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SlowRiderr 07-20-2009 09:08 PM

My products are now being sold through uncald4. He will be doing a group buy soon for these knobs where you can get a killer deal! Keep your eyes open!

el_ache_veintidos 07-20-2009 11:44 PM

Sweet!!!

Xiomaro 07-21-2009 09:06 AM

holy crap! i really want a new knob even though i have a new knob.

SlowRiderr 07-21-2009 02:34 PM

Up for sale now -> https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0#post11127860

dwb993 07-21-2009 04:28 PM

Congratulations on the vendor status. Let us know when the base AT version is available, please.

uncald4 07-21-2009 07:48 PM

Let's do it!! :thumbsup:

spc425 07-21-2009 07:51 PM

Hopefully we'll see something for the base 5AT's soon.

SlowRiderr 07-21-2009 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by spc425 (Post 11129044)
Hopefully we'll see something for the base 5AT's soon.

If you scroll up you can see the Base design, or click this -> https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...5&postcount=94

JnC 07-22-2009 03:43 PM

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/663...o072209001.jpg

Poor picture, but you get the idea :toocool:

golfjwr 07-23-2009 06:24 AM

JNC,
Looking really good bro! Can youplease tell me what your painting technique was. What type of paint did you use?

JnC 07-23-2009 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by golfjwr (Post 11134766)
JNC,
Looking really good bro! Can youplease tell me what your painting technique was. What type of paint did you use?

I used 1/4" wide thin masking tape, one mostly used by painters to mask for flames etc on body work. This gives a sharp and clean edge to the paint. After the masking, use 3M synthetic steel wool to rough up the edge, clean with paint cleaner, lay 3~4 fine coats of hi-heat paint and when its dry unmask the tape and bake the knob for 10 mins in an oven at 300 degrees :).

golfjwr 07-23-2009 07:01 AM

Thanks, it looks really good. I was not to pleased with how my painting came out. I might have to redo it with your method.

JnC 07-23-2009 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by golfjwr (Post 11134807)
Thanks, it looks really good. I was not to pleased with how my painting came out. I might have to redo it with your method.

Oh, i thought you were asking how I painted the lines rather than the "TL" engraving.

To paint the engraving you'd use paint filling method. You would need a syringe, red/black paint and some paint thinner. Mix 10 mm of paint with some paint thinner, make sure that the mixed paint's viscosity is light enough to pass through the syringe needle with ease. Gently drop a couple of drops in the engraving and work it around nicely along the edge till you have a smooth fill :).

Ramrodthrusterpuppy 07-23-2009 08:49 AM

Wow...beautiful work!

Any plans for a TL-S 6MT version? Perhaps replace the "TL" logo on the existing 6MT knob that you made with only the "TypeS" logo?

I'd be interested....

alexSU 07-23-2009 09:13 AM

Can't wait to get mine :wish::wish::wish::wish:

x2thez325 07-23-2009 11:37 AM

How about a 6 speed MT knob with the 1-2-3-4-5-6-R powdercoated in black and instead of the "TL" on the bottom, have the "Type S" logo with the word "Type" powdercoated in black and the "S" powdercoated in red. So basically this design with the "Type S" logo instead of the "TL". http://www.netexposure.us/shift/teaser9.jpg

I think that design would be a big hit with the 6MT Type S guys on here. What do you think?

squashsickTL 07-23-2009 05:35 PM

wow thats nuts.....good for man :)

venom550pm 07-24-2009 01:48 PM

definately looks cool. auto shift knob....now that would be specially cool.

golfjwr 07-24-2009 03:52 PM

Cmon bro...where you been:spanky:

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...TLPquad265.jpg

LOL J/K

rbgilparra 07-27-2009 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by x2thez325 (Post 11135640)
How about a 6 speed MT knob with the 1-2-3-4-5-6-R powdercoated in black and instead of the "TL" on the bottom, have the "Type S" logo with the word "Type" powdercoated in black and the "S" powdercoated in red. So basically this design with the "Type S" logo instead of the "TL". http://www.netexposure.us/shift/teaser9.jpg

I think that design would be a big hit with the 6MT Type S guys on here. What do you think?


i would definitely be interesting in one like this. Instead of TL letters with the Type S logo.

salukimike 07-27-2009 11:20 AM

wow that is awesome work you did there. Definitely come up with an AT shift knob.

