Shifter

[Kaz]

Thnx to @docron who did some easy surgery (the plate just pops off) we were complaining to each other the shifter design seems somewhat arbitrary. Being more of a minimalist I was wondering how hard it would be to take off the stock shifter and get something made that is simpler and/or just different. Turns out it's very easy to get it down to the bolt, pics courtesy of Docron (thnx!). You can put a ball/sphere there now...whatever. We're going to get something made for us from an artist we know.

 

[MapleOreo]

I hated the stock shifter. It was the first thing i looked to change when i got the car. I was frustrated to find that the shaft was not threaded. Making the change more difficult.
I currently have a new knob on it, but it is not fully secure.
What do you have in mind for securing the knob your going to use?

 

[Milk242]

I saw an interesting one on a Chinese store that sells used things.

Saw some references to Volvo/polestar/lynkco too so maybe the shifters/shift knobs are interchangeable

 

[MapleOreo]

That is interesting.
With it being hollow in the center, have they cut the mounting shaft?
I have a couple ideas for mounting mine.
But I'm not modifying the original shaft.

 

[docron]

There is a retention screw on the front that secures the OEM shifter knob. To secure any other knob, you can either slipfit it or use some kind of retention screw on the front, back or side. The shifter post is a simple hexagon shape so you could probably easily 3D print some kind of internal sleeve for any knob you may want to use.

The hole on the side is not threaded but probably could be used for a retention screw/pin.

 

[docron]

Btw, to remove the front plastic piece, just fit a flat edge at the top and dislodge retention clip…super easy.

 

[mr.suntorytime]

if you guys want something more aggressive, upload the measurements and i can draw something up.

shaft length from plastic part end - to the tip of the metal shaft

flat to flat (front to back, and side side)

and lastly the screw size. please give metric measurements.

 

[F1 SML8R]

I like it, another grassroots project.

 

[Milk242]

From looking around some more, it looks like people are modifying a lynk&co 01 shifter with a polestar shift knob.

Here’s the original part:

Transmission Shift Lever LYNK & CO 1

Transmission Shift Lever LYNK & CO 1 for sale - 156.00 €. Transmission Shift Lever for LYNK & CO 1 buy online

www.partsbit.com

 

[virtualmacho]

Is it just me that is thinking GRP may be negotiating terms with adult toy distributors for various knobs...

 

[mr.suntorytime]

 

[mr.suntorytime]

Prototype gear selector for @sixtyy
A lot more space to reach the audio knob and the trinket tray for those that use @silent cilantro mag charger.

 

[F1 SML8R]

Maybe a variant with a diamond grip pattern similar to those on gun grips? Frankly, the design options are endless. I still think another hollow design style works as well.

 

[grezex]

With the way they work (double-tap reverse/drive ), I'd almost would prefer the electric shaver-lever like 992 PDK 911's lol

 

[mr.suntorytime]

Maybe a variant with a diamond grip pattern similar to those on gun grips? Frankly, the design options are endless. I still think another hollow design style works as well.

Yeah, i can do bespoke if you are interested. he liked the twisted fluted design so we went with that for now. this one is 3cm shorter.

*The hollow designs take up more vertical space FYI

 

[MapleOreo]

With the way they work (double-tap reverse/drive ), I'd almost would prefer the electric shaver-lever like 992 PDK 911's lol

This is EXACTLY what I had in mind. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to make it work. But because the OE shifter column in side is so long, it won't work. And I'm just not willing to go as far as cutting it down to make something work.
What I wanted, vs what I've put on so far...

 

[docron]

You could always order a spare OEM stalk. You unfortunately have to order the whole assembly though. Its $393 +tax.

 

[sixtyy]

Suntorytime’s new shifter is a life changer.

- The new shifter is much easier to reach. I feel less stressful parking. Parking becomes an easier job.
- It created space between AC controls and the shifter. Buttons are much easier to reach. I can put phone in the storage compartment much easier.
- I love the look and feel of new shifter. Previously the area near the automatic shifter was the most busy part of the cabin.

 

[MapleOreo]

@mr.suntorytime
Could you print something like this, but with a hexagonal center to match the oe shaft?
Then people can have the choice to use most any aftermarket shifter.

 

[mr.suntorytime]

@mr.suntorytime
Could you print something like this, but with a hexagonal center to match the oe shaft?
Then people can have the choice to use most any aftermarket shifter.

There are limitations to what you are asking here. So it would have to be an adapter that is larger than 12mm since the shaft is almost that. So 14-16mm diameter adapter. Idk what knobs are available in that size. Do some home work and lmk what size you want made.