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Old 06-29-2012, 06:55 AM   #9
san rensho
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Location: Miami florida
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Originally Posted by thstone View Post
In my opinion, all 986 Boxster tranmissions are notchy, a bit clunky, and somewhat hard to shift as compared to other modern day cars. My 2002 Mini shifts like a dream compared to the Boxster.
Agreed. What works for me is the following. An instant before every shift, with the clutch out, I put a little pressure on the shifter in the direction of the gear I want to shift to. Then maintaining pressure, I push in the clutch and the car shifts perfectly every time.
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1973 Opel Manta
1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible
1979 Lancia Beta Coupe
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6
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1985 Porsche 944
1989 Porsche 944
1981 Triumph TR7
1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano
1993 Saab 9000
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