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> Shift Pattern, What to do if your knob doesn't have it.
7TPorsh
post Nov 14 2017, 05:41 PM
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Are there any shift pattern "plates" available that display our 914 shift pattern?

I have the 917 wood knob...In the rare event i may leave my car with a valet or let a hot chick try to drive it they don't know the pattern.

Maybe somebody can create a small plate (group buy?) with an engraved pattern that can be mounted to the dash?

Any ideas?
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post Nov 14 2017, 05:48 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) You would actually let a valet park your 914?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Nov 14 2017, 05:54 PM
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post Nov 14 2017, 05:56 PM
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Gary - Aside from Elliot's well placed comment ....

IIRC there were 911/912 shift pattern decals &/or plates for their optional 5-speed 901 tranny (same pattern on 914s), so try looking at the Porsche Classic parts, Einmalig in Huntington Beach, & the other Porsche parts houses for one.

Back in the day most folks just used either the factory Bakelite knob or the AMCO aftermarket Leather wrapped or Walnut ones with the shift pattern, if they needed clues.

Back in the day I never let a valet park my car, but do admit to letting 1 or 3 girlfriends, a fiancee, & 2 wives drive it. At worst, they started in 2nd where they thought 1st would be!

I have the leather wrapped AMCO knob with the Porsche crest - so also "blind" to the pattern.

There are some members doing CNC & die-cut stuff on here, so maybe someone will step up, if you can't find the 911/912 ones.

I see that you're on the LA to Canada Freeway (local radio ad), so Einmalig & Sierra Madre in Pas are close to you. Some online searches will save you time & miles though.

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post Nov 14 2017, 07:33 PM
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I do the 911 and 914 ones in Delrin. The real issue is the insert needs the base to be machined. Which would require you to send the knob in.

Also gonna have the 911 and 914 knobs (with option for set screw) on sale for black Friday.
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post Nov 14 2017, 08:11 PM
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No pattern = theft deterrent.
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post Nov 14 2017, 08:31 PM
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A long time ago I let my girlfriend drive my 914..........She Wrecked it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
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post Nov 14 2017, 10:10 PM
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I looked all over for that balsa wood hurley haywood
Knob you said you have
Would love to have that sans pattern

Not that it makes a difference but i think its cool



And how many years ago ? was it when you guys let. Your old ladies drive your old lady . Betting it wasn't recently

And i would be happy to valet park my teener
Right in front of the ritz carlton next to a lambo and vette
But the valet guy better be jeff gordon
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post Nov 14 2017, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 14 2017, 06:11 PM) *

No pattern = theft deterrent.




I always thought that to steal a 914 you better put it on a trailer

Even if you have the key still takes me 5-10 mins driving to
Adjust to the car and forget about driving the work truck



But then again

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post Nov 15 2017, 10:01 AM
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Previous owner put this sticker on my dasboard:

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post Nov 15 2017, 10:35 AM
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Maybe a keychain with the shift pattern engraved on it...
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post Nov 15 2017, 10:55 AM
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The title of your post led me to believe that (like me) you have trouble with your memory. I was going to recommend the shift pattern on a tattoo on the back of your hand but thought better of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Nov 15 2017, 11:07 AM
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Went somewhere several years back with my son. We parked and he ask why I didn't lock the car.

I told him that should a thief figure out how to start it, he would play hell figuring out how to shift the gears.
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post Nov 15 2017, 11:39 AM
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Well the main thought is I want to teach my son stick. Valet would be a nice option at certain times. Still too uncertain

My know is the 917 knob VaccaRabitte makes. Got it a couple buys ago. Love it and don't want to change or cut the top.

Maybe just the insert by itself velcroed to the dash?
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post Nov 15 2017, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Nov 15 2017, 09:55 AM) *

The title of your post led me to believe that (like me) you have trouble with your memory. I was going to recommend the shift pattern on a tattoo on the back of your hand but thought better of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


ok, don't laugh....when i first bought the car and new to Porsche and VW and all that.... I did Sharpie the pattern on my hand. Didn't start in 2nd...started in Reverse....not good.

ok, you can laugh now
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Nov 14 2017, 09:10 PM) *

I looked all over for that balsa wood hurley haywood
Knob you said you have
Would love to have that sans pattern

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Here is what i have...
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post Nov 15 2017, 12:22 PM
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I couldn't do with out the shift pattern as much as I like wooden ones,hell I have to keep reminding myself I have a dogleg gearbox (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) .
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post Nov 15 2017, 03:31 PM
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Here you go.

https://thecurbshop.com/products/shift-pattern-vinyl-decal
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post Nov 15 2017, 11:38 PM
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I dont think these guys needed the shift knob pattern
So i guess i dont either

But if you were an instrument rated pilot

? Anybody

Could you fly a small plane with out all the labels
On the guages .

Im sure you could , except fuel guage
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post Nov 15 2017, 11:39 PM
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