OEM 6 spd STI gear knob fitment
 

Do all 6 speed STI gear knobs have the same thread pattern so that they are directly interchangeable?

I have the full black gear knob from the early models:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...0b2e000669.jpg


Would like to change it to the 2005 one:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...ea15a62a65.jpg


or perhaps even the MY16 one:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...b3ffc21012.jpg





Thanks

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 :)

All the same.......... just ask Zany ;)

8 knobs too many I think don last time I had a feel ... :lol1: :thumb:

yes all same :hjtwofing

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 :thumb:

The red top one is sh!t compared to the one above it for feel and looks I've had few of them aswell..

Red stitched with Silver in both my cars

had plain black one in bug when i bought it

I see. Is there any difference in diameter / width between all the different 6 spd knobs?
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 knob 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 :thumb:

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

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

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

What exactly do you mean by weighted?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...23a8809bf2.jpg

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/>

if you rate the red top one as sh!t , 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 :norty:

Not had time to get to my collection sorry


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...004d22dbf1.jpg

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...737efbf7c2.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...453cf6e86a.jpg

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...ccc5938555.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e70c3fbcfe.jpg

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...a4665b9fc9.jpg

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...8769378d3c.jpg

Top is engraved not a sticker

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...b6466e6167.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...591c81f523.jpg

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 :p :thumb:

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 knobs for sti 6spds

sorry non for sale/exchange but icp do stock them if you want one :thumb:

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

This one is my favourite one as it came in the cheapest and does feel good aswell



https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...f1b055b3c0.jpg

Also have a brand new spare exact same in the collection just incase

Thanks for the detailed insight in all the available options.
That STI titanium knob is sick :eek: didnt even know about that one.

I ended up getting a 2011 gear knob from the GR model.
It's the one that looks like the Hawkeye 2005-2007 gear knob but is weighed as people have pointed out.
I have to say I am very pleased with the choice. I prefer heavier gear knobs so this is perfect. The overall feel is also so much better compared to the early black 6mt knob. Very happy :thumb:

If anyone has a 6 speed like zany's last pic, i'd like to buy it

Might even swap my rcm gear knob for one

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

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

http://www.arc-brazing.co.jp/img/shi...hiftknob02.jpg

[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 :lol1:
not rare enough for me or genuine ;)

I think I will buy a S206 gear knob, the nicest one IMO. I don't know if they can be found cheaper than what Japanparts.com sell them for?

I got a one replaced it with this

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...dbd89d6f5d.jpg