Fitting a New Short Shifter

[w_pienaar]

The short shifter arrived today but before fitting it I'd like to get a few answers.

1. How is the gear knob attached to the gear leaver? My previous 944 used a simple clip to lock the knob in place, I do not see something similar on the Boxster's gear knob.

2. How do you detach the gear selector from its cradle? I assume the 2 nylon bushes needs to be forced out.

P.S. Any hints and tips from someone that already performed the task will be appreciated.

Cheers

[w_pienaar]

Just found another topic which addresses a similar issue

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...&hl=Shifter

The article even supports a link to the installation instructions for a B&M shifter.

http://www.bmracing.com/media/products/pdf/67.pdf

I'll still appreciate any experiences you can share that will ease the job.

Cheers

[Tool Pants]

The standard shift knob is a very tight friction fit. The optional shift knobs have a set screw. Unclip the boot/gaiter and see if there is a set screw.

To remove the 2 white plastic cup bushings I break the tabs that hold them in place with a small wood chisel. Watch your eyes as they fly when you wack on them with a chisel.