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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 914 / 911 / 912 Shift Knob 901 style NEW!
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 28 2010, 07:06 PM
Hello all!
I am back at the shift knob biz again. I made these years ago but due to a busy schedule decided that I needed to focus on work.
(edited post) I have received great response to members buying my product. Thanks to all who have purchased!
I am adding this in after the fact to make sure members receive paid for product right away.
If you would like a shift knob please PayPal payment to thompson.mfr@gmail.com, then text or call 503.702.9276 to notify you have made payment.
I receive so many emails, that at times, they can get lost in the shuffle and I DO NOT want you to receive your product late. When you notify me you have made payment, your shift knob will ship same or next day. I ship priority mail 2-3 days!
INFO:
914 912 911 Porsche Shift Knob with 901 transmission shift pattern.
This shift knob was C&C machined out of Aircraft Quality Billet Aluminum, was then Anodized, and shift pattern machined on top. Notice the circle surrounding the shift pattern mimicking the original 901 shift pattern knob's plastic insert.
One of the greatest attributes of this knob is that it is heavier than the factory knob, which aids in shifting and gives a cleaner feel to gear selection.
The dimensions of this new anodized aluminum knob are exact except for flat topped (see pictures for comparison to original)
2 set screws aid in perfect placement of this new and improved shift knob. (set screws are on back side of knob, hidden from driver or passenger view)
I was the first to manufacture these aftermarket knobs and have been busy with life, but am back at it. These far surpass even my old shift knobs sold years ago.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCT.
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 28 2010, 07:08 PM
Comparison pics:
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 28 2010, 07:12 PM
More pics:
Posted by: kg6dxn Jul 28 2010, 07:15 PM
Very nice! 
How Much?
Can I get it with a 4 speed pattern? Can I get it pollished, no anodizing?
Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 28 2010, 07:43 PM
Very nice!
How Much?
Posted by: Lennies914 Jul 28 2010, 09:07 PM
Very nice. How much?
Posted by: BiG bOgGs Jul 28 2010, 09:49 PM
The fully "silver" one is AWESOME!
Posted by: solo1 Jul 29 2010, 11:23 AM
The fully "silver" one is AWESOME!
how much?
Posted by: Cevan Jul 29 2010, 12:56 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 29 2010, 01:30 PM
The price is $55 with free Priority Mail shipping in the US.
If you would like to purchase one please email me thompson.mfr@gmail.com. That email is also what you can make payment to via PayPal. Please let me know which style you would like.
If you can call or text (503.702.9276) and let me know you made payment that will ensure your order is expedited.
FYI I will be offering a brushed version; hope to add pics tonight.
Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 29 2010, 03:29 PM
Money sent for a black shifter!
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 29 2010, 10:43 PM
Here is the brushed version:
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 29 2010, 10:46 PM
more brushed shift knob pics:
Posted by: campbellcj Jul 29 2010, 11:38 PM
Those are gorgeous! I'll send payment for a brushed one and text you tomorrow.
Cheers,
Posted by: edrotol Jul 30 2010, 08:46 AM
Hello all!
I am back at the shift knob biz again. I made these years ago but due to a busy schedule decided that I needed to focus on work.
I will be posting these to the classified section.
INFO:
914 912 911 Porsche Shift Knob with 901 transmission shift pattern.
This shift knob was C&C machined out of Aircraft Quality Billet Aluminum, was then Anodized, and shift pattern machined on top. Notice the circle surrounding the shift pattern mimicking the original 901 shift pattern knob's plastic insert.
One of the greatest attributes of this knob is that it is heavier than the factory knob, which aids in shifting and gives a cleaner feel to gear selection.
The dimensions of this new anodized aluminum knob are exact except for flat topped (see pictures for comparison to original)
2 set screws aid in perfect placement of this new and improved shift knob. (set screws are on back side of knob, hidden from driver or passenger view)
I was the first to manufacture these aftermarket knobs and have been busy with life, but am back at it. These far surpass even my old shift knobs sold years ago.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCT.
