![]() The shift pattern button was pressed in place. In a day, I could sand the knob with 800, 1500 grit and buff it with polishing compound. The final step was sto spray the knob with clear polyester filler/sealer. The weave is not fully saturated yet, so I paint on two more coats of resin:Īfter that, I sanded with 150 and 320 grit, making sure to not sand into the carbon (much). Notice the plug holding the top shape correctly: Resin was painted and stippled from the outside. I also made a plastic plug that screwed into the top of the knob to help retain the tightly shaped carbon at the top: This helped me shape the sock to the foam knob. I then lightly sprayed the knob and light carbon sock with Super77 spray adhesive. 008" 2x2 twill to the underside of the knob, just to make it look more finished: To make a shift pattern button, I printed a shift pattern on photo paper, cut a 1.5 mm sliver off a 1" diameter aluminum tube, set the tube bezel on the print and filled to the rim with clear casting resin: The Tremec is a five-speed with reverse down and to the right. It still shapes pretty well by hand, so I chucked it up in the drill press and used a rasp and 80 grit paper to shape it to my hand (notice the threaded insert): This foam is very strong and often used to verify CNC programs on mills. I first expoxied a threaded Garolite rod into a rectangular block of Last-A-Foam, 40 lb density. To to get something perfectly set up for me, I decided to make a longer, custom-shaped knob myself. This custom carbon fiber shift knob is made to order with a build time of up to 6-8 weeks. Being mostly interested in road racing, I like the shifter to be high up and close to my right hand. Personalize your 6th Gen Camaro interior with this customizable carbon fiber shift knob. ![]() It has a threaded shifting mechanism, M12, and very exact, short throws. Please contact us for a quote.Some of you may have read that I'm running a Tremec TKO 600 doggear tranny in my turbo S14. We can provide commercial rate prepaid return label at your own expense. Customer must cover core return shipping cost. As a result, we've added a $50 core deposit on the price which can be fully refunded back to you if you send us your stock shift knob after you receive and install our custom one. To prevent you, the customer, from having to send in your stock shift knob and waiting 6-8 weeks for your custom shift knob to arrive before you can drive your car, we use our own stock OEM shift knob instead. We offer Smooth or Perforated leather in many different colors!įeel free to let us know any customization you'd like to add to your shift knob that is not available on our customization menu by email us at Core Deposit For Core Exchange.Īs we mentioned above, we use OEM shift knobs to make our custom shift knobs for OEM fitment. We also use high-end Alcantara and Leather.From the standard 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber to Forged Carbon fiber, and even Honey Comb style carbon fiber, you can choose to use any of these options and in any color and finish! We use many different types of high-end carbon fiber.Our custom shift knob are modified versions of OEM shift knob, which ensure a plug and play fitment by utilizing the quality of an OEM core. A $50 core deposit has been added on the price and can be refunded if you send us your stock shift knob. Simple Direct Replacement Installation. ![]() Made to order, e ach shift knob is individually custom handcrafted based on your specification. Shift boot is included with the shift knob and core exchange is available for $50 refund. Personalize your 6th Gen Camaro interior with this customizable carbon fiber shift knob. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £). ![]()
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