$59 short shift kit - looking for reviews - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Steve Tinker · 10-08-2012, 02:05 AM

The GT2 / GT3 parts are manufactured out of sintered alloy instead of plastic...
You can buy them as a direct replacement for the standard 986 / 987 part - but at a cost.

Johnny Danger · 10-08-2012, 05:42 AM

This should settle any concerns on the issue of short shifters.

FVD Brombacher Online Shop - FVD424040 - Multi Adjustable Short Throw Shifter for 996, 986, 997 and 987 (all models) 99'-2012 - INTERIOR

sgt brad · 10-08-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

This should settle any concerns on the issue of short shifters.

FVD Brombacher Online Shop - FVD424040 - Multi Adjustable Short Throw Shifter for 996, 986, 997 and 987 (all models) 99'-2012 - INTERIOR

Johnny, I dont know how you find all of this stuff. But, you always pull the coolest crap out of thin air. Too bad its 1k.

Johnny Danger · 10-09-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sgt brad

Johnny, I dont know how you find all of this stuff. But, you always pull the coolest crap out of thin air. Too bad its 1k.

I picked one up the other day, along with a couple of more jars of Swiss Wax . Just tell FVD that JD referred you, and they 'll give you the special price of $981.00.

Meir · 10-09-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I picked one up the other day, along with a couple of more jars of Swiss Wax . Just tell FVD that JD referred you, and they 'll give you the special price of $981.00.

i have some license plate bulbs i found for you in a bargain price:

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and the shipping is free :dance:

Meir · 10-09-2012, 10:01 AM

so this is how the linkage looks

i ended up using fabric tap to close the gaps and epoxy glue to secure it.

Meir · 10-09-2012, 10:09 AM

this is the pic:

this is the "new" cable next to the one removed from the car:

you can see the metal tread instead of the plastic.

funny thing is, the "new" cable is basically from an 00 boxster.
look at the part numbers. the one ends in 06, is from my 01 car.
so whats going on here, Porsche moved from one stupid design, to one even worst?
(the plastic tread is later version of the cable)

Homeboy981 · 10-09-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Meir

so this is how the linkage looks

i ended up using fabric tap to close the gaps and epoxy glue to secure it.

@Meir,
Not to belabor the point but….my linkage end looks EXACTLY THE SAME except, I was able, without destroying the plastic (or metal?) threads by backing out the allen bolts - in fact, take them off, and try to wiggle the cone-shaped black piece over the cable "threads". Secure with allen bolts. And use the screw at end of adjuster to make an adjustment while on the vehicle. You just "un-do" the allen bolts and using an 8mm (I believe) you adjust in place. Tighten allen bolts when done. It should work. If yours doesn't I am wondering if the MFR may have "adjusted" the inner diameter for that reason. I just purchased mine within the past few months. When did you pick up yours?

BTW….In case I did not make it clear….LOVE the Shifter! Didn't at first…give it a week and you won't look back - except for coppers!