Dan1

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

SmurfyBhoy

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

Don Clark

All the same.......... just ask Zany

ZANY

8 ***** too many I think don last time I had a feel ...

yes all same

ZANY

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

ZANY

The red top one is **** compared to the one above it for feel and looks I've had few of them aswell..

SmurfyBhoy

Red stitched with Silver in both my cars

had plain black one in bug when i bought it

Dan1

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.

ZANY

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

Rusti

iTrader: (4)

Got a little bit of play in the hawk and the Foz. never caused me any concern.

Gambit

iTrader: (6)

08 onwards ***** are "weighted" also. i reverted to an 05-07 item in my hatch

Dan1

Thanks, appreciate it.
Hope your detailed list will help me decide which **** to go for

What exactly do you mean by weighted?

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

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/>

CharlySkunkWeed

iTrader: (7)

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

ZANY

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

ZANY

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

Gambit

iTrader: (6)

it weighs twice as much as the 05-07 ***** - so gives a more solid feeling to gear change/throw. i prefer the lighter item.

ZANY

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

Dan1

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

subarustel

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

Don Clark

Here's one for Zany.................

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

ZANY

[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

Turbovin

iTrader: (2)

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?

Jon T

I got a one replaced it with this