spot2 Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 An unusual request I know but could anyone advise of the diameter and pitch of the thread used on an MY04 Impreza WRX gear knob? Thanks in advance Graham
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Nae sure but typicallyif you buy an aftermarket knob (e.g Momo Race Air ) they come with adapter to suit various cars. Just clear rubber inserts to ensure a good fit This one matches the steering wheel nicely. I had one and it was excellent Nae the cheapest but look mighty bonny Cal
spot2 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 That's a fine looking knob you have yourself Cal!! Bizarrely I sold the very same 'knob' (except carbon) just yesterday for a measley £10.50 on fleabay (tem number: 130290538243) I am having a custom 'knob' made (hotrod stylee) and the chap requires the exact thread pattern etc. to ensure compatability. Unfortunately he is in Brighton but I think I will just post him the standard leather affair and he can work from that. Thanks again for your help fella Graham
paul555sti Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Could you not just try a few nuts onto the top of the gear stick shaft to work out what size it is?
mystery machine Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Could you not just try a few nuts onto the top of the gear stick shaft to work out what size it is? Good sound technical advice AND two double-entendres into the bargain! Comic genuis
scouk Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Not sure of the thread but I still have my standard shifter kicking around somewhere, will measure the diameter for you tomorrow if I find it This one matches the steering wheel nicely. I had one and it was excellent Did you have any problems with your knob vibrating and making strange noises at cruising speed ? Mine makes a really annoying rattling noise.. Had it for over a year now and it's really annoying (But your right it matches the Interior stylign perfectly!).... Tried reseating it and re-tighening the screws, packign out the collar with insulating tape but the rattle is still there.. BLoody annoying!
thewelsho Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 the pitch is 1.25 and all I can say about the diameter is that is more than 12mm - sorry my tap and die kit doesn't go higher than that. Also, mine is an MY06 but I can't imagine it being anydifferent frome the 04.
spot2 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks ScoUk that would be fantastic. When I had the Carbon Race Air fitted on my old Classic I too had a bad case of the shakes. I found a big dod of Blu-tac rammed under the rim did the trick! Paul the 'nut' idea is inspired, thanks Mystery, the way this thread is going with the old double-entendres it wouldn't surprise me if Frankie Howerd posted............................................. "Ooh no Missus"
scouk Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 the pitch is 1.25 and all I can say about the diameter is that is more than 12mm - sorry my tap and die kit doesn't go higher than that. Also, mine is an MY06 but I can't imagine it being anydifferent frome the 04. Hmnn... Measured mine this morning.. and was a measly 12mm in dimeter That's from a Bug-eye.. thought of a few different way to try sort the rattle but didn't think of blu-tak.. Will have to give that one a try
spot2 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks all, I will run with 12ml and 1.25 pitch (cheers Welsho) and if it all goes t1ts up I will just re-tap the swine myself!! Shame that's the end of the 'knob' gags though
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