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Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« on: July 14, 2010, 01:01:24 PM »
JPM COACHWORKS ROCKS!!!

THANK YOU JOE AND ALEX!!!

I asked Joe and Alex at NASSM to get back to me about a new shifter and they REALLY hooked me up! :thumbs:

Here it is installed:



Here are the specs:

Stainless Steel STi Teardrop
Gunmetal-Blue Burnt Finish

This shiftknob is cut on a lathe from solid 303 Stainless Steel. After the rough cutting, each knob is hand-sanded, polished, and given a brushed finish by myself. This allows me to ensure a perfect finish on every knob. The steel is BY FAR the heaviest material used for any knob. This knob weighs a massive 600 grams! (Three times the weight of the aluminum sphere) This heavy weight provides the most solid shift feel available for your Subaru. The finish is a wonderful accent for your interior, and the smoothness and confidence from this knob will keep you smiling on every shift.

Any stainless steel knob comes with a brushed finish as shown below. An optional burnt finish can be performed for an additional cost. The burnt finish is done using a torch to heat the metal to the desired temperature. A variety of finishes can be done this way and are listed below.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

    * Solid Stainless Steel material gives AMAZING solid feel to shifting
    * 2.0" diameter for comfortable size
    * 680 grams weight for a good feel
    * Brushed finish looks up-scale and holds up well to abuse
    * Internal threading provides a quick screw-on installation
    * Counterbored hole allows for reverse ring function
    * Knob is drilled precisely to sit as low as possible on the STi shifter


Source: http://store.lathewerks.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_7_15&products_id=104&osCsid=cc9ce623cb88f9aa0683a665f073ae85

The silliness follows :D

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Will be delivered tomorrow.  :yay:

I hear it's hot and big . . . just like I like my men. :D

and Joe said I'm going to like how it feels in my hand ;)

Pictures to follow.  :dancing:
« Last Edit: July 20, 2010, 09:08:57 AM by smartin »
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2010, 01:27:48 PM »
We all eagerly await to see pics of your new toy. :)
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2010, 01:33:59 PM »
Thanks, G8TR! They've never done one like this before.
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2010, 01:35:49 PM »
Quote from: smartin on July 14, 2010, 01:33:59 PM
Thanks, G8TR! They've never done one like this before.

Is it shaped like a bananna?
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2010, 01:50:28 PM »
:lol: Better like an upside down bell. :D
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2010, 05:41:20 PM »
I received a "package" today too  :yay:

I hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine  :D
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2010, 03:13:15 AM »
Quote from: smartin on July 14, 2010, 01:01:24 PM
Will be delivered tomorrow.  :yay:

I hear it's hot and big . . . just like I like my men. :D

and Joe said I'm going to like how it feels in my hand ;)

Pictures to follow.  :dancing:

looking forward to seeing some pictures of your new shifter smartin
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2010, 06:13:02 AM »
Taaadaaaaa  :ttiwwp:
Sorry, but you were asking for it
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2010, 07:31:16 AM »
Quote from: smartin on July 14, 2010, 01:01:24 PM
Will be delivered tomorrow.  :yay:

I hear it's hot and big . . . just like I like my men. :D

and Joe said I'm going to like how it feels in my hand ;)

Pictures to follow.  :dancing:
Quote from: smartin on July 14, 2010, 01:33:59 PM
Thanks, G8TR! They've never done one like this before.

smartin, uh, you have certainly aroused the interest of all the male members of this forum!  :rofl: The buildup you have given has us all on the edge of our seats, uh, curious as to what you are about to post?  All kidding aside, can't wait to see your new shifter!  :drive:   :thumbs:
« Last Edit: July 15, 2010, 07:36:45 AM by GXPinKC »
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2010, 09:47:06 AM »
Quote from: SHiNY on July 14, 2010, 05:41:20 PM
I received a "package" today too  :yay:

I hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine  :D

I like the way you brag! :D
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2010, 09:47:45 AM »
Quote from: Kelu on July 15, 2010, 06:13:02 AM
Taaadaaaaa  :ttiwwp:
Sorry, but you were asking for it

I know, I know . . .

