JHM Weighted Shift Knobs - COMING SOON! - (Aluminum and Black Delrin)

[jaybquick@JHM]

Coming Soon! JHM Weighted Shift Knobs for B6 and B7 Audis with clamp on knobs.

We currently make screw on knobs for the older Audi Platforms. So we are hoping to guage interest in these knobs for the B6/B7 A4, S4 and RS4 platforms. We have plans finalized and should have these available within the next 4 weeks or so.


Why a weighted shift knob?? Makes shifting easier and smoother due to the inertia. Once the knob starts moving forward or backward to shift the weight of the knob has momentum and helps you hit the gear more consistently.


Check the existing screw on models out in our new store HERE--> http://www.jhmotorsports.com/shop/ca...h=21_56_60_156

We make them in both Aluminum and Black Delrin. Our New site is about 90% populated but is fully functional. Feel free to browse and place orders.


All this information is on the site, but here are some options we are making available for your cars as well:









Aluminum vs. Black Delrin®: Aluminum can get hot to the touch in hot or warm temps. Knurling makes it feel less hot to the touch. So this is where Black Delrin® comes in. Delrin® stays a lot cooler than Aluminum does, even though it is black in color. So if you are up in the air about the type of knob you want and are not purely not picking one style due to its looks, then consider these differences.

Thanks guys!

[4ringsinLA]

just saw this in the b5 s4 section and am pretty excited to see it in the b7 a4 platform :D. if the pricing is a lot more competitive than the RS4 knobs pricing, i believe you will get a strong interest from this small(er) community!

[johntesi]

Any different knob shapes? How much heavier than stock? And does this significantly slow you down when you are shifting quickly?
Looks cool, glad to see some more options coming to the B7 platform!!

[jaybquick@JHM]

just saw this in the b5 s4 section and am pretty excited to see it in the b7 a4 platform :D. if the pricing is a lot more competitive than the RS4 knobs pricing, i believe you will get a strong interest from this small(er) community!

The pricing should be under $80 intro price. Thanks

Any different knob shapes? How much heavier than stock? And does this significantly slow you down when you are shifting quickly?
Looks cool, glad to see some more options coming to the B7 platform!!

It is about 2.5 to 3 times heavier than stock. It shouldn't slow down your shifting, if anything it just helps the gears hit harder with ease due to inertia. Similarly to our shifters which have a lower link that weighs 2 to 3 times more than stock. Once you get it moving it builds momentum and hits the gears hard and clean.

We are hoping to make a push during the rest of 08 and in 09 for more B6/B7 products coming from us.

[reggaemylitis]

Although I'm not crazy about the shifter shape, I'd still consider it for $80, brushed aluminum, with knurl, plain unpainted JHM label.

[INTEGRATION]

I'm interested in this! Please make one for my B7! :)

[jaybquick@JHM]

I'm interested in this! Please make one for my B7! :)

We plan on it!


CAD drawings are done. Just need to get it into the CNC and get caught up on the B5 owners knob orders.

[4ringsinLA]

possible to get these shifters without the logo? no offense to your guys' logo, but I just want it to look clean aka plain :d

[jaybquick@JHM]

possible to get these shifters without the logo? no offense to your guys' logo, but I just want it to look clean aka plain :d

None takin. Not really planning on it. But maybe for more $$$. It would be a case by case basis.

[jaybquick@JHM]

Been very busy with the screw on knobs. But we did have time to cut out the blank for the push on knob style. It basically has a longer bottom skirt than the B5 knob.

We plan on making more progress tonight.

Here's a teaser:





Here's a few pictures of the final product of the screw on knobs:

[INTEGRATION]

Yes!!! Progress is good! :D

[bcramer]

Not to rain on the parade, but it's always been my understanding that added weight/down pressure on the shifter is bad for the linkage and internal stuff (forgive my technical knowledge :)).

I.E. It's bad to rest your hand on the shifter.

Would the added weight of the shift knob be cause for concern regarding this?

[Scott Evil]

I like it. One question, on the Delrin knobs, is the shift pattern engraved or just painted on?

For anyone considering the Aluminum, it does get very, very hot even if it is not exposed to the sun. It picks up ambient temperature. I have had the shift pattern of the knob on my S2k "branded" on my hand a few times.

[Matt@JHM]

I like it. One question, on the Delrin knobs, is the shift pattern engraved or just painted on?

For anyone considering the Aluminum, it does get very, very hot even if it is not exposed to the sun. It picks up ambient temperature. I have had the shift pattern of the knob on my S2k "branded" on my hand a few times.

The patterns are first engraved, cleaned, then painted, then re-machined to perfection.

[Matt@JHM]

UPDATE!!:

The prototype is DONE. Here are some (crappy) pictures.

Here is the bottom end of the shifter knob. It goes through leather and we use a specialized delrin piece to squish the leather to the knob securely.



Yes it has set screws, but they are placed very strategically. They land right on the con-cave radius of the shifter shaft. These set screws serve two purposes, to secure the knob to the shaft and to hold up the delrin piece.







This knob is a lot heavier than our screw on style - the weighted steel is twice as long. Pricing and more information coming soon.

Stay tuned.

[jaybquick@JHM]

Here are all the specs. I shot a video today of the install and all the details. Hoping to get it uploaded soon and edited and start the presale this weekend if all goes well.


DIAMETER SPECS

Stock
2.05" OD of main ball

JHM
1.8" OD of main ball


WEIGHT SPECS

Stock Weight
110 grams = 3.9oz

JHM Weighted Delrin weight
301 Grams = 10.6 ounces

JHM Weighted Aluminum weight
346 Grams = 12.6 ounces


HEIGHT SPECS

About .125" shorter or 1/8" Mainly due to the flat surface on the top of ours.