02-19-2016, 02:36 PM
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#201
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1998 Boxster Owner
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alviso, CA
Posts: 231
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Originally Posted by Ben006
The shifters are ready to go to the machine shop, I should bring them Monday
I received an e-mail for a member, he's out unfortunately, so I have two set available.
I will contact the next two on my list once the packages are ready.
Ben.
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02-20-2016, 05:18 AM
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#202
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 1,346
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Throwing my name in the hat for a short shifter. The " beast " revs so fast I could use some help in the shifting arena . PM'd my info to you.
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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02-20-2016, 05:34 AM
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#203
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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Just a thought on the gated shifter in regards to the shifter shaft being rectangular vs. round. Could a round piece of SS tubing snugly fit over the rectangular shaft ? I would think some thin wall tubing would not be too large in OD, it could be polished and would eliminate the concern of the looks of the exposed rectangular shaft. The tube could be end user cut to length so depending on what shift knob they choose to use the length could be adjusted. Depending on how snug the fit is there may be no need for any adhesive or if adhesive is needed it could be silicone or RTV so not permanent and reversible if desired.
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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02-20-2016, 08:45 AM
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#204
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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The problem with the gate plate is that even the base of the shifter's handle is too thick to have something that looks good.
I'm still working on it... kind of, since I have no money for the prototypes it's hard.
Ben
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Porsche Tech in France.
www.benautodesign.fr
Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-22-2016, 01:10 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Ok, so I went to the machine shop today... it was close...
I'll go tomorrow morning, it doesn't matter, I still don't have the bearings anyway.
I'll keep you in touch!
Ben.
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Porsche Tech in France.
www.benautodesign.fr
Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-23-2016, 08:17 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Parts are at the machine shop
But I'm still waiting for the ball bearings ... should be there by the 25th !
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Porsche Tech in France.
www.benautodesign.fr
Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-23-2016, 01:39 PM
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#207
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 83
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Thanks for the update!
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02-24-2016, 01:16 PM
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#208
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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The guys at the machine shop are really fast!
Parts were ready today at noon!
I will start to put everything back together, so when I receive the bearings I can send everything almost right away (still need to do 15 packages!).
I will send everyone on the main list a pm and an E-mail about payment, and when everyone on the main list is OK, I will contact the ones on the waiting list so they can have the "leftover"
Thank you guys,
Ben.
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ASE certified Automotive Master Technician.
Porsche Tech in France.
www.benautodesign.fr
Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-24-2016, 01:17 PM
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#209
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MN
Posts: 65
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Great thanks for the update!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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2001 Boxster S Arctic Silver : LN IMS Retrofit, Sport Package, AUX cable mod, de-snorkeled.
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02-24-2016, 02:50 PM
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#210
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1998 Boxster Owner
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alviso, CA
Posts: 231
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Thank you Ben - My Payment has been sent
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02-24-2016, 03:20 PM
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#211
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benitom
Thank you Ben - My Payment has been sent
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Same here.
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02-24-2016, 03:23 PM
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#212
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MN
Posts: 65
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I didn't want to say anything but I think I was the first. I'm excited to get this project started as soon as t arrives. This will be the perfect project to take my mind of not driver her for a while still here in MN. Though this Saturday it's supposed to be 55 and sunny. That sounds like top down weather!
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2001 Boxster S Arctic Silver : LN IMS Retrofit, Sport Package, AUX cable mod, de-snorkeled.
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02-24-2016, 03:48 PM
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1998 Boxster Owner
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alviso, CA
Posts: 231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 01BOXYS
I didn't want to say anything but I think I was the first. I'm excited to get this project started as soon as t arrives. This will be the perfect project to take my mind of not driver her for a while still here in MN. Though this Saturday it's supposed to be 55 and sunny. That sounds like top down weather!
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My biggest challenge is to find time to install
Married with 4 kids :ah:
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02-24-2016, 04:13 PM
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#214
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MN
Posts: 65
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Ball bearing short shifter !
Wow that must be a busy household!
This will probably be my last project on mine for while as we are expecting our first kid in June!
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2001 Boxster S Arctic Silver : LN IMS Retrofit, Sport Package, AUX cable mod, de-snorkeled.
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02-24-2016, 04:35 PM
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Tyler
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina -> New York -> Georgia
Posts: 52
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Payment sent! Looking forward to it! Thanks Ben.
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02-24-2016, 06:03 PM
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#216
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1998 Boxster Owner
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alviso, CA
Posts: 231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 01BOXYS
Wow that must be a busy household!
This will probably be my last project on mine for while as we are expecting our first kid in June!
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Congrats!
Yeah...my house is a zoo.
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02-25-2016, 08:14 AM
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#217
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 362
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I don't mind leftovers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
The guys at the machine shop are really fast!
Parts were ready today at noon!
I will start to put everything back together, so when I receive the bearings I can send everything almost right away (still need to do 15 packages!).
I will send everyone on the main list a pm and an E-mail about payment, and when everyone on the main list is OK, I will contact the ones on the waiting list so they can have the "leftover"
Thank you guys,
Ben.
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02-26-2016, 03:45 PM
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#218
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Project Addicted
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Posts: 623
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Ben,
Why not do a kick starter kind of thing for the next project. There are some of us that would support your efforts in R&D knowing it might be a bust but could be cool.
For those of you that have kids HAHa! My better 7/8ths raised 5 girls and still had time for our hobbies. All my girls can do car things and 1 Is a superior welder and complete car nut. She's building a hot rod 911 that might get on the road this summer.
You mention that you are ASE certified. I'm a NIASE certified master. That is going back a ways I tell ya!
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1966 912, 1976 911
1986 944, 2000 Boxster
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02-26-2016, 04:20 PM
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#219
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcslocum
Ben,
Why not do a kick starter kind of thing for the next project. There are some of us that would support your efforts in R&D knowing it might be a bust but could be cool.
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IMO, that's basically what this thread is, a micro Kickstarter.
Also, where can I watch your latest project, the white wedge?
Last edited by thatguychad; 02-26-2016 at 04:25 PM.
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02-26-2016, 04:42 PM
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#220
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thatguychad
IMO, that's basically what this thread is, a micro Kickstarter.
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Yep, a fund raising for: Intake plenum and 911 throttle body, basically
Right now I try to focus on getting a job as a technician, I have to wait until June for my AAS degree
After that, once I have a stable situation, I should be able to try new things without worrying much about money and do them in a more "official" manner!
I really appreciate your interest and comments, I hope to keep the development going, I just LOVE it !
Ben.
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Porsche Tech in France.
www.benautodesign.fr
Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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