04-18-2016, 09:18 AM
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#281
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 52
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Shifter
GOOD, i'm very excited!!
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Originally Posted by Ben006
I will
Benitom: Cool, tell me how you like it (I hope you do!)
Looks like the shifters will be there tomorrow, and the bearings too, so everything should be done before next Monday!!
Thanks guys!
Ben.
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04-18-2016, 09:38 AM
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#282
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1998 Boxster Owner
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Alviso, CA
Posts: 231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
I will
Benitom: Cool, tell me how you like it (I hope you do!)
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Took the Boxster out for a spin last night - very happy with the results. I thought it would take me a while to get acclimated but the stiffness is not a draw back to me at all. I have the same thoughts others have mentioned. Feels like a new car - when you put it in gear feels like you insert it into a slot, very precise. My wife also mentioned my shifts feel much smoother from a passenger perspective.
One thing I did notice...my driveway has a small incline when backing out into the street. When in gear reversing my car would make a significant noise, sounded like it was coming from the transmission. Sounded like a buzzing noise. After installing the new shifter the sound in gone. I didn't think too much of it before since it's a 98 and cars do creak over time.
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04-18-2016, 10:06 AM
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#283
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Thank you for the feedback I'm glad you like it!
I will pickup the shifters at 4PM today
Ben.
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04-18-2016, 05:42 PM
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#284
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Simsbury CT
Posts: 32
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Ben,
I installed your shifter today and took my car for a ride. It feels great!
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04-19-2016, 05:54 PM
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#285
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Thanks for the feedback JRide Glad you like it!
I brought the parts to the machine shop this afternoon, when I get them back I'll send you a PM!
Thanks guys!
BTW, I drove the boxster on track for the first time today... now I need a thousands upgrades! Ahah.
Ben
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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04-22-2016, 02:11 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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I haven't heard from the machine shop yet...
I'll check them Monday!
Everything else is ready
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
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04-22-2016, 04:05 PM
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#287
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
I haven't heard from the machine shop yet...
I'll check them Monday!
Everything else is ready
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Can't wait, Ben! And I have a brand new OEM shift and boot to top it off. Old one was looking pretty worn.
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04-25-2016, 12:13 PM
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#288
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
Posts: 827
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Hi!
Sorry guys for the delay, I went to the machine shop today, they were pretty busy last week... should be ready tomorrow
Ben
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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04-28-2016, 06:37 AM
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#289
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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I'm getting the parts back from the machine shop this afternoon
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1982 928 S Euro
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04-28-2016, 04:11 PM
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#290
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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Shifters are ready and you should have a PM from me
Ben.
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1982 928 S Euro
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04-28-2016, 05:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 1,347
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Paypal payment sent. Also replied back to your PM. Thanks
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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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05-02-2016, 04:55 PM
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#292
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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Got mine today it's a nice looking piece. Now I need to figure out what I want for a new shift knob.
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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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05-02-2016, 07:44 PM
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#293
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 52
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Shifter
Got mine also thanks!
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05-03-2016, 08:32 AM
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#294
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2015
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 19
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Got mine as well. Fast shipping. Can't wait to install it to try it out.
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05-03-2016, 12:37 PM
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#295
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Ball bearing short shifter !
Hey guys, if someone wants to post a DIY or video of your install of Ben's shifter, I would offer many thanks.
I know there are some out there, but for the less DIY inclined it would help. I'd be especially nervous after I cut the plastic bushings off the original as then there's no going back.
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Last edited by grc0456; 05-03-2016 at 12:39 PM.
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05-03-2016, 01:30 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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Hi!
The PelicanParts DIY is quite good, you should be able to do it.
Porsche Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) Installation and Shift Bushing Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article
Here are some quick tips:
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Originally Posted by Ben006
few tips:
-To remove the center console, it's better it the hand brake is a bit loose: it has to go high. You can also engage the 4th gear, you'll have more room to remove it.
-Get that: SureBilt/4 pcs. seal and O-Ring remover set 82030 - Read Reviews on SureBilt #82030
It can be used to remove the lower section of the mid console, pry the shift boot and access the screw hidden under the coin holder!
Trust me, it will save you a LOT of time!
-Use zip ties to mark the position of the cables in their holders, and use bigger zip ties to hold the spring compressed when you put the cable back in:
We have almost reach the minimum amount of people to start
Ben.
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The worst part is getting the center console off if your handbrake doesn't go high. After that, it's easy.
Also, don't tighten the big set screws hard, just by hand until there is no play, then lock them with the nut
Ben
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05-05-2016, 06:32 AM
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#297
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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Got mine yesterday, thanks. Now to find a few hours to try and do the install. Oh, BTW - was there supposed to be a tube of the lithium grease included?
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05-05-2016, 06:41 AM
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#298
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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It's already greased
The bearings don't need anything, they are sealed.
The only thing you can grease is the ball end to connect the cable. But I bet there is already some grease there.
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05-05-2016, 06:59 AM
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#299
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
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OK, thanks for the quick reply, Ben.
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05-05-2016, 05:43 PM
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#300
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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Hey Ben mine arrived today. It looks great. I'll be installing it into an extra shifter base I had laying around. Thanks
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