Custom wood shift knob, possible group buy

mocca · 09-24-02, 04:11 PM

I was looking for a wood shift knob for my 5speed Legend and cannot find one that have the gear engraving or custom engraving on it. So I ask one of my friend who work in a machine shop and have CNC machine. I'm thinking if there are many people interested in getting a custom made wood shift knob for your Legend, then we can make a group buy for the shift knob.

Here is some of my idea. The shift knob will be the same wood type/pattern as the OEM wood trim with custom engraving of the gear position (1-2-3-4-5-R) and may be the word "Legend" on it. He can make the engraving for the 6speed too. Basically the engraving will be done by CNC machine and the finished might be filled with color at your choices (or clear coat). And yes, he can do the engraving for the 6speed too if you want

The best way to do this is I might do some research and get some wood samples from the 3rd party company and buy the one that have the closest match of the wood style/color + easy for installation. Then we can do the engraving pretty easy if we get the first one made. It will cost quite a bit for the first one to be made since it is a custom job and he want to do the job right and get the engraving done perfectly with the color coating of the letters.

If there are more than 10 people interested in this, we can start making the first batch since it cost quite a bit to make the first sample (plus he need to try the engraving with several wood sample first). Anyway, I will be making one for myself as an example. This will happen after there are more than 10 people confirmed that they want one of course since I have to pay him to make the sample.

Basically the cost for the first run is about $300 (for the design, test, run/painting, etc.). So I figure the possible price structure is

10 people -> $35 each for the custom engraving
20 people -> $30 each for the custom engraving
30+ people -> $25 each for the custom engraving

If you are interested in a custom made wood shift knob, please reply to this tread and we can begin the head count and confirmation after we get about 10 people on this project. Remember I'm not in this for profit. This is strictly for Legend community support so everyone get a nice custom made wood shift knob. Most of the payment will be paid to him + painting job. And I want one of the knob myself

If there are many people interested in the custom made wood shift knobs, I might try to negotiate with the company who made the knob to get a better price. Roughly including the knob itself (+ custom engraving), it will be around $75-85 depending on how many people interested in this.

Please post if you are interested in the knob and indicate what type you want 5speed or 6speed

Mocca

P.S. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to send a PM or e-mail to me

Moloukhya · 09-24-02, 04:37 PM

Hmm, sounds good, how about automatic shift knobs? Same shape as stock in the 94-95 sedans but wood instead of rubber/leather?

SammyD · 09-24-02, 04:48 PM

I would be interested in a 6-speed shift knob. I will fully commit to this once I see what the fit and finish of the knob is.

Email: sdon9731@postoffice.uri.edu

mYbabYLeGend · 09-24-02, 05:15 PM

Im interest for an AUTO Knob, 91 sedan.
thanks

yellow2black · 10-01-02, 09:42 PM

Sign me up for 6-speed. I am definitely in.

wyolegend · 10-02-02, 12:20 AM

If at all possible see what you can do for us auto stick boys. I've been looking for a long time and this sounds like the answer.

mocca · 10-02-02, 12:40 AM

I'm looking into making the wood knob in my friend machine shop. I'm extremely busy and so do he this week so it might be sometime before I can go to talk to him about the details. Anyway, if anyone interested in the custom wood knob, it is definitely doable but my friend need at least 10 people to join up for each type of the knob (auto or manual) since it will be totally different design.

BTW, for those of you that have auto, does auto Legend shift knob come with a button? If so, it might complicate thing a bit. I was thinking in a line of buying a plain wood knob from a 3rd party and then my friend can do the custom engraving and color painting. Making the wood knob from scratch will be very costly and time consuming consider the level of perfectionist I'm

So right now we have 3 manual and 3 auto. Anyone else interested in the custom wood knob, please post here

Mocca

LEGEND · 10-02-02, 01:14 AM

sixspeed knob of course.....

Peeta01 · 10-02-02, 03:15 AM

how about carbon fiber AT shift knob? ehehhe

jime · 10-02-02, 08:09 AM

Very Interested in a 6-speed knob.

The design of the OEM knob definately has some problems and my replacement knob is already showing wear. I would be willing to pay more than the $35 for a high quality 6-speed shift knob.

Thank you for researching this concept.

jmckell · 10-02-02, 09:21 AM

I am interested in a auto knob

Michael C · 10-02-02, 11:21 AM

Hey Mooca, as previously discussed, I am interested in a Burlwood 6 speed knob............ Keep me informed of your progress. Thanks for all the work you have put into this project.

