If you have a 5-speed 928 and don't have a short throw shifter; GET ONE!
05-14-2009 | 07:11 PM
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Just installed mine in the GTS the other day, took the car for a ride today and what a tremendous difference! THIS is how the car should have come from the factory. Very cheap and easy modification with fantastic results. Took me (yes, mechanically challenged me!) less than an hour start to finish including the test drive....
Unless your past 928's have been autos....
05-14-2009 | 08:28 PM
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I know, more later. I was supposed to be on a confrence call........
05-14-2009 | 09:29 PM
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Just saw this on ebay for those who missed out on Mark's supply. Looks like a good deal. 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...1%7C240%3A1318
05-14-2009 | 09:50 PM
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05-14-2009 | 10:24 PM
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Well we may be able to add something even better.
I have a new short shifter kit that will reduce the throw by a significant amount and completeley do away with the front ball cup.
Announcement to be made soon 8>)
I have a new short shifter kit that will reduce the throw by a significant amount and completeley do away with the front ball cup.
Announcement to be made soon 8>)
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
05-14-2009 | 11:09 PM
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Vewy Intewesting.
Any chance there'll be choice of pivot points instead of mini-wrist flick shifts?
Sorta like the adjustable sway bar multiple mount points.
Just wondering.
05-14-2009 | 11:26 PM
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05-15-2009 | 01:35 AM
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1. remove the bottom of the boot from the console (without breaking it if possible - I didn't break mine)
2. pull the **** off the shift lever - takes a little effort and be careful not to use the console as a brace....
3. remove the rubber cover over the shifter well.
4. remove the two clips that hold the shifter lever to the rods.
5. remove the old shift lever, springs and plastic spacer (you will not reuse the springs or the white plastic spacer)
6. install the short shifter (not a bad idea to replace the 4 plastic bushings at the same time? there ~$2 each)
7. reinstall the washers and clips to hold everything in place.
8. reinstall the rubber shift well cover.
9. reinstall the shifter **** and boot.
Super easy.......
2. pull the **** off the shift lever - takes a little effort and be careful not to use the console as a brace....
3. remove the rubber cover over the shifter well.
4. remove the two clips that hold the shifter lever to the rods.
5. remove the old shift lever, springs and plastic spacer (you will not reuse the springs or the white plastic spacer)
6. install the short shifter (not a bad idea to replace the 4 plastic bushings at the same time? there ~$2 each)
7. reinstall the washers and clips to hold everything in place.
8. reinstall the rubber shift well cover.
9. reinstall the shifter **** and boot.
Super easy.......
05-15-2009 | 09:10 AM
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A short shifter along with new front ball cup and rear shifter linkage are THE way to go in a 5 speed. Very precise and short throw.
Eliminating the rear linkage fore/aft play helps more too. The stock part has play designed into it. Old news for many 928ers here of course.
Eliminating the rear linkage fore/aft play helps more too. The stock part has play designed into it. Old news for many 928ers here of course.
05-15-2009 | 01:00 PM
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1. remove the bottom of the boot from the console (without breaking it if possible - I didn't break mine)
2. pull the **** off the shift lever - takes a little effort and be careful not to use the console as a brace....
3. remove the rubber cover over the shifter well.
4. remove the two clips that hold the shifter lever to the rods.
5. remove the old shift lever, springs and plastic spacer (you will not reuse the springs or the white plastic spacer)
6. install the short shifter (not a bad idea to replace the 4 plastic bushings at the same time? there ~$2 each)
7. reinstall the washers and clips to hold everything in place.
8. reinstall the rubber shift well cover.
9. reinstall the shifter **** and boot.
Super easy.......
2. pull the **** off the shift lever - takes a little effort and be careful not to use the console as a brace....
3. remove the rubber cover over the shifter well.
4. remove the two clips that hold the shifter lever to the rods.
5. remove the old shift lever, springs and plastic spacer (you will not reuse the springs or the white plastic spacer)
6. install the short shifter (not a bad idea to replace the 4 plastic bushings at the same time? there ~$2 each)
7. reinstall the washers and clips to hold everything in place.
8. reinstall the rubber shift well cover.
9. reinstall the shifter **** and boot.
Super easy.......
5b. Place shifter in oven for a few minutes (makes it easier to install)
6b. Apply lithium grease to bushings and linkage pins.
FWIW, I would say new bushings are a must. Sometimes it can be a real bugger to line up everything, and in the process I've destroyed a couple bushings.