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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Cool AcuraZine Shift Knobs

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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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ooo. i want one. hint hint.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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Very nicely done!

Btw, does it have the shift gate patten on top?
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Does it work with the locking nut and spacer like the OEM one? I kinda dig the gap.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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When can we have a pre-order group buy?
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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ooo. i want one. hint hint.
Yours is shipping next week.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Very nicely done!

Btw, does it have the shift gate patten on top?
It will be an option but it looks so sweet without it.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Does it work with the locking nut and spacer like the OEM one? I kinda dig the gap.
If you go with the shift pattern, you have to use the nut to align everything. It just reuses the stock nut.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Yours is shipping next week.
thx!

please tell me you didn't inscribe troutslap on the knob.

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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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man that knob is so nice dan. i might have to order a second one as a spare

do you make red stitching AZ shift boots too?

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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
do you make red stitching AZ shift boots too?

I think you need to ask xizor for that.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I want one!!!!! How much?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Stokeless_TSX
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I want one!!!!! How much?
Originally Posted by soopa

The price will be finalized in June. However, we hope to provide them for less than $50.

We will provide value-added features such as engraving, logo etching, etc for additional cost.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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I want one... Hmmm I should make a bet with Dan and try to win one as well.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Nice...I'm In!! How much and any pics of the top with the engraving?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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Dan If I can break 15.7 at the next track day can I get a free one?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 06:12 AM
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Just in time for summer, AcuraZine Shift Knob’s will be available for the Acura CL, RL, TL, & TSX through our all-new store in June.
cool there is even going to be a new store
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Old May 20, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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Ooooh hey look awesome!
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Old May 20, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Awesome work Dan!
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Old May 20, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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it seems to sit a bit lower than the stock one, is this just an illusion or is the threading deeper? I aready have short shift kit, but deeper threading would make it even shorter! Either way, it looks great...what kind of custom engraving options will you have in a while?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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dan, you're making these yourself?? sweeet!

custom engraving = pimp!
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Old May 20, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by loxllxol
Nice...I'm In!! How much and any pics of the top with the engraving?
We're still working out the details on the engraving but I'll definitely have pics once everything is straightened out.


Originally Posted by Stokeless_TSX
Dan If I can break 15.7 at the next track day can I get a free one?
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cool there is even going to be a new store
a new store is in the works.



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Ooooh hey look awesome!
Originally Posted by Viking
Awesome work Dan!
Thanks guys!



Originally Posted by madmanmax3000
it seems to sit a bit lower than the stock one, is this just an illusion or is the threading deeper? I aready have short shift kit, but deeper threading would make it even shorter! Either way, it looks great...what kind of custom engraving options will you have in a while?
Yes it does sit lower than the stock knob so throws will be even shorter. If you have a short shift kit, this should be a required mod.
The shift throws are amazingly smooth. It makes the stock knob feel like a toy
Engraving is the current priority. Once we have all the details of what will be available, I'll post an update article.
The only catch to the engraving is you'll have to use the lock nut that came with the OEM knob so you can align the shift pattern.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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"A custom alloy of medical-grade stainless steel"

sounds like a HOT thing for the Summer
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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No pain, no gain...
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Stokeless_TSX
Dan If I can break 15.7 at the next track day can I get a free one?
I beat that stock. That's not a challenge.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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No pain, no gain...
I kow how that works. I had the Ti optional knob in the S2K and I hardly ever put the top up. I appreciate having the leather wrap to cool off the existing knob in my car.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Dan, would that replace the AT knob also?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Dan, would that replace the AT knob also?
I will be making a knob specifically for the AT. There are a few issues that need to be resolved. For one, this knob weighs enough that on an AT in SS mode under heavy braking or peak acceleration, it's possible to get it to shift by itself.

I'm hoping to have the AT knob sorted out by the end of summer.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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when is AT one coming out?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Howard911s
when is AT one coming out?
The post above you has everything you need to know.
Originally Posted by Me
I'm hoping to have the AT knob sorted out by the end of summer.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Very nice. I think you'll see major business once the engraving starts (including mine)!
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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I'm getting "STFU NooB" engraved on mine.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Nice work, Dan.
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I love them dan just cant wait to get one for the AT with Euro R logo on it.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
I'm getting "STFU NooB" engraved on mine.


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Nice job Dan...I think that will match a lot better then the stock knob...
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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I'll have to take some daylight pics. It's a really close match and looks nice with the button on the e-brake.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I will be making a knob specifically for the AT. There are a few issues that need to be resolved. For one, this knob weighs enough that on an AT in SS mode under heavy braking or peak acceleration, it's possible to get it to shift by itself.

I'm hoping to have the AT knob sorted out by the end of summer.

sweet!

dan, what about the acurazine sticker?

thanks
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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sweet!

dan, what about the acurazine sticker?

thanks
I could probably machine some out of billet aluminum faster than I can get them out of vinyl.



Soopa will come through with them soon.
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