Good day all. I added the Numeric shifter to my 02 C4s last Fall and loved it; install was a success and not too complicated. I purchased the cables later, and installed them last week. All seemed fine, but I can't shift into 2nd. gear, it just wants to grind on entry so I don't force it. I have been in communication with Dan at Numeric Racing multiple times sharing videos and photos of my situation. He has been very generous with his time and advice, but he is out of ideas on how to resolve my problem. Checking cable measurements (for the right side cable, gear selector), my cable seems correct according to Dan.
When I put the Numeric and original Porsche cables side by side, the Porsche cable is approx. 1/2'' shorter than the Numeric(at it's max. adjustment inward),which could explain why it won't engage 2nd. gear. All the other gears engage fine including reverse.
If anyone has had similar experiences like mine please add your thoughts. I am ready to put the original cable back on and call it a week, but I really would like to succeed with the Numeric which should work.
There is something I am missing or not doing right, or the cable is not the right size.I should also mention that the Numeric cable at the Transmission connection is adjusted completely in towards the front of the car, no more adjustment possible; I even removed the locking nut to gain an extra 1/8th. of an inch. The shifter up front is adjusted vertical in both directions. Again, it shifts smooth and properly for "all gears" except 2nd.
I am worn out trying to solve this working on the ground without a lift.

 

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