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Old 01-10-2009, 06:52 AM   #1
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I have one and it does not do that for me, however, I do have Evo aluminum shift link on top of my B&M short shift. I used to have grinding problem when going into 2nd gear if the car is cold and now, the 2nd gear does not grind at all even when temperature at -30F. I'm very happy with the shifter/shift link combo. Adjusting shift link to cable is crucial.
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Old 01-10-2009, 07:50 AM   #2
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I too have a B&M shifter in mine and it does not do it. Your shift cable needs adjusted at the base or your may have forgotten to remove the Boxster's appendix (the green plate on the bottom if a non S).

As you recall while installing there are 2 shift cables... facing forward in the car, the right one is for forward and aft movement, the other is lateral. If you did remove the appendix, then the fore/aft one needs pulled back a thread or two (or more) on the lock mechanism at the base of the shifter.

I recommend adjusting it and take your car for a drive to run thru all gears to ensure smooth shifting before you reinstall the center console

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Old 01-10-2009, 08:08 AM   #3
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I installed a B&M in my car three years ago...shifts are slightly notchy, but precise; exactly what I wanted. The improvement over stock is tremendous...as, others have mentioned, go back and check your cables, as we do not have the problems you are experiencing.
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Old 09-26-2009, 08:58 PM   #4
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i definately get the clunk for 1, 3, and 5. 2 to 3 is often pretty notchy...enough to making shift times slower! this is on a 6-speed

i would be interested in knowing where to position the cables with resect to stock so as to get a smoother action
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Old 09-26-2009, 10:18 PM   #5
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It's a known annoyance with the 6-spd trannies. It was never an issue on my 99's 5-spd. Same exact shifter as well. That's why I'm rocking the new 9x7 shifter on my 6-spd.
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:41 AM   #6
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Yes starting to realize this ....I am new so 9x7 is the 997 shifter?
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:57 AM   #7
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Yes starting to realize this ....I am new so 9x7 is the 997 shifter?
Yes or 987.
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