I's Here - Numeric Shifter
#1
Instructor
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I's Here - Numeric Shifter
It's here. My Numeric Shifter & Cables.
Just wondering from those that have done this before, how long should I expect it to take to install? Should I wait for the weekend or can this be done after work (assuming a couple of hours).
Just wondering from those that have done this before, how long should I expect it to take to install? Should I wait for the weekend or can this be done after work (assuming a couple of hours).
#2
Burning Brakes
It’s not a quick job. Definitely wait until the weekend.
It’s not super difficult, there’s just a lot of bits and bobs to get through and you don’t want to be rushed.
It’s not super difficult, there’s just a lot of bits and bobs to get through and you don’t want to be rushed.
#3
Rennlist Member
Took me 6 hours to put the cables in, not counting a break for lunch. I wasn't exactly slacking off, but since I'd never done it before, I was taking my time and trying to be meticulous. I'm sure a professional could do it faster.
Shifter shouldn't add any time since replacing the cables involves taking the stock shifter out anyway.
Did you get the special "bulkhead" wrench? I neglected to, but I was able to make do with a set of thin service wrenches from Harbor Freight. Space is *very* tight on the driver's side of the transmission. Barely enough room to get my hands in there.
Also, take pictures before you remove the old cables, just to remind yourself how they were routed. This helped me when I was putting it all back together.
Good luck.
Shifter shouldn't add any time since replacing the cables involves taking the stock shifter out anyway.
Did you get the special "bulkhead" wrench? I neglected to, but I was able to make do with a set of thin service wrenches from Harbor Freight. Space is *very* tight on the driver's side of the transmission. Barely enough room to get my hands in there.
Also, take pictures before you remove the old cables, just to remind yourself how they were routed. This helped me when I was putting it all back together.
Good luck.
#4
I'm thinking about the same shifter for my 986. How difficult is it to adjust the linkage/cable to insure the shifter position corresponds to the proper gear? (or is that even an issue)
#5
Burning Brakes
That’s pretty easy. Get the green Porsche shift alignment tool for a few bucks and follow the Numeric instructions.
#6
Instructor
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One thing that I'm a little disappointed in is that the outer thick rubber insulation hoses are not pre-installed and it looks like the only way to install will be to slice them down the middle as they will definitely not fit over the 1" crimped on end fittings. I would thing that Numeric would have dealt with that and installed before crimping on the ends.
#7
Rennlist Member
Not hard at all. The documentation describes how to adjust it to ensure that you can reach all the gears. After that its a question of adjusting the overall angle of lever for best feel. As mentioned, Porsche has a tool for this for the stock shifter. I did it by feel without the tool and it was easy.
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#8
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One thing that I'm a little disappointed in is that the outer thick rubber insulation hoses are not pre-installed and it looks like the only way to install will be to slice them down the middle as they will definitely not fit over the 1" crimped on end fittings. I would thing that Numeric would have dealt with that and installed before crimping on the ends.
One thing I'll note is that it may be difficult to remove the stock insulation without damaging the sheathing on the underlying cables. Mine cables were toast already (broke in the middle of rush hour traffic!), so I had no qualms about taking a sharp knife to them.
#9
Instructor
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Well, this will be a Saturday or Sunday project - depending on if I decide to go to work on Sat. I'm looking forward to getting this installed as my shifting has rapidly declined; I'm wondering if my existing plastic bushings are disintegrating.
Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks for all the great tips!