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Old 08-03-2017, 07:42 AM   #1
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Did you find any particular set of DIY instructions more useful than others for this job? I found a 997 shifter on Rennlist and I plan to install it the next time I have a free weekend.
I've had the shifter in and out a few times, and the Function First instructions are very helpful, and include all the steps the get the console out:

FUNCTION-FIRST > Shift-Right Solution

The B&M instructions are pretty good too:

http://files.dpbrands.com/bm/instructions/45135.pdf

These two are the best in my opinion.

Of course there are these:
Porsche Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) Installation and Shift Bushing Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

All are pretty good, once you get in there it all makes sense.

For me the most fiddly part was getting the retaining clips off of the shifter cables so I could remove the old shifter base and put down the new shifter base.
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Old 08-03-2017, 10:32 AM   #2
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Final interior veiw

Some will probably cringe, I probably went overboard on the red but It's all reversible. The leather covering can be removed. I (at the moment ) I like it ��

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Old 08-03-2017, 07:09 PM   #3
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Some will probably cringe, I probably went overboard on the red but It's all reversible. The leather covering can be removed. I (at the moment ) I like it ��
Who cares what others think? It looks like you did a 'top shelf' job sir. Good on ya.
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Some will probably cringe, I probably went overboard on the red but It's all reversible. The leather covering can be removed. I (at the moment ) I like it ��
I like it.
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I've had the shifter in and out a few times, and the Function First instructions are very helpful, and include all the steps the get the console out:

FUNCTION-FIRST > Shift-Right Solution

The B&M instructions are pretty good too:

http://files.dpbrands.com/bm/instructions/45135.pdf

These two are the best in my opinion.

Of course there are these:
Porsche Boxster Short Shift Kit (SSK) Installation and Shift Bushing Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

All are pretty good, once you get in there it all makes sense.

For me the most fiddly part was getting the retaining clips off of the shifter cables so I could remove the old shifter base and put down the new shifter base.
Thanks - This will be helpful.
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