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jb92563 · 04-04-2014, 08:24 PM

I did my ~$50 ebay short shifter install.

It looks identical to the B&M unit for $295.

I found that I had to modify it a bit so it could reach full throw.

I had to grind a bit of aluminum off the bottom where it interferes with the plastic frame and I also had to grind a bit of plastic off the frame to clear the pivot bolt.

I also ground the pivot bolt where it protrudes past the nut.

I don't like the slop in the pivot bolt but I'll drive it first to see if I like the results overall, and if so I'll take it apart again and put some proper metal spacers and some teflon washers to remove the slop.

I also found about $20 in coins when I removed all the console parts, that will lighten the car considerably

04-04-2014, 08:24 PM	#1
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,666	Short shifter - Cheap ebay type I did my ~$50 ebay short shifter install. It looks identical to the B&M unit for $295. I found that I had to modify it a bit so it could reach full throw. I had to grind a bit of aluminum off the bottom where it interferes with the plastic frame and I also had to grind a bit of plastic off the frame to clear the pivot bolt. I also ground the pivot bolt where it protrudes past the nut. I don't like the slop in the pivot bolt but I'll drive it first to see if I like the results overall, and if so I'll take it apart again and put some proper metal spacers and some teflon washers to remove the slop. I also found about $20 in coins when I removed all the console parts, that will lighten the car considerably __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012) Last edited by jb92563; 04-04-2014 at 08:27 PM.