Numeric Shifter Install Question
05-09-2023, 12:41 PM
#16
RL Community Team
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I am not sure why test drives are needed... not sure what they are checking for. Mine just worked. The only "adjustment" I did was look to ensure the stick was straight up.
Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atlanta)
Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atlanta)
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997.2GTS (05-09-2023)
05-09-2023, 12:58 PM
#17
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I think some cars are more sensitive to the alignment.. if the lever is slightly off (hard to see visually) could have more impacts on certain cars. My numeric on my 987.2 was ok eyeballed. But my b&m on my 997 needs some adjustment.
05-09-2023, 12:59 PM
#18
Maybe there's a difference between how to precisely install the various short shift kits available. The dealership tech who installed my B&M kit is the most senior tech there and a die hard perfectionist. The B&M kit has a shorter throw than the OEM Porsche kit so that could be the reason for his test drives to make sure it was just right. Different mechanics involved compared to the OEM Porsche kit.
I was surprised they agreed to install an after market kit rather than the OEM kit I'm sure they're doing most of the time. Long time customer must make a difference. I just wanted the shortest throw available and the B&M was it at that time.
I was surprised they agreed to install an after market kit rather than the OEM kit I'm sure they're doing most of the time. Long time customer must make a difference. I just wanted the shortest throw available and the B&M was it at that time.
05-09-2023, 02:21 PM
#19
Racer
Add my voice to those reporting the Numeric install is a simple DIY job and not worth spending the money to pay a shop to complete. Center console removal is time consuming the first time through but worth the effort to get it done carefully. Installation of the shifter itself is quite simple and the DIY guide in the 997 maintenance sticky is easy to follow. The shifter alignment tool, available here makes reconnection of the cables a breeze.
Swapping shift cables is another matter entirely with tight spaces, stubborn factory parts, and difficult under-car access issues.
Think of this as an outpatient procedure like lasik; quick trip under the knife with a huge payoff in the end.
Swapping shift cables is another matter entirely with tight spaces, stubborn factory parts, and difficult under-car access issues.
Think of this as an outpatient procedure like lasik; quick trip under the knife with a huge payoff in the end.
05-09-2023, 02:54 PM
#20
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Add my voice to those reporting the Numeric install is a simple DIY job and not worth spending the money to pay a shop to complete. Center console removal is time consuming the first time through but worth the effort to get it done carefully. Installation of the shifter itself is quite simple and the DIY guide in the 997 maintenance sticky is easy to follow. The shifter alignment tool, available here makes reconnection of the cables a breeze.
Swapping shift cables is another matter entirely with tight spaces, stubborn factory parts, and difficult under-car access issues.
Think of this as an outpatient procedure like lasik; quick trip under the knife with a huge payoff in the end.
Swapping shift cables is another matter entirely with tight spaces, stubborn factory parts, and difficult under-car access issues.
Think of this as an outpatient procedure like lasik; quick trip under the knife with a huge payoff in the end.
05-09-2023, 05:39 PM
#21
Racer