Shift Pattern, What to do if your knob doesn't have it. |
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Shift Pattern, What to do if your knob doesn't have it. |
7TPorsh |
Nov 14 2017, 05:41 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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? |
Elliot Cannon |
Nov 14 2017, 05:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
(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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Larmo63 |
Nov 14 2017, 05:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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Tom_T |
Nov 14 2017, 05:56 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Mikey914 |
Nov 14 2017, 07:33 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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. |
mepstein |
Nov 14 2017, 08:11 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,238 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
No pattern = theft deterrent.
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Coondog |
Nov 14 2017, 08:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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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thelogo |
Nov 14 2017, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 |
thelogo |
Nov 14 2017, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 https://youtu.be/jwUPqhu2QS8 |
Jazzy |
Nov 15 2017, 10:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 16-September 17 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 21,432 Region Association: Europe |
Previous owner put this sticker on my dasboard:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-21432-1510761673.1.jpg) |
mbseto |
Nov 15 2017, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Maybe a keychain with the shift pattern engraved on it...
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Elliot Cannon |
Nov 15 2017, 10:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
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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walterolin |
Nov 15 2017, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 30-November 11 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 13,838 Region Association: South East States |
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. |
7TPorsh |
Nov 15 2017, 11:39 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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? |
7TPorsh |
Nov 15 2017, 11:42 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
7TPorsh |
Nov 15 2017, 12:08 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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porschetub |
Nov 15 2017, 12:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
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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Mike Fitton |
Nov 15 2017, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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thelogo |
Nov 15 2017, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 |
thelogo |
Nov 15 2017, 11:39 PM
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