[rhudeboye]

Are there any options from newer Porsche models that will work with our shifter shaft?

I would like to stick w/ Porsche products but if that’s not possible, there’s a momo that will do but it requires modding or changing out the shaft.



Thoughts / Experiences

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[PorscheDude]

[quote name='rhudeboye' post='34646' date='Apr 25 2007, 11:06 AM']Are there any options from newer Porsche models that will work with our shifter shaft?

I would like to stick w/ Porsche products but if that's not possible, there's a momo that will do but it requires modding or changing out the shaft.



Thoughts / Experiences[/quote]







Rhudeboye,



Thaey do have an adapter for the momo shift knobs. It is a round shaft that has a "rectangular" cut out to match your factory shift lever. You should be able to find this at paragon or other suppliers.







I have a momo knob with shortened shift lever and the adapter

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='smokiemon968' post='34652' date='Apr 25 2007, 10:37 AM']Rhudeboye,



Thaey do have an adapter for the momo shift knobs. It is a round shaft that has a "rectangular" cut out to match your factory shift lever. You should be able to find this at paragon or other suppliers.







I have a momo knob with shortened shift lever and the adapter[/quote]



I see you also added the aluminum knob caps and gauge plate. Freshens things up nicely IMO. I’m doing similar to my interior. Putting on the gauge rings now, looking to add Misano seats, a 930 wheel and of course the new shifter/knob.



I had heard that the adapter causes a rattling noise. Can you verify?

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[PorscheDude]

Yes it can be a little noisey. Are you in the baltimore area?

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[bob blackwell]

The Boxster and 996 shift knobs fit our 968 and do not cause a vibration/rattle like some of the aftermarket knobs do. I bought a beautiful dark mahogeny knob from Nardi but removed it after about two weeks of incessant vibration. It is for sale - cheap. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[Darth Vadar]

I used the 996 Knob... had to stitch the two leather boots together, after I decided where I wanted to join them. Really a piece of cake, and I'm all thumbs! See Photo...



   

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[flash]

this is the kind of thing that drives me nuts - i am function over form, and these new-fangled knobs are form over function



as a driver, the knob is important to me - it is my connection to the gearbox - i look for a ball shape (not the odd shape of may of the new knobs that promote bad technique) - i want it to fit into the socket of the palm of my hand and not have any contours that would detract from shifting with gloves on - the hand just rocks and pivots over the knob - since fingers should never touch the shifter, a round ball is best - thankfully they got that right from the start

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[Darth Vadar]

Hey, it doesn't rattle, and it looks great!



As for "Function", I would have to disagree... the palm of the hand should grip the Shifter in a Vertical Plane, to be ergonomically correct, remaining linear from the elbow, thru the hand. Fingers should curve naturally around the front of the Shifter, and the Heel of the palm should rest comfortably against the rear. This gives an optimal angle to move front to rear and left to right thru the gears, and right to left on downshifting. The right forearm should remaining relatively horizontal and parallel to the top of the shifter console, thus minimizing the issue of Carpal Tunnel Affliction. This grip position also provides the correct hand orientation to move from griping the shifter to griping the steering wheel, without the need to rotate the hand from horizontal to the verticle, also reducing the possibility of Carpal Tunnel Development.



Can you tell I spent way too much time dealing with ergonomic engineering issues in a union workshop environment??? Used to have to write this crap up for various state and federal agencies, and to placate Union Shop Stewards, who had to listen to a bunch of whiny employees...



Actually, I'm jerking your chain, Bob!!! I don't have a clue as to how the shifter should be engineered! But, in all truth, I like the way mine feels, so it's good enough for Porsche, and good enough for me! ;>))

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='flash' post='34709' date='Apr 26 2007, 09:37 PM']this is the kind of thing that drives me nuts - i am function over form...



- i want it to fit into the socket of the palm of my hand and not have any contours that would detract from shifting with gloves on...[/quote]



Understanding and respecting that we all have our own opinions; I assume that you've driven a car w/ the style of shifter in Darths pic. Did that knob really effect your shifting?



I love the curved feel and look of that style knob, Great palm feel on the travels fwd, and I use my middle fingers when shifting down. Even w/ the stock shifter I maneuver across the gears (L&R) using my fingers.



Why is it "your fingers should never touch the shifter"?





PS. I see your an early riser too Darth <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[ds968]

[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]I have this 996 CF & aluminum one in my car and love the way it looks / feels...except when the sun may heat it up for a couple of hours and the alum. part gets pretty toasty to the ( first ) touch !

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[PorscheDude]

DS thats nice.



Mine is an alulminium ball and is hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

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[flash]

rhudeboye - it's one of the first things you learn in race school - you just rock the shifter back and forth, ball in the socket - gloved fingers can't really grab it anyway



works great - faster and more accurate shifts

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='flash' post='34725' date='Apr 27 2007, 04:07 PM']rhudeboye - it's one of the first things you learn in race school - you just rock the shifter back and forth, ball in the socket - gloved fingers can't really grab it anyway



works great - faster and more accurate shifts[/quote]



A buddy and I signing up this summer. 2 weeks class and track time for $300.00

I cant see this change happening over night though. I also dont see the need but im sure thats not the only thing that the're going to correct w/ me.

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[flash]

lol - great price though - where is it?



and no, the changes don't happen overnight - i'm still trying to break bad habits 25 years later

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='flash' post='34729' date='Apr 27 2007, 08:18 PM']lol - great price though - where is it?[/quote]



Summit Point. However, I'm a bit turned around on the details. The one for $300.00 is a 2 day class hosted by PCA that was last month! I missed it. The other is a 4 day class (sat and Sun) that spans over 2 weeks. My frined has that info but I recall the track time was also at summit Point.



This lends me to ask where everone else got there training. But not under the mod forum.



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