I understand one nice thing about installing a short shifter is you can add a custom knob without additional modification. Will I need to replace the boot as well? I really like the aluminum Rennline one Pelican has for $95. Will that fit and be aesthetically pleasing with the stock boot? Is there an after market boot that will work well with that Knob?

Thank you

The knob mounts to the shifter the same as the original, so if the aftermarket knob fits the OE shifter, it will fit this one.

exactly.

Or you can make one :)
http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2015/...2144940152.jpg
http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2015/...1451166256.jpg

next, I will shorten the knob so I can see the chromed lever !

I still have one shifter to sell if anyone want ... I was keeping it for my father ... but he bought a 928.

Maybe I will better understand it when I actually do the install but I just dont see how the stock knob is going to be removed from the boot without cutting. How do I go from this

http://i.imgur.com/72a8ftp.jpg

to this

http://i.imgur.com/sNdN9IT.jpg
and yes I know ^this^ is not a boxster.

I did find some replacement boots on ebay for pretty cheap.

Fits 97 04 Porsche Boxter 911 996 986 Real Leather Shift Boot Red Stitch | eBay

Ah. Yes, the knob is integrated with the boot. You will need to buy a new boot if you want to change it, as I can just about guarantee that the original will be too short if you cut it. The stock knob/boot is worth something, so you might sell it and put that money towards the new parts.

Yes OK,

Thank you so much I thought I was going insane.

Did the install on Saturday and I love the results. I followed the instructions from the B&M website and it was pretty straightforward. In total it took me about 3 hours but that includes a significant amount of time jackassing around. A lot of people said it took some time for them to get used to the difference but I loved it instantly. Like others stated it takes a lot more force to change gears but the shifter is very precise, you definitely have confidence that you are in each gear. I did break the plastic piece around the base of the shifter that attaches to the boot but I already ordered a replacement one that comes with the two attached. Once I get the new one in there I will post a couple pics.

Also really like the Rennline Knob I bought. When it first arrived it seemed smaller than I thought it was going to be and i was a little unsure if I would like it but I have no doubts now that I installed it.

Thanks Ben006!!!! This was an awesome upgrade at a very reasonable price

Sorry for the late answer to your PM again.

Glad to see that everything went great and that you like it :)


If I can found ten other person interested by the BBSS (Ball Bearing Short Shifter ^^), I can run another serie !

Thank you for your feedback !

Ben

What is the final cost?

115$ shipping included for the US :)

When do you anticipate the next run?

As soon as I have enough persons interested :/
After that, I need about two weeks to complete the modifications :)

Ok, I'm in.

In for one too.

Nice.
I'm going to check if I can gather some from the french forum to do this as soon as possible :)

Those who are interested, send me a PM so I can keep track.
Thank you :)

Ben

Fitted mine today took about 1 ½ hours as others I used the B&M instructions here http://www.oz951.com/public/emmypics/shortshiftkit67.pdf
Really pleased with the result and the quality of the shift, thanks for running the project Ben

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...51854E30C4.jpg

Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement boot that comes with the mounting clip? All of the ones I have seen are just the leather part. I ordered a new boot online and I broke the clip that attaches to the console trying to put them together. I guess just the clip would be acceptable but i'm not crazy about the boot I got so I would probably prefer to get them together.

Edit im a dummy found it. http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-552-655-01-OEM&catalog_description=&Shift%2520Boot%2520Retain ing%2520Frame

$22 seems like a lot for just the clip. Still interested in getting the boot/clip together if possible.

Thanks

What I'd really like to go with this kit is metal gate, something like this

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I thought about it already, but the problem is that our shift lever is flat and thick, it won't look as good :/

how much short is this shift?

about 30% shorter.
the same as the other short shifters available for the boxster :)

In practice, this is really short

Need 2 or 3 more people :)

Hi !

we are finally enough to start :)

I will send everyone a PM to confirm and get the infos needed !

If you want one, I can make as many as I want.

I recently put a new knob on and I used this one:

Shift Boot Stitching for 98 03 Porsche Boxter 911 996 986 Black Leather | eBay

It was very tight on the square edge where it is stitched up to fit the straight edge, and I tore a small hole on the edge trying to get it to fit on. What was nice is that it had slits cut to wrap around the pieces that protrude from the plastic clip. I emailed the seller and they said to soak the leather piece in hot water first for a few hours and then install it. I soaked it for about 10-15 minutes and then installed it went and it went on. I probably will just keep it as the tear is not very noticeable. The stitching was so-so, the one you posted looks much nicer. If I decide to replace mine I will take the old one off and use it as a pattern and just make a new one out of a piece of leather jacket I got from goodwill that I was saving to make a new tool roll and then I can stitch it in gray to match the rest of the leather stitching.

Hi !

Please, those who haven't answer to my PM, I need your infos as soon as possible !

Also, if someone else is interested, it's the time ;)

I think I ordered the exact same one but with the red stitching. I am really not crazy about it the stiching is already coming undone. I found this one Boxter9904shift Redline Accessories Shift Boot at Andy's Auto Sport
Which seems like it's better quality. Let me know how your custom one turns out and if I buy this one I will post a review.

Thanks

PM sent...

Thanks :)

still missing one person :/

Ben

Let's go ;)

Hi Ben,
Are you still adding customers?
Don

yep :)
PM me your contact infos adress and e-mail adress

Ben

I just had Ben's ball bearing short shifter installed. The quality is excellent and I love the new feel. Highly recommended!

PM Sent. Thank you.

Thanks for the feed back !
I'm glad you like it :)

Ben

Oh oh, look like something nice is comming ;)
http://nsa38.casimages.com/img/2015/...2023539606.jpg

I can't buy a F355, but I can have a gated shifter at least ^^

Ben

Great! Look at the gated shifter on an Audi R8. They are beautiful. I got to work on one a bit a couple of weeks ago and the shifter looks and works great. If you are going to anything as a model, that would be it.

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg

looks really good !

the only problem is that the shifter shaft on the boxster's shifter is really thick, and most of it, is flat. So, I don't know how it will look yet, but I will try my best to make it look good :)

Let us know
 

You might get some interest for orders

I'm installing the 997 shifter soon. I'm really torn on what to do about a shift knob. My current one is looking a little worn. I definitely don't want to spend $300 on a boot and knob. I like those rennline ones, but I'd prefer for it to be labeled for a 6 speed. (don't want my wife or storage guy getting confused, lol)

I hope :)

But first I have to finish my two projects (shifters and intake plenum), I don't want to have too much things going on at the same time !


Cardiffgiant, you can do like I did, remove the leather cover on the shift knob and make your own instead :)