08-09-2012, 11:41 AM
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Mobile Porsche Surgeon
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DYI Shift cable ends.
Made this up today. They work better than the original.
 
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Early 1996 / 97 Boxster, 130 k, De snorkeled, IMS, Top Speed Headers.
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08-09-2012, 11:45 AM
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Ex Esso kid
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You might want to check but I think the plastic ends are designed to break purposely in order to protect more expensive components or prevent the top from racking or bending.
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08-09-2012, 11:59 AM
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Mobile Porsche Surgeon
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The cable is held in with a set screw, it will pull away with that kind of force. The end is held with a heavy metal clip attached to the transmission. A new Porsche shift cable is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
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Mobile Mechanic Specializing in Porsche and Select Automobiles
http://www.mikesspecialtyautomotiveservice.com/index.html
Early 1996 / 97 Boxster, 130 k, De snorkeled, IMS, Top Speed Headers.
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08-09-2012, 12:08 PM
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Ex Esso kid
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kashmir
The cable is held in with a set screw, it will pull away with that kind of force. The end is held with a heavy metal clip attached to the transmission. A new Porsche shift cable is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
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What you did is killer, I think I'm mixing it up with the top cables anyhow, you know stuff I don't have anymore. 
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08-09-2012, 01:48 PM
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Nice work! 
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08-09-2012, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
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"Engineering is simply the slow younger brother of physics."
My first wife was an Engineer Physicist, she was not slow more like psycho :troll:
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08-09-2012, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
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Thank you 
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08-09-2012, 06:45 PM
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Always fun and rewarding to engineer something yourself!
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08-09-2012, 07:32 PM
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My shift cables are held on with zip ties... And it's been that way for years.
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08-10-2012, 06:30 AM
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Homeboy981
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Nice Solution!
Perhaps you could use something similar to the Short Shifter Linkage. It is an aluminum block that replaces the plastic part on the OTHER END of the shift cable (near the shift lever in the cockpit). It was one of the most common points of failure for racers so it was done when I put in the Short Shift Kit in there. Here is a pic:
http://www.****************************************.com/UserData/Images/Large/208315.jpg
The aluminum "block" with a plastic cup piece is held in place by 3 allen bolts that tighten around the cable so it cannot slip. It can adjust the cable length too somewhat. Also, being one piece, it should be stronger too. They are available for $44. May not work on this application though...Just a thought.
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08-10-2012, 06:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Homeboy981
Nice Solution!
Perhaps you could use something similar to the Short Shifter Linkage. It is an aluminum block that replaces the plastic part on the OTHER END of the shift cable (near the shift lever in the cockpit). It was one of the most common points of failure for racers so it was done when I put in the Short Shift Kit in there. Here is a pic:
http://www.****************************************.com/UserData/Images/Large/208315.jpg
The aluminum "block" with a plastic cup piece is held in place by 3 allen bolts that tighten around the cable so it cannot slip. It can adjust the cable length too somewhat. Also, being one piece, it should be stronger too. They are available for $44. May not work on this application though...Just a thought. |
Homeboy -
I am thinking of the shift linkage also, compared to the AP one below which would be best in your (or others) opinion?
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08-12-2012, 06:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boxster6354
Homeboy -
I am thinking of the shift linkage also, compared to the AP one below which would be best in your (or others) opinion?
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Where would somebody buy this?
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08-12-2012, 09:06 PM
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Here you go, but also at Amazon, eBay and others:
Agency Power
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