Mark G

Hi All,

I know this is a really old post but just wanted to add.

I have took all 3 strips off tonight with ease, Unscrewed them and not damaged them.

It was easy, you have to bend yourself a bit, but I have big hands and managed to do it.

Just painting them in artic silver now

Cheers

Russ

I would also like to add that there is no need to damage the strips to remove them. A few weeks ago I was half way through the job only to find the replacement strips were for a LH drive car and mine is RH drive so the job was stopped. On my second attempt it seemed so easy to do because I knew how it should be done and all the tricks to remove the various dash parts!

My tip not already mentioned in this thread is to use a 'flexible shaft' screwdriver with a T10 bit which you feed up from the footwell and guide onto the screwheads with your fingers at the top.

I have not measured the throws to compare, but....

The B&M/Porsche clone has a shorter shift then the Porsche 997/987 short shift based on what I can feel. That is why Geoff put the 997/987 Porsche unit in his 2001 986. He wanted a short shift, but not as short as the B&M type.

Thanks for the prompt reply.

One of my concerns about fitting the B&M short shifter was that the change may be too extreme and hard work before the gearbox warms up. So the 997 part inc. tower may be the right solution for me, especially as I have the option to return to standard.

My next job then is to get some prices.

996 424 983 00 is the Porsche clone/B&M short shift already mounted in the black plastic shift housing. It is for 996/986. Looks like this.

What is interesting is a note that the stock of this unit is to be used up, and then it is replaced by the 997/987 short shift 997 424 983 00. This is what Geoff put in his 986. See, Geoff, you were ahead of your time.

Is the amount of throw the same on both the 996 B&M clone and the 997/986 replacement ?