PM sent
Posted by: campbellcj Jul 30 2010, 09:14 AM
Ryan,
Quick clarification -- does it also use the factory style crush sleeve, or only the set screws to attach to the shift lever?
Cheers,
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 30 2010, 09:22 AM
Very nice ! 
Will they fit onto a Rennshifter shaft ?? 
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 30 2010, 10:03 AM
Ryan,
Quick clarification -- does it also use the factory style crush sleeve, or only the set screws to attach to the shift lever?
Cheers,
It only used the 2 set screws. No need for the crush sleeve. Take it on and off with no problems.
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 30 2010, 10:25 AM
Very nice !
Will they fit onto a Rennshifter shaft ?? 16.5mm inside diameter. Please comment on whether or not this will fit a Rennshifter shaft, so anyone else that has one will know. Thanks for the inquiry.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 30 2010, 10:31 AM
I took the knob off of my stock shifter and put it on my rennshifter, so I'd say yes.
Posted by: burton73 Jul 30 2010, 11:28 AM
Very nice!
How Much?
Can I get it with a 4 speed pattern? Can I get it pollished, no anodizing?
I have need for a 4 speed for a 930 trans. What can you do for me. There are a few guys in the same boat.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 30 2010, 01:52 PM
Very nice!
How Much?
Can I get it with a 4 speed pattern? Can I get it pollished, no anodizing?
I have need for a 4 speed for a 930 trans. What can you do for me. There are a few guys in the same boat.
Thanks,
Bob
With production and machine set up time there would need to be at least 20 guys interested for it to be worth it. Sorry, I know this is probably not the answer you were hoping for, but I am being upfront, not dodging the question.
Posted by: jt914-6 Jul 30 2010, 03:30 PM
Paypal payment sent.....Looking forward to having it on the car...... 
Posted by: campbellcj Jul 30 2010, 03:40 PM
Very nice!
How Much?
Can I get it with a 4 speed pattern? Can I get it pollished, no anodizing?
I have need for a 4 speed for a 930 trans. What can you do for me. There are a few guys in the same boat.
Thanks,
Bob
With production and machine set up time there would need to be at least 20 guys interested for it to be worth it. Sorry, I know this is probably not the answer you were hoping for, but I am being upfront, not dodging the question.
One thought might be to make a version without the shift pattern on top, for the 901/930 4-speed or 915 5-speed guys...
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 30 2010, 03:45 PM
These look very nice. Do you make any that will fit on a Rennshift?
Posted by: campbellcj Jul 30 2010, 04:35 PM
These look very nice. Do you make any that will fit on a Rennshift?
The Rennshift shaft is the same size or very close to stock, so this should fit fine.
Posted by: thompson-mfr Jul 31 2010, 11:48 AM
These look very nice. Do you make any that will fit on a Rennshift?
Inside diameter is 16.5mm and I was informed that the shaft on a Rennshift is 16.4mm, so will fit like stock. If it doesn't for some reason I will refund the buyer.
Posted by: charliew Jul 31 2010, 11:52 AM
Very nice!
How Much?
Can I get it with a 4 speed pattern? Can I get it pollished, no anodizing?
I have need for a 4 speed for a 930 trans. What can you do for me. There are a few guys in the same boat.
Thanks,
Bob
With production and machine set up time there would need to be at least 20 guys interested for it to be worth it. Sorry, I know this is probably not the answer you were hoping for, but I am being upfront, not dodging the question.
One thought might be to make a version without the shift pattern on top, for the 901/930 4-speed or 915 5-speed guys...
Not to be a drag but Mark sold me the 915 pattern knob awhile back and it's nice.
Posted by: campbellcj Aug 5 2010, 11:06 PM
I got mine (brushed version) the other day and WOW is it a nice piece of work! Thanks again for making 'em available.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Sep 8 2010, 08:15 PM
I sent PayPal back in early August - is my order on the way yet?? I also sent you a PM yesterday.
