Replace that nasty mushroom shifter!

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

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have you got a picture of this? HOw much and where?

No picture yet, I havent installed it yet, It cost me about 60 bucks and 15 for shipping, I forgot what part of the UK but i called a used and new porsche parts place called Porsche Apart. When the cheap get searching, the Cheap get the deals.

[djomlas]

mine just has one allen screw holding it

[CJ_Boxster]

The mushroom non-optional shift knob that comes stock in my boxster just slides off and the new one i just installed slides on then i have a allen bolt to tighten... incase anyone is interested as to why theres an allen bolt, It is cause the shift knob is Height adjustible.

If you slide it all the way down you and tighten the allen bolt, you will notice your shifter leather boot is pretty baggy, its cause you are at the lowest setting for height.

I just installed it an hr ago, heres a picture VVV.

[djomlas]

o tahts the one ure talking about...

ive got the same one, i swear its the most comfortable knob ever.

[CJ_Boxster]

Yeah i really like it, Im just starting to get use to the lower height, I might raise it abit higher so that the leather boot doesnt look so baggy and jumbled.

Right now from that picture you showed me, i can tell your knob is at the lowest setting.

[djomlas]

yup, lowest one. i wish it can go lower too

[CJ_Boxster]

i just raised it about half an inch, boot looks slightly better... if i dont like the way the distance i have to reach to put it in 5th gear, then ill lower it back down.

[Boxtaboy]

The ones that just pull off with force are the standard knobs. These included the older/early model mushroom like knobs, and the newer ergonomic knobs that look like they have aluminum on it, but they're actually painted sections. The upgraded knobs are made of real aluminum and leather, and they look like the ones posted here with a ball shaped knob with half of the ball in aluminum. That's the one I have too. These are much more solid/heavy and substantial in feel, and also have the advantage of never scratching off as the painted parts on the standard knob does.

Finally, there is a third knob style that is made for the S models that is also ergonomic, and has a real aluminum slab on the knob. All the upgraded knobs have a set screw to allow for height adjustment.