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Old 03-09-2012, 03:26 PM
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Default Best Gearshift ****?

Of all the aftermarket gear shift ***** vs the stock
928 **** are there any real stand outs?
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Old 03-09-2012, 04:54 PM
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Best looking or functional?

This works for Team Corvette:


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Every race car needs a cup holder like that... with built in cooling
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I was thinking something in wood like a handle. There is also a version of the Snapon using a old style black hard handle that is nice.
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I like the stock one, redone by paul... treats me well
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Trouble with stock is finding a good rubber inside to have redone.
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My stock gear shift **** with a short shift kit has a spongy feel to it. Thinking about a new ****. Some like the Momo **** but I was trying to keep the original look.
The screw driver look is an interesting concept.
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Originally Posted by danglerb
Trouble with stock is finding a good rubber inside to have redone.
Hans and I are about to introduce our own line of shifters. Both for auto and manual.
The manual one will be a duplicate of the original shape since they are well liked but as you mention, getting hard to find indecent shape. I spend more time repairing the cores than covering them.

We will probably have a version with illuminated cap.

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I like the GT version, but then I am partial to it.
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I wonder if you could do carbon fiber in a Pascha weave?
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Originally Posted by Champagne
The manual one will be a duplicate of the original shape since they are well liked but as you mention, getting hard to find indecent shape. I spend more time repairing the cores than covering them.
Will you guys be making a version that fits the common aftermarket aluminum short throw shift lever? IIRC theyre wider than stock. It split my stock shifter cap, and i'll be ordering a new one from you guys if they will fit. Thanks
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Originally Posted by danglerb
I wonder if you could do carbon fiber in a Pascha weave?
For the top cap, I can do carbon fiber, the Porsche black texture, brushed aluminum etc. The same finishes we already offer for the switch panel and the fascia of the center console.

For the leather cover, I will offer all the Porsche colors and of course Pascha. I did a "mini Pascha" for the purpose of those smaller parts.

I can also engrave a multitude of other designs, including a carbon weave.

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Originally Posted by The_Remora
Will you guys be making a version that fits the common aftermarket aluminum short throw shift lever? IIRC theyre wider than stock. It split my stock shifter cap, and i'll be ordering a new one from you guys if they will fit. Thanks
If there is enough of a demand to warrant making a second mold, we will certainly do that.

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