Thanks!
Posted by: jcambo7 Sep 9 2010, 05:02 AM
These look very nice. Do you make any that will fit on a Rennshift?
Hey Jon! I got mine awhile back and it fits great on the Rennshift!
Posted by: campbellcj Sep 9 2010, 09:06 AM
I sent PayPal back in early August - is my order on the way yet?? I also sent you a PM yesterday.
Thanks!
Send him a text or call his cellphone -- I don't think he regularly checks PM's or emails from what I gathered. I got mine within 2-3 days of payment...
Posted by: Kansas 914 Sep 9 2010, 09:39 AM
Send him a text or call his cellphone -- I don't think he regularly checks PM's or emails from what I gathered. I got mine within 2-3 days of payment...
Thanks - I just sent him a text. I missed his instructions in the first part of this post to call or text him - my bad...
Posted by: Kansas 914 Sep 9 2010, 09:50 AM
Send him a text or call his cellphone -- I don't think he regularly checks PM's or emails from what I gathered. I got mine within 2-3 days of payment...
Thanks - I just sent him a text. I missed his instructions in the first part of this post to call or text him - my bad...
WOW! - He replied in less than a minute after I texted and the knob is on the way - thanks Chris for helping get myself straightened out!
I should have followed his original instructions a month ago....
Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 12 2010, 11:06 AM
I sent PayPal back in early August - is my order on the way yet?? I also sent you a PM yesterday.
Thanks!
I added the part about texting or calling me to the top of this thread! This is my Bad! Sorry I simply get too many emails and I don't check the site as often as I should. Text or Call! and I will ship same or next day!
Posted by: anglophone1 Nov 28 2020, 10:42 AM
Does anyone know if these are still available?
Or another supplier of knobs?
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 28 2020, 11:21 AM
We make them in Delrin both 911 and 914 with and without set https://914rubber.com/5-speed-gearbox-shift-knob-1-1
On sale today too
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Posted by: anglophone1 Nov 28 2020, 11:24 AM
Looking for a shiny alloy one!
Posted by: Frankvw Nov 30 2020, 04:35 AM
Or another supplier of knobs?
I recently did mine, it was not a shiny alloy one, but a stock-look-a-like.
I bought it of Ebay (supplier from Germany)
I had a small post about it:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349406&st=0&gopid=2862609&#entry2862609
Posted by: mb911 Nov 30 2020, 07:23 AM
We make them in Delrin both 911 and 914 with and without set https://914rubber.com/5-speed-gearbox-shift-knob-1-1
On sale today too
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 what glue do suggest for ths pattern button. I have one from you that must not have had enough adhesive and the button popped out..
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 30 2020, 11:19 AM
5 min epoxy works well
Posted by: digit3 Dec 2 2020, 09:44 PM
I was in touch with Ryan today and can confirm that he is no longer making these 901 shift knobs. He said that he has several recent inquiries and might consider getting back into the game. Perhaps if you have interest you should ping him to put some fuel on the fire?
Posted by: abes914 Dec 2 2020, 10:18 PM
Does anyone know if these are still available?
Or another supplier of knobs?
Jwest engineering was making some aluminum shift knob before. You can try to contact them and see if he can make one. I bought a used one from a member here. I decided to use the wooden 917 style knob instead. Let me know if you are interested in a used aluminum shift know with 914 pattern.
Posted by: anglophone1 Dec 3 2020, 03:28 AM
Thanks- I too have ordered a 917 knob with a 901 shift pattern from an eBay vendor in USA- it’s going on a Rennshift - also on it’s way.
C
Posted by: anglophone1 Dec 3 2020, 03:29 AM
Thanks- I too have ordered a 917 knob with a 901 shift pattern from an eBay vendor in USA- it’s going on a Rennshift - also on it’s way.
C
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