What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[2000986s]

Originally Posted by Mr Flat Six

Well I installed the short shifter that Ben puts together. It took me a little over two hours and ran into a few hiccups since it was my first time. This also includes replacing the parking brake switch. The car shifts so positively now. It will take a small amount of time to adjust to it but I took a quick 15 minute test drive to try it out. It is definitely worth it! Very glad with the outcome!

I just paid for one today and should have mine in a few days, I'm excited! I've talked with Ben about installation and I'm sure I'll be talking to him more once I'm in the process. However, having done this yourself for the first time now could you give any quick tips for a newbie, or obvious mistakes to avoid? Also, what do you mean this includes replacing the parking brake switch? Is there something else I should buy before installing the shifter?

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by 2000986s

I just paid for one today and should have mine in a few days, I'm excited! I've talked with Ben about installation and I'm sure I'll be talking to him more once I'm in the process. However, having done this yourself for the first time now could you give any quick tips for a newbie, or obvious mistakes to avoid? Also, what do you mean this includes replacing the parking brake switch? Is there something else I should buy before installing the shifter?

I would post this on to Ben's shifter thread as it might get lost here.

I have swapped out shifters before and part of it is removing the center console, and there are several electrical connectors - the ashtray light, window switches, and the parking brake switch. That might be what you are talking about, and if you forget to reconnect the parking brake switch, the convertible top won't work, as you have to have the parking brake on for it to work.

Here is some more information:
Porsche Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) Installation and Shift Bushing Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

Also there are some good instructions for removing and reinstalling the center console here at the bottom of this page:
FUNCTION-FIRST > Shift-Right Solution

In case that url doesn't come through it is

function-first dot com