The hard failures I saw (not mine) on the OE parts were where the steel cable gets crimped into the metal collar. But the plastic rubber bushing will get older and softer and sloppier eventually as well.

 

I installed the Numeric SSK myself and have this exact same issue but cannot seem to find the original plastic washer. Sorry guys but I'm a newb and never post. I looked for it but can't seem to find it on the original kit. Can anyone suggest how I can get another one? And exactly where does it go? Thanks!

 

Hmmm... look it up in the PET or call Suncoast Parts. Hopefully it's not part of the Porsche shifter assembly unit which is only sold as a whole unit = ~$250 from Suncoast. The plastic washer normally fits like a sleeve over this part.

 

Thanks USMC_DS1 for the quick reply. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find the washer. I'll try your suggestion and see if I can hopefully order the single part.

 

DavidRoy, here are a few more pics of the sleeve in question. Looks like p/n 996 424 145 01, or Fastening Part for Cable Adjustable or FPCA, might include the sleeve.



The sleeve is keyed so make sure it is flush with the FPCA. If it isn't flush just remove and slide it in from the other end and it will fit properly.


Looks like this when the sleeve is incorrectly installed. Noticed that it is not flush with the FPCA.

 

You're awesome! Just saved me a lot of legwork. Thanks again for the explanation as well as including photos. Very much appreciated.

 

Sure thing... keep us posted on the end result. I'm sure others will come across this similar issue.

 

Think I may have found the source of the extra play in the shifter. I've got the Numeric Racing SSK installed and will be installing the cables soon. I removed the console to take a look and see if it was the FPCA. It looks to be fine.

 

I had some parts where the material wasn't up to specifications. It also doesn't look like grease was applied to your shifter and should have been during assembly. Apply a small amount of grease. There is also a warranty that will cover this. Just contact me with any question.

Dan

 

Difficulty is higher and you need a lift. Even Numeric says it is not a DIY unless you have a lift. Otherwise I would have done it.

I am very happy with my Numeric... did it myself. See USMC's thread for my posts there.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

 

The numeric shifter looks like a class act..all out of billet and anodized parts..if I had one of your cars instead of my ancient 944, I'd buy one myself!

 

I have the Numeric shifter and cables on my car. It was actually fairly straight forward. Hardest part was re-fitting the rubber insulation grommet holding the cables where they go through the body to the undercarriage. I do have a 4 post lift although it could of been done easily on high jack stands.

To address your question about NVH, I had not noticed any increase... It feels like it should now. Razor sharp and precise.

My brother has the Porsche SSK with OEM cables. It took him one drive in my car for him to order the same setup.

Do the cables, you will not regret it.

Thanks,
Mark

 

Did you try first without the cables and then add the cables or did you do it all at once?

 

Did it all at once thus, hard for me to assess what type of upgrade the cables provided. It does not feel as if it could get any tighter though. Feels great.

Mark

 

Bumping up an old thread.. I installed the Numeric several months ago.. 10 autocrosses and 5 track weekends later I have developed the same right-left wobble as is in the video. Shifting still works - and it wasn't there post install - just wondering if anyone has had any similar instances.

I plan to reach out to Numeric on this one as well... GREAT product though - I love it.