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[QUOTE=Poli84;11825805]Taken from '964 Restomod' FB page, I'm not sure about this application, does not look right when it 1st, 3rd or 5th as per the last photo...
Looks OK when in neutral though. https://www.facebook.com/964restomod
Hi Guys, I've finally managed to get my console out and mess around with this.
Having looked at the dimensions- particularly when selecting reverse, it's pretty tight in there!!! I have no short shift etc.
I wondered if you guys think it's worth while trying to make a cup....aka singer? NB I don't have much resource to make one...no cad/3d printing.
The reasons why I posted the above, I think it looks ok, albeit if the leather was the same shade..... Have they used 2 bellows on this?
Streetdaddy. Have you taken this as far as you want to?
No doubt that looks great. I just don't think it's possible without some extensive mods. The shift point is just too low in the console. I am happy with how mine turned out. I will keep up with this thread to see if anyone can come up with a solution, but i am content for the time being.
I did get a new horn button with a polished bezel, so i may get my shift sleeve nickel plated to match.
I ordered a **** from Chris in stainless steel sometime ago but likewise got caught in the holiday rush. I do like your idea of having the **** replaceable and will ask him if he can do the same for mine.
Here's how mine looks like. Inmasked for a 1.5 inch extension as well:
A couple days ago, I received a design from Chris which is close to yours. I still have a few outstanding items to ask about before I proceed which are as follow:
Weight of the sphere - Chris quoted 0.64lbs but I suspect it is for the whole thing (sphere+collar+rod). Looking at his thread on NASIOC, the Copolymer spheres come in around 60-70gr. which is a bit light IMO, however I see that he offers brass inserts to add more weight. I will inquire about this option.
Also regarding weight, he has a Hybrid sphere that consists of Copolymer with a Stainless base which comes in around 170gr. I believe. I like this better and this could work by having the stainless base (i.e. collar) painted black to match the Copolymer sphere to achieve the desired look. I am also inquiring about this option and the feasibility of combining it with a brass insert for even more weight. I think that this option along with the added weight of the stainless rod would make for a nice feel.
Last point of contention is the top set screw. Not sure why but it bugs me, I think it kills an otherwise very clean design by having a set screw in the middle of the rod. I asked Chris if he could move the set screw in the top threaded area so that it would be hidden by the collar/sphere, but he mentioned there was not enough material to do so. I hope to find a different solution or perhaps forgo the top set screw, not sure yet and I welcome ideas/comments.
I have a few other outstanding questions and I am crafting an email back to him. I should send it later tonight or tomorrow at the latest.
Last point of contention is the top set screw. Not sure why but it bugs me, I think it kills an otherwise very clean design by having a set screw in the middle of the rod. I asked Chris if he could move the set screw in the top threaded area so that it would be hidden by the collar/sphere, but he mentioned there was not enough material to do so. I hope to find a different solution or perhaps forgo the top set screw, not sure yet and I welcome ideas/comments.
if you have it moved to the front then you won't see it. My concern is how does he ensure that once you screw on the top, the orientation of the engraving is correct? Not much of a problem if you have a separate gear shift label piece. Mine will be engraved directly into the sphere.
My head hurts! Chris and I have been emailing back and forth so much that I feel we are now BFFs and just like any good relationship, we have different views on things. While I am sure Chris is a great engineer/machinist, I get the feeling he has trouble thinking outside the box. On the other hand, I am sure he would tell you that I am way out of the box, perhaps somewhere out there.
So here is where we stand... I think we can get the look easily covered but the two main issues remaining are 1) I am afraid that the **** will be too light in its current form and 2) I do not like the set screws in the middle of the shaft. For the weight issue, I inquired about the optional brass insert he provides for the Subaru ***** however, Chris is hung up on the fact that Subaru ***** are different than Porsche *****. My theory is that the **** does not care which car it goes into since the stainless sleeve will change the Porsche specific rod from a flat one to one where any **** he designs can be screwed on. As for the set screw at the top, Chris proposes to put them on each side to eliminate any rattling and this is a deal breaker for me. Unless we can find a different solution (single set screw facing forward or eliminate the top ones altogether), I can't see myself going through with this project.
For anyone interested or needing extra reading material to fall asleep, the email I will be sending to Chris tomorrow with my explanations and requirements is attached. Feel free to critique and/or add your $0.02. I have spent way too much time on this and I am hoping that this will resolve everything and make my car much faster. or I'll just
12-26-2014, 05:36 PM
Chris and I have been emailing back and forth so much that I feel we are now BFFs and just like any good relationship, we have different views on things. While I am sure Chris is a great engineer/machinist, I get the feeling he has trouble thinking outside the box. On the other hand, I am sure he would tell you that I am way out of the box, perhaps somewhere out there.
or I'll just 