Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 16, 2006, 23:00:18 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 16, 2006, 23:00:18 PM
A guy on Subaruforesters makes and sells gearknobs occasionally and this is his planned design for this year. He does them in aluminium and black delrin..
Im thinking black Delrin plus fill those grooves up with some O rings would make it almost sexual.. :twisted:
Stick a bullet vibrator in there and maximum pleasure for sir and madam ;) :D
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/HD2006.jpg)
Im thinking black Delrin plus fill those grooves up with some O rings would make it almost sexual.. :twisted:
Stick a bullet vibrator in there and maximum pleasure for sir and madam ;) :D
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/HD2006.jpg)
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: ERU on October 16, 2006, 23:02:53 PM
Post by: ERU on October 16, 2006, 23:02:53 PM
Not too sure id get much pleasure from moving that one back and fore tbh.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: mr_roll on October 16, 2006, 23:54:32 PM
Post by: mr_roll on October 16, 2006, 23:54:32 PM
No-ones made a vibrating gear knob have they?
It looks nice, but I dont think itd looks "at home" in your car.
It looks nice, but I dont think itd looks "at home" in your car.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 16, 2006, 23:58:52 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 16, 2006, 23:58:52 PM
Thats not my one mate - its a pic of the prototype he has made to see if any interest..
Id get a black one I think :)
Id get a black one I think :)
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Serious on October 17, 2006, 00:18:55 AM
Post by: Serious on October 17, 2006, 00:18:55 AM
Looks nice enough but would look even better with black resin or something to fill in the gaps IMO.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Pete on October 17, 2006, 04:40:54 AM
Post by: Pete on October 17, 2006, 04:40:54 AM
It needs to be clear plastic with beads inside and then have a little finger bit on it and a remote control. Plus the batteries should be easy to replace and the buzzing noise needs to be quiet and discreet.
I dont like it, too shiny. Black+silver+chrome= no.
I dont like it, too shiny. Black+silver+chrome= no.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: mr_roll on October 17, 2006, 07:48:03 AM
Post by: mr_roll on October 17, 2006, 07:48:03 AM
If it had neon strip around the grooves, but youd have to take the string inside the knob to do that as on the out side itd look a mess.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 21:14:02 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 21:14:02 PM
Ordered a black Delrin one with Rubber O rings - heres a pic of an ally one.. :)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/006oring.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/006oring.jpg)
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Serious on October 26, 2006, 21:23:17 PM
Post by: Serious on October 26, 2006, 21:23:17 PM
Worth polishing and lacquering or varnishing IMO :)
Would prefer the rings to be shaped into the metal so its more spherical too.
Would prefer the rings to be shaped into the metal so its more spherical too.
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 21:30:14 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 21:30:14 PM
Thats a great idea..gloss black would look superb...
I shall ask :)
I shall ask :)
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: bear on October 26, 2006, 21:51:22 PM
Post by: bear on October 26, 2006, 21:51:22 PM
Nice one :)
Had a similar to this in my 58 chevy panelwagon, a crystal knob :)
(https://home.comcast.net/~rousso/10Retro4.JPG)
Had a similar to this in my 58 chevy panelwagon, a crystal knob :)
(https://home.comcast.net/~rousso/10Retro4.JPG)
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Jaimz on October 26, 2006, 21:55:41 PM
Post by: Jaimz on October 26, 2006, 21:55:41 PM
Not convinced itd suit the forester interior, get pics when its on.
Jaimz :rock:
Jaimz :rock:
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: redneck on October 26, 2006, 23:12:32 PM
Post by: redneck on October 26, 2006, 23:12:32 PM
tbh subaru interiors are a jumbled affair. they dont really inspire calmness.
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Serious on October 26, 2006, 23:39:44 PM
Post by: Serious on October 26, 2006, 23:39:44 PM
Quote from: bearNice one :)
Had a similar to this in my 58 chevy panelwagon, a crystal knob :)
(Image removed from quote.)
Is that related to the knob usually found on the drivers seat? :heehaw:
Sorry, it was far too tempting :whoops:
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 23:50:37 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 26, 2006, 23:50:37 PM
Quote from: JaimzNot convinced itd suit the forester interior, get pics when its on.
Jaimz :rock:
Heres the interior now
but Ive ordered a Forester Sti black centre console like this one from Japan which is a black soft rubberised affair and should look better with the knob..Ive got the Sti steering wheel as well which Im gonna try and put on this weekend..
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Serious on October 27, 2006, 00:34:01 AM
Post by: Serious on October 27, 2006, 00:34:01 AM
The black does look nicer.
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Jaimz on October 27, 2006, 01:29:27 AM
Post by: Jaimz on October 27, 2006, 01:29:27 AM
So youre spending a fortune on STi parts when you could have just gone and bought an STi ?!
Jaimz :rock:
Jaimz :rock:
Title: What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 27, 2006, 19:41:49 PM
Post by: Bartop on October 27, 2006, 19:41:49 PM
Quote from: JaimzSo youre spending a fortune on STi parts when you could have just gone and bought an STi ?!
Jaimz :rock:
A Forester Sti was 10 grand more..Ive probably spent about 5k and mine is better specced than an FSTi now..
Title: Re:What do you think of this knob ?
Post by: Bartop on October 29, 2006, 01:25:15 AM
Post by: Bartop on October 29, 2006, 01:25:15 AM
Black with O rings - decided Im getting an alu one and get it anodized :)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/delrinworings.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e192/Jami_S/delrinworings.jpg)