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Apr 10, 2007 12:00:42 PM

waz: Newbie; Loc: UK; Posts: 3, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 27, 2007

Fitting a Short Shifter

Hi guys,

I have the Porsche short shifter for the boxster/cayman/911 and need to fit it. It is the complete unit but wondered if there was a DIY thread about?

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Apr 10, 2007 5:00:16 PM

percymon: Senior; Loc: Chester; Posts: 765, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 23, 2005; Reply to: waz

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

check out the B&M website - the Porsche unit is 99% the same

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Apr 11, 2007 8:38:28 PM

jabo: Newbie; Loc: Delray Beach, FL USA; Posts: 43, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 11, 2004; Reply to: waz

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

The hardest part is getting the old knob to lift off the post. Make sure not to damage the twist lock at the top of the leather skirt, just get it turn a quarter turn and then pull really hard on the knob itself to lift it off. All of the other preparation is listed in the howtos. Not a difficult project at all.

Maybe some kind of strap could be used to help you gain a levered advantage on the knob. Gripping it with just your hands makes it very difficult.

Good luck!

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Apr 12, 2007 6:58:24 AM

waz: Newbie; Loc: UK; Posts: 3, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 27, 2007; Reply to: jabo

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

Thanks for the info guys. Where can I find the howtos?

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jabo said:
The hardest part is getting the old knob to lift off the post. Make sure not to damage the twist lock at the top of the leather skirt, just get it turn a quarter turn and then pull really hard on the knob itself to lift it off. All of the other preparation is listed in the howtos. Not a difficult project at all.

Maybe some kind of strap could be used to help you gain a levered advantage on the knob. Gripping it with just your hands makes it very difficult.

Good luck!

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Apr 12, 2007 7:45:14 AM

Dr. Phil: Rennteam Master; Loc: Denmark , Denmark; Posts: 5884, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 30, 2004; Reply to: waz

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

Waz, I have uploaded the BM shortshifter installation guide.
It may help you.
You may have to register to get the file - but not to worry. It takes 1 minute, and since the site is run by JimFlat6 and myself, I can promise you you wont get pestered by spammail etc

Check the link here:
http://gtpark.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1871039561/m/9061033642

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Apr 12, 2007 9:26:50 AM

waz: Newbie; Loc: UK; Posts: 3, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 27, 2007; Reply to: Dr. Phil

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

Thanks for that. The Porsche supplied short shifter is the whole unit, whereas the B&M is just the shifter only if I am correct?

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Apr 19, 2007 4:00:12 AM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: waz

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

FWIW, I remember on my 03 986S there was a set screw in the shift knob that was NOT mentioned in the instructions. Turned out to be a PITA until figured it out.

Sheeet

I hope I'm remembering this correctly; it was a few years ago... .

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Apr 19, 2007 10:58:55 PM

jabo: Newbie; Loc: Delray Beach, FL USA; Posts: 43, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 11, 2004; Reply to: MMD

Re: Fitting a Short Shifter

On a 987S, I have done this recently, and there was not a set screw to consider.

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