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Well why doesn't the aftermarket make a better choice for this - it would probably sell well, given the price point and the lack of enthusiasm for the factory shifter.
Because most customers are probably fine with the standard shift lever. Don't forget that minor things get amplified in enthusiasts forums (Porsche or not).
YES, it’s call “Porschenium” which is a rare, exotic mineral found only at authorized Porsche dealers, usually it is incorporated into components used to build 911s. There is only one mine known to exist in the world where one can extract Porschenium, located near Stuttgart. It’s part of the family of rare earth minerals, one of the other ones you may have heard of is called unobtainium which is even more rare and expensive.
I think it is the "exclusive design" that makes it expensive. I changed my interior trim to the CF exclusive design type and it was expensive. The center console in silver costs $300 more than the dark silver, maybe the lighter silver costs more to manufacture? This shifter is the final piece that I need to make it all match but I don't have any desire to take that center console apart again to install it. So I will have to live without this exclusive piece of trim.
I am trying to figure out why it is so expensive? Is it made out of a precious metal?
it appears to be machined aluminum with a leather strip. Way overpriced for what it is, but it still looks better than the standard piece.
I’m happy I spec’d it on mine.
The optional PDK shifter just reflects the nature of almost all 911 options; whether alternate color seat belts, additional leather here and there, basically everything. It is a much nicer piece than the standard shifter (though the standard shifter matches the switch gear). The Ali Express doesn't look half bad, but they should offer alternatives to the alcantara **** (smooth leather to match interior).
it appears to be machined aluminum with a leather strip. Way overpriced for what it is, but it still looks better than the standard piece.
I’m happy I spec’d it on mine.
On balance, I think it's worse than the standard gear selector. It does not look any better, and its bigger size gets in the way of buttons and switches above it.
On balance, I think it's worse than the standard gear selector. It does not look any better, and its bigger size gets in the way of buttons and switches above it.
Agree, it’s not very nice. Standard one isn’t any better…they both suck.
On balance, I think it's worse than the standard gear selector. It does not look any better, and its bigger size gets in the way of buttons and switches above it.
I changed my mind about optioning the upgraded selector as soon as I saw it in person. Ugh.
03-11-2023, 11:14 AM
