02-16-2019, 05:53 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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Originally Posted by square-root
If it will fit the 997 stock shifter then sign me up for the L-lever!
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It will, a bit later, the first ones will be for shortshifters only, then I'll developp an add-on that will allow it to be used on stock shifters for a few bucks 
I received the quote !
It's a few months worth of salary... or a good used car !
I've asked to have a prototype to validate the final part before I fire up the production !
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-16-2019, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: toronto
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Originally Posted by Ben006
The new L lever will be out soon ! I received the last quotes to make it !
It will fit any short shifter that previously fit the stock L lever.
It will be an alunimum lever, with replaceable delrin inserts. I'm probably include two in the kit.
Ball bearings, and a steel shaft, though, that's still to be tested !
It won't shorten the side-to-side throw as Porsche got at least that right the first time ^^
It'll be a great improvement over stock ! I'm still running the prototype everyday !
I had to take a Cayman Cup for a ride last week, fitted with a Porsche cup shifter... And frankly, I like my setup better !
I know I tease you guys a lot, and you've already been waiting for a while now, but the end of the tunnel is near
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Okay does the L - shape place the knob toward the rear of the console or toward the front?
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02-17-2019, 01:56 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
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It doesn't change the shifter position at all, just the way it feels.
The shift knob can be adjusted, within limits, with the cables though !
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-23-2019, 09:27 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
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I fired up the production !
First step will be the pre-production prototype, then the real production starts
Can’t wait !
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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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02-23-2019, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
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Originally Posted by Ben006
I fired up the production !
First step will be the pre-production prototype, then the real production starts
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Thanks Ben, looking forward to getting one. Will you be selling it directly or through Uniwerks Design?
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02-24-2019, 02:38 AM
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I too am waiting for production model to be available for purchase . Thanks for the update .
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02-24-2019, 10:19 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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Originally Posted by PaulE
Thanks Ben, looking forward to getting one. Will you be selling it directly or through Uniwerks Design?
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For the US, through Uniwerks Design
Christopher has helped me a lot, it's been a very good colaboration so far, so we will continue to work together in the future !
And for US customers, it's better because the part arrives sooner and he carries some spare parts too !
Ben
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Porsche Tech in France.
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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02-24-2019, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA
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Ben,
How about for those of us on your side of the pond? Do we buy from you directly?
-Troy
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2000 Boxster S - B.A.D. short shifter and intake plenum - 996 throttle body - Fred's xenon projector headlights - blue LED instrument cluster - and a few other things
Driving this car makes me wish I lived farther away from work!
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02-24-2019, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
For the US, through Uniwerks Design
Christopher has helped me a lot, it's been a very good colaboration so far, so we will continue to work together in the future !
And for US customers, it's better because the part arrives sooner and he carries some spare parts too !
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Thanks, that's great. I just want to know where to get at the front of the line!
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03-21-2019, 09:29 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Hey Ben any update on when the shifter fix will be ready? Spring is springing soon 
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03-22-2019, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: toronto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
It doesn't change the shifter position at all, just the way it feels.
The shift knob can be adjusted, within limits, with the cables though !
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Okay curious to know where the L shape is incorporated
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03-26-2019, 04:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben006
I fired up the production !
First step will be the pre-production prototype, then the real production starts
Can’t wait ! |
Ben what's the latest status on production parts ? 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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03-26-2019, 01:29 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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I'm waiting to hear from the manufacture about the prototype...
They will have to make a total of 800 parts for the 200 parts production, so I expect it to take some time after the prototype is validated !
Ben
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Porsche Tech in France.
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Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7
1982 928 S Euro
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04-03-2019, 11:12 AM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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I haven't received it yet but I am excited ! 
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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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04-03-2019, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL
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I volunteer to test if needed, I am removing my Ben's ball bearing shifter from my Boxster to my Cayman so it would be a perfect time to add it
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04-04-2019, 03:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Bulgaria
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Sign me up for one of these too
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04-16-2019, 12:15 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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The wait is coming to an end !
I should have the prototype the 18th of April !!! I'm VERY excited !
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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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04-17-2019, 12:16 PM
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Ben-Auto-Design
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: French Riviera
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Received today !!!
The result is above my expectations ! I just love it !
Everything fits perfectly ! I can't wait to put it on and give it a try !
Le résultat est au dessus des mes attentes ! Magnifique !
Ben
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Porsche Tech in France.
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1982 928 S Euro
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04-17-2019, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Looks great. Put me down for two.
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04-17-2019, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
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Can't wait!
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