AcuraZine Shift Knobs
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I love them dan just cant wait to get one for the AT with Euro R logo on it.
it will look hawt with the Euro R logo engraved
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From: Irvine, CA
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.
I'm hoping to have the AT knob sorted out by the end of summer.
That's gotta be pretty heavy, how much does the one for MT weigh? I'm very interested!-KC
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Great work on the shiftknob Dan 
How long does it take you to make one?
I'm looking forward to the AT version. At this point, do you know if the AT version will have a different shape/weight?
How long does it take you to make one?
I'm looking forward to the AT version. At this point, do you know if the AT version will have a different shape/weight?
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From: NOVA
Originally Posted by Dan Martin
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.
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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Originally Posted by kaikai114
That's gotta be pretty heavy, how much does the one for MT weigh? I'm very interested!-KC
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by Tsx536
Great work on the shiftknob Dan
How long does it take you to make one?
I'm looking forward to the AT version. At this point, do you know if the AT version will have a different shape/weight?
How long does it take you to make one?
I'm looking forward to the AT version. At this point, do you know if the AT version will have a different shape/weight?
There are a few steps to machining process but the lathes that I used are the best money can buy (mid six figures). They're JDM yo!
The lathes actually do the work of several machines in one. Human hands don't have to reload the part on various machines to finish the work. This ensures tight tollerances on every dimension and concentricity between the threaded center and the outer perimeter. This means that the knob is perfectly balanced left to right, and front to back which gives you a really solid feel when moving through the gears.
The AT version will have a slightly revised shape and the weight will be scaled back considerably. I might go with a mixed-metal construction on the AT knobs to get the proper weight. The response for AT knobs is bigger than I was expecting so I'm going to make it my priorty to get them done sooner than the end of the summer.
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by xizor
I want one, looking forward to the even shorter throw!
The first batch of knobs is almost spoken for already but I'll make sure to set one asside for you.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The cycle time is about 10 minutes from start to finish.
There are a few steps to machining process but the lathes that I used are the best money can buy (mid six figures). They're JDM yo!
The lathes actually do the work of several machines in one. Human hands don't have to reload the part on various machines to finish the work. This ensures tight tollerances on every dimension and concentricity between the threaded center and the outer perimeter. This means that the knob is perfectly balanced left to right, and front to back which gives you a really solid feel when moving through the gears.
The AT version will have a slightly revised shape and the weight will be scaled back considerably. I might go with a mixed-metal construction on the AT knobs to get the proper weight. The response for AT knobs is bigger than I was expecting so I'm going to make it my priorty to get them done sooner than the end of the summer.
There are a few steps to machining process but the lathes that I used are the best money can buy (mid six figures). They're JDM yo!
The lathes actually do the work of several machines in one. Human hands don't have to reload the part on various machines to finish the work. This ensures tight tollerances on every dimension and concentricity between the threaded center and the outer perimeter. This means that the knob is perfectly balanced left to right, and front to back which gives you a really solid feel when moving through the gears.
The AT version will have a slightly revised shape and the weight will be scaled back considerably. I might go with a mixed-metal construction on the AT knobs to get the proper weight. The response for AT knobs is bigger than I was expecting so I'm going to make it my priorty to get them done sooner than the end of the summer.
It's also great to hear that you are going to make the development of the AT version a priority.
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From: Long Beach, CA
Its Dan Martin's Birthday
In case you guys don't visit the Off Topic section just wanted to let you know that our shift knob guru is celebrating his 25th birthday today.
Go here to wish him a happy one ---> Happy Birthday Dan Martin Thread
Go here to wish him a happy one ---> Happy Birthday Dan Martin Thread
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The cycle time is about 10 minutes from start to finish.
There are a few steps to machining process but the lathes that I used are the best money can buy (mid six figures). They're JDM yo!......
There are a few steps to machining process but the lathes that I used are the best money can buy (mid six figures). They're JDM yo!......
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by zzzed
how does one pre-order a knob to get on the list?
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Originally Posted by jlukja
In case you guys don't visit the Off Topic section just wanted to let you know that our shift knob guru is celebrating his 25th birthday today.
Go here to wish him a happy one ---> Happy Birthday Dan Martin Thread
Go here to wish him a happy one ---> Happy Birthday Dan Martin Thread
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From: Long Beach, CA
Originally Posted by Dan Martin
We haven't opened the sales yet, I've just been keeping a written list of people that have PMed me or posted in the threads. I'll see how many I can have done initially but there will be a limited supply at the start. Once I have a better idea of how many will be in the first batch, I'll create a pre-order list.
Wait a minute. I don't see "Official Vendor" in your title.
Keep this up and you'll get in trouble with the mods.
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by Stokeless_TSX
I want special ingraving how much more is it gonna cost?
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Wait a minute. I don't see "Official Vendor" in your title.
Keep this up and you'll get in trouble with the mods.
I'm an "Official Supplier", AcuraZine is the "Official Vendor".
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by jeffreytchui
Hey Dan Are you making one that will fit on the 5AT Gear Box? The Manual OEM uses a 8mm screw and the AT Gearboxes use a 10mm screw.
It's in the works. I've posted a few more details in this thread.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by jeffreytchui
Hey Dan Are you making one that will fit on the 5AT Gear Box? The Manual OEM uses a 8mm screw and the AT Gearboxes use a 10mm screw.
He took the measurement directly off my AT, so your welcome
