Let's talk Knobs.... PDK & Manual knobs of course

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Hey all... Let's show off our knobs :lol:

I have a 718 coming soon, with a PDK. Not a huge fan of the fake aluminum look, so looking at options.

I am tempted to do the GT4 RS shifter conversion for the PDK. Looks really slick. Looks really nice with the boot in either leather or Racetex, stitched.

I looked at exclusive options leather wrapped PDK knobs, but the price is kinda bonkers.

Has anyone here changed up their knobs on their 718?

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Very nice! I like the red accent
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I've considered keeping the PDK knob, but swapping to a leather boot. I don't mind the knob itself, but don't care for the big aluminum 'thing' in the console. Haven't done it yet, this pic is from Suncoast.

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I changed my OEM PDK set up to the GT4 RS one with the leather boot restitched in Chalk.
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My first step was leather boot (red stitching) and carbon fiber PDK knob.
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But, I wound up with the GT4RS knob, which I like so much better!
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That GT4rs knob is so tempting....jeeez
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Normally, when I talk about knobs these are not what I referring to, but I digress. I had short throw linkage added at the same time as the Alcantara red stitched boot and carbon fiber "knob". Love both installations and knobs too, I couldn't resist.Image
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I could have sworn I had seen a GT3 or GT4RS knob with white lettering. Can’t find it now. I have black with red stitching and that yellow lettering ruins it for me. (Maybe not enough to keep me away from it).

But to answer the OP question - many have done it. Get the trim kit, get the appropriate leather or alcantara boot with your color stitching, get the knob. Pretty easy install looks like. Maybe I should make a video on that? Sponsors anyone? 😂

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I also heard that white lettering was available but I searched and searched…never found it.
Update 7/19/25 - found it

https://rennenpro.com/shop/parent-992-9 ... ob-button/
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