I just installed a 997 shift **** and ran into the following 'speed bumps':

1. There is not enough shifter boot material to cover the larger rectangular hole of the 993 console. I went through the hassle of having the shift ring sewn into the boot and even got it installed. But as soon as I went to shift the lever, there was not enough play in the boot to get it in reverse or even 6th gear. I remedied the situation by getting a MOMO shift boot that has an elastic bottom and I just tucked whatever excess material I didnt need to use under the boot ring and out of sight. Problem solved.

2. The 997 boot/locking mechanism wont turn on the flat 993 lever. Just separate the boot ring from the **** ring and install the boot. Once installed, pull the boot ring up over the lever and then attach it to the **** lever ring. Once you have the slots lined up so they are both goin in the same direction, slide the boot/locking mechanism down over the shift lever and you are good to go.

3. The 997 shift **** has a bigger hole then the 993. Therefore you have to 'shim' your shift lever with something to get a proper fit with no play. I used a few wraps of aluminium foil tape around the shift lever to get rid of the play.

Hope that helps,

Rob

 

looks cool any idea on the weight?

 

Hey black993 i thought i saw one last night on ebay check it out.....

JERRY

 

Here Black i dont know if this is the one you want or not???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...QQcmdZViewItem

JERRY

 

Can anyone elaborate on how to remove the boot ring from the **** ring on the 997 shift boot/**** combo?

 

I didn't need to remove it, simply twist it so that the notches line up and slide it onto the 993 shaft...