Short shifter install questions - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

986andmx5 · 05-20-2021, 07:52 AM

I just tried to install the ixi knob onto my old 986 shifter assembly I have sitting around and it does not fit. Apparently the 987/997 shifter blade shaft is a little thinner, so this setup only fits those gens. I wouldn't be surprised if seller could make a batch that would fit the 986 shafts though.

ike84 · 05-20-2021, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 986andmx5

I just tried to install the ixi knob onto my old 986 shifter assembly I have sitting around and it does not fit. Apparently the 987/997 shifter blade shaft is a little thinner, so this setup only fits those gens. I wouldn't be surprised if seller could make a batch that would fit the 986 shafts though.

Thanks for letting us know! Got any pics?

Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk

986andmx5 · 05-20-2021, 03:23 PM

I just dropped off my completely beat up shift boot with the new base to an upholstery shop, so I don't have a pic of it in the car. Here is one of the etched aluminum knob. I thought I would like the delrin one I ordered with it better, but after driving with them both I enjoy this one more. Etching comes out better on Al too. Nice to have the option to swap back and forth though.

ike84 · 05-20-2021, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 986andmx5

I just dropped off my completely beat up shift boot with the new base to an upholstery shop, so I don't have a pic of it in the car. Here is one of the etched aluminum knob. I thought I would like the delrin one I ordered with it better, but after driving with them both I enjoy this one more. Etching comes out better on Al too. Nice to have the option to swap back and forth though.

Good looking knob! Thanks for sharing.

Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk