Installing SSK tomorrow
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Installing SSK tomorrow
Any advice on installing the B&M SSK on a C2? They give detailed instructions, but does anyone have tricks or warnings I should look out for?
It's going on my '99C2 with help of an ex mechanic friend.
Thanks,
Greg
It's going on my '99C2 with help of an ex mechanic friend.
Thanks,
Greg
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yeahh put some masking tape underneath the e-brake, as you lift up on the center console it will have a tendency to scratch it (especially leather). Make sure you mark the shift cables. Straight forward install. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Redridge
yeahh put some masking tape underneath the e-brake, as you lift up on the center console it will have a tendency to scratch it (especially leather). Make sure you mark the shift cables. Straight forward install. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Dev911
maskin' tape, check.
Ok Red, where in NJ are you just in case? hehe
Ok Red, where in NJ are you just in case? hehe
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When people say mark the cables I found that a Marks-alot marker does not do the job. I suggest a bright fingernail polish from your wifes cabinet. Coating the threads right up to block, so you can re-install the cables on the exact spot.
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Originally Posted by MarkT.Bevans+
When people say mark the cables I found that a Marks-alot marker does not do the job. I suggest a bright fingernail polish from your wifes cabinet. Coating the threads right up to block, so you can re-install the cables on the exact spot.
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I used a marker and found that it didn't provide a fine enough mark to align the cables to when I was done. I would suggest wraping around a piece of tape.
The other bit of advice, when cutting the tabs off the old shifter to remove it, make sure you use a new sharp blade. This is probably the hardest part to do, don't get frustrated or worried about cutting the tabs.
One last thing, you might want to get a porsche shift lever alignment tool (at dealer for ~$5) and align the stock shifter before you take it out. Once you have replaced it with the B&M you will not be able to use the alignment tool (doesn't fit) That way your positioning will be perfect when done.
Good luck.
The other bit of advice, when cutting the tabs off the old shifter to remove it, make sure you use a new sharp blade. This is probably the hardest part to do, don't get frustrated or worried about cutting the tabs.
One last thing, you might want to get a porsche shift lever alignment tool (at dealer for ~$5) and align the stock shifter before you take it out. Once you have replaced it with the B&M you will not be able to use the alignment tool (doesn't fit) That way your positioning will be perfect when done.
Good luck.
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ditto on the ditching the marker. Use a nail polish or small dab of touch up paint.
on the Tab, I gave up on using a knife. Probably because my knife wasn't sharp enough or I'm too big of a chicken to cut myself. I end up using a plier and a cutter to chip away the clips.
good luck!! You'll love the difference the short shifter makes.
on the Tab, I gave up on using a knife. Probably because my knife wasn't sharp enough or I'm too big of a chicken to cut myself. I end up using a plier and a cutter to chip away the clips.
good luck!! You'll love the difference the short shifter makes.