<{Kris}> 07-27-2009 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by salukimike (Post 11147096)
wow that is awesome work you did there. Definitely come up with an AT shift knob.

:tomato:

20sechatch 07-28-2009 07:13 AM

good job

Ramrodthrusterpuppy 07-31-2009 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by Ramrodthrusterpuppy (Post 11135029)
Wow...beautiful work!

Any plans for a TL-S 6MT version? Perhaps replace the "TL" logo on the existing 6MT knob that you made with only the "TypeS" logo?

I'd be interested....

^^^Any word on doing this version? ^^^

venom550pm 08-03-2009 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by golfjwr (Post 11140286)
Cmon bro...where you been:spanky:

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...TLPquad265.jpg

LOL J/K

i got a 4g tl.....ain't seen one of them yet, bro. :ponder:

ballerjai 09-08-2009 03:08 AM

Woah that's super clean!

WetPavement 01-14-2010 07:36 PM

Have or will you do one of these for an Acura CL type S????

Project X 02-11-2010 08:23 AM

I'm interested in these for my 6mt - did you start selling them yet! Great work!

bbarrene 04-17-2010 03:04 PM

Man, you got skills.

I agree that Solidworks is a powerful CAD system. I use it at work to redesign a production machine that needs improvement. Kind of makes me want to use it and design a shift knob myself though I do not have the machinist skills that you have.

Props on your incredible talent. Just bought a TL a few months ago. Kind of wish I had the money to purchase a TL earlier to have been able to get my hands on one of these.

bbarrene 04-17-2010 03:09 PM

If you ever get the urge of making one of the R8 shift knobs for a base TL again, let me know. I would definitely take one of your hands. I will never look at my stock shift knob the same again. Ha.

carfreak55 04-21-2010 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by golfjwr (Post 11017397)
Those look really great, kudos to all your hard work and R&D. Now lets see what you can do with a AT shift knob:toocool::wish:

+1:thumbsup:

bbarrene 04-27-2010 06:35 PM

Slowriderr,

I was wondering if you would be able to help me out with some pointers. I am going to make the attempt to try an create my own knob using Solidworks since I missed out on the opportunity to purchase one of your sweet knobs. Let me know if you are willing to help me.

Thanks

UNC96XJ 04-27-2010 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by bbarrene (Post 11964898)
Slowriderr,

I was wondering if you would be able to help me out with some pointers. I am going to make the attempt to try an create my own knob using Solidworks since I missed out on the opportunity to purchase one of your sweet knobs. Let me know if you are willing to help me.

Thanks

I know Solidworks as well. I wouldn't mind get some pointers, in terms of general dimension. Maybe a 2d drawing with orthographics and dimensions?! :wish:

Or send the file :tomato::wish:

bbarrene 04-28-2010 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by UNC96XJ (Post 11964987)
Or send the file :tomato::wish:

Ha, that would be the ultimate wish.

UNC96XJ 04-28-2010 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by bbarrene (Post 11968749)
Ha, that would be the ultimate wish.

Yes it would. The more i think about it though id really just need to know what threads are on the inside, everything else is pretty simple and that a pair of dial calipers can figure out..

Anyone know the thread?

bbarrene 04-28-2010 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by UNC96XJ (Post 11968771)
Yes it would. The more i think about it though id really just need to know what threads are on the inside, everything else is pretty simple and that a pair of dial calipers can figure out..

Anyone know the thread?

Yea, that was mainly what I was looking for? I can't seem to find that answer anywhere. Do you think it matters where the thread starts compared to to the front and back of the knob? I want to make sure the knob is in the correct position when it is fully screwed on.

CGP CL9 04-28-2010 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by bbarrene (Post 11964898)
since I missed out on the opportunity to purchase one of your sweet knobs. Let me know if you are willing to help me.

