy with other projects. I will keep it in mind. Thanks!

[want2race]

There are a couple other finishes that would work to. Black chrome is awesome, Melonite is used on steel and SS. If the metal is polished, then it comes out shiney black. Cerakote is a high temp bake on finish, also fairly cheap.

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by want2race There are a couple other finishes that would work to. Black chrome is awesome, Melonite is used on steel and SS. If the metal is polished, then it comes out shiney black. Cerakote is a high temp bake on finish, also fairly cheap.

Yeah, Ive looked into a couple other coating types, and if this run goes well and I decide to make more I will look into other options.

The reason I went with the black chrome was cause some shit from my work was going to get it and they needed to meet a minimum and offered to do my knob for free. Too good a deal to pass up.

[cduhh]

im on duty today so i will let you fucks know how it is tommorow.

[alien_sporez]

PM sent for awesome shift knob!!!

[cduhh]

the knob is amazing. fucking heavy and the machining is beautiful

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by cduhh the knob is amazing. fucking heavy and the machining is beautiful

Hey man, glad you like it. I wondered how it went. Throw up a pic when you plasti-dip it (or whatever you plan on doing)

[redmnsterut]

So, how much then for sure for one of these? withe the engraving and not painted. you did a great job on it.

[wankular]

If you plasti-dip it will only last a few weeks. I did my TWM so it wouldn't be so frigging hot in the summer. It worked great and even added a little grip.

And then it started peeling at the bottom and two weeks later was completely off. I might revisit the idea next summer and then just re-do it every few weeks (steel knobs in AZ summer heat are like grabbing a hot frying pan)

[cduhh]

Originally Posted by wankular If you plasti-dip it will only last a few weeks. I did my TWM so it wouldn't be so frigging hot in the summer. It worked great and even added a little grip. And then it started peeling at the bottom and two weeks later was completely off. I might revisit the idea next summer and then just re-do it every few weeks (steel knobs in AZ summer heat are like grabbing a hot frying pan)

this is why i wanted to platidip haha. but winter is coming around so maybe it will last longer and insulate it

also i would like to note the machining is beautiful but there are still a few marks which are expected for hand machining. so if you are a perfectionist suck it up for being done by hand it is amazing. much respect

[wankular]

I didn't spray any clear over it, maybe that would've helped. I'll probably try it again. I have a whole can of that crap left.

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by cduhh this is why i wanted to platidip haha. but winter is coming around so maybe it will last longer and insulate it also i would like to note the machining is beautiful but there are still a few marks which are expected for hand machining. so if you are a perfectionist suck it up for being done by hand it is amazing. much respect

Yeah, I didnt polish the shit out of it like I could have because you said you were coating it. You may want to take some scotch bright or something to it if the coating dosent stick. Scuffing up the surface will give you a lot more holding power. Also, I dont know how plastidip works, but primer might help too.

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by redmnsterut So, how much then for sure for one of these? withe the engraving and not painted. you did a great job on it.

I plan on doing all the engraving at once because I would waste so much time setting them up one at a time. So it will be once I start cranking out a couple more knobs. Maybe 2 weeks if all goes well.

[cduhh]

i polished it up for the time being. looks awesome

[small_luffa]

How much are you asking for a plain polished with no engraving? I'm totally down for one!

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by maisonvi I could make you a plain steel one if you just want to coat it yourself. With no engraving and no coating, I could get it to you for like $25 or so plus shipping. PM me if you are interested. Does anyone know if the thread on a genpu shifter is the same as the genwon? I just used a thread gauge on mine. I assume they are the same, but I figure I should double check for any differences.

I want a bare one (yeshomo)

$25 plus shipping? I'm down sending you a pm.

[redmnsterut]

Originally Posted by maisonvi I plan on doing all the engraving at once because I would waste so much time setting them up one at a time. So it will be once I start cranking out a couple more knobs. Maybe 2 weeks if all goes well.

So do you know a price yet? Or no? Subbing for future price

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by redmnsterut So do you know a price yet? Or no? Subbing for future price

Nah, the freaking chrome company guy I was talking to is on vacation this week (figures) Dont quote me on it, but Im thinking probably around $65 shipped. I dont think it will be more then a $10 swing in either direction on that.

I may ask a $5 premium on the painted engraving because its such a bitch. That is unless I figure out an easier way to do it.

[ANITIX87]

Looks awesome. Definitely take the suggestions about selling these, I'm sure you'd make a killing.

Originally Posted by maisonvi getting married in 6 months

Need a photographer? Haha (half-kidding)

Originally Posted by maisonvi 730 Grams. That was before I had it chromed but Im sure that didnt add much.

Wow, that's a hefty piece of billet. I'm actually surprised it weighs that much, but that's why it's called a "heavy shift knob"! Kudos on a great design and awesome execution.

TIS

[JDM-P5]

Holy cow, these are nice. I want one for my Speed6!

[swampthigger]

In for black with red engraving...

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by JDM-P5 Holy cow, these are nice. I want one for my Speed6!

Is the speed six the same as the MS3?