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My lathewerks titanium sphere finally came in the other day, installed it and it looks and feels lovely. Satin bead blasted with the pattern and "GT" laser engraved. It sits a little higher than the stock knob, but doesn't look too out of place. I've had metal knobs before, so I know what to expect temperature wise. I'll just cover it in the summer. Hard to beat the feel of smooth titanium though...

I also really like how he installs a little allen key inside the base of the knob for adjustments, so you don't need a jam nut or to rely on just loctite.

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Very Nice.
I just replaced my auto gear shift with this custom one from White Madness Garage:

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My lathewerks titanium sphere finally came in the other day, installed it and it looks and feels lovely. Satin bead blasted with the pattern and "GT" laser engraved. It sits a little higher than the stock knob, but doesn't look too out of place. I've had metal knobs before, so I know what to expect temperature wise. I'll just cover it in the summer. Hard to beat the feel of smooth titanium though...

I also really like how he installs a little allen key inside the base of the knob for adjustments, so you don't need a jam nut or to rely on just loctite.

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That looks similar to the one in the new CTR, at least from the material standpoint.

Is that going to freeze to your hand in the winter and burn you in the summer?
Or are you like me - leave the car always in 1st gear and never shifting? My commute can be managed redlining 1st gear for 20min, it's got tall gearing and all! It's one of them semi-autos.
 

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Very Nice.
I just replaced my auto gear shift with this custom one from White Madness Garage:

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That looks awesome, is that the name of your car or a reference?
That looks similar to the one in the new CTR, at least from the material standpoint.

Is that going to freeze to your hand in the winter and burn you in the summer?
Or are you like me - leave the car always in 1st gear and never shifting? My commute can be managed redlining 1st gear for 20min, it's got tall gearing and all! It's one of them semi-autos.
Yeah, I'm a sucker for the brushed/satin finish. The 595 Comp knob in my Abarth was the same way, and I missed it.

As far as temperature extremes, I'm assuming all of the above. But since it's titanium, I have no idea what thermal properties it has in practical use, so it will be an interesting experiment. I have ceramic tint for summer sun, and I'll probably use a cover as well if it gets really bad.
 

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That looks awesome, is that the name of your car or a reference?

Yeah, I'm a sucker for the brushed/satin finish. The 595 Comp knob in my Abarth was the same way, and I missed it.

As far as temperature extremes, I'm assuming all of the above. But since it's titanium, I have no idea what thermal properties it has in practical use, so it will be an interesting experiment. I have ceramic tint for summer sun, and I'll probably use a cover as well if it gets really bad.
Yep = Sally . . . I think its the 7th or 8th most popular name for a Mustang 😜
 

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My lathewerks titanium sphere finally came in the other day, installed it and it looks and feels lovely. Satin bead blasted with the pattern and "GT" laser engraved. It sits a little higher than the stock knob, but doesn't look too out of place. I've had metal knobs before, so I know what to expect temperature wise. I'll just cover it in the summer. Hard to beat the feel of smooth titanium though...

I also really like how he installs a little allen key inside the base of the knob for adjustments, so you don't need a jam nut or to rely on just loctite.
Good choice, I went with a Lathewerks titanium too. They do nice work..
Didn't use the allen set inside as it stopped perfect without it. Was a good match to the car too.
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pulled off the cover and drove it! Temps at 40F and no rain in forecast.
Playing hide and seek with the weather. Hope to keep it on the road all winter except for rain and snow days or salty roads.

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Thanks. I was planning on seeing if I can find one today. I’m surprised they didn’t include one with it.
I found mine at my local Ace Hardware store. Make sure you get an actual jam nut (which is thinner than a regular nut) for clearance purposes. Test for it in the parking lot before you leave to make sure it is the correct thread pitch.
 

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Warmed up enough yesterday for a wash and exterior detail. Looks like it will stay warm today, so will do the interior detail today!
 

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Today I changed the air vents, I adapted the parts from a mercedes C w205. There are plug&play solutions on the market with the same design, but I ended up making the adaptation because I like DIY work and also because I found a good deal on parts. The vent housing itself did't needed any modification, I just changed the central "plate". These vents have also a "perfume container".

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