Thanks

lol wut?
rofllll sorry

UNC96XJ 04-28-2010 08:29 PM


Yea, that was mainly what I was looking for? I can't seem to find that answer anywhere. Do you think it matters where the thread starts compared to to the front and back of the knob? I want to make sure the knob is in the correct position when it is fully screwed on.
Yeah, might have to take off the stock one to figure that one out. I am wondering if the start of the thread is the same as the end of thread inside the knob?

Anybody wanna chime there :2cents: on this?!

Have you started modeling anything? or are you still in the early early stages of measurements..?

bbarrene 04-28-2010 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by CGP CL9 (Post 11968958)
lol wut?
rofllll sorry

Ha, Didnt notice I said that. I guess I should have reread before posting.


Originally Posted by UNC96XJ (Post 11968982)
Yeah, might have to take off the stock one to figure that one out. I am wondering if the start of the thread is the same as the end of thread inside the knob?

Anybody wanna chime there :2cents: on this?!

Have you started modeling anything? or are you still in the early early stages of measurements..?

Have not really started doing anything. It shouldnt take too long to design it once I get the right measurements. I was thinking of taking apart the stock one but I dont want to ruin a perfectly good shift knob.

UNC96XJ 04-28-2010 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by bbarrene (Post 11969049)
Ha, Didnt notice I said that. I guess I should have reread before posting.



Have not really started doing anything. It shouldnt take too long to design it once I get the right measurements. I was thinking of taking apart the stock one but I dont want to ruin a perfectly good shift knob.


Their was a used one in the black market for $15.. might be a good investment for taking apart.

AMUA6 04-28-2010 08:56 PM

Was this done on a HAAS CNC by any chance :)

BarTTek 07-26-2010 05:59 AM

Hi,
Is there any contact with SlowRiderr ??


might he want to sell 2 of the gear shift knob for the Audi TT ;)

BarTTek,
ClubTT.pl

reliableakura 08-02-2010 05:31 PM

Geeze Slowriderr, I've been looking and searching around for the automatic shift knob for my Acura TL 08 Type S and I've heard someone say you sell them. Do you still have any up for sale as of now?

Bucks13 08-02-2010 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by LoveMyTL-S (Post 11017327)
Wow! Some nice shifters........ Any plans for an "Auto" Type-S design?

That's what I want to know...

Great looking shifter man. Good work.

CG's 3GTL 10-27-2010 11:50 AM

This is sick work man! I wish I had a 6MT!

Comptechtl2367 10-27-2010 02:55 PM

Nice work man! I have been working with a neighbor that has a CNC Machine in his garage on a nice all billet knob for my A/T. I am not a fan of the stock and it will match the trim on the center of the dash.
PROPS!!!

Hondaforlife954 10-28-2010 12:11 AM


Originally Posted by SlowRiderr (Post 11124911)
VF series is great. They are so quick and you can accessorize them to the end - they have a sweet probe system now that automatically sets work offsets, checks tools for wear and breakage, and checks the part when its done. I would love to get a VF-2 SS; it is the high speed machine with faster tool changes and faster rapids.

Just found this thread! I am a avid solidworks/HASS user. At work we got a VF5 w/High speed Machining and a 210HRT 4th axis. What do you use for your cam software? My boss went the cheap rout and i VisualMill. Its great for what it is. i have only been machining for 1.5yrs so i am very inexperienced and all self taught. I am taking a Machining class in dec. to improve my skills.

I mostly design and make compression molds for long fiber reinforced thermoplastics but been toying with making shit for my bike and my tls.

I was wondering how you machined the cross hatch pattern? what type of tooling did u use? Not sure if you want to but how did you fixture the part for machining? any pics? I have a hard time with that and would like to learn.

Anyways, Great Work! I might have to do this to give myself a challenge:)

teamsol 10-28-2010 12:47 AM

HOW MUCH AND WHERE CAN I BUY!?!? JK :P Looks bad ass...cant wait to see the final version! Have you thought of wrapping the body in leather?

WhiteBB2 10-28-2010 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by teamsol (Post 12448749)
HOW MUCH AND WHERE CAN I BUY!?!? JK :P Looks bad ass...cant wait to see the final version! Have you thought of wrapping the body in leather?

did you read the entire thread? they are for sale and the final versions are out...


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