Okay, finally posting pics - Wagon/Tint/17's

[schoolpsych]

I finally got around to getting a decent exterior shot of the 05 wagon - figured I should post it, and re-post my old garage pics from before.

The rims are Stern 17's, 42" offset. Richbrook knob ordered from the UK. Arizona-dark tint. Rear emblems shaved, with a Holden badge in the center. Underdrive pulley and Short shift kit from Kinky. Sirius satellite radio. Only future plans might include a CAI. I've also got a custom grill in the works (that S in the front has to go).

Works great for hauling music and sound gear for gigs or DJ jobs.

[pyaaw!]

Very nice wagon!

[quote=schoolpsych;131936] Richbrook knob ordered from the UK. QUOTE]

I really like that shift knob, I have yet to find one that looks that good. Where did you order it from? Also where did you get the silver/chrome reverse lock out lifter?

[Forenza Owner]

That's a cool wagon!

[7-even]

looks good like them rims

[schoolpsych]

Originally Posted by pyaaw!

I really like that shift knob, I have yet to find one that looks that good. Where did you order it from?

The shift knob came from this website. They have some new ones that also look cool - the 4th one down the page looks really nice (leather).

Speeding.co.uk Car Accessories Richbrook Gear Knobs & Gaiters

Also, look through these:

Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Modifying, Parts and Accessories under "modifying"

I'm sure you know, but remember to get lift-reverse only.

As far as the lift-reverse handle, if I remember right the silver one came with the short-shift kit or the handle. Honestly don't remember, but I think it was with the short-shifter. Anyone else with the shorty remember this?

[pyaaw!]

schoolpsych it does not specify the thread pitch or size of the knobs? whats up with that?
sorry if i'm being a pain in the a$$

[schoolpsych]

No worries -- glad to give info. The shift knob isn't threaded, but uses a set screw. No threads needed -- be sure you're looking at the lift-reverse ones; the non-lift are more likely to be threaded. And you probably noticed - they're all going to be expensive. Pound-to-Dollar is bad news, plus import.

I haven't had any problems at all with the set screw arrangement, but if you were to have some movement of the knob, you could drill a small depression to align and hold the screw. More trouble than it's worth, really -- mine has never ever moved.


Also, a note on the shift boot - you can re-use the stock one OK. it is held tight at the top from the factory by a zip-tie, inside out (that'll make sense when you take it off and see what I mean). You can leave it right side out, and use a black zip tie to thread the top shut, then trim the zip tie flush so no excess sticks out. It'll be out of sight, and the boot will look factory.

[pyaaw!]

thank you, that makes sense. You got to love the currency exchange rates. thanks again and ride safe out there.