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rfuerst911sc · 02-20-2016, 05:34 AM

Just a thought on the gated shifter in regards to the shifter shaft being rectangular vs. round. Could a round piece of SS tubing snugly fit over the rectangular shaft ? I would think some thin wall tubing would not be too large in OD, it could be polished and would eliminate the concern of the looks of the exposed rectangular shaft. The tube could be end user cut to length so depending on what shift knob they choose to use the length could be adjusted. Depending on how snug the fit is there may be no need for any adhesive or if adhesive is needed it could be silicone or RTV so not permanent and reversible if desired.

02-20-2016, 05:34 AM	#203
rfuerst911sc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dahlonega , Georgia Posts: 1,346	Just a thought on the gated shifter in regards to the shifter shaft being rectangular vs. round. Could a round piece of SS tubing snugly fit over the rectangular shaft ? I would think some thin wall tubing would not be too large in OD, it could be polished and would eliminate the concern of the looks of the exposed rectangular shaft. The tube could be end user cut to length so depending on what shift knob they choose to use the length could be adjusted. Depending on how snug the fit is there may be no need for any adhesive or if adhesive is needed it could be silicone or RTV so not permanent and reversible if desired. __________________ 2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .