Ordered this about a week ago and it just came in today. I figure I'd share this with you guys since I was pretty happy with results and the product itself. With about 40 minutes worth of work, I got the new shifter on. Very happy with the results of the Fidanza short throw. Noticeable difference and no slop whatsoever with the new shifter. Shifter also directly bolted in without having to make any other adjustments or modifications.
here's the shifter on ebay $45 shipped
Fidanza Short Throw Shifter Porsche 911 996 Boxter | eBay
finished result(sorry about the mess, currently working on the passenger side window regulator)
here's the link for the guide I used for the install
Pelican Technical Article: Installing a Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) and Replacing Boxster Shift Bushings - 986 / 987