Best OEM shift knob?
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06-19-2014 | 09:00 AM
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Best OEM shift ****?
I have this oem carbon shift ****.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._shiftknobsman
It looks great, but I find that it doesn't feel "solid". You can kind of "squeeze" the CF in a bit. I think it's just the way these things are made. This may not bother some people but I notice it. Does anyone else feel this way with their shift *****?
Looking for an OEM replacement. I don't have any other alcantara on my car so a shift **** with alcantara won't match.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._shiftknobsman
It looks great, but I find that it doesn't feel "solid". You can kind of "squeeze" the CF in a bit. I think it's just the way these things are made. This may not bother some people but I notice it. Does anyone else feel this way with their shift *****?
Looking for an OEM replacement. I don't have any other alcantara on my car so a shift **** with alcantara won't match.
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06-19-2014 | 09:40 AM
i have that **** in my car and it feels solid. i like it alot. the leather one is nice too for fraction of the cost.
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06-19-2014 | 10:50 AM
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I have this oem carbon shift ****.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._shiftknobsman
It looks great, but I find that it doesn't feel "solid". You can kind of "squeeze" the CF in a bit. I think it's just the way these things are made. This may not bother some people but I notice it. Does anyone else feel this way with their shift *****?
Looking for an OEM replacement. I don't have any other alcantara on my car so a shift **** with alcantara won't match.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._shiftknobsman
It looks great, but I find that it doesn't feel "solid". You can kind of "squeeze" the CF in a bit. I think it's just the way these things are made. This may not bother some people but I notice it. Does anyone else feel this way with their shift *****?
Looking for an OEM replacement. I don't have any other alcantara on my car so a shift **** with alcantara won't match.
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06-19-2014 | 12:55 PM
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06-19-2014 | 12:56 PM
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I have the same one, feels fine to me.
yeah, even at $450 for a used one seems ridiculous to me. A tiny piece of CF and made for a Porsche, you have to pay to play.
yeah, even at $450 for a used one seems ridiculous to me. A tiny piece of CF and made for a Porsche, you have to pay to play.
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06-20-2014 | 07:51 AM
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My 2011 mustang had a heavy metal ball shift ****. Best **** ever. The CF porsche **** feels like a flimsy piece of plastic and has no weight.
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06-20-2014 | 08:30 AM
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you know what I'm talking about!
a long time ago (In 2001) when I had my s2000, I had an aluminum shift ****. it felt great I agree.
a long time ago (In 2001) when I had my s2000, I had an aluminum shift ****. it felt great I agree.
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06-20-2014 | 09:16 AM
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Yah, if I could get something like this in my Porsche I bet shifting would be a lot more enjoyable. Sad that Ford can get this right on a $30k car and Porsche gives us a hunk of plastic in a $140k car. Are there even any aftermarket ***** for the 911?
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06-20-2014 | 09:25 AM
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This is what I'll be getting. The price is reasonable as well and the fit is spot on.
http://www.rennline.com/Aluminum-Shi...oductinfo/I13/
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http://www.rennline.com/Aluminum-Shi...oductinfo/I13/
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06-20-2014 | 09:36 AM
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This is what I'll be getting. The price is reasonable as well and the fit is spot on.
http://www.rennline.com/Aluminum-Shi...oductinfo/I13/
-Jose
http://www.rennline.com/Aluminum-Shi...oductinfo/I13/
-Jose
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06-20-2014 | 12:56 PM
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yeah I bet that rennline **** feels really sweet. thing is, I want something that solid but oem. I'm a stickler for oem unless there are no other options.
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I have this shift **** on my 997 4S and love it. The quality is excellent. For the price I just don't think it can be beat:
http://www.function-first.com/produc...sic-shift-****
If you get the silver shaft with aluminum **** and do silver shift pattern color it looks OEM or at least designed for the car. Very clean, classic minimalist look. IMHO the other colors look a little cheesy.
I will say that it is heavier than stock and throws will be a *tiny* bit slower and more deliberate
http://www.function-first.com/produc...sic-shift-****
If you get the silver shaft with aluminum **** and do silver shift pattern color it looks OEM or at least designed for the car. Very clean, classic minimalist look. IMHO the other colors look a little cheesy.
I will say that it is heavier than stock and throws will be a *tiny* bit slower and more deliberate
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