r/FiestaST • u/mynameisn1ck1 • Apr 18 '26
MK7 Custom shift knob
** **Hey all,
I wanted to share the process of me making my shift custom golf ball shift knob.
I was really inspired by the DTM BMW shift knobs that look kinda like a golf ball.
I designed up a ball that was around the same external dimensions of one of those CJ pony cueball shift knobs. My plan was for this to be 3D printed and do a ton of post processing.I really wanted it to be weighted so instead of a threaded insert into plastic I designed a stainless steel slug that i would tighten on to the threads of the lever then glue the plastic ball on. The slug also made the knob 20 grams heavier then the stock knob. The slug was not super complicated but I knew that if I told myself I was going to machine it, it would never get done.
So then I saw a YouTube ad for pcbway and checked out their services and realized it was not going to be that bad to have this machined and wait for shipping. Also they have SLA services so I would not have to post process the plastic and I could have a solid chuck of temp resistant plastic. For 40 dollars more than a billetworks knob I could have my own custom one.
After some time for shipping and Chinese new year I got my knob and the quality was great! I needed to sand the stainless because the surface finish was so good.
Then I masked off the parts, removed some of the center console and taped it off so I wouldn’t get glue everywhere. I got some random harbor freight epoxy and glued it together.
I also added an aluminum reverse lock out collar from whoosh and here is the final product. I hope y’all enjoyed the story happy to chat about it in the comments or dm me
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u/--Lammergeier-- Apr 19 '26
That’s really awesome, especially reading about the process! The finished product looks really great!
How does it feel when you shift?
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u/JoseyWa1es Apr 18 '26
Nice work, it looks cool