I don't mind spending on nice reproduction pieces. But seriously - $560 for a set of 14 replica knobs for my replica speedster?
http://www.sierramadrecollecti...6C-60-65-p25685.html
Plastic knobs? Really?
Anyone know of a China alternative or something a bit more affordable?
Thanks
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Socal Imports in Long Beach. Available in black, ivory or cream.
I don't think the price is really that bad but those knobs aren't really special to my eye
I don't think the price is really that bad but those knobs aren't really special to my eye
On second blush the price is terrible too 
Troy Sloan posted:Socal Imports in Long Beach. Available in black, ivory or cream.
Very cool man. Thanks!
The knobs are a fraction of price ($5 each) and look good enough for me.
I just filled up my cart with goodies ($75) - but upon checkout see that they only have a flat rate shipping (international) of $149.. (for knobs! - ha).. so there goes that idea.
For instance - my shifter set cost $30 shipping, bluetooth radio ($28), and a hell of a lot of stuff from Sierra under $50.. so - not sure where they're coming from with $149.
Anyway, the quest continues..
Found them over at CIP1 - thanks.
Call them and see what they can do.
Got them from Cip1 - great customer service. Reasonable shipping. Ended up ordering $2,200 worth of junk I probs don't need.. 
But the knobs were a bargain.
We make exact repro large and small ivory knobs locally. They have a small pilot hole centered and can be drilled and tapped for any thread
chines1 posted:We make exact repro large and small ivory knobs locally. They have a small pilot hole centered and can be drilled and tapped for any thread
I am interested! Can you give more info on how to order?
Benoit posted:You can easily machine a $3.50 VW knob with the help of a screw inserted in a drill, a file and sandpaper, it takes about 20 min per button.
Can you show us video from start to finish please...
I've never added them to the parts store, so you'd just have to call the office and ask for Brad. He is off today but back in tomorrow (Friday) all day. 574-546-4656
Carey maybe you could simply make a quick list of what else you sell on your site ... with a note to call the office to get them . 
EMPI 11-45xx makes some nice aluminum billet dash knobs - $7-8 each.
WOLFGANG posted:EMPI 11-45xx makes some nice aluminum billet dash knobs - $7-8 each.
Nice?
They have set screws in them. Not sure why, since the switches themselves are threaded...
EMPI makes them for seat sliders (think set screws are seat), the 3 dash knobs (screw on) and radio (push on).
I dunno, maybe it’s just me, but billet dash knobs on a Speedster just screams:
“I’M A REPLICA!! “
Personally, I’m ambivalent to whether someone uses all VW-style knobs (Same shape as the silver knobs just above) or the Porsche-style Mushroom jobbies, but neither ones should be billet silver. No, No, No.......
I happen to have VW style stuff for a simple reason over the Porsche style: I like them!
I'm using the VW dark grey safety rubber knobs currently. I prefer dull billet over the aftermarket often chrome knobs.
