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David Hayes 06-21-07 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by Juiceh (Post 7064882)
Good question. I'd love to have a blue one instead. I was actually planning on taking it apart and putting in a blue LED instead. But if I don't have to do that that would be excellent.

I believe they only come in one color - amber. You can take the top off though and put in any color LED you wish. I only know this because one of my mechanics blew the LED in mine and I made them fix it for me:)

I think you guys are underestimating how much they will cost though. They're not cheap as they are OEM. During the last GB for these, I think they were $175 or so.

7_rocket 06-21-07 12:48 PM

If its at 175 then I'm out. I guess I mis read thinking its the regular non-lit up knob.

TitaniumTT 06-21-07 01:05 PM

gimme gimme gimme non illuminate.... I'm not a patient man but can wait 9 weeks.... but only 9.

I'd also be interested in Ramy's Primary Turbo Inlet duct that he has for sale hint hint sent e-mail ;)

1RevvinFC3S 06-21-07 01:15 PM

That would be nice as shit. Should fit the Miata Short shifter right? Ah hell, my stock S5 knob did so of course it would. I'm in as long as it doesn't cost a fortune and a half. I'm not an FD guy!!! I can't afford it!!!

turborotor 06-21-07 01:27 PM

Is this group buy on? I'm interested in non illuminated.

Thanks
Carlos

jl1rx7 06-21-07 01:48 PM

intrested depending on the price, and the one that lights up.

Juiceh 06-21-07 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by David Hayes (Post 7065203)
I believe they only come in one color - amber. You can take the top off though and put in any color LED you wish. I only know this because one of my mechanics blew the LED in mine and I made them fix it for me:)

I think you guys are underestimating how much they will cost though. They're not cheap as they are OEM. During the last GB for these, I think they were $175 or so.

Oh, I know what the ball park for the illuminated one is. I didn't want to give an approximate figure because I didn't want to scare people away, and pricing info is Ramy's job. :)
The price tag will not deter me from disassembling mine and swapping LEDs!!
How did they blow the LED in your knob?


7_rocket, you didn't misread. This is an interest thread for the Illuminated and Non Illuminated knobs. I only listed ~$100 for the non illuminated one because thats what the price for them is elsewhere. The illuminated ones will be significantly more.

David Hayes 06-21-07 02:15 PM

^Can't quite remember but Rettit Racing did it in about 2 years ago. As I recall, they had the center console apart and were wiring for something else when they crossed wires and the LED popped. They immediately took it off and rewired a new LED on.

j_man1100 06-21-07 04:31 PM

I'm interested too!

Brody8877 06-21-07 04:55 PM

I can go for anothe rx8 shiftknob myself. I love those pics man! lol

7_rocket 06-21-07 09:52 PM

Well if the price is right for the non-illuninted one I'm down. Any word ramy?

Juiceh 06-21-07 10:15 PM

Also, today I realized that the illuminated knobs are available wrapped in Black, Tan, or Red leather. I don't know about the non illuminated knobs though but I assume that they probably are.

I think a red leather knob would be totally awesome in a red interior FD.

wiblergt 06-22-07 09:55 AM

Love mine with the NARDI steering wheel.

FDNewbie 06-22-07 04:49 PM

Ok guys, please keep in mind and respect my forum rules. No mention of other vendors, no advertisement of competing products. Other vendors don't pay to advertise in my space...I do ;)

Re: price, it won't be anywhere near $100. So if that's too much for you, don't hold your breath. OEM shift knobs are more expensive than that. Last I checked they were like $120...and that's just regular black leather.

As Juiceh said, this is an illuminated shift knob, it's 5-speed (vs. the common 6-speed one) and it's available in different leather colors. It's an expensive knob any way you cut it. So please keep that in mind. I don't sell *anything* cheap, so if that's what you're looking for, you're in the wrong section :p:

I'll get back to you guys shortly w/ pricing on the knob.

Oh and if there's enough interest, I have no prob running a GB on the non-illuminated one as well.

Thanks,
~Ramy

Juiceh 06-22-07 04:55 PM

^I spoke with him via pm. price was a quite a bit more than the ~$172 that these are available for elsewhere. I'm hoping ramy will be able to give us better prices.

7_rocket 06-25-07 07:48 AM

So how much for the non-illuminated knob?

Juiceh 06-25-07 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by Juiceh (Post 7070098)
^I spoke with him via pm. price was a quite a bit more than the ~$172 that these are available for elsewhere. I'm hoping ramy will be able to give us better prices.

Whoops, I posted this from my slow PDA phone and didn't see ramy had responded. I was referring to the other seller, not ramy. Sorry for the confusion.

viviorunitia88 06-26-07 09:16 AM

im in
 
im soo in on one of these those things look awsome ill take one asap

7_rocket 06-27-07 10:38 PM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 7076097)
So how much for the non-illuminated knob?

:icon_tup:

David Hayes 06-28-07 08:21 AM

^ I'm telling you, go for the illuminated one. It will be the best money you'll spend on interior upgrades. I'll post pics for you as soon as I get my car back.

Sounds silly, I know, but it's true.

7_rocket 07-02-07 12:18 PM

soo any word?

FDNewbie 07-02-07 03:01 PM

Patience guys. I placed an inquiry and am awaiting a response. I'm also amidst closing a few outstanding GBs. Just a wee bit overextended ATM ;)

Thanks
~Ramy

GoRacer 07-02-07 08:45 PM

I have the RX-8 black knob and it's worth the $. It definately updates the car. I would get the illuminated one if I could. I tried another shop but he doesn't understand english very well and said Mazda only has 6-spd. Mazdacomp doesn't have the part # either.

7_rocket 07-13-07 09:37 AM

update

BlueRex 07-15-07 03:12 PM

We're still working on a supplier that can get us a good price.


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