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  • #153929

    NEILRS2K
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 386

    Hello all,

    Been fancying changing the gear knob in my RS for something else. I do really like the carbon ford performance knob which can be had for £99.

    I also came across this site:

    https://www.lathewerks.com/focus-rs-helios-piston.html

    They are based in the states and do some really cool custom knobs.

    Anyone used them before?

    Going for the style I like I would be around $207 dollars including international shipping. This is around £160 so quite pricey.

    What do you guys think?

    Cheers, Neil

    #153950

    Matt. B
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    UK - England

    Posts: 1431

    Looks nice and solid. How comfortable do you think that is though? I cant fault the performance one, plus it matches the other bits of carbon if you go for the handbrake and boost surround



    440bhp

    443lbft

    #153952

    GM
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    UK - Wales

    Posts: 2841

    My Knob is carbon….😆 one of the best upgrades in my opinion 👍

    #153957

    NEILRS2K
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 386

    There’s a video of a guy on YouTube installing one and seems nice.

    You can also get them in a ball style like the carbon one in different finishes aswell. Just liked the piston one as thought it looked cool and a bit different.

    Carbon one is the safe bet though so I’m not sure.

     

    #153960

    Tall Paul
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    UK - England

    Posts: 695

    Go carbon!! Cheaper, not cold in winter

    or be the only dude in U.K. with a titanium knob!! Either looks good to be fair, happy shopping

     

    #153962

    cosmic-charlie
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    USA

    Posts: 90

    Chris at WC Lathe werks makes amazing shift knobs. Here is mine:

    #153963

    red-leader
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    UK - England

    Posts: 2370

    Looks superb. 👍

    #153965

    Matt. B
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    UK - England

    Posts: 1431

    Im sure you will be happy with what ever you go for. Show us some pics when you get it



    440bhp

    443lbft

    #153971

    NEILRS2K
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 386

    @cosmic-charlie

    Looks great and the style I was looking at. How long have you had it? Has it worn ok?

    Chris is the guy yeah, emailed him back and forward recently.

     

    #153976

    GM
    Participant

    UK - Wales

    Posts: 2841

    You could go for the quick shift option ??

    #153978

    brembo
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 1730

    @NEILRS2K

    Evening mate..!! 👍.

    They look smart as F**K pal!! I’d certainly be up for one providing they are comfortable in the hand with prolonged use….????

    Now…… bring on the knob jokes lads………..??? 🤣😂.

    Anyhoo, I’d like some feedback from @cosmic-charlie as to how it feels. Especially when used over a long period?? 🤣😂.. I can’t even write this without laughing…… 😂🤣😭😭😭😭..!! No matter what I want to type……. connotations are funny as F**K..!!

    Seriously though…..

    Prior to this COVID SHITE I was doing about 2,000 miles every 3 weeks home, AND it’s not Motorway driving up here mate, just for PURE PLEASURE, constant gear changes etc etc…. I’m never out the Motor…. always blasting about…. That’s what it was built for..!! 😬👍👌.

    It may cut down the cost of the shipping slightly if we ordered 2 or more…???


    @cosmic-charlie

    Evening mate..!! 👍.

    What’s your verdict on the Gear Knob pal?? How does it feel, and how is it lasting?? It looks solid enough… (sorry, I had to laugh myself there..🤭🤭, lol). Seriously though, how long you had it?? How many miles do you do?? …..?????

    Cheers, Marc.



    MY/17, F/White, Forged Black Wheels, Recaro Shell Seats, Diamas SiRamik Glasscoat, H&R Anti-Roll Bars/15mm Spacers, EBC Turbo Brake Discs all round/Yellowstuff Brake Pads, Mountune Air Intake/Recirc Valve/SSC/Blue Turbo Hose Kit and Hard Pipe/Uprated Springs/Short Shifter/Rear Motor Mount/Crank Breather Plate, ETS Intercooler, Milltek 100 Cell Cat, Remus Wolf Inside Exhaust, Litchfield Stage 2 map via Cobb Accessport V3, DSC unit.

    #153984

    nicklulu
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    USA

    Posts: 1688

    @cosmic-charlie , greetings!

    Most concern I would have since I had metal knobs before; does it get hot?

    Main reason I went with the FP CF knob.

    I also had a leather/metal knob on my old LanEvo, bearable.

    #153987

    brembo
    Participant

    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 1730

    @nicklulu

    Evening mate..!! 👍.

    What do you mean hot?? Due to the weather/climate??

    Cheers, Marc.



    MY/17, F/White, Forged Black Wheels, Recaro Shell Seats, Diamas SiRamik Glasscoat, H&R Anti-Roll Bars/15mm Spacers, EBC Turbo Brake Discs all round/Yellowstuff Brake Pads, Mountune Air Intake/Recirc Valve/SSC/Blue Turbo Hose Kit and Hard Pipe/Uprated Springs/Short Shifter/Rear Motor Mount/Crank Breather Plate, ETS Intercooler, Milltek 100 Cell Cat, Remus Wolf Inside Exhaust, Litchfield Stage 2 map via Cobb Accessport V3, DSC unit.

    #153988

    GM
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    UK - Wales

    Posts: 2841

    @brembo you will be fine where you are mate 👍 Don’t think you see the sun long enough…. Cold maybe another issue tho 🥶🥶 no-one like a cold knob???

    #153989

    cosmic-charlie
    Participant

    USA

    Posts: 90

    Had it for about 3 years now. Still looks new. Doesn’t get very warm or cold. Love the look.

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