New coating for the E4 Shift knobs

[E4Performance]

We are currently testing a few knobs with a new "rubberized" powder coat on them. The new coating is supposed to be more insulating than other coatings, so it will transfer less heat and cold through the knob.

We will keep everyone apprised as to the outcome.

[nytmar3]

Looking forward to this! Hey man how far in do your knobs thread? Is it like the TWM where you can screw it pretty much all the way down?

[Fobio]

I'de interested if it's the same price and the coating is durable.

[kore2000]

^ +1

I wouldn't mind a nice shift knob that didn't double as a lighter in the heat

[tbot]

I'd be game as well. I hated my TWM this past winter in freezing my hand so bad it felt like it was burning, not a big fan at all. Not really looking forward to this summer either when its hotter than the depths of hell and really does burn my hand.

[E4Performance]

Originally Posted by nytmar3 Looking forward to this! Hey man how far in do your knobs thread? Is it like the TWM where you can screw it pretty much all the way down?

Yes

Originally Posted by Fobio I'de interested if it's the same price and the coating is durable.

It will be the same price. We're testing durability now.

[tbot]

woohoo! Are you still gunna do different designed knobs as well? Or did that just kinda die off?

[E4Performance]

Originally Posted by tbot woohoo! Are you still gunna do different designed knobs as well? Or did that just kinda die off?

We're looking at different designs. First, I want to get the current design squared away in terms of engraving depth and width. Then, I want to get the coatings squared away. Then, finally, I can look at another model.

[tbot]

Sounds like a good progression to me! Props tho for something new as far as heat and cold.

[06Speed6]

+1 for looking into insulating knobs, mine is starting to look like ass but I dont want to replace it with one that looks good but burns me.

[Mistersix]

i'm interested in this as well. the hot shift knob doesnt bother me so much as the freezing cold one. but either way, one that was even just a little less temperature sensitive would be worth the cost. so good luck with this.
a weighted shift knob helps a lot imho, and i'm already interested in trying your product. this would just be icing on the cake. if it works!
so i'm subbin.

[E4Performance]

Well, I can say that it definitely cuts down on the temp swings. I am more interested in durability. That's what I am testing for.

[nytmar3]

Originally Posted by E4Performance Well, I can say that it definitely cuts down on the temp swings. I am more interested in durability. That's what I am testing for.

If the coating doesn't work out would leather wrapping be an option?

[E4Performance]

Originally Posted by nytmar3 If the coating doesn't work out would leather wrapping be an option?

Not one that I am looking into.

[E4Performance]

Well, it appears that it's not holding up as intended.

If your knob with rubberized coating is peeling, please contact us for a replacement.


Thanks

Scott

[tozfeekum]

hey scott, i'm still looking for a stainless steel version. Any plans to make one?

[E4Performance]

Originally Posted by tozfeekum hey scott, i'm still looking for a stainless steel version. Any plans to make one?

already available:
Shift Knob and Shifter Weight - E4 Performance

[E4Performance]

I want to bump this back up.

We're going to begin shipping the new ones on Friday with the revised coating. If your knob is peeling please email me to get return instructions so I can ship out your new one asap.

Thanks

Scott

(email in sig)

[Mistersix]

so, the new coating is holding up?

[E4Performance]

yes. That was part of the delay was making sure it was going to be good to go. It's 100% ready for a long life of service.

[Mistersix]

glad to hear the coating is holding up. now the question is, does it help. how well does it reduce temp transfer.

[m4tic]

how do i get a rubberized knob, what do they look like?

[802MS3]

yeah can we get a pic. I'll definitely buy one if one or two more guys can say its holding up and cuts the heat down

[Stealth01]

I have the new, black rubberized one and it's GREAT. Been on the car a week or so, and it's holding up perfectly. The knob is heavy, but I prefer that with the JBARONE SSP, as it provides just the right weight for slipping into gear.

I don't usually photograph my knob for strangers on the internet, but here it is:




Sorry the pics kind of suck. My 7MP camera isn't as good as it claims to be.

The pics in this thread are better:

look at pics of my knob

[madvillain]

I want some input on how it cuts down on heat. I wantz shift knob but they're unbearable here in az during the summer.

[Stealth01]

Originally Posted by madvillain I want some input on how it cuts down on heat. I wantz shift knob but they're unbearable here in az during the summer.

Still snowing here, so I can't tell you how hot it gets. Supposed to be 80 Wednesday...I'll post at the end of the day. But it is still a black knob...the black leather got REALLY hot, so I suspect black rubber will too.

[madvillain]

Lawl, 80, I hate you.

[Mistersix]

^^^^^^^^^^^
WAAA, where you at? on the sun?

[Stealth01]

We had a SCORCHING 70 degrees today, and sitting in the sun, the knob got....hot. Not unbearable, but hot.

However, durability-wise, it is holding up WELL.