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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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I want to see your ***** guys.
I installed a short shifter with one of Carl's shift gates. I put on a fairly cheap shift **** that I am sure will only be temporary. So, who has got the coolest. Let me see some pictures of your *****.

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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The original look is sometimes the best solution. I don't have a picture of a burgundy one to show you, but here are other examples I made, including Alcantara:







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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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When you chose your favorite ****, you can decide two ways:

1. Pick the coolest ****
2. Pick the **** that goes best with the interior style of the 928.

Notice that other than a few pieces that have to be round for functionality (wheels, headlights, steering wheel, or dash *****, NOTHING visible on the 928 is exactly round, ball shaped, or even running a consistent curve.

Not the wheel wells, not the wheel arches, not even the openings in the phone dials... They all have "rounded" shapes, but are not exactly round.

Similarly, you'll have a hard time finding any straight lines on the 928, except for the side moldings and the S4 lower body pieces (rocker panels).

The design theme of the 928 revolves about this rounded and cuverd theme that avoids geometry whenever possible. Maybe that's part of the 928s timeless appeal.

Just something to consider, if you decide to follow philosophy #2 for your upgrade...
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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Paul,
Your work is gorgeous. I was thinking of ***** that would still show off the 928 Motorsports shift gate.
BTW, my interior is thankfully black. Burgundy exterior.
Nicole,
It is awesome that you think that much about 928's. Will definitely cosinder the lines.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by robot808
Paul,
Your work is gorgeous. I was thinking of ***** that would still show off the 928 Motorsports shift gate.
BTW, my interior is thankfully black. Burgundy exterior.
Nicole,
It is awesome that you think that much about 928's. Will definitely cosinder the lines.
Hey Bob,

no problem at all, just offering options

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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Anybody else have pictures of things they put on the end of their sticks?
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
When you chose your favorite ****, you can decide two ways:

1. Pick the coolest ****
2. Pick the **** that goes best with the interior style of the 928.

Notice that other than a few pieces that have to be round for functionality (wheels, headlights, steering wheel, or dash *****, NOTHING visible on the 928 is exactly round, ball shaped, or even running a consistent curve.

Not the wheel wells, not the wheel arches, not even the openings in the phone dials... They all have "rounded" shapes, but are not exactly round.

Similarly, you'll have a hard time finding any straight lines on the 928, except for the side moldings and the S4 lower body pieces (rocker panels).

The design theme of the 928 revolves about this rounded and curved theme that avoids geometry whenever possible. Maybe that's part of the 928s timeless appeal.

Just something to consider, if you decide to follow philosophy #2 for your upgrade...
Nicole, in the next week or two I plan to post the pics of my 'rear seat delete' (take 2 ) along with the new leather seat covers and carpeting I ordered from Rob Budd. Your opinion is probably the one I'll pay the most attention to. You have the eye of an artist.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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**** watcher!
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Hey Paul,

Is it just me or do you have the leather boots assembled on the plastic base backwards. Should the wide part be toward the front?

BTW -- how much are the leather ones going for?
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by hupp
Hey Paul,

Is it just me or do you have the leather boots assembled on the plastic base backwards. Should the wide part be toward the front?

BTW -- how much are the leather ones going for?
Hey Scott,

you should win a prize Sir
Those where my prototypes and I did indeed mount the ***** in reverse
Damn, does that mean that I am human after all?

5-speed boots are $50 + shipping

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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Paul,

Sorry --- I must have been in "annoying mode" last night.

I'll take one in black leather -- pm is on the way.
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Paul,

Sorry --- I must have been in "annoying mode" last night.
No need to apologize, I didn't find that annoying at all

I responded to your PM

Thanks

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