977 short shifter installed .. some questions

[clickman]

Originally Posted by nefarious986

All gears engage without issues, even reverse.

Though I'm still missing the 2nd to 3rd shift sometimes, I think its more 'driver error' until I get used to the new position.

I find I also have some issues at some times going 2-3 and 4-5, but as I've said, I need a new front motor mount. I'd asked earlier in this thread for your car's age/mileage, but didn't see an answer, so you might also be due.

[sb01box]

I have a question."Is this shift linkage mis-match on 6 speed boxster as well?
If it is more of an issue with 5 speed cars, doesn't a typical shifter rests at the 3-4 gear location when in neutral?" And if so, is it possible that the green clip is designed for the 6 speed transmission application where there are four left/right "gates" versus 5 speed with three - left/right alignment is more critical for the 6 speed.

The shortness in the left cable during installation may be due to the basic design focusing on ensuring that there is sufficient movement to engage reverse to the left of the 1st & 2nd gear position.

Has anyone measured the left cable motion for all three (5 speed) or 4 left/right "gate" position and see if the delta is equal to the first to reverse positions on the 6 speed? I am interest but not enough to fight and wrestle the shift knob off of the shaft.

just a thought

[nefarious986]

Originally Posted by clickman

I find I also have some issues at some times going 2-3 and 4-5, but as I've said, I need a new front motor mount. I'd asked earlier in this thread for your car's age/mileage, but didn't see an answer, so you might also be due.

Whoops, sorry I missed that question. She's an 01 with 52k miles. Got her 3 years ago at 36k.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by nefarious986

She's an 01 with 52k miles. Got her 3 years ago at 36k.

There you go. Your car is at the age where you should think about replacing the motor mount. Do you have the annoying 3000 rpm vibration?

Try this: have someone sit in the driver's seat while you're at the back looking at the exhaust. With the car in Park (Tip) or neutral (manual) and the emerg brake on, have them blip the gas hard, while you watch the exhaust tip. If it moves a lot (say an inch or so), you're definitely due. This won't necessarily tell you if you're NOT due! With the interior engine access hatch off, you could also try to see if there's cracking in the rubber part of the mount.

Many have found that replacing the mount provides a huge improvement in shifting and reduction or elimination of the vibration. That's what I'm hoping for when I do mine in the spring.