I bought an OEM Porsche short shift piece and now want to get it installed. Does this really take 3+ hours to get in?? At $125 and hour, the labor is going to cost more than the part!

Any Help?

Jim

 

An hour if you know what you are doing, 2 if you do not.

 

i am getting 3 hour estimates from the local dealers, they said they have to take out the center console, blah, blah. is this a rip job or what?

 

Show 'em the Doc's post. Challenge them.

 

Dealer: one hour to do the work, three hour charge to customer.

Independent: one hour to do the work, one hour charge to customer.

Do the math.

Caveat: there are certain dealers who will work with you if you have a good relationship, and will consider doing it for a flat fee ($200?). Work the deal up front and see if the svc mgr is willing. If not, find a good indy.

Better idea: take a road trip to Imagine Auto. Well worth the time and fun I'm sure...plus you'll have one of the top experts do the work. Of course, in the end it will cost you THOUSANDS once you see all the great stuff IA can do to your turbo.

 

Thanks guys, good suggestions

Jim

 

DIY, free.

 

In Chitown you need to ask around. I get different numbers from different dealers, best part you have 5 to choose from.

 

The first time around it may take a couple of hours but if an experienced mechanic does it 1 hour. A 2 hour quote would be acceptable but anything more is unacceptable. I had a hell of a time (on my 997S) getting the shifter off the stalk. Be carefull not to damage or scratch the leather when removing the center console. Once you get that off its a breeze (especially if you got the OEM part because unlike the B&M it comes completely assembled). Its just a matter of hooking up cables (take your time and do it right). If your not comfortable doing it then take it to your local dealer but 3 hours is BS. Do a search on any of the major Porsche sites and you should find step by step instructions with photos. Good luck you will love the short shifter and wonder why Porsche didn't use this as the standard one? $$$$$$$$$

 

Like grady said, it really is a peice of cake diy project. I've done it about five times now, very easy.

 

I have called every dealer in the Chicagoland area, its all 3 hours. i am stuck like a pig on this.

 

Might as well go ahead and have the dealer do it, warrranty reasons alone might make the 3hrs worth it in the end, esp if you ever have a problem.

 

Git 'er Dun