Shift Knob Insert
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I have the rootwood shift **** on my Targa, the leather shift pattern had worn away to nothing. I found the perfect replacement from board member Joe Jackson (username). Joe hooked me up with a polished stainless steel insert that matches the **** perfectly. It took some slight mods to get it to fit since this is made for the standard leather **** but I LOVE the results. See below and tell me what you think.... Thanks Joe!
Also, for those with cracked and damaged wood items. I had an unsightly chip and crack on my ****. Using a dremel, I grinded and smoothed the area around them and then filled them with a product called Enviro Gloss. Its a thick polyurethane that is frequently used to coat wood plaques. It filled in all the areas perfectly. I then sanded with 1000 grit paper and polished to a perfect shine. The results were perfect, no signs of the former cracks or damage. Just wish I took some before images
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I have the rootwood shift **** on my Targa, the leather shift pattern had worn away to nothing. I found the perfect replacement from board member Joe Jackson (username). Joe hooked me up with a polished stainless steel insert that matches the **** perfectly. It took some slight mods to get it to fit since this is made for the standard leather **** but I LOVE the results. See below and tell me what you think.... Thanks Joe!
Also, for those with cracked and damaged wood items. I had an unsightly chip and crack on my ****. Using a dremel, I grinded and smoothed the area around them and then filled them with a product called Enviro Gloss. Its a thick polyurethane that is frequently used to coat wood plaques. It filled in all the areas perfectly. I then sanded with 1000 grit paper and polished to a perfect shine. The results were perfect, no signs of the former cracks or damage. Just wish I took some before images
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Thanks for the idea...I have the same shift **** and I am thinking about a little chunk of maple burle ipo the shift pattern. I just haven't been sure of how to refinish it...now I know!
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I just ordered one of these inserts from this site (no relation) http://www.pure9design.com/index.htm - could not find them any where else..
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Rennlist member Joe Jackson designs and makes these. He shipped this out to me after I pm'd him. This was superb quality (heavy stainless steel) and is available polished and brushed. He also has 5 speed and turbo insignias. Gotta love when one of our own steps up to fill a need.
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Just as in the case of the original, it presses in place. I used a small amount of friction tape around the insert to keep it firmly in place. A piece of advice....when removing the old insert, do it by removing the **** and placing a screwdriver and knock it out from the backside. Don't pry the insert or you'll crack the ****
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Where can I buy the wooden shifter?
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Price was $35 plus $3.00 to ship I believe. Worth every penny.....
Not sure if this will fit a 996 shifter. Maybe Joe Jackson can answer that, shoot him a pm.....
Not sure if this will fit a 996 shifter. Maybe Joe Jackson can answer that, shoot him a pm.....