Short shifter install questions - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Thepoman · 10-05-2019, 09:16 AM

Just installed a short shift, still have a lot of play and movement... any ideas why?

rfuerst911sc · 10-05-2019, 10:30 AM

Did you have the same condition before the install ? If yes a short shifter isn't going to fix it . Bushings may need replacement along with cable fine tuning .

edc · 10-05-2019, 01:12 PM

Look at the play in the nylon oblong block.

thstone · 10-09-2019, 08:57 PM

Is the play in the fore-aft direction or the side-to-side direction?

If fore-aft, adjust the front and rear bushing tension to eliminate the slop.

If side-to-side, the plastic/nylon bushing on the side is probably worn and needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, that bushing isn't sold as a standalone part; it only comes as part of the entire shifter assy. There is an aluminum replacement that will eliminate all side-to-side play (Function First) but its somewhat expensive.

FUNCTION-FIRST > Shift-Right Solution

I have Ben's short shifter with the Function Five kit and there is no play or slop in any direction.