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(Thread Starter) |   Not Ranked : 0 score  JBarone 6-speed Heavy Shift Knob? F**KING AWESOME!! So my bride asked me what I wanted for our anniversary and I immediately sent her the link for the JBR shift knob. (She got me the Short Shift Plate and bushings last year) Well, it arrived today, and like a kid on Christmas morning I was outside installing it within minutes of ripping open the package. After some fiddling to get it lined up (according to the excellent instructions) I took it for a quick spin around the block to see if it really made a difference. OH... MY... GOD... The difference is like night and day. The notchiness in the transmission when shifting, that I HATED, is completely GONE!! Shifts are buttery smooth, and effortless. The shift knob itself is easy to grasp and feels great in the hand. I got the black one with the red 6-speed emblem. It looks completely natural in the car, matching perfectly with the stock shift boot. I can hardly wait to drive to work tomorrow. Thanks Jamie... satisfied customer, again! BUY THIS SHIT!!! At $75 it's a f**king STEAL. Last edited by alien_sporez; 04-12-2011 at 01:43 PM. |
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| Not Ranked : 0 score  ^ spot on. it is amazing what a difference jamie's big 'ol knob makes. my only complaint is the coldness of the metal in the morn. i need some goatskin driving gloves.
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| Not Ranked : 0 score I thought the exact same thing when I installed my first heavy knob. I was always of the opinion it was rice; man was I wrong. I thrilled you like it. Thanks, Jamie
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| Not Ranked : 0 score Looks like a good tax return investment! I'll be jumping on this soon, they look great.
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| Not Ranked : 0 score Yeah, the weight of the knob is no joke. Cant wait to finish installing the base bushings and throw the knob in tonight. |
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| Not Ranked : 0 score Hey Jamie, Alex here with the white Speed 3 and loud ass exhaust lol. Anyways there anyway I could just pick one up at your house? Lol. I'm like 45 mins away could stop by after school one day since I go to UMSL its only 30 mins from there PLUS I can enjoy it on the ride home! AMIRITE?! 
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| Not Ranked : 0 score ....aannnndd i just ordered one...SOB!! i read this thread went to the site and it was like i lost all control lol cant wait to get it though, thankz for the great products...and i will prob be ordering the sway bar soon...god this forum is terrible for saving lol
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| Not Ranked : 0 score the straw that broke the camels back... and done. Just bought the shift plate/knob combo. thanks in advance |
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(Thread Starter) | Not Ranked : 0 score You will be very happy with the choice!!! Jamie, you can paypal my sales commission at the end of the month  
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| Not Ranked : 0 score Just got done installing the Stage 2 SSP and weighted knob. I took it out for quick spin and Holly shit what a difference. It was so smooth. I only went around the block but it was a blast. Soon as i put the kids and the wifey to bed..Im gonna go have some fun. Awesome investment for an awesome product. Oh yea sent an email to Jamie about a quick question on how the the washer sat on the bushing with a picture and he responded supper fast. Thank you so much! Mike
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