944 shift knobs?

[Z06C5R]

Quick and easy question: Where can I find an aftermarket shift knob that will fit my 944? I'm growing less and less fond of my stocker and it's mal-fitting 5-speed plaque every day, and I can't seem to find any of the clip-fastened ones like Porsche uses.

[bertman]

This is not really the answer you're after, just unsolicited info...

It's hard to improve upon the functional design of the factory Porsche shift knob/handle. As you will quickly realize if/when you use an aftermarket shift knob, the OE unit very effectively isolates very harsh vibrations and noise. I tried aftermarket shift knobs (MOMO) but eventually went back to the OE shifter w/a short shift kit. YMMV

[mistahsinclair]

There are aftermarket ones with the rubber isolators (at least I think that's how they're set up)

go here: http://www.9xauto.com/944.html

Look under interior > custom shifters.

There are lots of aftermarket ones available...need an adapter though, and they will vibrate and make noise if you don't take extensive measures to prevent it.

[looneybin]

I put a Momo knob on, it looks great, but yes, it does transmit more vibration, but not enough to be a problem

[fbgh2o]

You can also try Jager Engineering / Garage 9. I have been very happy with the quality of their products to date.

http://jageng.com/garage9/index.php?cPath=49_76&osCsid=d2e07f06ea9346cb17b87eb8d5647403

[Z06C5R]

Hmm, any more vibration coming through and I think my hand might explode whenever I touch the shifter... I'll keep that in mind.

Still, 2 seconds of harsh vibration every now and then vs permanent visual improvement, I dunno.

*Edit* - good links guys, thanks much. I might actually just be able to get a better 5-speed plaque for the top off of 9x auto, saving me oodles of monnies, LoL.

[Keithr726]

add speedforceracing.com to the list

[phoenix_iii]

Originally Posted by Z06C5R

Hmm, any more vibration coming through and I think my hand might explode whenever I touch the shifter... I'll keep that in mind.

Still, 2 seconds of harsh vibration every now and then vs permanent visual improvement, I dunno.

*Edit* - good links guys, thanks much. I might actually just be able to get a better 5-speed plaque for the top off of 9x auto, saving me oodles of monnies, LoL.

Where are you getting the 2 seconds of harsh vibration from?

[I only ask because I get a harsh vibration right at 4100 rpms or so... I'm thinking balance shaft or some how motor mounts (hitting a frequency?)]

thx
p3

[mistahsinclair]

I think the harsh vibration is referring to the shifter itself.

On the stock shifter, if the rubber bushings inside are gone or damage it will vibrate a LOT at certain RPMS.

The non-stock shifter I have vibrates a little, in a similar way, at around 2000rpm when the engine is pulling hard.

[Z06C5R]

Nope, I still have perfectly intact bushings inside the shifter.

I get a high-frequency buzz-vibration at about 3400-3600 rpm, which I have a suspicion might be balance shafts or clutch (though both were serviced by a Porsche mechanic recently...) as suggested in other topics I've read on the subject. At any rate, it's quite different to the low-frequency shaking I get at 1000rpm from what I know to be bad motor mounts.