Newly installed short shifter and knob - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kbrandsma · 02-04-2008, 09:16 PM

I recently installed a new short shifter (purchased off of flea bay based on an earlier post and recommendation.)

Topped it off with a new shift top. (Also purchased off of eBay.)

What a difference!

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blinkwatt · 02-04-2008, 09:29 PM

how do you like the shifter? It looks like you got a newer design one where you can't flip the shaft,am I correct?

RandallNeighbour · 02-05-2008, 03:52 AM

Looks great!

If you paid less than $165 for your Porsche five speed shifter knob, you got a great deal.

A couple of years back I hunted for one on eBay and finally snagged one for $55... I've never seen another for that price.

That short shift kit and the new knob probably makes it feel like you're driving a different car

blue2000s · 02-05-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

how do you like the shifter? It looks like you got a newer design one where you can't flip the shaft,am I correct?

That's absolutely reverseable. But he didn't do it.

kbrandsma · 02-05-2008, 05:47 AM

Yes, The shaft is reversible right or left. I left it as sent which is leaning towards the driver. Should it be installed the opposite? Cost was $65 on eBay. Received the knob from son for xmas. I'm not sure what he paid for it, proprably $189.00 plus shipping. I really like the feel of the new shifter, it really does feel like a new car. It took just a little over an hour and half to install.

blue2000s · 02-05-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kbrandsma

Yes, The shaft is reversible right or left. I left it as sent which is leaning towards the driver. Should it be installed the opposite? Cost was $65 on eBay. Received the knob from son for xmas. I'm not sure what he paid for it, proprably $189.00 plus shipping. I really like the feel of the new shifter, it really does feel like a new car. It took just a little over an hour and half to install.

If you flip the lever over, the shift knob stands straight up, like stock.

Tool Pants · 02-05-2008, 06:42 AM

The bend in the lever is supposed to be to the right, just like the oem lever. For some strange reason most of the clones have the lever installed so that the bend is to the left.

But you can fix that.

Dragonwind · 02-05-2008, 10:40 AM

I purchased one that looks the same from Maxspeed-Motorsports. I love mine too. His was less than $80.00 as well.
Chris