hatchsub Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Very random question, but do our cars share shifter knob threads with any other makes? Reason i ask is i have a line on a shift knob but its not for a Subaru. All i know its its for another japanese car. So i guess do other Japanese cars share shift knob threads with our cars and if so which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I've used one off of an 83 Toyota tercel and the threads were exactly the same. So, one could assume that other Japanese knobs would work, although i can't confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi This is Jerry, they are the same size as the lug nuts are and that is 12 mm x 1.25. Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi This is Jerry, they are the same size as the lug nuts are and that is 12 mm x 1.25. Thanks Jerry Cool fact of the day right there. Thanks Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Loyale Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Jerry, that is very cool. Well, go to the junkyard, and bring a lugnut with you to check the threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i have a knob from a toyota hilux 4x4. i was going to say a lugnut will fit but jerry beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Yea i realized that lug nuts were the same thread looking around to see what other japanese brands worked. The guy i have a connection with says its supposely for a nissan/datson. Ive seen a picture of it and it looks like a knob that would have been used on our cars back in the 70s. What do u think. Take a chance and buy it and hope to god its the right size threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 nissan/datsun was a common parts manufacturer with subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 ok good to know. Thanks Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just so you guys know this is why i was asking that question. Ive wanted a wooden 5 speed shift knob for some time and this one looks identical to ones in a 74 subaru accessory catalog. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120229425626&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123 I just won it for 24 bucks. I figure i did good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 nice score! i wouldn't mind having one of those myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Cool, I always wanted one of them but in a 4 speed for my Brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Cool, I always wanted one of them but in a 4 speed for my Brat. Look at the sellers other auctions. I saw a 4 speed walnut knob like this one. EDIT. Just looked. I guess i miss-remembered. I found one of the fake-leather ones. Its a 4 speed patern though. Looks really nice. BIN 22 bucks! Cant beat that. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-600-4-SPEED-AMCO-SHIFT-KNOB-NOS-RARE-ACCESSORY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ6763QQihZ002QQitemZ120221591577QQtcZphoto Just looked again and the threads are wrong. I suppose if u wanted it you could buy it and tap it out to 12x1.25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That sure is a pretty shifter knob though. Thanks for looking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi This is Jerry, i have a B&M Tee shift knob on my hatch and the thread pitch is 1/2 by fine it is real close to the 12mm x 1.25 i use a bunch of loctite on the threads let set over night. I hope i can get it off when i need to. Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi This is Jerry, they are the same size as the lug nuts are and that is 12 mm x 1.25. Thanks Jerry And I will tell you a die to re-cut threads on your linkage is HARD TO FIND. I had to hire a motorcycle shop to rethread my rod after I shortened it on the GL as no one it town had a 12mm 1.25 pitch die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 B&M t handle shifter from autozone is 12x1.25, it fit prefectly in my wagon with no mods whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I had a B&M T-handle on my RX for awhile. I now have a STi titanium knob but if someone wants the T-handle, let me know since I have no use for it. Oh and I have a 12mmx1.25 die Mike:-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Well i got the shifter knob today. Wouldnt you know it didnt fit . Too small of threads. So I went all over the place and finally found a machine shop that drilled it out and taped it to 12x1.25. Ten bucks more later I have a spiffy real walnut shift knob. Ohhhhh...yeeeaaahhh:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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