RenoG · 10-02-02, 03:56 PM

All of the autos have buttons.
Now what about us GS guys ours are totally different then everybody's?

chris_222 · 10-02-02, 04:00 PM

I have a 91 L 4 Door Automatic, thanks

TheLegend88 · 10-02-02, 04:37 PM

Im down, 5 speed 92 sedan.

09-24-02, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
mocca Legend Forever Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	Custom wood shift knob, possible group buy I was looking for a wood shift knob for my 5speed Legend and cannot find one that have the gear engraving or custom engraving on it. So I ask one of my friend who work in a machine shop and have CNC machine. I'm thinking if there are many people interested in getting a custom made wood shift knob for your Legend, then we can make a group buy for the shift knob. Here is some of my idea. The shift knob will be the same wood type/pattern as the OEM wood trim with custom engraving of the gear position (1-2-3-4-5-R) and may be the word "Legend" on it. He can make the engraving for the 6speed too. Basically the engraving will be done by CNC machine and the finished might be filled with color at your choices (or clear coat). And yes, he can do the engraving for the 6speed too if you want The best way to do this is I might do some research and get some wood samples from the 3rd party company and buy the one that have the closest match of the wood style/color + easy for installation. Then we can do the engraving pretty easy if we get the first one made. It will cost quite a bit for the first one to be made since it is a custom job and he want to do the job right and get the engraving done perfectly with the color coating of the letters. If there are more than 10 people interested in this, we can start making the first batch since it cost quite a bit to make the first sample (plus he need to try the engraving with several wood sample first). Anyway, I will be making one for myself as an example. This will happen after there are more than 10 people confirmed that they want one of course since I have to pay him to make the sample. Basically the cost for the first run is about $300 (for the design, test, run/painting, etc.). So I figure the possible price structure is 10 people -> $35 each for the custom engraving 20 people -> $30 each for the custom engraving 30+ people -> $25 each for the custom engraving If you are interested in a custom made wood shift knob, please reply to this tread and we can begin the head count and confirmation after we get about 10 people on this project. Remember I'm not in this for profit. This is strictly for Legend community support so everyone get a nice custom made wood shift knob. Most of the payment will be paid to him + painting job. And I want one of the knob myself If there are many people interested in the custom made wood shift knobs, I might try to negotiate with the company who made the knob to get a better price. Roughly including the knob itself (+ custom engraving), it will be around $75-85 depending on how many people interested in this. Please post if you are interested in the knob and indicate what type you want 5speed or 6speed Mocca P.S. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to send a PM or e-mail to me

09-24-02, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moloukhya LEGEND Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 916 Car 1: 1997 Eclipse GST Spyder iTrader: (0)	Hmm, sounds good, how about automatic shift knobs? Same shape as stock in the 94-95 sedans but wood instead of rubber/leather? __________________ http://img47.photobucket.com/albums/...se_resized.jpg 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder 5spd Apex-i FMIC, Apex-i Intercooler piping, Apex-i Twin Chamber BOV, full 3" turbo-back Exhaust, 5300k McCulloch HIDs... Want something for free? Choose a link! Free Ipod or Iriver? http://www.mp3players4free.com/default.aspx?r=6890 Free Digital Camera? http://www.cameras4free.com/default.aspx?r=45645 Free Personal Video Player? http://www.pvps4free.com/default.aspx?r=45648

09-24-02, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
mYbabYLeGend Sexy Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: MI Posts: 7,522 Car 1: 91 l sedan Car 2: 94 gs sedan--sold Car 3: 97 sc300 iTrader: (0)	Im interest for an AUTO Knob, 91 sedan. thanks __________________ RIP ZAK <----master of the unibrow Im carrying Darriths baby -da hass man http://www.acura-legend.com/gallery/file.php?n=169&w=l 91 L sedan- few mods 94 Gs- sold 97 Sc300-stock for now

10-01-02, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
yellow2black Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bean Town Posts: 73 Car 1: 95 LS Coupe 6 Speed iTrader: (0)	Sign me up for 6-speed. I am definitely in. __________________ 95 Black Acura Legend LS Coupe 6-speed

