Tiptronic shift knob replacement
02-21-2009, 09:52 AM
#1
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Tiptronic shift **** replacement
I want to replace the tiptronic shift **** in my '91 C2 with something a little more modern. Has anyone ever found a replacement that fits?
03-08-2009, 12:12 PM
#3
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Tiptronic **** update
Hi
I saw your post a few weeks back and thought you might like
to have a look at what I've been up to.
WARNING: The following content has been deemed unsuitable
for concourse queens and those of a nostalgic disposition.
I too was looking for something a bit more modern to match with
my new steering wheel, so I sourced a Boxster Tiptronic ****.
It's almost a straight swap. Even the button functions reasonably well.
I found the friction fit on the shaft a bit loose so I wrapped the steel
bar in silver vinyl, to match the silver sprayed components.
My gearlear gate was worn out and scratched so I striped it all down,
filled the scratches and sanded smooth. Then I applied about 4 coats
of Halfords (UK store) Aluminum spray paint, then used a vinyl cutter
to produce the lettering and finally applied 3 thick coats of clear lacquer.
Good luck with yours
I saw your post a few weeks back and thought you might like
to have a look at what I've been up to.
WARNING: The following content has been deemed unsuitable
for concourse queens and those of a nostalgic disposition.
I too was looking for something a bit more modern to match with
my new steering wheel, so I sourced a Boxster Tiptronic ****.
It's almost a straight swap. Even the button functions reasonably well.
I found the friction fit on the shaft a bit loose so I wrapped the steel
bar in silver vinyl, to match the silver sprayed components.
My gearlear gate was worn out and scratched so I striped it all down,
filled the scratches and sanded smooth. Then I applied about 4 coats
of Halfords (UK store) Aluminum spray paint, then used a vinyl cutter
to produce the lettering and finally applied 3 thick coats of clear lacquer.
Good luck with yours
03-08-2009, 04:18 PM
#4
Nordschleife Master
03-08-2009, 08:28 PM
#5
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Hi elbeee
Glad you like it
A vinyl cutter is just like a plotter which you plug into your computer,
but instead of drawing with a pen, it cuts with a blade. Normally they're
used to create vinyl signs and liveries for cars. I have this one.
They're really handy but require lots of fiddling with software and
experimenting to get good results, especially on the tiny lettering used here.
Glad you like it
A vinyl cutter is just like a plotter which you plug into your computer,
but instead of drawing with a pen, it cuts with a blade. Normally they're
used to create vinyl signs and liveries for cars. I have this one.
They're really handy but require lots of fiddling with software and
experimenting to get good results, especially on the tiny lettering used here.
03-08-2009, 08:35 PM
#6
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I don't think too much of the boxster **** but I love what you've done with the base, it looks fab!
I don't understand quite how you used a vinyl cutter to create the lettering though. Did you use it to create a stencil that you then used to paint the letters? Sorry for what might be a dumb question!
Again, amazingly professional looking job!
I don't understand quite how you used a vinyl cutter to create the lettering though. Did you use it to create a stencil that you then used to paint the letters? Sorry for what might be a dumb question!
Again, amazingly professional looking job!
