go check on the web site. go into mazda. and look for the gear nob.

i just did order one for my car from richie. it will look very nice for sure. and i think after you use. the more you rub it the colour goes to blue. then if you don't use it for a while, then the colour come back to the colour on the photo.

you can placed an order at www.equibs.com.

its ok its on a 350Z coz it will fit the RX8 also. coz Z and 8 are both 10mm.

Have a look guys.

http://www.equibs.com/images/350Z/knob3.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/images/350Z/knob4.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/images/350Z/knob5.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/images/350Z/knob6.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/images/350Z/knob1.jpg

Very nice.

I am sure it will be stone cold in the winter mornings ;)

I like it. Didnt at first but it grew on me ... only took 5 min :-D

Very nice.

I am sure it will be stone cold in the winter mornings ;)

And fry your hands on the hot summer days... :nono:

I've had a titanium gear knob on mine since last October and it's neither too hot nor too cold. In fact, I find it just right. :) Much better than the stock knob IMHO.

Mind you, mine is just a plain Auto-Exe one - it doesn't change colour when you rub it. :uhh:

is it a screw on type? much like the stock knob?
i'm thinking of getting a new one as my current one is a bolt on and tends to get loose and needs tightening up time to time..

is it a screw on type? much like the stock knob?
i'm thinking of getting a new one as my current one is a bolt on and tends to get loose and needs tightening up time to time..

Assuming that's directed at me playa, yes it is. Screws straight on and weighs about the same too.

Even I managed to successfully instal it. :o:

I've only noticed it turning once or twice - quickly remedied by a twist of the knob (so to speak). :rofl:

I've had a titanium gear knob on mine since last October and it's neither too hot nor too cold. In fact, I find it just right. :) Much better than the stock knob IMHO.


hahaha.....i burned myself today on the stock shifter....IT GETS SOOOOOOOO HOTTTTTT....

i think it will fit on same as the stock one.

The autoexe one is paint to silver isn't?

is it a screw on type? much like the stock knob?
i'm thinking of getting a new one as my current one is a bolt on and tends to get loose and needs tightening up time to time..

Yup, that's a screwed on one just like the stock piece!

cheers,

richie

The autoexe one is paint to silver isn't?

I don't think so Elite.

Mine looks to be polished metal.

Put it this way - if it was paint I would have expected one or two scratches to have shown that by now. So far it looks brand new still. :)

ah... just that i look on autoexe web side i feel its paint. thats all.

show me photo please~~ want to see

ah... just that i look on autoexe web side i feel its paint. thats all.

show me photo please~~ want to see

Will see if I can get some shots for you.

Elite,

Car's at home, I'm at work.

Got 'Er Indoors at a weak moment and she agreed to take some photos of my knob (so to speak :) ).

Unfortunately, she couldn't get enough light onto it in our garage (even with a torch), so they're not worth posting. For example, see attached.

I'll try to get some daylight shots for you but in the absence of those trust me that it looks like polished alloy in an elongated tear drop shape.

icic now.

The one from evo R and AutoExe is different finish. both titan but different finish.

the EvoR one is more like a mirror.

the EVO R one has all different colour looks on it. just like some titan cat back looks.

But the auto Exe one just look polish and silver...

Don't know if you know what i mean. and i might be wrong.

but thats what i think for now....!!

the one we are offering is done in Burnt Titanium finish... therefore, it will change its colour with temperature...

We rubbed the Ti knob for serveral times and it turned from purple into blue... but if you leave it there to cool off for a sec., it will turn back to purple again... ;)

Here is a demo pic...

http://www.equibs.com/images/Mazda/rx8/ti_knob.jpg

cheers,

richie

icic now.

The one from evo R and AutoExe is different finish. both titan but different finish.

the EvoR one is more like a mirror.

the EVO R one has all different colour looks on it. just like some titan cat back looks.

But the auto Exe one just look polish and silver...

Don't know if you know what i mean. and i might be wrong.

but thats what i think for now....!!

Yes, you are correct. Mine just looks silver and doesn't change colour.

Personally, I don't see the point of the colour change thing (I think it looks worn) but everyone's different. Whatever floats your boat. :)

The color reminds me of exhaust tips (without the carbon build up)...

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3189/sptbsf5.jpg

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol

Yes, but it will go well with your HyperColour T-shirt. :mdrmed:

LOL :mdrmed: :mdrmed:

Hypercolour tshirts are so 10 years ago

Get with the times : :hahano: :hahano: :hahano:

cough cough, precisely my point. :mdrmed:

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol


The colour changing looks cheap??? m,,,,,,,how is that tho.

