Carbon shifter and handbrake install complete - Pics!

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11-07-2007, 01:16 AM

John Henry III - AZ

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Carbon shifter and handbrake install complete - Pics!

Before, Ugh! OMG it hurts....

After, Aaaah.

Better, closer photo

easy switch out, took about 1.5 hours (Taking my time)

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11-07-2007, 01:19 AM

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Sweet! Looks MUCH better. Are you going to use the old e-brake handle as a fireplace iron this winter?

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11-07-2007, 01:21 AM

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100% better!!

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11-07-2007, 01:24 AM

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The old stuff looked like courdouroy...

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11-07-2007, 01:25 AM

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200x better! I agree with Tim, use the old set this winter as firewood! yech.

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11-07-2007, 02:49 AM

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Like night & day. Much nicer. What did you pay for the new setup, and where did you but them.

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11-07-2007, 03:51 AM

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Looks great.

I recently installed the Carbon shifter, and wow - that thing is very high quality and is nicer than I was expecting. Next on the list has to be the e-brake for sure.

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11-07-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John Henry III - AZ

Before, Ugh! OMG it hurts....

After, Aaaah.

Better, closer photo

easy switch out, took about 1.5 hours (Taking my time)

How much for the parts?

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11-07-2007, 10:17 AM

John Henry III - AZ

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I got them from Suncoast Porsche $395 for each piece (just over $800 total) The hand brake is the whole assembly however. I would have paid more. I hated the wood.

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11-07-2007, 10:47 AM

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Way nicer! However, I assume someone with a beige interior would like the wood accented shifter and e-brake handle. Wood just doesn't work with red exterior, or black interiors.

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11-07-2007, 10:48 AM

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I got them from Suncoast Porsche $395 for each piece (just over $800 total) The hand brake is the whole assembly however. I would have paid more. I hated the wood.

Is there anybody that makes replica shifters that don't cost and arm and a leg?

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11-07-2007, 11:01 AM

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Is there anybody that makes replica shifters that don't cost and arm and a leg?

I saw one that looks the same on ebay for $99...not sure if that was the opening price with a higher reserve though.

PS--John - you have one clean interior! Your carpet looks brand new!

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11-07-2007, 11:28 AM

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John - now you need some aluminum pedals (there is a Group Buy going on in the 993 Forum) and some Aluminum Gauge Rings. They will help break up the black a little and compliment the other Aluminum Look pieces in the car.

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