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Old 02-09-2020, 10:32 PM
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Default Wood Shift **** Fitted

When speccing my Touring I had requested a CCX wooden shift ****.
Exclusive said it would have looked much like the standard leather/faux aluminum item where the faux aluminum is replaced by wood. Not very inspiring especially when I was looking for a 917 style/solid wood item.

Anyway I decided to have my own version made. Designed to sit at the same height, it's perfect.
It's a play on the balsa wood 917 item but stained to match the cabin. Additionally the neck is milled aluminum, none of this faux stuff. It’s got a heft to it that the standard item lacks.

Dead easy to install and the wood feels great to the touch in any season.
Doesn't fit the RS




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Looks amazing!
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Ebony wood and another species?
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Looks perfect! Well done
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Originally Posted by osu s2k
Ebony wood and another species?
I don't know what the other lighter wood is, I'll ask.
Here is my engineered drawing.
The groove at the base was designed to accept the boot, in reality the boot sits at the base of the machined post. (see photo)
Having not disassembled the boot/**** prior I was unsure how it would work. In a version 2 I would just shorten the post & remove the groove. (the **** would still sit at the same height as the cars shift mechanism sits within the new shaft.



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Beautiful!
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That is really nice! Can you share more details of where you had it made or purchased it? You can pm me If you want. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Bruce R
When speccing my Touring I had requested a CCX wooden shift ****.
Exclusive said it would have looked much like the standard leather/faux aluminum item where the faux aluminum is replaced by wood. Not very inspiring especially when I was looking for a 917 style/solid wood item.


Any way I decided to have my own version made. Designed to sit at the same height, it's perfect.
It's a play on the balsa wood 917 item but stained to match the cabin. Additionally the neck is milled aluminum, none of this faux stuff. It’s got a heft to it that the standard item lacks.

Dead easy to install and the wood feels great to the touch in any season.
Doesn't fit the RS



Beautiful. Well done. I don't like most non Porsche adds but this I like ALOT.
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Gorgeous. Also interested on info where you had it made and cost if possible. Feel free to pm
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Ohhhh man! I want this! I'd love to grab one if the price is reasonable.
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Originally Posted by PTSGT3
Gorgeous. Also interested on info where you had it made and cost if possible. Feel free to pm
Thanks for the compliments all.

Here is the contact for the guy who makes these. porsche356sport@yahoo.com – Manuel.

He’s in Mexico, quality is top draw, but do select Expedited shipping.

I’m going to draw a V2 with a couple changes;
  • · The neck will be 1/8” thicker
  • · And no grove around the base.

Having fitted the item it needs a few aesthetic changes. Frankly it’s ‘fine’ as is. I’m pedantic.

Feel free to reach out to Manuel but if you wait a few days I’ll redraw this item.

Manuel offers different woods, and can customize the color of the shift pattern.

PS it’s dead easy to fit, three minutes max and can be switched back asap.


Originally Posted by Sunny_M3
Ohhhh man! I want this! I'd love to grab one if the price is reasonable.
<$300

Originally Posted by TexasPorschelover
Beautiful. Well done. I don't like most non Porsche adds but this I like ALOT.

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Originally Posted by Bruce R
Thanks for the compliments all.

Here is the contact for the guy who makes these. porsche356sport@yahoo.com – Manuel.

Manuel offers different woods, and can customize the color of the shift pattern, green for your Speedster?

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I take it one could go with a shorter shaft for shorter throw still?
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Final fitment, this thing is perfect. This will be the best $300 you'll spend on your Porsche. Tactile and adds to the rifle bolt feel! (No need to change my original drawing).
Did I mention - dead easy to install!
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Old 02-18-2020, 10:33 PM
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That looks great! Just emailed him


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