Just got my yesterday. they look very very nice.

not cheap at all. for me.....

the colour doesn't change like every 10 sec. its just after you use for a while then it will change .

I always see colour changing goodies like that in Asian markets o/seas - they're usually sub $5 things.

It probably looks better than what it does in the pics - but yeah, each to their own; just my opinon on it.

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol
Colour changing is a think of the HK. But not these one. This one changes from one colour to the other.

HK stuff changes to a rusky dull colour and stay there :hahano:

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol


So do replica bodykits.

Very happy with my own knob

So do replica bodykits.

so you get a genuine imported bodykit and some jdm rims and you launch a statement masqueraded in the form of a reply trying to say you're better than him because you have a genuine bodykit?

Excuse me I dont appreciate it when people diss my friends and say they purchase cheap items. If he wants to attack others, he should expect a consequence.

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol


^^ comments like those are not nice. When infact I know the purchaser of this and he does not go for cheap items.

If they want to criticise other peoples mods, go for it, but dont do it when your mods arent as good

and yes, I imported a kit, if you want to attack me, bloody well go for it mate... you wont be the first person, and you wont be the last.

My point being, if someone wants to something "cheap" better look at yourself first. Dont dish it if you cant take it.

I for one am getting jack of the BS that goes on around here. I was always taught to not say anything unless it was constructive (yes that includes constructive critisism).

While I dont necessarily agree with her approach, MissyK made valid points.

If you dont like someting then fine tell them you dont like it, but FFS no need to bag them and go on about it.

Andrew

Agree with MissyK.

Just think about it if someone says that your car is cheap. or you mods is cheap??? Think about it before you say anything to the others. please.

If u just say you don't like it or not you type. thats fine.

But if you say someone else's mod's is cheap............ that just isn't nice at all.

And me or MissyK aren't trying to say that because we import the kit from japan or we don't don't use copy's bodykit then we are better. we never say that look at Us car. all the kit from japan. cost so much and all that. so we not trying to say that we are better.
some people might think bodykit you damage it everyday out of drive way. its just depend on what people wants really. but why attack on others people's mods??

People always say my car look bad with the kit the wing. some people like it with the new boot some don't. thats fine. but as long you don't attack other people's mod. to say its cheap. its just mean to say that. thats all.

Apologies if my comments were construed that way. No offence was meant.

I was just trying to get across that I prefer my Auto-Exe knob.

Here we go again.

Shit-stirrer alert..

Obviously the person who did make those comments regarding how 'cheap' the part looks, are too much of a whimp to comment.

Oh well, I guess when the shit hits the fan, he takes cover.

Here we go again.

Shit-stirrer alert..

You know where to shove that comment right?

^^ comments like those are not nice.

and comments like these are:

link (http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=1307231&postcount=74)

Guys too much sucking happening on this forum lately. Kunz, just marry JDM.

Stop being a hypocrite.

Obviously the person who did make those comments regarding how 'cheap' the part looks, are too much of a whimp to comment.


No, actually I have better things to do than argue with a keyboard warrior online. I dont need to prove to anyone how low some people are as most people here already know what you're like.


You're not worth arguing with MissyK, hence why I shall now ignore you.

Yep.. like I said, you can dish it but you cant take it....

The color changing thing looks cheap lol something you'd pick up in a HK market lol


Kunz bodykit look cheap. LOL something you'd pick up on the side of the road. LOL

Now what you feel??

You are the one who attck others and now you tell us not to care about it???...... :confused:

Bloody expensive HK market in that case.

Look under his username

kunz is Online:
is better than you


.....................................

I guess at the end of the day he is the best no matter what................................

LOLOLOL

Kunz bodykit look cheap. LOL something you'd pick up on the side of the road. LOL

Thanks mate :lol2:

I dont think I'll be able to sleep tonight because you think my bodykit was picked up from the side of the road. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rollingla

Agree with MissyK.

Just think about it if someone says that your car is cheap. or you mods is cheap??? Think about it before you say anything to the others. please.

If u just say you don't like it or not you type. thats fine.

But if you say someone else's mod's is cheap............ that just isn't nice at all.

And me or MissyK aren't trying to say that because we import the kit from japan or we don't don't use copy's bodykit then we are better. we never say that look at Us car. all the kit from japan. cost so much and all that. so we not trying to say that we are better.
some people might think bodykit you damage it everyday out of drive way. its just depend on what people wants really. but why attack on others people's mods??

People always say my car look bad with the kit the wing. some people like it with the new boot some don't. thats fine. but as long you don't attack other people's mod. to say its cheap. its just mean to say that. thats all.

don't get me wrong i'm not in this for the sake of bagging out people's choice in modifications and what not, i'm just sick of missyk's attitude. you talk to people in a condescending manner and your sarcasm is unwarranted and prestented in a patronising manner. on top of that, you have this innate need to always be right.

