Eoi: Custom Stainless Steel Gear Knobs

[SRG33]

Hi guys,

I have a friend that owns a stainless steel business who has the tools to make and supply me with hand-made 100% stainless steel gear knobs at a reasonably cheap price.

Chrome, black chrome, and custom engravings may become available options later on.

I would like to get some feedback and see whether people would actually spend a bit more money on a decent gear knob or would rather just buy a cheap one with some brand name that was thought up in China, because any of the good brand gear is too expensive.

Most of the cheaper GK's that you might pick up from say Autobarn or Repco are usually a metal such as aluminum, which is very light-weight and fades/scratches quickly. This is what happened to mine and was the reason for making my new GK.

Not only does my product look slick and simple, which is what most people want these days, but it gives the driver a more solid feeling gear change.

My gear knob weighs 202g as opposed to the old one which weighed only 80g yet has exactly the same dimensions. That is 2 and a half times heavier. I suppose that like jewelry, a good factor in determining the quality is the weight/solidity of the product.

So far I have only seen the TRUST G-REX stainless steel gear knobs and some NISMO variants that are actually stainless steel, but unfortunately they cost upward of $100 each.

I have noticed that people on SAU often need a GK and are willing to pay say $40. Why not pay a bit more and get good quality, knowing it will last longer as it is quality steel?!

Until I get a response but I cannot say exactly how much they will cost, but it will be more or less around the $60 mark. Don’t forget the cost of stainless steel is much higher than that of the cheaper metals.

So far I know that they only screw onto r33’s. I am soon to try r32’s and 34’s but am certain it will be the same fit for most gear sticks.

If I could get at least 10 buyers to start, I could have them available in a matter of days. If many people are interested, then I will keep a constant supply coming in.

Cheers

-Serge

Edited September 6, 2005 by SRG33