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Old 07 September 2005, 11:32 AM
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Default Need Metal Gear ****

The stitching at the back of my MY03 STi gear **** sticks up and is uncomfortable.

Is there a nice metal gear **** (a la TVR, Audi TT etc) that wouldn't look out of place in the car? Is there a prodrive one or something that won't look too "halfords".

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Old 07 September 2005, 11:46 AM
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I have a sti gear **** you can have it for £50 (genuine sti titanium gear ****)
Old 07 September 2005, 11:48 AM
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Subaru do a genuine ProDrive item.

Mine cost £45 ish from dealer. Unscrew old one, fit new one. It's a momo item, with a ProDrive "P" insert in a recess on the top.

Round and smooth alloy item.

J


Originally Posted by Otto-Mate
The stitching at the back of my MY03 STi gear **** sticks up and is uncomfortable.

Is there a nice metal gear **** (a la TVR, Audi TT etc) that wouldn't look out of place in the car? Is there a prodrive one or something that won't look too "halfords".

Thanks

M.
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Originally Posted by baddermans
I have a sti gear **** you can have it for £50 (genuine sti titanium gear ****)
Any pics or URL baddermans?

Thanks

M.
Old 07 September 2005, 12:00 PM
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These look just the job...

http://www.prodrive.co.uk/defaultflash.asp?M=5

Can't find them on subaru.co.uk though (found others, but not those).

M.
Old 07 September 2005, 12:01 PM
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Possibly this one...?

http://www.cheammotors.co.uk/products.php?productId=43
Old 07 September 2005, 12:22 PM
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Post Prodrive Gear ****

I bought mine from Cheam Motors bout 2 years ago. Looks nice but gets too hot to touch in the hot weather and bloody freezing when its cold!
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you could always check out the MOMO options on their website.
I blagged a Race Air Leather Ali from ebay the other day for £18, compared to £45+ at Halfrauds. Matches my MOMO steering wheel rather nicely I think.
Old 07 September 2005, 12:52 PM
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Remember the STI and WRX have different requirements for Gear *****.

I've got one of the prodrives ones, in black, and it's a much nicer feeling than the standard leather one. Does get a bit toasty in direct sunlight and a bit BLOODY COLD in the winter.
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hi. I've just bought one off ebay and it only cost around £20 and looks well good. Matchs the silver on your dash and dosen't look tacky!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA-ALLOY-GEARKNOB-prodrive-gear-knob_W0QQitemZ4573089945QQcategoryZ10424QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

paul

Hope this link works its the first time i've tried one!!!
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the Prodrive gear **** of particuarly high quality, if I do say so myself
Old 07 September 2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by paulg1979
hi. I've just bought one off ebay and it only cost around £20
Hope this link works its the first time i've tried one!!!
Link didn't work for me. Can you give me the item number?

Thanks

M.
Old 07 September 2005, 02:25 PM
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Bryan Haite at Cheam gave me that one free when I bought my MY04 WRX last year, much better than the standard one.

(Copy and paste the link Otto)

Edited to say I don't think it's a Prodrive one though, certainly no markings on it ??

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Old 07 September 2005, 02:30 PM
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I bought the "Momo Sphere Aluminium" - I know it's from Halfords but it does look and feel good plus it also matches the steering wheel.

It's a bit pricey but you may get one cheaper on eBay.

http://www.halfords.com//opd_product...&type=0&cat=73
Old 07 September 2005, 02:35 PM
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Have a look here for something a bit different, but very very nice:http://customcomponents.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

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