Okay, I think everybody has had a good say here.

Let's leave it at that and move on.

Okay, I think everybody has had a good say here.

Let's leave it at that and move on.

Dave for mod! :rock:

Dave for mod! :rock:

Just call me the Peacemaker! :cool: ;)

(hey look 'Mez - I made a gun joke). :rollingla :rollingla :rollingla

I agree with Rev, let it be. They are cars FFS, if you are so insecure that your measure of happiness is what others think of your car then I pity you. Everyone has their own style to their car and I hope they mod it the way they do so they are happy with it, but stop trying to please everyone.

If someone makes a joke (which I think Kunz did, notice the lol after his post, I do not think his jib was serious), just get over it, I appreciate that MissyK and Elite have spent some serious money on their cars to get a certain type of look, but hey each to their own....you notice that when people make a comment about the 20inch blig wheels I have that I don't jump down their throat.

Laugh it off people, life is not that serious, and cars are certainly not worth a fight over, no matter how trivial.

So whilst the gear knob is not everyone's cup of tea, and whilst yes I have also seen knock off products that are very cheap I am sure the quality is not as good.

As to genuine parts etc, I am a firm believer in the looks and quality of a product if you can find a comparable product that is a copy then great, if you insist on the originals then great also. People buy for different reasons, I could not justify a genuine kit over and aftermarket based on price, however I an not in car shows like Missy K and Elite.

Remember each to their own here, opinions are part of this forum, the title of this thread was "Check out the titan gear nob." If you post something expect opinions, both good and bad.

In short get over it people, they are CARS FFS!!

just back on the topic.. what is that PVC tubing for in the first picture?
is that just for protection while shipping or does it have any other purpose?
can anybody explain?

i'm not sure about the rx8s but in the 350s i think it might be to hold the leather trim around the gear knob up, because once u replace the stock knob with the titanium one, there's a gap between the bottom of the gearknob and the leather trim

RXXX8 do you have this fitted? so it's just like the stock screw on right? no need for tightening the gaps with PVC tubing... the reason why I ask is becoz I have the PVC tube like that inside my current gear knob to compensate for the width of the hole inside the knob....

my brother has it fitted onto his 350 and he just unscrewed the stock knob and just screwed the titanium one straight on.. the pvc tube is still in the casing i don't think he's gonna use it.. i'm not sure about the rx8s sorry

playa,

My Auto-Exe knob didn't come with any tubing and it just screws straight on like the OEM knob.

I agree with Rev, let it be. They are cars FFS, if you are so insecure that your measure of happiness is what others think of your car then I pity you. Everyone has their own style to their car and I hope they mod it the way they do so they are happy with it, but stop trying to please everyone.


we not trying to please everyone. if its a joy then its ok. the point here i am trying to make is. the word that he used CHEAP. thats just not nice.

there were always people saying that my car look crap with fog lights and all that. but its just what you like and of the looks. but to say something cheap isn't the same thats all.

I think everyone is making some valid points here.

It's all a matter of degree. You should be able to express an opinion but it needn't be done in a nasty fashion. Conversely, those putting a mod up for discussion should remember that most people in here mean well and their sense of humour might not always translate well to the written word.

So, let's all chill and enjoy our cars. It's a broad church and everyone should feel welcome to share their particular ideas for their car without getting into a flame war over it.

Just call me the Peacemaker! :cool: ;)

(hey look 'Mez - I made a gun joke). :rollingla :rollingla :rollingla

Hahahaha.....yes, you did!! The Colt, IIRC.

I hadn't been following this thread. Quite the warzone, by the looks of it.

Hahahaha.....yes, you did!! The Colt, IIRC.

I hadn't been following this thread. Quite the warzone, by the looks of it.

Correct - Colt from the 1870's. Issued to US Army officers.

As for the thread - I think there's been a ceasefire. :fingersx:

we not trying to please everyone. if its a joy then its ok. the point here i am trying to make is. the word that he used CHEAP. thats just not nice.

there were always people saying that my car look crap with fog lights and all that. but its just what you like and of the looks. but to say something cheap isn't the same thats all.

Elite-RX8,

If it makes any difference to you, i'd like to apologise if I have offended you in any way. Rest assured it was never my intention. By nature, I'm usually very frank and honest about something - if I dont like it, I say it the way it is.

Having said that, I still stand by what I said and wont retract my comment. This is a discussion forum and everyone is entitled to their own opinon as long as its within the rules of the forum.

