Well, I decided to tackle an easy DIY and swap out my standard shift **** for the Porsche Exclusive version (bought from another 6speeder - thanks Rich!). My car has a SSK and the **** was just too long - time to go stubbier. (I know, I know - that's what she said)

With stock **** - didn't have the aluminum horseshoe:



Pulled up on the plastic clips for the boot - was worried I might snap something but they popped out pretty easy:



Prepared to pull up on the **** will all my power, based on other posts - was ready to go through the sunroof in needed. In reality, the **** slipped right off almost too easy - no hexnut on this puppy. BTW - can anyone tell me what SSK I even have?



Here's the new version, pre-install:



New **** has the backing screw - inside out version to see:



Slipping it on and tightening it down with an allen wrench:



Post-install pic all tucked in with the new horseshoe - looks a lot better to me:



Now my lonely old stocker sits on the counter by itself - don't pout, you served me well and are still in fantastic shape:



I suck at all things DIY, but this one was a breeze. I'm sure when I back my car out it will probably blow up, but for now it looks good.

Todd

 

Good job, thanks for the pics.

 

Where did you get the shift ****/boot? What year? What car?

 

I bought the shift **** with boot and horseshoe used from another member here - it's the Porsche OEM Exclusive **** that's like $400 new. My car is a 2001 996TT.

 

Nice, your new **** looks waaaaaaaaay better

 

Thanks, but I meant what year car did the shifter come off? Am I to understand that it is a dealer item only and didn't come on any car?

 

Is that SSK a Porsche item?
I see it has the OEM 'bearings' in place

 

I have no idea - it is a Porsche option (Tequipment?), but I don't know what car it was on previously. Ask FLY996 - that's who I bought it from.

I'm hoping someone can tell me - the SSK was on the car when I bought it, and the records from the dealer just show the install by the prior owner, not the purchase. I was wondering if anyone recognizes the logo on the rear side of the shifter.

 

Wow, that really looks terrific! I'm not sure I've ever seen that shift **** before, but it's a winner for sure.

 

Thanks - here's the link to it at Suncoast - looks like you could get a carbon fiber look also.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=996knobs

 

nice, thanks.

anyone know the thread size on the shifter?

 

That's interesting. When I see it on their site it looks more like the carbon shift **** I currently have in my own 996TT, but the photos you took make it look more compact for some reason.

 

No thread on mine - it just slides down over the lever with no turning and then tightens with the hex nut.

Thanks for the info.