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Shifter Extension Availability
I just took delivery of my first air-cooled Porsche. Mail order, no test drive. 1984 911 Cabrio M491 euro. I'm 6' tall. The first thing I notice is that I can't reach the shifter without bending over and taking my eyes off everything else. I've seen discussion of shifter extensions on this forum before. Where can I buy one. I think I need 3-5 inches.
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08-22-2023, 08:12 AM
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the jwest rennshift kit has a extended shifter option
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08-22-2023, 08:13 AM
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You are going to have to figure this out yourself - there are no retail solutions that I was able to find. I am 6'3" and put a 2" extension on with parts from Mcmaster Carr. Search John Walker shift extension and there are some options.
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08-22-2023, 09:01 AM
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I wonder if you have some sort of aftermarket lever in the car? I'm 6'2" and never had an issue with the original shifter.
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08-22-2023, 09:30 AM
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I got the extension pictured above from JimmyT, its everything you could ask for and then some. The length is perfect for me, I'm 6' 2" tall
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08-22-2023, 04:01 PM
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I'm 6'1" and wear an 18x37 shirt. I feel that another inch or two back would help. I have to lean slightly forward to shove the shifter all the way into 5th.
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08-22-2023, 10:54 PM
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I ordered one of these from JimmyT about a month ago. Totally makes rowing through the gears allot easier if you're a six footer. The kit is very high quality and smartly engineered. JimmyT is a super nice person and the fact that he only charges $34.42 for this part is mind blowing! To anybody on the fence about buying one, it's a no brainer choice.
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09-27-2023, 06:56 AM
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I have an extended shifter for sale.....posted on Pelican.
This was leftover from an 86 Carrera backdate project. https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/1146578-fs-extended-shift-lever-momo-knob.html
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09-27-2023, 07:38 AM
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The wevo billet "stock" shift knobs extends the shifter the perfect amount in my opinion
I'm 6'1
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09-28-2023, 10:31 AM
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