DocTock993

I've been in email contact with Gert to try to get a Group Buy going on OEM shifters and ebrakes.
Unfortunately this will not be able to occur.
The bad news is that there will be a price increase in the VERY near future.
In addition, there is no stock for the Aluminum/Leather 993 version in Classic Grey. With a 4-6 week order time, I would be subject to the new pricing.

Just thought other's on the Forum might want to hear about this, especially as I think the price increase may be on all parts.


Anyone have, or know of, an Aluminum and Classic Grey leather Shifter and e-brake they would like to sell or could source for me? I'll even consider one from the LA Parts yard if someone can physically go there to scope it out.

MarkD

Russ,

Sorry for the trouble on your parts... that stinks.

The price increase is only on the interior pieces you were looking for or other stuff also? Any onther info on the rumor?

TomF

That stinks. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that parts prices for 993s would have to go up. It has happened with each 911 a couple of iterations later. 993s are driven less, so there is less demand for parts and those that need them have to pay the prices because there are so few sources....

MarkD

Just a thought but have you tried MS Road and Race? Might want to give him a call... he has had a variety of NOS parts over the years. http://www.msroadrace.com/
No affiliation

DocTock993

MarkD - Thanks for the reference, I'll check them out.

Here is a copy of Gert's response to my question about the price increase issue:

timothymoffat

Thanks for the heads up Russ. This possible increase and the rising Canuck buck are making me consider prying open my wallet. I thought I was going to be a good boy this summer!

TheOtherEric

You could always have one custom made. Rob at The 928 Leather Shop made mine for a reasonable price.

David in LA

Eric - OT but is that a harness mount from Rennline that is peaking out next to your center console?

Paul902

Eric, that picture SO looks the business. Paulie like!

red89

I'm going there soon to pick up a 3 spoke wheel and airbag. PM me if you want me to verify anything for you.

Cactus

So pretty soon you could either buy an aluminum shift ****/ebrake or a used car instead

timothymoffat

Unless you want sport seats, then the car is actually cheaper!

Cactus

Hmmmmm.......Damn you Moffat and your sport seats

SKM

No question that Porsche begins to phase out parts once the cars become 10 years old. Hard parts may be around the longest but try to buy a 993 owners manual or interior parts. I can get most parts from the factory for my 1966 Mercedes 230SL, but not for the 1973 Porsche. Porsche is small by automaker standards and seems to only support the current cars. And they are arrogant. After many dealings with them, I'd say they generally support their products only until the warranty expires.

H.H.Chinn

We'll be soon plagued with the dreaded "NLA"!