It's called "buildup!" :D
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2010, 09:48:20 AM »
Quote from: Kelu on July 15, 2010, 06:13:02 AM
Taaadaaaaa  :ttiwwp:
Sorry, but you were asking for it

Expected nothing less... ;)
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2010, 09:50:38 AM »
Quote from: GXPinKC on July 15, 2010, 07:31:16 AM
smartin, uh, you have certainly aroused the interest of all the male members of this forum!  :rofl: The buildup you have given has us all on the edge of our seats, uh, curious as to what you are about to post?  All kidding aside, can't wait to see your new shifter!  :drive:   :thumbs:

That's the EFFECT I was going for! :lol:

Actually, JPM Joe gave me the idea unknowingly when he told me the new "one" will feel good in my hands.  :devil:

Later today, I should have "it" in my hot little hands! :yay:
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2010, 09:56:28 AM »
MALE members or male MEMBERS ??!?!?!?!?!?!?!   :idk: :huh:  ;) :worms:
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2010, 10:00:37 AM »
Quote from: snaponbob on July 15, 2010, 09:56:28 AM
MALE members or male MEMBERS ??!?!?!?!?!?!?!   :idk: :huh:  ;) :worms:

No, silly, the BIG HOT shifter! ;)
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2010, 10:25:13 AM »
is this the new one ---> Stiff stick shift
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2010, 10:27:25 AM »
Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on July 15, 2010, 10:25:13 AM
is this the new one Stiff stick shift
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :rofl: :rofl:  :rofl:
sorry Smartin...couldnt help not laughing....
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2010, 10:34:02 AM »
Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on July 15, 2010, 10:25:13 AM
is this the new one Stiff stick shift

While that's an okay one, the one I'm getting is bigger and hotter! :D
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2010, 10:34:34 AM »
Quote from: Arabas on July 15, 2010, 10:27:25 AM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :rofl: :rofl:  :rofl:
sorry Smartin...couldnt help not laughing....


You will not be laughing when you see mine. ;)
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2010, 10:42:45 AM »
 :yay:  At least we are still on topic, and SHiNY has one too!  :lol: :rofl: :drive:  :drool:
« Last Edit: July 15, 2010, 10:48:24 AM by GXPinKC »
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2010, 10:50:41 AM »
:) I think she got her center console. Not a shifter.
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2010, 11:11:06 AM »
If all you wanted was a new shifter, you could have just PM'ed me... mine is available!!! ;)

 :sorry: couldn't help it... too easy to step into this conversation. :rofl:

Enjoy your new "toy". And as long as it make you topless more often, it must be good!!! :rofl: :lol:
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2010, 11:13:22 AM »
Quote from: CT_Solstice on July 15, 2010, 11:11:06 AM
If all you wanted was a new shifter, you could have just PM'ed me... mine is available!!! ;)

 :sorry: couldn't help it... too easy to step into this conversation. :rofl:

Enjoy your new "toy". And as long as it make you topless more often, it must be good!!! :rofl: :lol:

I didn't realize you were THAT easy or I would have. ;)

Come on in, the water's fine. May be some shrinkage though. :lol:

Thanks and remember every time I'm topless I'll have my new BIG HOT shifter in my hands! ;)
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #23 on: July 15, 2010, 11:20:41 AM »
Some things, people will never know...  :huh:

I am not that easy, I AM A MAN!!! :banghead: :gaah: :thumbs:

Shrinkage, bahhh... Not in this heat wave, the water's quite warm... Makes for a nice dip. (Skinny or otherwise) :poke:

 :poke: I can't wait to see a picture of you topless with your new shifter.  :o :poke:

 :ttiwwp:
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Re: Smartin's Fancy New Shifter
« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2010, 12:43:58 PM »
Be careful not to put your eye out in second gear!
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