B&M + OEM Rear Speakers
 

Any ideas or suggestions before I takle these jobs would be awesome. They will be happening within the next few weekends. I would love to get some advice if you've tackeled either of these and have tips.

There was tons of info about short shifters from the search function and the instructions seemed to be strong and straightfoward. I heard the B&M was at times notchy but I don't know it that will necesarily bother me. Is the EVO shift link worth the $?

As for the OEM speakers, I got them pretty cheap, and again there are awesome directions available. Sounds like it will help the sound come out a little bit. Any tricks would be great though.

Thanks in advance ...

Both are straight forward and plenty of info in archives as you've found.

2 tips on the B&M (which I'm sure you'll love BTW - I do mine) -
- be careful when removing center console as the sharp edges can scratch the leather seats/e-brake/etc. it's a little harder in the Boxster than eluded to in B&M inst b/c in the 99x's you have the luxury of tilting the seat all the way back.

- once you've installed the shifter, go for a test ride and make sure you shift into/out of all gears before putting the console back in. This way, you can tweak the adjustable links if need be w/out having to rip everything apart again ;) If all is good, reassemble.

I don't think the EVO link is worth it - especially w/ the SSK. If I recall correctly, I think I even read once that Tool Pants or Loren advised against it. I could be wrong though.

For the rear speakers:
- add polyfil to the speaker cavities (from a craft store or an old pillow). It helps slow down the air flow a bit making the speakers act like they are in a much larger chamber. The guide is to pack it in there firmly but loosely. You'll know when you have enough b/c it won't fall out when you turn it right side up.
- use a fish tape / or dry cleaner hanger to feed the cable thru the passenger side sill and kick panel.

Good luck and congrats on your mods - both are well worth it :)

there were a lot of threads here about SSK. several people have bought the 997/987 shifter assembly and really liked it. it isn't as notchy as the B&M, but not as short either.

the part number is 997-424-010-00. It costs $169 at ****************************************************.com

i'm about to order one. i was tempted to get a B&M, but I drove my bro in law's 996 and he has a B&M in his 6 speed, and honestly, I did not care for how it shifted. it was MUCH shorter than the throw in my boxster, but it was really stiff and notchy. to me, it made the actual shift shorter, but the effort was increased to where I found it annoying.

if I could keep the stock "feel" but make it a bit shorter and more direct feeling - I think I'd be happy. from all my reading here, the 987/997 shifter assembly sounds like the perfect compromise. plus it's not too expensive. it's a direct bolt in install too.

i'll post my thoughts when I get one.

Thanks for the tip on the speakers. I was getting ready to do this install this coming weekend. got a great price on the speaker kit (below $80 for a complete kit)
I will let you know how it goes.