Killer B Motorsports white delrin shift knob installed! - Toyota Yaris Forums

schleppy · 04-16-2009, 11:51 AM

After discovering that Toyota and Subaru use the same thread pitch/diameter, I found an awesome little company that sells machined Delrin shift knobs, Killer B Motorsports. After talking with the owner Chris, I bought one of their shift balls to see if it would fit in my 09 Yaris. Lo and behold, it does!

More pics (crappy quality, I'll have better ones later):
http://picasaweb.google.com/schleppy/KillerBShiftKnob#

Because the Yaris has a strangely tapered (and very short threaded section), the knob comes VERY close to threading all the way down, but leaves a 1mm or so gap. I'll try and grab a pic of what I mean. Chris offered some advice as to fixing the issue (drill out the knob a tiny bit), and even offered to do it, but it doesn't bother me.

Overall, I would highly recommend this knob. It's VERY nicely machined, and feels excellent rowing through the gears. Chris is also a very nice guy, and has provided top-notch customer service!

Here is Killer B's ordering page:
http://killerbmotorsport.com/index_f...SphereKnob.htm

cali yaris · 04-16-2009, 01:33 PM

VERY GOOD FIND!!

I have spoken to Chris and will be stocking these shortly

schleppy · 04-16-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm glad you two got in touch! I mentioned Micro Image to him as a potential vendor for selling the knobs to the Yaris community at large.

marcus · 04-16-2009, 01:45 PM

that thing is glowing..

SIPNGAS · 04-16-2009, 02:00 PM

I like that, but it still doesn't beat my color-changing disco ball shift knob.

tuckevalastin · 04-16-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm assuming they make knobs for M/T thread size only

cali yaris · 04-16-2009, 05:23 PM

thanks schleppy, I have been looking for a source, Delrin is really a nice material for shift knobs.]

sipngas -- pics?

SIPNGAS · 04-16-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

sipngas -- pics?

It could only be appreciated in person....really.

It has several settings from single color/no blinking to multi-colored strobe effect. It ROCKS at night.

cali yaris · 04-16-2009, 05:52 PM

is there a dance floor in your car too?

schleppy · 04-16-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

I'm assuming they make knobs for M/T thread size only

Yes, the automatic is a different thread diameter I believe. I would contact him (or now Micro Image!) and ask. If there was enough demand I'm sure they could drill out the current knobs for the auto's threads.

SIPNGAS · 04-16-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

is there a dance floor in your car too?

No. But if I didn't have kiddos to haul around once in a while and were to take out everything from behind the front seats, THAT is the theme I would go with. A disco-era dance floor.

Schleppy!! I'm sorry I semi-hijacked this thread!

Mouse · 04-16-2009, 09:17 PM

How much do they weigh?

dallas · 04-17-2009, 02:02 AM

Looks real JDm style, I hope you negotiate us a good price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

VERY GOOD FIND!!

I have spoken to Chris and will be stocking these shortly

cali yaris · 04-17-2009, 02:53 AM

white ones on the way, black ones on order.

AlainMikli · 04-17-2009, 03:26 AM

nice i love white shift knob

schleppy · 04-17-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

How much do they weigh?

I can't give you an exact weight, but it's very light. I've always been a fan of weighted (heavy) shift knobs, but this one has changed my mind.

Mouse · 04-17-2009, 05:10 PM

For 30 dollars....I might give it a shot.

schleppy · 04-17-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

For 30 dollars....I might give it a shot.

You should, it's a really nice piece.

04-16-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Killer B Motorsports white delrin shift knob installed! After discovering that Toyota and Subaru use the same thread pitch/diameter, I found an awesome little company that sells machined Delrin shift knobs, Killer B Motorsports. After talking with the owner Chris, I bought one of their shift balls to see if it would fit in my 09 Yaris. Lo and behold, it does! More pics (crappy quality, I'll have better ones later): http://picasaweb.google.com/schleppy/KillerBShiftKnob# Because the Yaris has a strangely tapered (and very short threaded section), the knob comes VERY close to threading all the way down, but leaves a 1mm or so gap. I'll try and grab a pic of what I mean. Chris offered some advice as to fixing the issue (drill out the knob a tiny bit), and even offered to do it, but it doesn't bother me. Overall, I would highly recommend this knob. It's VERY nicely machined, and feels excellent rowing through the gears. Chris is also a very nice guy, and has provided top-notch customer service! Here is Killer B's ordering page: http://killerbmotorsport.com/index_f...SphereKnob.htm

04-16-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	VERY GOOD FIND!! I have spoken to Chris and will be stocking these shortly __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-16-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I like that, but it still doesn't beat my color-changing disco ball shift knob. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

04-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#6
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I'm assuming they make knobs for M/T thread size only __________________

04-16-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	thanks schleppy, I have been looking for a source, Delrin is really a nice material for shift knobs.] sipngas -- pics? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I'm glad you two got in touch! I mentioned Micro Image to him as a potential vendor for selling the knobs to the Yaris community at large.

04-16-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	that thing is glowing..

04-16-2009, 05:52 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	is there a dance floor in your car too? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	How much do they weigh?

04-17-2009, 02:53 AM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	white ones on the way, black ones on order. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-17-2009, 03:26 AM	#15
AlainMikli Drives: ings 09 Yaris 3 Door LiftBack Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 465	nice i love white shift knob

04-17-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	For 30 dollars....I might give it a shot.

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