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rfuerst911sc 07-21-2019 09:58 AM

They should be where next week ???

Ben006 07-22-2019 10:57 AM

At my place so I can control them and machine the shafts ;)

rfuerst911sc 07-22-2019 02:20 PM

Like a glacier we are slowly moving forward ! Looking forward to be able to purchase 😊

Ben006 07-28-2019 09:15 AM

I assembled 140 pieces over the weekend !
I need to machine the shafts and they are good to go :D
https://i.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9125.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9211.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9212.jpg
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rfuerst911sc 07-28-2019 11:05 AM

Looking good ! I'm assuming you will announce on here when these will be available to purchase ?

PaulE 07-28-2019 01:03 PM

Quel prix quand ils sont disponibles à la vente? En USA.

WillH 07-29-2019 03:57 AM

Will these work with the eBay shifter?

PaulE 07-29-2019 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillH (Post 600121)
Will these work with the eBay shifter?

They should since Ben's shifter is a modified eBay knockoff of the B&M short shifter. But if you're going to the trouble of taking out your console and disassembling your shifter, why not also go for the bolt action ball bearing smoothness of Ben's shifter?

WillH 07-29-2019 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulE (Post 600143)
They should since Ben's shifter is a modified eBay knockoff of the B&M short shifter. But if you're going to the trouble of taking out your console and disassembling your shifter, why not also go for the bolt action ball bearing smoothness of Ben's shifter?

I originally wanted one of his but he was unable to provide one at the time. I went with the Ebay one instead. A little less side to side slop from my eBay shifter would make me happy and if it fits...

Ben006 07-31-2019 10:07 AM

Hi !

Yes it will fist almost any short shifter, and soon even the stock shifter with the addition of a small bushing.

They are almost ready ! I need to pack them and send them out to Uniwerks !

I ran into a "problem" though...

I thought I could machine the shouldered bolts cleanly, but it's very hard to make something that works great, looks clean, and that I can make 200 of without having to quit my job :(

It's no big deal though, the only difference is that a 10mm hole needs to be drilled to make room for the threaded part of the bolt.
Here it is, cut bolt :
https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9216.jpg
Normal bolt :
https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9219.jpg

Ben

loflyingz 07-31-2019 02:03 PM

Ben,

I'm not sure I understand what you are saying here:

"It's no big deal though, the only difference is that a 10mm hole needs to be drilled to make room for the threaded part of the bolt."

Does this mean you are drilling a 10mm hole for the bolt or is this a hole I need to drill when I install the lever? Where does this hole need to be drilled? Why is the bolt cut? Do I need to drill a 10mm hole and also cut the bolt? I'm unclear on what is required to make this work.

Maybe you can clarify.

Dana

Ben006 08-01-2019 03:22 AM

Just drilling a 10mm hole for the threaded part of the bolt to go through because it’s too long and I can’t cut them cleanly.

I’ll be writing instructions tonight ;)

shockandawe 08-02-2019 04:15 AM

I’ll take one as so as they’re ready, please let me know when they’re ready.

square-root 08-02-2019 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben006 (Post 600242)
Just drilling a 10mm hole for the threaded part of the bolt to go through because it’s too long and I can’t cut them cleanly.

I’ll be writing instructions tonight ;)

I guess Dremeling off the tip of the bolt will be an acceptable alternative? :)

Ben006 08-03-2019 08:55 AM

They are shipping to the Uniwerks Design on Monday ;)

Yes, you can cut the bolt yourself if you prefer that over drilling a hole !

Soon, I'll be fitting a full kit on a 996 GT3 Cup car :D

shockandawe 08-03-2019 08:57 AM

How much are they going to sell for?

rfuerst911sc 08-03-2019 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben006 (Post 600344)
They are shipping to the Uniwerks Design on Monday ;)

Yes, you can cut the bolt yourself if you prefer that over drilling a hole !

Soon, I'll be fitting a full kit on a 996 GT3 Cup car :D

^^^ Well done sir :cheers: Looking forward to purchasing and installing . Thanks for making this happen .

Ben006 08-04-2019 11:46 AM

They are finally available on pre-order on Uniwerks Design website :)
https://uniwerksdesign.com/product/bens-porsche-911-boxster-cayman-shifter-side-lever-upgrade/?fbclid=IwAR2RZGPFs56Q_4KCrRSsTvBqkTW8kQa8LmU_9mXg uO3M37PNZaWBGxW6UEA

I'm sending them tomorrow at noon, so they'll be in the US by the end of the week !

OOOOOH I'm excited :D

rfuerst911sc 08-05-2019 02:33 AM

Ben is any kind of lubricant/grease suggested for any of the pivot points ? Or just install dry ?

Ben006 08-05-2019 02:51 AM

No, grease is definitely required for longevity !
Any high pressure grease will do. No copper/aluminum paste.

I just dropped the package right now :)


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