Wooden Gear Shift Knob - part 2

S2000dude · 06-16-2007, 03:28 PM

SUCCESS ! As promised here is a pic of completed project !

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I LOVE THE LOOK !!!

Java Junky · 06-16-2007, 05:12 PM

Well, it looks like it should have the enamel of a Jag emblem on the top of it. N' that's a good thing.
'Looks sweet Dude. 'Classy touch.
You've got me second-guessin' my leather MoMo.
Be well.
Java

S2000dude · 06-16-2007, 06:29 PM

Well Java, I was hoping to find an old MG knob ! However, a Jag emblem would've looked cool as well.

So I settled on this generic knob. I love the look and feel of geuine wood.

s2000isu · 06-16-2007, 06:43 PM

thats a pretty good picture. What camera you use?

S2000dude · 06-17-2007, 12:53 PM

s2000isu - Thanks!

The camera is a digital Nikon (D-200), however the lens I used is a Tamron 90mm micro. A terrific lens.

I've always maintained that it's not the camera body but the lens and the lighting that makes your shot.

How I shot it:
Camera on tripod by open car door.
Lighting was soft (overcast sky) so I used 2 small silver reflectors which I propped on the seats to add some sparkle. They did the trick.

Actually the image was a tad dark so I used Photoshop to brighten it which was the only enhancing that I did on this photo.

desmo4 · 10-31-2007, 01:00 AM

If anyone is interested, I spoke to my friend at the wood shop and I can get more wooden parts after the 1rst of the year.

Jonathan

Java Junky · 10-31-2007, 02:05 AM

What kind'a parts r' we talkin' about Des?
Hardwood cutoffs for makin' what you want?
Nice'a you to offer.
Be well.
Java

jagg · 10-31-2007, 07:20 AM

that looks great s2000dude.
it makes my right hand all warm and fuzzy.

regards,
jagg

Java Junky · 10-31-2007, 07:28 AM

Your right hand is all warm n' fuzzy.
Sheesh!

S2000dude · 10-31-2007, 05:21 PM

Jagg - Thanks. The only thing I don't like about this gear shift knob is the light weight.

Compared to the OEM knob which has some heft (take it off and hold it in your hand and you'll see what I mean) this wooden guy is a light weight.

To be honest, I went back to the OEM knob for just that reason. It seems Honda knows what the're doing. Shifting is easier with a heavier knob.

At least that's been my experience. Anywho, I can always put the wooden knob back on when the spirit moves me.

desmo4 · 11-09-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

What kind'a parts r' we talkin' about Des?
Hardwood cutoffs for makin' what you want?
Nice'a you to offer.
Be well.
Java

The hard wood parts I was referring to is the machined shift knob as posted by S2000dude. I am the producer of that shift knob.

Jonathan

LivingDeadS2K · 11-09-2007, 10:38 AM

ok now that that's outta my system...really nice work! I like it alot.

jagg · 11-09-2007, 10:39 AM

desmo4 · 11-09-2007, 12:11 PM

If anyone would like one of these black walnut shift knobs, email me
desmo4usa@netscape.net

The shop won't be able to produce any parts until after the first of the year, so you will have to be patient. If I get orders for 10 or more I can get a price break which I will pass along. If the orders are less than 10 then the price will be $75.00 + postage.

Jonathan

06-16-2007, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 221	Wooden Gear Shift Knob - part 2 SUCCESS ! As promised here is a pic of completed project ! [IMG][/IMG] I LOVE THE LOOK !!! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage !

06-16-2007, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Well, it looks like it should have the enamel of a Jag emblem on the top of it. N' that's a good thing. 'Looks sweet Dude. 'Classy touch. You've got me second-guessin' my leather MoMo. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-16-2007, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 221	Well Java, I was hoping to find an old MG knob ! However, a Jag emblem would've looked cool as well. So I settled on this generic knob. I love the look and feel of geuine wood. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage !

06-16-2007, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 984	thats a pretty good picture. What camera you use? __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

06-17-2007, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 221	s2000isu - Thanks! The camera is a digital Nikon (D-200), however the lens I used is a Tamron 90mm micro. A terrific lens. I've always maintained that it's not the camera body but the lens and the lighting that makes your shot. How I shot it: Camera on tripod by open car door. Lighting was soft (overcast sky) so I used 2 small silver reflectors which I propped on the seats to add some sparkle. They did the trick. Actually the image was a tad dark so I used Photoshop to brighten it which was the only enhancing that I did on this photo. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage !

10-31-2007, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 402	If anyone is interested, I spoke to my friend at the wood shop and I can get more wooden parts after the 1rst of the year. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

10-31-2007, 02:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	What kind'a parts r' we talkin' about Des? Hardwood cutoffs for makin' what you want? Nice'a you to offer. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-31-2007, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	that looks great s2000dude. it makes my right hand all warm and fuzzy. regards, jagg

10-31-2007, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Your right hand is all warm n' fuzzy. Sheesh! __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-31-2007, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 221	Jagg - Thanks. The only thing I don't like about this gear shift knob is the light weight. Compared to the OEM knob which has some heft (take it off and hold it in your hand and you'll see what I mean) this wooden guy is a light weight. To be honest, I went back to the OEM knob for just that reason. It seems Honda knows what the're doing. Shifting is easier with a heavier knob. At least that's been my experience. Anywho, I can always put the wooden knob back on when the spirit moves me. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage !

11-09-2007, 10:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
LivingDeadS2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 50	you said Hard, Wood, and Knob..HEHEHEHEHE ok now that that's outta my system...really nice work! I like it alot. __________________ 00 Honda S2000, salvage, Berlina Black 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition, Black 05 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom, Black Never mistake kindness for weakness.

11-09-2007, 10:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	lol.

11-09-2007, 12:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 402	If anyone would like one of these black walnut shift knobs, email me desmo4usa@netscape.net The shop won't be able to produce any parts until after the first of the year, so you will have to be patient. If I get orders for 10 or more I can get a price break which I will pass along. If the orders are less than 10 then the price will be $75.00 + postage. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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