Boxster S 986 - Short Shift Kit

[tjdixon911]

Hi,

I am considering installing a Short Shift Kit into my Boxster S, I previously had a 2.5 Boxster S with a B&M kit fitted which I enjoyed, at the time there didn't seem to be many but now there seem to be several.

Was considering this;

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod4201/Shift-Linka...

Anyone got any experience?

[ajondyh]

I have one ready built into housing if you're interested. I'd take £100 plus shipping, I changed it in my race car for a CAE shifter

PS: I also have a set of un used Numeric Racing cables which I bought but were not compatible with the CAE shifter, I'm looking for £300 for those

Edited by ajondyh on Monday 22 August 15:33

[witko999]

I believe that Design911 one is literally exactly the same as the ones you can source from China on Alibaba for about £30. Apparently they take about a week to arrive.

[allatsea]

OP let me know if you do and if you fit yourself, is it an easy job?

Not sure I'd buy anything from Alibaba and then fit it to my car, but am I wrong?

[witko999]

Yes.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/EPMAN-SHORT-SHIFTE...

[tjdixon911]

Thanks for the advice guys, I have purchased an ebay item, I understand its the same as the EPMAN / Designtek one but UK stock so quicker delivery.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280932767298?_trksid=p20...

£47.99 delivered, dispatched on the same day so should be here Today/Tomorrow.

The cars in for a service next week at Autostrasse - they say it takes 1.5hrs to fit so may ask them to do the work.

[tjdixon911]

Had the Kit fitted last week, I had Autostrasse do the work whilst it was in for a service.

Its made such an improvement to the gear shift, it feels more precise and less sloppy, I'd say more how it should be - I'm still getting used to the different feel but haven't driven it enough yet!

Now thoughts are with the next modification, thinking Suspension next...

[edc]

Lots of suspension options depending on your budget and type of roads you drive and what you want to achieve.

[tjdixon911]

edc said:

Lots of suspension options depending on your budget and type of roads you drive and what you want to achieve.

Budget is small, I was thinking Springs, have been recommended H&R at -25-30mm, is it worth carrying out further works at the same time?

Maybe a new topic is needed for this?

[edc]

tjdixon911 said:

Budget is small, I was thinking Springs, have been recommended H&R at -25-30mm, is it worth carrying out further works at the same time?

Maybe a new topic is needed for this?

Depending on age and mileage I would prioritise dampers over springs. But personally, if you are doing the dampers and you want lower/stiffer springs then best to do altogether. Also, what set up you choose very much depends on your use of the car so it would be useful to share that. You will get a better range of response on boxa.net

[tjdixon911]

edc said:

Depending on age and mileage I would prioritise dampers over springs. But personally, if you are doing the dampers and you want lower/stiffer springs then best to do altogether. Also, what set up you choose very much depends on your use of the car so it would be useful to share that. You will get a better range of response on boxa.net

The car is a 2004 with 51k miles, use will be Road (country lanes etc), it is a weekend car so not in use everyday..

I'll head over to Boxa.net for some advice, I'll have to see if I can remember my password from my previous Boxster ownership.