Gauging interest for BFI Shift Knobs
03-01-2015, 03:10 PM
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Gauging interest for BFI Shift *****
There's been a lot of discussion about shift **** options for our cars recently.
I've been in talks with Joe at BFI to see if he will be able to make their GS1 and GS2 ***** available for 911s. The **** fitment is the same for all 911/964/993/996/997 generations, so hopefully there will be enough interest between all of us to get this up and running.
Joe has told me that he would require at least 10 people for the GS1 and 40 for the GS2 to get started. GS1 ***** would be $99 and and GS2 would be $139.
The GS1 **** has already been prototyped and will be able to ship more quickly than the GS2 that will require some new tooling to be made in order to machine the square slot for the shifter rod. This is because the GS1 and GS2 ***** are assembled completely differently.
The GS1 and GS2 ***** can both be ordered with a silver finish or a black finish. Color choice does not affect the minimum order required.
Shift boot is not included, so you will either have to modify your original or get a new one made
On to some photos, click the links for more images on the BFI site:
GS1 silver: http://store.blackforestindustries.com/bfiheweshkn.html
GS1 black: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...heweshkns.html
GS2 silver: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...heweshkna.html
Coins with 5 and 6 speed shift patterns are available too: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...pa1mepl28.html
Joe has also mentioned that if there is enough interest, we can look into getting extended shafts as were mentioned here: https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l#post12019671
These will add about 1.5" to the 0.5" extension length that there currently is, for a total of 2". The cost will be approx $125-$130 and we will require at least 10 people interested in the extended version for this to take off too.
International shipping is OK
If you have any questions feel free to PM me or ask in the thread. If you would like to be added to the GB list PM me. This is all to gauge interest and does not guarantee that the ***** will actually be made
Group buy list:
GS1:
sy0296
Porschenut_Lee - Black
GS2:
Patrick Derkacz (onceover) - Silver
RGrove
deutschland-dobson
GS1 Extended shift rod:
Sire
C2sideways
Nylasurf
GS2 Extended shift rod:
Ryan... - Black
I've been in talks with Joe at BFI to see if he will be able to make their GS1 and GS2 ***** available for 911s. The **** fitment is the same for all 911/964/993/996/997 generations, so hopefully there will be enough interest between all of us to get this up and running.
Joe has told me that he would require at least 10 people for the GS1 and 40 for the GS2 to get started. GS1 ***** would be $99 and and GS2 would be $139.
The GS1 **** has already been prototyped and will be able to ship more quickly than the GS2 that will require some new tooling to be made in order to machine the square slot for the shifter rod. This is because the GS1 and GS2 ***** are assembled completely differently.
The GS1 and GS2 ***** can both be ordered with a silver finish or a black finish. Color choice does not affect the minimum order required.
Shift boot is not included, so you will either have to modify your original or get a new one made
On to some photos, click the links for more images on the BFI site:
GS1 silver: http://store.blackforestindustries.com/bfiheweshkn.html
GS1 black: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...heweshkns.html
GS2 silver: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...heweshkna.html
Coins with 5 and 6 speed shift patterns are available too: http://store.blackforestindustries.c...pa1mepl28.html
Joe has also mentioned that if there is enough interest, we can look into getting extended shafts as were mentioned here: https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l#post12019671
These will add about 1.5" to the 0.5" extension length that there currently is, for a total of 2". The cost will be approx $125-$130 and we will require at least 10 people interested in the extended version for this to take off too.
International shipping is OK
If you have any questions feel free to PM me or ask in the thread. If you would like to be added to the GB list PM me. This is all to gauge interest and does not guarantee that the ***** will actually be made
Group buy list:
GS1:
sy0296
Porschenut_Lee - Black
GS2:
Patrick Derkacz (onceover) - Silver
RGrove
deutschland-dobson
GS1 Extended shift rod:
Sire
C2sideways
Nylasurf
GS2 Extended shift rod:
Ryan... - Black
Last edited by onceover; 03-13-2015 at 11:47 AM.
03-02-2015, 03:37 PM
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I could be interested. I replaced mine with an ebay one just because my stock was getting shabby so wouldn't mind switching it up.
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
03-02-2015, 04:18 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Can you include UK buyers?
I tried to order one direct from BFI when they first came out, but was told I had to use their UK stockist. The price more than doubled
Chris
I tried to order one direct from BFI when they first came out, but was told I had to use their UK stockist. The price more than doubled
Chris
03-02-2015, 04:23 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I could be interested. I replaced mine with an ebay one just because my stock was getting shabby so wouldn't mind switching it up.
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
Chris
03-03-2015, 12:05 PM
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Looking at photos of the wevo shifter I dont believe it will. A stock 911 shifter has a rectangular shank for the **** to slide over:
I'll have to chat with Joe about this. Worst case scenerio I'm sure a member could buy two and ship one over to you.
As dobson said, this is just the shifter, no boot included. Should'nt be hard for someone with a sewing machine to make!
I could be interested. I replaced mine with an ebay one just because my stock was getting shabby so wouldn't mind switching it up.
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
Question though, this is just for the **** correct? Anywhere we could pick up a new boot also (unless it comes with it but doesn't appear so). I'm sure I'm not the only one with a worn boot and putting a new **** on top of an old boot, well, no bueno
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Patrick,
Does the GS2 come only in black leather or are other leather colors available? I looked on the linked web site and didn't see any mention of available leather colors. My interior is Stone Gray so the black leather wouldn't work for me.
Does the GS2 come only in black leather or are other leather colors available? I looked on the linked web site and didn't see any mention of available leather colors. My interior is Stone Gray so the black leather wouldn't work for me.
03-04-2015, 11:20 AM
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