If you find it hard to take criticism of ANY sort, then its probably a better idea to refrain from making posts like those which either directly or indirectly ask the general forum users for their opinions.

In future, I wont comment on any of your mods, or your opinions as its pretty obvious we're not all on the same wavelength here.

I think you don't get what i am trying to say here. but anyway. its ok. i wasn't unhappy about it anyway. but just i don't like the way people saying that thats all.
Elite-RX8,

If it makes any difference to you, i'd like to apologise if I have offended you in any way. Rest assured it was never my intention. By nature, I'm usually very frank and honest about something - if I dont like it, I say it the way it is.

Having said that, I still stand by what I said and wont retract my comment. This is a discussion forum and everyone is entitled to their own opinon as long as its within the rules of the forum.

If you find it hard to take criticism of ANY sort, then its probably a better idea to refrain from making posts like those which either directly or indirectly ask the general forum users for their opinions.

In future, I wont comment on any of your mods, or your opinions as its pretty obvious we're not all on the same wavelength here.

Sorry mate, didnt realise this became heated up due to worries concerning the seller not being able to sell his product after I said what i said. (As indicated via PM).

My apologies again, to you and your friend (the seller).

Well done guys - glad to see you sorted things out. :grouphug:

any discount for forum members? :naughty: :p:

These knobs must be something special - five pages on gear knobs... :mdrmed: I am very happy with the knob that I already have - so I have not paid much attention to the posts... But I sure am impressed with 5 pages dedicated to improving our knowledge about knobs... :hahano: Is there nothing not covered on this site?? :worship:

RXXX8 do you have this fitted? so it's just like the stock screw on right? no need for tightening the gaps with PVC tubing... the reason why I ask is becoz I have the PVC tube like that inside my current gear knob to compensate for the width of the hole inside the knob....

playa78, this explains the PVC tube:

http://www.evo-r.net/product/Ti-knob/Ti-Knob-RX8.jpg

great find Kunz. looks like it's position the gear knob..

decided to get this after much contemplation..
will let you guys know how it is when it arrives. ;)

So has anyone got this knob with the RP short shifter? Does it do anything to change the transmitted gearbox noise? (wondering about the effect of the rubber spacer)...
Will

i have the RP short shifter. will let you know once i have it installed if it makes any improvements..

So has anyone got this knob with the RP short shifter? Does it do anything to change the transmitted gearbox noise? (wondering about the effect of the rubber spacer)...
Will

Will,

I installed the Auto-Exe knob shortly after I had the RP short shifter installed and I have not noticed any intrusive gearbox noise.

Mind you, I don't rest my hand on the gear lever while driving and my installer was very experienced (thanks 'Mez :) ).

Not sure if the Auto-Exe knob helps but it sure doesn't hurt from what I can tell.

just received the knob today. install was one minute job. take out old knob and screw in the new one. :D have to say, it felt kinda small when I first had it installed (compared to my old Nardi one...) but you soon get used to it. the feel is very good and quality is excellent. I liked the look and feel of it too. oh and I haven't heard too much gear noise coming through but I will determine that later after driving some more. ;)

Nice one playa. :)

Pics?

same as the 1st page LoL
I will take some shots of it in my car, when i get home ;)

so you have a small knob......

oops... pix please ;-p

Thanks. I wanna see how it looks with your other interior accoutrements. :) :mdrmed:

so you have a small knob......

oops... pix please ;-p


Erics in the market for a new knob too

not anymore.....

do you wanna buy my second hand one ezzy? ;)
kunz is after it too LoL

here are some pics for you guys.
don't be fooled by the lighting ;) I took this at night in my dark garage when it's raining here in Sydney hahaha

some more pics. enjoy.

good to c you leave ur car in 1st gear when parked playa :)

some people dont like doing dat...

do you wanna buy my second hand one ezzy? ;)


Erics in the market for a new knob too
not anymore.....
thanks anyway...



kunz is after it too LoL
i thought kunz said it was too cheap.... or are you referring to a different knob?
wasnt following the whole thread

good to c you leave ur car in 1st gear when parked playa :)

some people dont like doing dat...

oh, I always have it in gear..
reverse gear when I'm parked on a downhill. :mdrmed:
the side brake is not strong enough to hold the car in place when on a slope..

to be sure, to be sure... place bricks behind the wheels too ;-p

thanks anyway...




i thought kunz said it was too cheap.... or are you referring to a different knob?
wasnt following the whole thread

He was referring to his old knob :wiggle:

Thanks for the pics playa. Lookin' sharp. :rock:

He was referring to his old knob :wiggle:
ah.. the red/blk nardi knob :)