New Shift Knob arrived - Kia Forte Forum : Sedan / Koup / Forte5 Forums

MFury · 05-18-2010, 11:54 AM

I'll put this thread under performance mod since it does help improve my shifting since this knob won't be loosening on a quick shift like the factory one is doing with its plastic threads.

I ordered it from here: ::SFR:: Seoulfulracing Online Store/Community

It is compatible with the reverse locking tab we have on the manual transmissions and it has metal threads to ensure a nice tight fit on the stick shift.

Note: The rubber rings are medium red color not the orange look that the iPhone is capturing.

elecblue06 · 05-18-2010, 03:05 PM

interested to isee it installed

the67beast · 05-18-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by elecblue06

interested to isee it installed

Click the link in my signature.... There are photos of it installed

I've had this same one Installed (gun metal and red) for about 2-3 weeks. I love it.

MFury · 05-18-2010, 06:16 PM

I had requested Seoulfulracing to include just the System Racing lettering badge but they sent me the 5 speed badge which the reverse doesn't match the pattern. Not that I look at the pattern anymore but would have been nicer with just the lettering. At least now I can laugh at whomever goes to borrow my car and can't get it in reverse...

(I'm not evil, honest...)

the67beast · 05-19-2010, 12:08 PM

lol.. MFury.. you actual let people borrow your car? never.. lol.. anyway, I am going to be working on some custom replacement decals as I have the same knob. If it works out, i will let you know and hopefully hook you up... ill keep you posted.

the67beast · 05-30-2010, 07:31 PM

well here is the custom shift decal i made, it actually fits mine perfect but had to use some double sided tape just to make sure...

any picture that could hit in a 1" circle would work ... had to represent

MFury · 05-31-2010, 02:09 PM

Whats the P for? or is that a question mark with a vertical line through it?

dojaman · 05-31-2010, 02:42 PM

any sts available for the fortes yet?

the67beast · 05-31-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MFury

Whats the P for? or is that a question mark with a vertical line through it?

Philadelphia Phillies ... A baseball team.

gripphard · 05-31-2010, 02:53 PM

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any sts available

yes, oem p/n:U8190-1M000 .
- theres after market ones, no ones confirmed if they are compatable.

dojaman · 05-31-2010, 04:11 PM

sweet. a OEM short throw. Is it pricey?

the67beast · 05-31-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dojaman

sweet. a OEM short throw. Is it pricey?

Did a quick search and it looks like it's around $200 ish

dojaman · 05-31-2010, 07:35 PM

Wow. It is pricey. i wonder if its the shaft or the whole unit with bushings and everything..

gripphard · 05-31-2010, 07:43 PM

hate to assume...but other models it was just for cnc shaft I belive.
bushing kits were sourced elswhere.

dojaman · 05-31-2010, 08:11 PM

Give it a year, there will be so many aftermarket parts for your car it will be crazy.
200 bucks is not all that bad for a dealer item. But i would sink 200$ elsewhere.
My buddy works @ a dealership and he scratched a viper gas cap. Set them back 700$ dealer cost. lol