10-02-02, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
wyolegend Mr. Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	I'm way interested If at all possible see what you can do for us auto stick boys. I've been looking for a long time and this sounds like the answer. __________________ 91 L Sedan Mods: 17" Vault Jade wheels (love them!) Bridgestone Potenza RE950's Brembo crossdrilled/vented rotors Custom painted valve covers clear corners/bumper lights Nokya hid bulbs Street Glow strobes Definately more on the way Stereo: Eclipse 55040 head unit Eclipse 21010 eq Infinity Perfect 6.5 compnents (front) Infinity Kappa 6x9 (rear) Fosgate Bd 1000 (sub amp) Fosgate 400a4 (mids and highs) Two Kicker L7 10" subs Fosgate 1 farad cap Lightning audio wires and interconnects Optima yellow top battery Upgraded 160 amp alternator Besides the fights with Indians and no running water Wyoming is great!

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09-24-02, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SammyD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New England Posts: 569 Car 1: Acura Legend iTrader: (0)	I would be interested in a 6-speed shift knob. I will fully commit to this once I see what the fit and finish of the knob is. Email: sdon9731@postoffice.uri.edu

10-02-02, 12:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
mocca Legend Forever Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	I'm looking into making the wood knob in my friend machine shop. I'm extremely busy and so do he this week so it might be sometime before I can go to talk to him about the details. Anyway, if anyone interested in the custom wood knob, it is definitely doable but my friend need at least 10 people to join up for each type of the knob (auto or manual) since it will be totally different design. BTW, for those of you that have auto, does auto Legend shift knob come with a button? If so, it might complicate thing a bit. I was thinking in a line of buying a plain wood knob from a 3rd party and then my friend can do the custom engraving and color painting. Making the wood knob from scratch will be very costly and time consuming consider the level of perfectionist I'm So right now we have 3 manual and 3 auto. Anyone else interested in the custom wood knob, please post here Mocca

10-02-02, 01:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
LEGEND DD YO SAY S*XSPEED? Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 164 Car 1: CURRENT: Charcoal 1991 L sedan PREVIOUS: Green '94 SIXSPEED coupie(totaled) iTrader: (0)	one for me.... sixspeed knob of course.....

10-02-02, 03:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Peeta01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oakland Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	how about carbon fiber AT shift knob? ehehhe

10-02-02, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
jime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 98 Car 1: 98 RL iTrader: (0)	Very Interested in a 6-speed knob. The design of the OEM knob definately has some problems and my replacement knob is already showing wear. I would be willing to pay more than the $35 for a high quality 6-speed shift knob. Thank you for researching this concept. __________________ jime 04 TL 6MT/Navi/HPT Anthricite/Ebony (my toy) 98 RL (ours) 00 Lexus RX-300 (hers)

10-02-02, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
jmckell meber Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tulsa Posts: 986 Car 1: 94 LS Coupe Black/Black iTrader: (0)	I am interested in a auto knob __________________ 99 Volvo S70 T5 FOR SALE 94 Black/Black LS coupe http://www.pcmedicsolutions.com/Lege...gend-Volvo.jpg

10-02-02, 11:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Michael C Legend Lover Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 206 Car 1: 95 6 Speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Hey Mooca, as previously discussed, I am interested in a Burlwood 6 speed knob............ Keep me informed of your progress. Thanks for all the work you have put into this project. __________________ http://www.pro1.ca/michaelc/images/Side_cut.jpg Michael J. Costello www.pro1.ca/michaelc/ 95 6 Speed Pearl White LS Coupe 90 5 Speed Pearl White LS Coupe MODS 20% Tinted Back And Rear Windows 50% Tinted Driver And Passenger Windows Gold Emblems OEM Grey Legend Mats HID Conversion Kit OEM Top And Bottom Front Bra The only thing better than being a Legend is driving one

10-02-02, 03:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
RenoG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay area cali Posts: 1,158 Car 1: 1995 Blk LS Coupe iTrader: (3)	All of the autos have buttons. Now what about us GS guys ours are totally different then everybody's? __________________ 1995 Legend LS Coupe (Blk Gold Pearl) [quote] '' No I'm not loyal to Acura, I'm just loyal to the Legend.''

10-02-02, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
chris_222 Golden Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bay Area Posts: 91 Car 1: 1991 Golden L Sedan iTrader: (0)	one for me! I have a 91 L 4 Door Automatic, thanks __________________ Chris

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10-02-02, 04:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheLegend88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 96 Car 1: 1992 Legend L Sedan-5 Speed iTrader: (0)	Im down, 5 speed 92 sedan.