Rod end


Correct rod ends on cable


8mm pin at trans lever


Latter model ball and socket attachment
Ordered the numeric shift cables awhile ago, finally got around to disasembly for installtion. When I got to the trans end I noted that the cables from numeric had different attachements at the trans shift levers than on my 1999 996 with early production date of 3/98. The original cable ends at the trans consists of an 8mm pin rather than the ball and socket attachment that is prevalent on later models and the numeric cables were set up for the ball and socket attachment. Contacted Dan at Numeric Racing and he was able to get me the correct rod ends that enabled attachement of the cables to pins on the shift levels at the trans. Once I got the rod ends I completed the installtion with no problems. Took the car out for ride today and love more precise shift action. With the Numeric cables there is added noise from the trans and at first was a little paranoid hearing the whine from the trans but after a little while I got use to it. Attached are photos of the Numeric cables with ball and socket attachment along with photos of rod ends that worked on my early 996. It was great working with Dan from Numeric Racing, he was very helpful.

I mentioned it in my install thread

I know a lot of people like to upgrade the shifter assembly with Numeric or GT3, a while ago I rebuilt mine with Funtion First bearing kit. With the overhauled shifter and numeric cables I am very satisfied wit the results.