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Old Nov 4, 2011, 04:30 PM
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Why is this TWM shift knob is so cheap?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2Y00PJ965TIMN

Check it out guys and tell me the reason why this is so cheap? $11 shipped? Is it that bad of a shift knob? The TWM site list it for over $100.
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Old Nov 4, 2011, 07:09 PM
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It's gotta be a knock-off.
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I even found the new TWM phantom knob on there for like $4.41, same company.
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Has to be fake lol
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whats too good to be true is.
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i think they just have it listed wrong. Some other TWM knobs on there have pictures of nuts and bolts. Maybe they will honor the flub, $5 its worth a shot. lol
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looks cheap.
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If you read further down it mentions unknown for brand and "the TWM Performance logo engraved on top". FAKE!! Wouldn't buy it.
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For $11, I'll try it and let you guys know how it is.
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Originally Posted by logicalfaith
For $11, I'll try it and let you guys know how it is.
If it holds up and feels solid in your hand, I'd definitely take it for a 1/10th of the price.
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After your first sweaty shift, that knob might just burst into ashes for a price like that.
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That thing can't be legit. TWM knobs are way more expensive than that lol.
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It says these knobs are weighted. It says 400g. 11$ for a weighted knob sounds like a pretty good deal. I bought one Ill let you know how it is.
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You have been charged for the following items shipped today:

1991-1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT Flat Black M1 Abrams Weighted Shift Knob TWM
Performance
Sold by: Prima Products
Condition: new
Quantity: 1
$6.90 each
Item subtotal: $6.90

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Item Subtotal : $6.90
Shipping & Handling : $4.99
Total : $11.89
Paid by Visa: $11.89
I bit; my knob shipped today. As you guys can see, I opted for a different model than the one link'd earlier. It's supposed to have the same thread pitch as Evos and I prefer the styling.

This is the knob, if anyone else feels like taking the chance:

http://www.amazon.com/1991-1996-Mits...0962975&sr=8-1
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It doesn't necessarily have to be authentic at that price to be a good deal. Granted they shouldn't use TWM's name, but it's still a good deal if it's passable.
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