Received the first three sample knobs today. Been playing with them, critiquing them, what I like, what I don't, all that.
From left to right we have brushed stainless with logo, polymer with logo, and titanium with logo:
And their shape:
The stainless steel round knob:
Second most expensive of the three.
Brushed stainless finish.
Great weight. Amazing feel. Love the two groove around the bottom of it. Has the right size for most people's hands.
The engraving is just okay (again this is an issue that was already addressed).
The polymer teardrop knob:
Cheapest option.
Black polymer with silver paint.
A good upgrade from stock. Fairly lightweight but heavier than OEM. Has a good hand position/feel to it.
Engraving is good but still not perfect.
The titanium 'piston' knob:
Most expensive option, after all it is titanium.
Titanium in a bronzed finish.
Heavier than the polymer, lighter than the stainless steel. Love the knurls, adds some texture and non-slipness (is that a word?) to it. Would be awesome with a raised shift leaver.
The shape is different enough that some people are either going to love it or hate it.
Engraving is probably damn near perfect on it.
What do you guys and gals think? I know it's difficult to judge from just pictures, but I would love to hear what you think of this first run samples. Is there one you just absolutely love? Or is there one you hate and never want to see again?
If you have questions that I didn't address, just ask.
I DO have a preference from these three, but I'm not going to say which one (don't want to skew other people's opinions).
In addition, as I stated one post above this one, I am getting a few more sample knobs from other companies/individuals, so these are not the only style/design I'm looking at.
So shoot some feedback my way!
From left to right we have brushed stainless with logo, polymer with logo, and titanium with logo:
And their shape:
The stainless steel round knob:
Second most expensive of the three.
Brushed stainless finish.
Great weight. Amazing feel. Love the two groove around the bottom of it. Has the right size for most people's hands.
The engraving is just okay (again this is an issue that was already addressed).
The polymer teardrop knob:
Cheapest option.
Black polymer with silver paint.
A good upgrade from stock. Fairly lightweight but heavier than OEM. Has a good hand position/feel to it.
Engraving is good but still not perfect.
The titanium 'piston' knob:
Most expensive option, after all it is titanium.
Titanium in a bronzed finish.
Heavier than the polymer, lighter than the stainless steel. Love the knurls, adds some texture and non-slipness (is that a word?) to it. Would be awesome with a raised shift leaver.
The shape is different enough that some people are either going to love it or hate it.
Engraving is probably damn near perfect on it.
What do you guys and gals think? I know it's difficult to judge from just pictures, but I would love to hear what you think of this first run samples. Is there one you just absolutely love? Or is there one you hate and never want to see again?
If you have questions that I didn't address, just ask.
I DO have a preference from these three, but I'm not going to say which one (don't want to skew other people's opinions).
In addition, as I stated one post above this one, I am getting a few more sample knobs from other companies/individuals, so these are not the only style/design I'm looking at.
So shoot some feedback my way!
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