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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Question 981 CS Shift **** Options

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My stock shift **** is cracking and I am looking into replacement options. I have 3 options, and am trying to decide which way to go. There is Function First Classic ****, BFI (Black Forest Industries) Air Leather ****, and the Racesend *****. I am leaning towards the BFI **** as it has a leather cover and would be best for extreme temps.

What do you have in your car? Any pictures would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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I've got a metal FF ****, also a Delrin one. Love 'em. Looks old school, fits well in hand.
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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Any photos you can share?
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 02:39 PM
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Here's one.
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one more
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 02:55 PM
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Mind you, the metal **** matches my goofy car, it may not look good in a tasteful 987.
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 03:41 PM
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I have a 917 style **** in my 981 Spyder


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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 06:09 PM
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That **** is awesome blacksheep, where did you get it? I'd put it in my Cayman R in a second .
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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Does anyone know if Function First is still in business? I do not see an option on their site for a 981, and the options that were there were limited.
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:05 PM
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I bought mine a few months ago from them. No idea if they are still around, but great service at the time.

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not sure if he is still around...

here was his email....

porsche356sport@yahoo.com
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksheepSpyder
not sure if he is still around...

here was his email....

porsche356sport@yahoo.com
Thanks, I just emailed them.
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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 02:29 AM
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I emailed as well and this is the response within a couple hours:

"Oh whoa - no, I’m still around! Shift ***** are currently in production. I had to switch to another machine shop, which caused the delays in inventory. Should be back full swing in April! Luka Lazic, owner FUNCTION-FIRST Performance www.function-first.com"
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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 10:20 AM
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I don't see the 917 style ***** on his website, you sure thats the same guy?

I think we are talking about two different guys.
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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 10:07 AM
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I think we were talking about 2 different guys, but wither way I reached out to both and received responses. Now, to make a decision.

Thanks for every ones input.
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