993chaz

I just received the aluminum shifter / e-brake in midnight blue leather from Gert. I just wanted to pass on to the board as to how happy I am with the quality and service from Gert. The leather matches my interior perfectly, and the overall quality is beyond excellent.

Thanks again Gert!! Outstanding service!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

E. J. - 993 Alumni

Chaz, you need a midnight Blue Bird automotive armrest to go with your fancy new Gert shifter. I know someone who has one sitting on a shelf in the garage. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Steve 96C4S

Pics? Sounds nice!
Congrats. Your car is going to run better too now, like just after you wash it. It ALWAYS runs better then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> .

Steve

993chaz

Thx EJ for the thought, I for some reason lean the other way. I'll take some pics if your buddy has some and check it out.

Stever, I will post some pics this evening.

PS. its much faster. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Tim Ashfield

Chaz

You must be getting poorer by the minute.

( Edit ) I would echo your comments re Gert fantastic service.

jhb

Interesting, thinking about the same mod to replace my wearing leather/plastic shifter. Thanks for the info!

Maybe some stainless door sills to go along with it!

David in LA

Over the Xmas holidays I installed a MY02 CF shifter and ebrake handle purchased from Gert...I'm very happy with their fit and quality, and with service I received from Gert. Along with my new VW cupholder this mod must be good for at least 10hp!!.

993chaz

Hey Tim, my motto is "spend it, you cant take it with you" I think the suspension upgrade (lowering will be next).

By the way, intersting chart you did on colours (colors).
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Tim Ashfield

Chaz

I'm with you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Just about to "invest" in some more upgrades on my car I will let you know exactly what when I make the final decision - hopefully tomorrow.

993chaz

Well, I just finished the shifter/ebrake replacement. Only took about 90 minutes. Probably spent 1/2 of that trying to get the shifter boot to sit properly in the console.

I will say it looks really good. I will post some pics. tomorrow evening. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

lexart

This was one of the first upgrades I did to my C2. In went the sport seats and alum shifter/e-brake lever. Naturally in midnight blue leather. Have a look <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" />

<img src="http://members.rennlist.com/amp993c2/96MB993_Sport_Seats_Top.jpg" alt=" - " />

WelshChris

Question for you folks - my 993 has marble grey seats and centre console/gearshift lever/boot/handbrake, but a midnight blue steering wheel and dash.

I've been thinking about fitting a new gearshift and I've seen several cars with constrasting boots/centre consoles. It looks good as it is, but my only criticism is that the gearshift boot can look scruffy after a while in light leather.

Should I get blue or grey?

(and by the way, what is a "VW cup holder" ???)

Chris

993chaz

Chris, if you are interested I have a midnight blue shifter and ebrake (factory)!! Has minimal wear, its a 9.5 out of 10. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

WelshChris

After thinking about it, I reckon I'm going to have to stick with marble grey Chaz - but thanks for offering.

Presumably you just got the Aluminium version from Gert, and it's the bog standard ones that you took out of the car that you want to sell?

Ideally I'd like a marble grey/aluminium gearshift and handbrake like the one's Gert sells - shame about the outrageous prices though! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

993chaz

Chris, check your mail