Unexpected Problem with WEVO Shifter
 

Ok, so I bought a wevo shifter and installed it back in September, and it works great.
Unfortunately, an issue has arisen with the shift knob. It gets REALLY FRICKIN' COLD. Yeah... anodized aluminum? Not the greatest material for a shift knob, IMHO.
I have some mountain bike gloves that insulate my palm from the shifter pretty well, but I'm hesitant to wear them during the day since... well.... you know.

Has anyone duplicated a Wevo knob in another material? Wood would be the obvious first choice, but something like delrin would probably be easy as well.
A leather cover might work, but my last attempt at covering a shift knob with leather was an utter failure.

Obligatory picture:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1227736784.jpg

Duct tape :)

Not the best idea but how about that material you dip pliers handles into to insulate them, it would be temporary and you could peel it off in the warmer months.

Just slip something over the knob. I've used a golf glove (not on my hand on the knob). I also use a little knitted mitten I got from Starbucks last year. It was intended for gift cards, but it fits perfectly on the knob. Perfect at Christmas time. I have always wanted to have a neoprene cover made up, but haven't gotten around to it.

Maybe you could cut a piece of fabric from your skirt and fashion a small handkerchief until the knob warms up to your liking?

:rolleyes:

Sorry, couldn't resist, I mean really - shift knob is too cold?

sounds to me like someone needs to make a wood knob... i would take one! especially if it had the 917 shifter knob look. ( and was the tall version)

This might be silly but the sock (gag gift) that they sell for keeping your little man warm would fits perfectly over the shift knob. :-)

Another solution would be to buy a baby socks to put over your knob for winter use.

baby sock

Wevo makes an adapter that allows the use of a Momo knob. I use a tall black leather Momo knob in the street car.

Thank you.... that is a good idea.
It sounds like there is a market for a tall wooden knob. I'll have to look into having some made.
I haven't heard about the Momo adapter, but I'm not a fan of Momo knobs anyway. I have yet to see one that doesn't scream "boy racer"...

Yeah. Everyone has their own preference as to what they're gripping.

I've got a Momo Tall Anatomic Shift knob as well as a vintage Amco leather shift knob with the Porsche logo (set screw). If you're interested, PM me. An added feature of the Momo is that one can adjust the depth the shift lever reaches into this knob (also set screws to tighten), in effect making the lever that much longer.

Sherwood

Thanks for that, I've nothing near by to wipe the beer from my computer screen I laughed so hard!

I guess the standard wevo shifter won't allow a P knob.

My classic wevo shifter model does allow the wood knob.

Wevo sells adapter that extend the shifter to accommodate any after market or Porsche knob.

You could dunk it in some plasti-dip. Put a cap in the hole and "dip it". I think that stuff peals off easily without doing any damage or staining the aluminum if you end up not liking it.

hey scooterSmileWavy

guess you dont need your mangloves down in Texas winters anymore;)

when i got out the xmas orniments i found one of those mitten things too. i forgot where it came from.

go to a kids consignment store and get a pair of mittens for an infant. cut off the thumb and stitch up the hole. I haven't tried it myself but from where I'm sitting I can see my one-year old's mittens and they look like they would work.

remove it from the car and send it to me

"lil pink sock".....my cat has one,

this came up on a google search

http://www.alanhorvath.com/54chevy/shifter_knob.php

I began hitting clicking Next Project at bottom of page.....

I had two beautiful black Delrin knobs made to fit my WEVO shifter. Personally I found the WEVO knob way too small for my hand and I didn't like the heat and cold issues associated with the aluminum knob.

PM me and I can give you some details. I know the fab guy I used would like to make more of these to cover the R&D time he spent on mine ;)

Leather would be best.

The worst possible shift knob would be Aluminum. Obviously, they did not study ergonomics.

Don't let the wankers bother you. If they make a skirt comment, punch them out and then choke them with your kilt.

thank you, my work is done here.

:)

Mainely Custom By Design makes some really beautiful wood knobs for the stock shifter.

I think they have adapters to fit various years & models.

Perhaps one would fit your Wevo.

Len

:)

Actually all kidding aside, I HAVE noticed that they are awfully cold in the AM.

I don't notice the heat as I typically have the top down during the summer....

Success!
 

For sale soon: Four black acetal shift knobs. Longer than the tall wevo knobs by .6 inches. Stays nice and warm to the touch.
We made five, I'm keeping one. Or maybe two. :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1228753773.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1228753783.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1228753796.jpg

How much?

I don't know... is $55 shipped outrageous? My buddy didn't charge me, so it would be nice to compensate him for his shop time.
The first knob off the machine is a bit rougher and than the rest, though still usable by all means. It would go for less than the others.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1228758391.jpg

I'll take one for $55 shipped!!

Will you take PayPal? PM me...

Thanks,
Mark

I'll take one as well!

Sweet. So the rough one is still available. Say, $35 shipped? It could probably be smoothed out with some fine sand paper.

it'll seal the glue better to the leather

True, but honestly I'm pretty happy with the way they feel now.

I was first in line......because I admitted I was also a pansy.....

Sheesh... what a bunch of nancys you Californians are... "Ooohh, I'm so coooold, it's 66 degrees!" :)
Anyway, I just dropped off the knobs for you three at the post office. Let me know how you like them when they arrive. Oh, and take care when bolting them down not to overtighten. Mine tightened down with a very light touch.

Hot knob
 

I'll take the last one...email me the instructions for payment..

thanks,
harry
626 379-7252 cell
porschesix2003@yahoo.com

Hey Graham,

Got the shift knob just in time for the winter cold snap that hit us this past weekend...it was 26°F yesterday morning when I drove to work. I think the knob
saved my fingers from certain frostbite. Anyway, I'm really happy with it. I like the extra length, and I think the car actually shifts a little better than before.;)

Thanks again,
Mark

Great! I'm glad you like it. I question the shifting better bit, but I tend to say the same thing when I put a new part on the car :D

Mine...however, not a Wevo shifter hiding underneath:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1221135126.jpg