Billet factory shift knob or similar for less than $80????

[eurocarrera]

Hi does anyone know of such an animal. My Nomo Super Anitomico is actually not working out too well (wrong angle for my hand), and I would like to go back to just a plain "round" ball shifter (black or brushed aluminum), but it looks like I have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. If I only had access to a metal shop!!!!

No rice please. Thanks!

[ZCAT3]

Hey Bill - so Oracle still doesn't have a machine shop for employees - when will Larry get that benefits package up to snuff.

Have you tried eBay? These seem to fit your requirements:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34206&item=4544588917&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10076&item=4544766777&rd=1

[randywebb]

nice ORCL joke

how about that wood 917 one? search here - think he still has some left

[FrayAdjacent911]

Oooh... I like that first one!

[eurocarrera]

LOL. Like Larry is going to get his hands dirty

Funny, when we last had a division meeting with our EVP, he made an analogy about people who change their own oil, and I was one of the guys (out of say 2000 people) who raised their hand who said they did. Kind of shocking that there are a lot of people who have no idea how to even change their own oil. Doubtful that a machine shop would fly - but I would love it!!!

Anyway, I was looking at the same knob whilst cruising eBay.

Thanks!

[eurocarrera]

Randy, what was that link?

[randywebb]

you'll have to search 917 + shift + knob + wood or wooden

I use search and don't keep track of links.

Note - it's smaller than most - some like that - saw no complaints.

[ZCAT3]

Maybe if you start a credible rumor that Bill Gates has installed a machine shop for his car fanatic employees then Larry will follow suit - kind of like in the early 90s when Larry refused to eliminate free soft drinks for employees because Microsoft had them for their employees -

[JeremyD]

I actually tried a few - then ended up buying the factory knob - it feels great!

[eurocarrera]

I too like the factory knob, but with shipping, tax, crush sleeve and all your banking up towards $100 USD. I think that is a lot of coin for something ever so basic. Like I said - if I had access to a lather - I could make one for probably under $20

[greglepore]

If you're interested in the 917 replica wooden knob, the info is available at 914.club.com in the "Resources" forum. They're relative cheap for as nice as they are.

[Venetian]

I was thinking of replacing my factory knob for a new one. Does anyone know where factory knobs(other than black) can be purchased? This is for a 1987.
Thanks.

[silverc4s]

The matching leather type probably has to be a dealer item..