I would like to do the upgrade, how involved is it?

 

Recently did both the shifter and the cables, speaking of which, I believe that is the only way it can be done. The cable ends at the shifter attach differently than the stock set.

I did not have a lift so it was a little combersome to get the rubber bushing to slide back in. Then we applied some WD-40 to it and life was all good!
When you pull out the console, look for small torx screw that are hidden in the rear compartment.
The white plastic piece on the shifter is an alignment tool, not a holder for shipping purposes!
When you slide your old cables out, attach some heavy string to fish your new cables back through.
It would of been helpful if there was a DIY, however there is not.

I like the Cup set up, very crisp.

 

Carefree,
Thanks for the info., so the Cup cables will only work with the with Cup shifter? I have a B&M (yes it's notchy...but short).

 

jmla, that is a good question.
What I do know is the Cup cables will not work with a stock GT3 shifter, (I don't have a B&M shifter to compare it to). Someone on the boards will be able to help that has a B&M.
The cup cables screw onto the shifter ends and a stock shifter has plastic clip on ends.

Does your B&M shifter have clips or screw on ends?

 

Carefree,
The previous owner installed the B&M, I may have to take a look for myself. Some say that the Cup cables are noisier than stock, in what way?

 

I have read that too, however I have not experienced that at all. The only way I can see them being noisier is by not installing the rubber (bushing/boot) properly, where it was not sealed and would allow air and noise. WD-40 is the big key to having the 3rd hose slide into place, you will see what I mean.

I wish I would of taken some photo's. Send Dell a PM, I am sure he can help.

 

I have cup cables with a stock 996 GT3 shifter...

My tech installed it so I have no idea how to answer any questions other than I like it...

 

jmla, from what I can see from my old parts and now knowing it is possible from PJ, see what parts are needed to change the shifter ends from spring loaded clips to metal threaded ends?
Someone on Rennlist has done this before.

 

Well if the Cup cables work with the stock shifter, than they should work with my B&M...cool! I contemplated doing the EVO shift links, but I think I'd rather have the Cup parts. Thanks guys.

 

What's the latest?
Have you removed the console to look at the attachment points?

 

Carefree-
No, not yet. I did some more research and I'm pretty certain that they will work with my B&M. Is the PN: 996 424 040 75, about how much do they run?

Thanks!