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tommy583 01-19-2017 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cornontherob (Post 523415)
Okay so I've got it off and now I'm going to order a new knob and boot, but have a couple questions. First of all, are aftermarket knobs a good decision? I don't personally care for the factory style. And second, if I do go for an aftermarket knob, will any boot fit if I cut it a little bit? Otherwise the only boot that I can find that fits the car is an ugly red/black combo from momo

I went with this one. Porsche Boxster 986 + 911 / 993 Pomello Cambio cuffia illuminato nuovo pelle | eBay I have had it for a couple years and it's holding up great.

Dave80GTSi 01-19-2017 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy583 (Post 523422)
I went with this one. Porsche Boxster 986 + 911 / 993 Pomello Cambio cuffia illuminato nuovo pelle | eBay I have had it for a couple years and it's holding up great.

Looks interesting! Can you please post a picture?

cornontherob 01-20-2017 02:59 AM

I love the look, just seems like kind of a lie for me to put a six speed knob on a 5 speed shifter

tommy583 01-20-2017 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cornontherob (Post 523506)
I love the look, just seems like kind of a lie for me to put a six speed knob on a 5 speed shifter

Oh I didn't notice that. You can choose 5 or 6 speed. There are also a few different styles. Just go to his ebay store to check them out. By the way my car is a 5 speed, so I know he has that option.

tommy583 01-20-2017 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi (Post 523455)
Looks interesting! Can you please post a picture?



http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1484920105.jpg

BoomerRoadie 01-20-2017 04:55 AM

This is the best thread ever!!

Balls, sack, Johnson....can we get a "shaft" in there too!

Great looking car btw....

RedTele58 01-20-2017 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomerRoadie (Post 523516)
This is the best thread ever!!

Balls, sack, Johnson....can we get a "shaft" in there too!

Great looking car btw....

Don't forget... "Woody" even replied to this thread! :D:D:D:D:D

paulofto 01-20-2017 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTele58 (Post 523523)
Don't forget... "Woody" even replied to this thread! :D:D:D:D:D

Heh, heh, heh . . . . He said Woody.

BIGJake111 01-20-2017 07:58 AM

*facepalm*

CrisZenithBlue 01-20-2017 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cornontherob (Post 523415)
Okay so I've got it off and now I'm going to order a new knob and boot, but have a couple questions. First of all, are aftermarket knobs a good decision? I don't personally care for the factory style. And second, if I do go for an aftermarket knob, will any boot fit if I cut it a little bit? Otherwise the only boot that I can find that fits the car is an ugly red/black combo from momo

how about something from these guys?

FUNCTION-FIRST > Classic Shift Knob


i bought one two years ago that is slotted, i dont see it for sale anymore but it's the last one at the bottom of the page on pelicanparts:
2000 Porsche Boxster Base Convertible - Interior Accessories - Page 1

they prob dont make them anymore. i like the tactile feel of the slotted one, you get good grip.

i'm pretty happy with it, the quality is very good, it came with everything you need to install it and i could use the original boot, just had to trim a tiny bit. very straight forward. most aftermarket ones can be used with the original boot, you just have to cut it off the original one (cut as high as you can).

cornontherob 01-20-2017 09:15 AM

Okay, so to use the original boot, just cut it off the Shifter? And is there the possibility to order a new one? Mine is super worn out

CrisZenithBlue 01-20-2017 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cornontherob (Post 523554)
Okay, so to use the original boot, just cut it off the Shifter? And is there the possibility to order a new one? Mine is super worn out


i heard a lot of people buy an OEM shifter from ebay that has a decent boot and cut that up. or you can always ask woody, he might have some in decent shape.

steved0x 01-20-2017 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CrisZenithBlue (Post 523550)
how about something from these guys?

FUNCTION-FIRST > Classic Shift Knob


i bought one two years ago that is slotted, i dont see it for sale anymore but it's the last one at the bottom of the page on pelicanparts:
2000 Porsche Boxster Base Convertible - Interior Accessories - Page 1

they prob dont make them anymore. i like the tactile feel of the slotted one, you get good grip.

i'm pretty happy with it, the quality is very good, it came with everything you need to install it and i could use the original boot, just had to trim a tiny bit. very straight forward. most aftermarket ones can be used with the original boot, you just have to cut it off the original one (cut as high as you can).

I've got that exact one, I love it. I got one of the eBay boots, and while it had the slits and everything to fit on the tabs under the horseshoe, it was kind of short on top, and also I ripped it a little trying to install it. Also the threads are unravelling... Soaking the boot in warm water for a while before installing would have prevented my tear I think. I didn't want to cut my original boot because I was saving it in case I wanted to go back to stock.

CrisZenithBlue 01-20-2017 10:10 AM

haha! nice one steve! our cars are starting to be more and more alike. just for the record, i was the first with the fister exhaust of the two :D

boxxster 01-20-2017 12:52 PM

I bought one from this company when they were having a preorder sale. They're pricey but super well made and very heavy (600grams+). I'm hoping that the extra weight combined with the 997 shifter I installed will really change the shifting feel of the car.

Raceseng Boxster 986-987 \ Cayman 987 - Porsche - By Make

cornontherob 01-20-2017 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by boxxster (Post 523606)
I bought one from this company when they were having a preorder sale. They're pricey but super well made and very heavy (600grams+). I'm hoping that the extra weight combined with the 997 shifter I installed will really change the shifting feel of the car.

Raceseng Boxster 986-987 \ Cayman 987 - Porsche - By Make


I love the look! Just wish they came in 5 speed knobs

boxxster 01-20-2017 02:14 PM

I have a 6 speed but I ordered one with no engraving. It's $30 cheaper with no engraving too :)

cornontherob 01-22-2017 03:00 PM

Okay I think I found one that I'm okay with. And Amazon doesn't really give a fitment idea, so I'm not sure if it's going to fit on the end of the flat blade of the 986 shifter, does anyone have any input on this?
Amazon Link

Chuck W. 01-22-2017 03:14 PM

Rennline makes a nice one;

Rennline Aluminum Shift Knob - Porsche-Rennline, Inc.

http://www.rennline.com/images/i13.jpg

boxxster 01-22-2017 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cornontherob (Post 523894)
Okay I think I found one that I'm okay with. And Amazon doesn't really give a fitment idea, so I'm not sure if it's going to fit on the end of the flat blade of the 986 shifter, does anyone have any input on this?
Amazon Link

Most of those aftermarket knobs are made for threaded shift levers. They have different inserts for different thread patterns but I don't think you'll get it to fit our blade style lever without modifying it. How much you'd have to modify it I couldn't say.

I'd stick with something that is actually designed for our cars. Makers of knobs that will fit our cars that I found in my own search were Rennline, Blackforest Industries, Function First, and Raceseng. There's also the ebay one a few posts up.


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