OEM 6 spd STI gear knob fitment

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Nov 28, 2017 | 12:13 AM
  #1  
Do all 6 speed STI gear ***** have the same thread pattern so that they are directly interchangeable?

I have the full black gear **** from the early models:



Would like to change it to the 2005 one:



or perhaps even the MY16 one:






Thanks
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Nov 28, 2017 | 08:44 AM
  #2  
Im pretty sure they are all the same

I know for a fact you can go from black topped to silver with red stitch for sure as i did it myself.

Id imagine the red topped on is the same as seen sold online together usually
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Nov 28, 2017 | 01:34 PM
  #3  
All the same.......... just ask Zany
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Nov 28, 2017 | 03:28 PM
  #4  
8 ***** too many I think don last time I had a feel ...

yes all same
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Nov 28, 2017 | 03:31 PM
  #5  
If your paying full whack you might aswell gimme your money
I have a brand new one in the 2nd pic from the top
available for sale as I have a spare
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Nov 28, 2017 | 03:32 PM
  #6  
The red top one is **** compared to the one above it for feel and looks I've had few of them aswell..
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Nov 28, 2017 | 04:33 PM
  #7  
Red stitched with Silver in both my cars

had plain black one in bug when i bought it
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Nov 29, 2017 | 05:32 PM
  #8  
Quote: The red top one is **** compared to the one above it for feel and looks I've had few of them aswell..
I see. Is there any difference in diameter / width between all the different 6 spd *****?
I have the early, plain black one and I hate its feel. The leather top or whatever it is, is so slippy, it doesn't grip really well in the palm. And the overall diameter/width of the **** is a bit small for my liking.

On a side note:
Is it normal that the lift thingy for reverse has a tiny little bit of play on the shaft? It has on mine and its kinda annoying when shifting quickly as it makes a clicking sound due to it being a little loose.
This is my first 6 speed (only had gc8's before) so I'm wondering whether thats a common thing or not.
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Nov 29, 2017 | 05:53 PM
  #9  
Quote: I see. Is there any difference in diameter / width between all the different 6 spd *****?
I have the early, plain black one and I hate its feel. The leather top or whatever it is, is so slippy, it doesn't grip really well in the palm. And the overall diameter/width of the **** is a bit small for my liking.

On a side note:
Is it normal that the lift thingy for reverse has a tiny little bit of play on the shaft? It has on mine and its kinda annoying when shifting quickly as it makes a clicking sound due to it being a little loose.
This is my first 6 speed (only had gc8's before) so I'm wondering whether thats a common thing or not.
Never come across play in the lift thingie to be honest and I've had quite a few impreza's in my time of ownership
will be back tomorrow with a detailed info on the knobz pal and a few pics
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Nov 30, 2017 | 09:53 AM
  #10  
Got a little bit of play in the hawk and the Foz. never caused me any concern.
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Nov 30, 2017 | 04:21 PM
  #11  
08 onwards ***** are "weighted" also. i reverted to an 05-07 item in my hatch
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Nov 30, 2017 | 05:35 PM
  #12  
Quote: Never come across play in the lift thingie to be honest and I've had quite a few impreza's in my time of ownership
will be back tomorrow with a detailed info on the knobz pal and a few pics
Thanks, appreciate it.
Hope your detailed list will help me decide which **** to go for

Quote: 08 onwards ***** are "weighted" also. i reverted to an 05-07 item in my hatch
What exactly do you mean by weighted?
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Nov 30, 2017 | 09:11 PM
  #13  


Not the best photo but I went for the Duracon 6 speed and it feels so much nicer when changing gear and is easy to clean <br/>
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Nov 30, 2017 | 11:42 PM
  #14  
Quote: The red top one is **** compared to the one above it for feel and looks I've had few of them aswell..
if you rate the red top one as **** , I'll buy it off you at a low price (if u have one of course).
I'll even sell you my 08+ one in exchange
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Dec 1, 2017 | 07:08 AM
  #15  
Not had time to get to my collection sorry




The daddy **** even better than the titanium item <br/>Signed by toshi arai<br/>Cost??? find me one









Ultimately rare sti titanium gear **** real good feel abit like strangling your mrs :-) <br/><br/>Had 2 sold spare one at £280



Best for feel and and both worlds of leather with weight and the top is very nice



Top is engraved not a sticker





This one is same as the one in the second pics but with black top on very nice feel but I'd say not as weighty

Red top one is in the shed were it belongs and doesn't deserve a pic
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Dec 1, 2017 | 07:13 AM
  #16  
Quote: if you rate the red top one as **** , I'll buy it off you at a low price (if u have one of course).
I'll even sell you my 08+ one in exchange
I've definitely got one left over from the 3 I had of the same
sold all my excess gear on here to the members for less than half price alittle while ago
Now I have about 8 DIFFRENT gear ***** for sti 6spds

sorry non for sale/exchange but icp do stock them if you want one
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Dec 1, 2017 | 09:16 AM
  #17  
Quote: What exactly do you mean by weighted?
it weighs twice as much as the 05-07 ***** - so gives a more solid feeling to gear change/throw. i prefer the lighter item.
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Dec 1, 2017 | 01:06 PM
  #18  
This one is my favourite one as it came in the cheapest and does feel good aswell





Also have a brand new spare exact same in the collection just incase
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Dec 7, 2017 | 10:05 PM
  #19  
Thanks for the detailed insight in all the available options.
That STI titanium **** is sick didnt even know about that one.

I ended up getting a 2011 gear **** from the GR model.
It's the one that looks like the Hawkeye 2005-2007 gear **** but is weighed as people have pointed out.
I have to say I am very pleased with the choice. I prefer heavier gear ***** so this is perfect. The overall feel is also so much better compared to the early black 6mt ****. Very happy
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Dec 19, 2017 | 06:48 PM
  #20  
If anyone has a 6 speed like zany's last pic, i'd like to buy it

Might even swap my rcm gear **** for one
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Dec 19, 2017 | 10:02 PM
  #21  
Here's one for Zany.................

http://www.arc-brazing.co.jp/shiftknob.html

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Dec 20, 2017 | 06:47 AM
  #22  
[QUOTE=Don Clark;11984748]Here's one for Zany.................

[URL="http://www.arc-brazing.co.jp/shiftknob.html"]http://www.arc-brazing.co.jp/shiftknob.html


Naaah not good enough for my standards
not rare enough for me or genuine
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Dec 20, 2017 | 10:51 AM
  #23  
I think I will buy a S206 gear ****, the nicest one IMO. I don't know if they can be found cheaper than what Japanparts.com sell them for?
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Dec 20, 2017 | 12:37 PM
  #24  
Quote: If anyone has a 6 speed like zany's last pic, i'd like to buy it

Might even swap my rcm gear **** for one
I got a one replaced it with this

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