A shift knob more expensive then a new car

fast924S · fast924S's Garage

HAHAHAH you guys gotta see the price on this thing

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7980933456&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ALC%3AMT%3A1

Zero10 · 06-19-2005, 10:31 PM

Holy crap. I would rather have 4 968's for that price!!!

VINMAN · 06-20-2005, 04:17 AM

For that price, that thing better bl#w you too!

Sad thing is, some moron will probably buy it!!

Ferrara_racing · 06-20-2005, 04:58 AM

Had a "heavy metal" knob on one of the Fiats back in the day. It turns out that a heavy mass on top of the shift stick is detrimental to the gearbox over time. IMHO, it's an expensive way to create a potential problem.

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

once you have a platinum clutch and platinum calipers, the next thing any reasonable personal would get is a platinum shifter, obviously.

PhillysMostWntd · 06-20-2005, 12:25 PM

dang, and i thought my momo race air/leather shift knob cost alot for $45, but i bet someone is going to buy that as well, almost as funny as the guy who sold his forehead on there, how do you guys find these things?

Blackfoot · Blackfoot's Garage

I'd rather get a platinum-plated one for only $11,500.00. But that's just me.

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Dave L · 06-20-2005, 04:04 PM

I wonder if they could make me a Platinum Dash cover to match it?

yellowline · 06-20-2005, 04:58 PM

Yeah, I was gonna say that a 3 pound mass sitting on the shifter 24/7 can't be good for the linkage or the tranny.

herdman · 06-20-2005, 05:23 PM

What do you mean? Its not that bad. Take note "FREE SHIPPING". I'll take TWO.

carsontc · 06-20-2005, 06:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ferrara_racing
Had a "heavy metal" knob on one of the Fiats back in the day. It turns out that a heavy mass on top of the shift stick is detrimental to the gearbox over time. IMHO, it's an expensive way to create a potential problem.

Once again sound advice from the forum saves me from making a BIG mistake!!!!

85944na · 85944na's Garage

that thing is ugly

will944 · will944's Garage

Wow...the only one in existance. I smell investment potential here.....

Dave L · 06-21-2005, 06:26 AM

Yes because it would be virtually impossible for any other company to turn out a knob like this. Of couse there is the "TWM" nameplate that goes along with the knob that would be difficult to match. I know that when I think of high end performance luxury products I immediatly think of TWM. Im sure if RUF, AC Shnitzer or Momo would come out with something like this it just wouldnt "stack up' to the TWM product.

BARF!

schmedes1 · 06-22-2005, 05:49 PM

With all due respect, if you put a $75k dildo in your $10k car, how much action do you think you will get??? I have been in a significant relationship for over 20 years, but I know how to get a woman's attention. Think out of the box!!!!

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

I think we're all missing the point here.

How many extra HP does a platinum shifter give you?

ronin · 06-23-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Zero10
Holy crap. I would rather have 4 968's for that price!!!

or nine(ish) 951s

bigyagi · bigyagi's Garage

well, two things come to mind! does the knob come with its own custom "sock", for protection? and if you wait a year or two, i'm sure that gas companys will be giving them away with every fill-up, due to the cost of gas !
bob.

speedracing944 · speedracing944's Garage

I especially like the questions people asked the seller. $75K for a shifter? Does it come with a free car?