to "S" owners- how clunky should it be?

[airboxster]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

IIRC, Porsche switched from the German-sourced Getrag-ZF Manual Transmission to a Japanese-sourced unit produced by Aisin AI in 2005 (not 100% certain of the Model Year switch, but the 987 is definitely the Japanese unit). This could explain the noticed differences in Shifter feel from the earlier cars to the latest ones.

The Tiptronic unit continues to be produced by Getrag-ZF in Germany...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Actually the Boxster still has the Getrag as of the 06. I asked this question while at the factory. They showed me the Getrag transmissions ready to ship to Finland. All others including the Turbo are Porsche design made in Japan.

[C5150]

Purchased my 6 speed in Sept - and noticed a huge difference when we hit a cold spell. Once I got her up to temp, it was back to normal. Asked my fellas at the dealership, and they concur. She likes to be nice and warm for smooth shifting.

[wanna986]

Originally Posted by C5150

Purchased my 6 speed in Sept - and noticed a huge difference when we hit a cold spell. Once I got her up to temp, it was back to normal. Asked my fellas at the dealership, and they concur. She likes to be nice and warm for smooth shifting.

Hope Santa brings us summer soon (Couldn't resist; saw your "no rain" post.)
Happy shifting!

[unklekraker]

So Jim, when you said the tranny is "Japanese sourced unit", what else is foreign built unit on newer Porsche? I meant, what else, beside Finland, unit that was installed in Porsche that's not made in Germany?

Correct me if I'm wrong, if theres or major parts of Porsche are outsource is that mean it's not a 100% German built anymore

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by unklekraker

So Jim, when you said the tranny is "Japanese sourced unit", what else is foreign built unit on newer Porsche? I meant, what else, beside Finland, unit that was installed in Porsche that's not made in Germany?

Correct me if I'm wrong, if theres or major parts of Porsche are outsource is that mean it's not a 100% German built anymore

Hi,

Aside from the Tranny (Aisin AI - Japan), there is the AC (Sanden Unit - Japan), Brake Master Cylinder (Lucas - UK), AirBag(s) (TRW - US), Brakes (Brembo - Italy), Rubber parts - Hoses, Serpentine Belt (Div. of Gates Rubber Co. - US), Sparkplugs (Beru - France), and probably many more.

Superior existing technology, Patent rights, lower production costs, Int'l. Trade Agreements and a host of other factors lead not only Porsche, but most Auto Manufacturers to use a Global Network of Suppliers...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Aside from the Tranny (Aisin AI - Japan), there is the AC (Sanden Unit - Japan), Brake Master Cylinder (Lucas - UK), AirBag(s) (TRW - US), Brakes (Brembo - Italy), Rubber parts - Hoses, Serpentine Belt (Div. of Gates Rubber Co. - US), Sparkplugs (Beru - France), and probably many more.

Superior existing technology, Patent rights, lower production costs, Int'l. Trade Agreements and a host of other factors lead not only Porsche, but most Auto Manufacturers to use a Global Network of Suppliers...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Make that ALL auto manufacturers. I'd be surprised if 20% of the parts in a Porsche are actually made in Germany. Remember where a part is designed and where it is manufactured are completely different things. Where they are manufactured and where they are assembled are completely different as well.