Interior storage options - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

oldskool73 · 08-23-2018, 06:37 AM

Re refurbishing the shift knob ...

The knob can be removed fairly easily (search on here for instructions) and the 'metal' part prised out, there's been a few threads on here where people have repainted them successfully.

You can also buy replacement leather boots on ebay, e.g

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FITS-PORSCHE-986-BOXSTER-CARRERA-996-LEATHER-GEAR-KNOB-SHIFT-BOOT-SKIN-COVER/390774072560?fits=Model%3ABoxster&epid=1790018853&hash=item5afbf324f0:g:rO4AAOSwk1hZ8aJV

(not recommending that vendor, just the first one that came up in a search, you'll find more if you look around.)

daffodildeb · 08-23-2018, 01:44 PM

Thanks, oldskool--the shift boot is okay, but I'd like a new shift knob. I don't think painting will do the job, as it appears the leather has peeled somewhat (metal is okay). You can see it in the photos I attached.

particlewave · 08-23-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by daffodildeb

Thanks, oldskool--the shift boot is okay, but I'd like a new shift knob. I don't think painting will do the job, as it appears the leather has peeled somewhat (metal is okay). You can see it in the photos I attached.

The leather on the knob and the leather boot is all one piece.

daffodildeb · 08-23-2018, 07:22 PM

Okay, thanks.

Geof3 · 08-23-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by daffodildeb

Okay, thanks.

You definitely have some sort of hack delete there. Mine has a single cubby and climate controls in that spot. EBay would be a good source for a console, or one of our forum parts guys. Personally, if I didn’t have my climate controls in the lower unit, I would do the delete. Though I do use the single cubby for my wallet and phone. Perfect fit. I have a double din nav/stereo up higher, thus the positioning of my climate control. I have a cool insert for the center rear console as a dual cup holder if needed. Still works just fine as a storage bin too.

Regarding your shift boot, you could look at Function First knobs, they look great and install fairly easily. Or again, check with EBay or one of our guys for a new knob/boot.

daffodildeb · 08-24-2018, 07:26 AM

Thanks. I'll check around on the shift knob. Right now the ones on Ebay are in worse shape than mine, but that can change anytime.