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RancidLatte · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: Shifter knob

The shifter knob on my 87 924s is pretty worn, I was wondering if I could put a screw on knob there instead but the threads for the after market ones are much thinner than the wide shifter on my car. Is there are adapter that I can put there to make aftermarket knobs fit?
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Johann · Joined: 07 Aug 2016 Posts: 191 Location: Netherlands

The Function First knobs works really well

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Sunset924 · Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 44 Location: PA, USA

RancidLatte,

I had the same situation going on (along with worn bushings but that is another story). I ended up removing the shiftier, shortening it by 1.5" and welding a 1.25" section of of m12x1.5 threads cut from a grade 8.8 bolt. I chose m12x1.5 as that matched the knob I wanted to use (intended for a VW), your selection my vary. I will say this though: This mounting configuration does transmit way more vibrations and drive line noise than the OEM style slip on knob.