Are there any aftermarket oil filler caps that fit the 944?
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Something in aluminum, perhaps... and I DON'T mean the kind that are anodized purple, if you get my drift...
That stock yellow plastic one gets grungey so easily and seems flimsy...
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That stock yellow plastic one gets grungey so easily and seems flimsy...
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Actually Thadd, I cleaned up my old yellow one and it looks good. Just use some degreaser or McGuires purple magic crap on it. Came out decent.
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Spealking of making aluminum pieces, I was thinking of droping by my old highschool so I could make a billet shift **** and door locks. I remember making all sorts of crap on the CNC, a cannon (non functional of course), a handle for a gavel (sp) etc. The last year I was there I was the foremost authority on our new CNC, a machine capable of scanning and duplicating objects and receiving values from 3d renderings (made a 911 and a Vette out of styrofoam). I'll try and see if my drafting teacher kept my single piston 2 stroke 3d rendering too (reverse engineered on AutoCad from a crank, piston, connecting rod, and piston pin from a briggs&stratton motor). Anyone have ideas for cool stuff? Special requests? I could send stuff out, but you would have to pay postage (no guarantee either, so dont go about asking me to fabricate pistons for you ok?).
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Here is an idea for a cool item made from Al. Perhaps you could fab. a new shift pattern to replace the plastic piece on the top of the factory shift ****. Either re-make the shift pattern or perhaps just the Porsche crest. It'd be sweet, but the piece is pretty complex as the surface has a bit of curvature to it.
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PLEASE MAKE A STOCK 1-5 +R ALL ALUMINUM SHIFT PATTERN FOR THE TOP OF THE 944 SHIFTER HANDLE, THIS HAS BEEN TALKED ABOUT FOR 5 YEARS AND NO ONE DOES ANYHTING, MINE IS BEAT AND ITS NOT AVAIL. SEPERATLY AT PORSCHE
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I made a shift pattern cap out of a Corian countertop sample. You can grab one at a Home Depot or Lowe's. They're about 2X2 inches. You need to be handy with tools to do it. I used a stationary disc sander to get it to the right diameter and thickness. Then used a sanding block to give it the right curvature. When it fits, polish it with a Scotch-brite pad and glue it in. It looks great. I have a burgundy interior and used a color called "Ruby" Ihad to come up with something because my original one cracked when I put a new shifter boot on.
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I can do an Al Porsche crest for the shifter NO PROBLEM. The curvature could be a bit of a bitch, but theres always the flat alternative. I'll make a bunch of prototype 944 interior pieces and post pics. Should be done in a month or so.
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Matt, let me know what kinds of parts you can fabricate when you've got prototypes, I may be interested in buying some from you. Ideas: Door handles/lock *****, Oil filler cap, other ***** for the dash, etc.
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[quote]Originally posted by tecart:
<strong>PLEASE MAKE A STOCK 1-5 +R ALL ALUMINUM SHIFT PATTERN FOR THE TOP OF THE 944 SHIFTER HANDLE, THIS HAS BEEN TALKED ABOUT FOR 5 YEARS AND NO ONE DOES ANYHTING, MINE IS BEAT AND ITS NOT AVAIL. SEPERATLY AT PORSCHE</strong><hr></blockquote>
Try <a href="http://www.design911.co.uk" target="_blank">www.design911.co.uk</a>
They have the alloy shift pattern insert, along with other alloy interior stuff.
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<strong>PLEASE MAKE A STOCK 1-5 +R ALL ALUMINUM SHIFT PATTERN FOR THE TOP OF THE 944 SHIFTER HANDLE, THIS HAS BEEN TALKED ABOUT FOR 5 YEARS AND NO ONE DOES ANYHTING, MINE IS BEAT AND ITS NOT AVAIL. SEPERATLY AT PORSCHE</strong><hr></blockquote>
Try <a href="http://www.design911.co.uk" target="_blank">www.design911.co.uk</a>
They have the alloy shift pattern insert, along with other alloy interior stuff.
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Yeah, they sure do have it, but do you wanna pay those prices or just pay for raw materials and shipping?
Thad: I think I'll make a filler cap. Dash ***** are easy BUT, they are mostly illuminated so you would be losing functionality. I have already thought of door handles. Good idea, we'll see how the prototypes come out. As far as lock ***** and the oil filler cap: easy stuff, you could get it anodized black or something. Anyhow, expect to see some pics in about a month. Cheers! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Thad: I think I'll make a filler cap. Dash ***** are easy BUT, they are mostly illuminated so you would be losing functionality. I have already thought of door handles. Good idea, we'll see how the prototypes come out. As far as lock ***** and the oil filler cap: easy stuff, you could get it anodized black or something. Anyhow, expect to see some pics in about a month. Cheers! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />