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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Show Us Your Shift Knob!
Posted by: oakdalecurtis Mar 12 2019, 01:01 PM
Picking up on the previous shift knob thread, I thought it would be interesting to see everyone's shift knobs. I'll go first....
Posted by: nditiz1 Mar 13 2019, 10:18 AM
Got ya beat 
Posted by: 914dave Mar 13 2019, 10:56 AM
I’m set up to run 2
Posted by: 914dave Mar 13 2019, 10:57 AM
Depends on what mood I’m in
Posted by: jkb944t Mar 13 2019, 11:07 AM
This is what I am using.
Jeff B
Posted by: JP3 Mar 13 2019, 11:23 AM
Here is mine.
Posted by: mepstein Mar 13 2019, 12:22 PM
Zach’s
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Posted by: 76-914 Mar 13 2019, 01:45 PM
Your vision is fine; just a different transmission than you. 
Posted by: type47fan Mar 13 2019, 02:29 PM
4 speed for aborted V8 conversion
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 13 2019, 07:14 PM
polish my ….
Posted by: Rob-O Mar 13 2019, 07:53 PM
Depends on what mood I’m in
I should’ve got in on that group buy back in the day. These look better and better every time I see them.
Posted by: mepstein Mar 13 2019, 08:22 PM
Yep. No regrets buying 3 when Zach offered them up.
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Posted by: VaccaRabite Mar 14 2019, 12:08 PM
I've had several in my car over the years, and change them out as the mood hits.
This was the first on of my 917 tribute knobs that I made. I don't use it any more, it sits on a shelf to remind me how far they have come over the years (I've made a couple hundred of them now...) This first one was literally made on a drill press using wood rasps before I bought and learned how to use my lathe.
I made this mushroom cloud and had it on the car for a long time, and switch it in sometimes.
I had a non-payment issue with the last run I made, so I stuck it on my car instead of getting mad. It happens some times. It was one of these, but I have no idea which one it was. (there is some camera distortion in the corner for some reason... They are all quite round. Lol)
I've made a bunch of other styles over the years that got tested on my car for fitment before I shipped them out. All of my stick shift cars have some custom knobs. Here are a few of my favorites...
I loved this one and would still be using it, but the material cracked in the sun. :-( This has been an issue with every type of resin pressed plywood/epoxy plywoods I've tried. 
This was made from some spaulted pecan from a storm damaged tree in my back yard. Someone at meet liked it enough they talked me into selling it to them tight off my shifter stalk. I keep a spare knob in my glove box, as I've inadvertently sold a couple knobs this way and shifting without a knob kinda blows.
I wish I was better about photographing and archiving pics of my work. There have been some cool one offs that I wish I could look back on for inspiration.
Zach
Posted by: Literati914 Mar 14 2019, 12:42 PM
I've been really considering this vintage Ferrari style shift knob 'cause it has the correct dog leg pattern and its looks chunky. Just wish I could find it in white to match my white headlight surrounds and other white details.
https://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Shift-Gloss-Black-Lettering/dp/B01ATV8AME/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=ferrari+shift+knob&qid=1552588688&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 14 2019, 12:45 PM
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Posted by: Literati914 Mar 14 2019, 03:39 PM
I've been really considering this vintage Ferrari style shift knob 'cause it has the correct dog leg pattern and its looks chunky. Just wish I could find it in white to match my white headlight surrounds and other white details.
https://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Shift-Gloss-Black-Lettering/dp/B01ATV8AME/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=ferrari+shift+knob&qid=1552588688&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Actually I just checked the following link (again since several months) and they now offer a 5 speed dog leg TEARDROP knob... (5RUL model). And in various colors too.
https://www.futofab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=94
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 14 2019, 10:11 PM
SQS 
Posted by: campbellcj Mar 15 2019, 07:30 AM
This one (Wevo) has been my fave and in-use about 4-5 years. I also have at least one OE, a Momo aluminum 'ball', and a billet aluminum OE-style. 
Posted by: BKLA Mar 15 2019, 01:07 PM
Polished Rennshift knob...
Posted by: Marv's3.6six Mar 15 2019, 06:10 PM
Wevo Knob and Wevo shifter.
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Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 15 2019, 07:24 PM
Posted by: preach Mar 18 2019, 09:03 PM
Posted by: Tbrown4x4 Mar 19 2019, 04:31 AM
I think someone said this was an Ammco shift knob?
Posted by: peteyd Aug 1 2019, 08:25 AM
I just finished machining my custom spectra plywood shift knob. It’s not perfect with a groove I accidentally cut into it, but I’m pretty pleased otherwise. I will make sure not to make this mistake on my second one.
pete
Posted by: jdamiano Aug 1 2019, 09:19 AM
No picture but I wanted to say it’s possible to pop a unreadably shattered looking pattern button out of a Bakelite knob and replace it with one pulled out of a Dansk plastic knob. If you decide to do it know it could go wrong and any of the parts can get ruined during the process. I got lucky and nothing broke. Just used a knife and carefully pried.
Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 1 2019, 11:09 AM
recycled skate boards..
https://builtbybasil.com/shop/
Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 1 2019, 11:40 AM
I’ve had a number of different shift knobs on my car. The original, which is perfect, a 914rubber replica, a couple different MOMO knobs in black and yellow, but when I saw Zach’s 917 knob I knew I had found the shift knob love of my life. I’d buy a couple more if he still made them. Just to make sure if it ever broke...
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Posted by: rfinegan Aug 1 2019, 11:42 AM
Here is a pic of my Momo in my 75...before the Renn Shift
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Posted by: Rand Aug 1 2019, 11:44 AM
My knob is perfecly polished daily more than once.
Posted by: Rand Aug 1 2019, 11:48 AM
I appreciate Zachs.
Posted by: mepstein Aug 1 2019, 12:47 PM
I’ve had a number of different shift knobs on my car. The original, which is perfect, a 914rubber replica, a couple different MOMO knobs in black and yellow, but when I saw Zach’s 917 knob I knew I had found the shift knob love of my life. I’d buy a couple more if he still made them. Just to make sure if it ever broke...
I bought 3.
Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 1 2019, 01:18 PM
I’ve had a number of different shift knobs on my car. The original, which is perfect, a 914rubber replica, a couple different MOMO knobs in black and yellow, but when I saw Zach’s 917 knob I knew I had found the shift knob love of my life. I’d buy a couple more if he still made them. Just to make sure if it ever broke...
I bought 3.
Smart Mark!
Posted by: wes Aug 1 2019, 01:32 PM
Nothing all that special made from aluminum and feels like a perfect firm fit for my hand.
Posted by: nein14 Aug 1 2019, 03:16 PM
Custom over sized 10 years old on a Momo base
Posted by: Ansbacher Aug 1 2019, 03:30 PM
I guess the saying "Whatever floats your boat" applies here, but I just think a 914 should have an original style 914 shift knob as Fritz screwed on at the factory.
Ansbacher
Posted by: Andyrew Aug 1 2019, 03:34 PM
Made it myself. Probably the nicest thing I've done in the car 
Posted by: bandjoey Aug 1 2019, 03:44 PM
German Style
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Posted by: raynekat Aug 1 2019, 09:47 PM
From a guy down South.....
Posted by: Rand Aug 3 2019, 08:34 PM
From a guy down South.....
That's super cool.
Posted by: Luke M Aug 7 2019, 10:10 AM
Purchased it on ebay but can't recall from who.
I have to modify a bolt so it fits my Rennshifter handle then I can install this shift knob.
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Posted by: Literati914 Aug 7 2019, 10:10 PM
I ended up picking up this new matt black Dansk knob a few weeks back for $30 shipped - seemed like a good deal. I like the original vibe but TBH the matt surface is not ideal.. think I could polish it some how? 
Posted by: StratPlayer Aug 8 2019, 09:57 AM
Momo leather
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Posted by: raynekat Aug 8 2019, 01:31 PM
I ended up picking up this new matt black Dansk knob a few weeks back for $30 shipped - seemed like a good deal. I like the original vibe but TBH the matt surface is not ideal.. think I could polish it some how?
I've got one of these matt black knobs in my 911 and it's ideal.
So don't jump too quickly to try and shine it up.
Install it, live with it a little while and I think you decide it's great as is.
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