Finally got around to completing a few Pcar projects this weekend putting in a new painted center console, stick shift ****, Ebrake and pedal set. Goodtimes.

Before pic. Sorry. It was the only one I had.



All set up ready for install. The rear power outlet was not that easy to take out. Have to gently bang out the metal center and then the plastic outside can easily be removed. I was not smart enough to figure this out quickly.





A couple of bad pictures during the install:




Ebrake removal and install was not difficult. just a few bolts, one electrical plug and set-up. If you've ever worked on mountain bike brakes it is a very similar concept setting this up. There is a spring tensioner in the center of the Ebrake. Use an allen wrench or a philips head screwdriver to help maintain the relieved spring tension so that you can reconnect the cables




Shift **** was fairly straight forward. Make sure that you push the new **** ALL THE WAY down prior to positioning the boot otherwise the **** disconnects from the boot and you have to put the plastic connector/ring back into the boot and re-establish proper positioning...etc. Not fun. Ask me how I know



Pedal set. As stated in the past. Position carefully and get a new drill bit. Actually, get a few. I broke 2 of them. Besides that, pretty straight forward.
Here ya go.







Some final words regarding my own amateur experience. Thanks for looking, Brendon Chiou
-Be sure to disconnect the battery or you will have the dreaded airbag light which can only be shut off by the dealer or a durametric owning friend (maybe).
-Check the tension of the Ebrake wires when engaged and not engaged prior to installation. It may save you a ton of time.
-Read my note about the shift **** install.
-When you install the brake pedal, double check the positioning of each of the three screws. Make sure that you will have clear access to the screw from the back. I would do the brake first because it will be significantly easier to position the clutch pedal (plastic) according to the position of the brake (metal) as opposed to the other way around.
Just my experience.

 

Nice job!

 

Thanks Bobby!

 

I moved your thread here, left a redirect link on the Tech section, and added this thread to the DIY post. Very well done, looks great!

bob

 

might as well Paint to match, the ring around the Airbag and the PCM Faceplate.

 

Thank you! Did not think of the Steering wheel possibility. Might just have to go that route.

 

nice work

 

where can one download a porsche tech book to help with these DIY projects? would be nice to know the right way to remove things...

 

I honestly dont know of a comprehensive, multi-project book or manual that is available for Porsches. Ive actually rarely seen DIY write-ups in the Porsche magazines like you would with Land Rovers...etc. There are great DIY posts of other 6speed member projects on this site and the guys at MACarbon were incredibly nice and more than willing to answer any of my install questions. My one tip is that it is essential to have a set of the semi-soft plastic trim install tools available at Suncoast or MA Carbon. I did not scratch or break one panel or bracket during this install but would have destroyed my interior without one of those sets.

 

Pictures???

This thread should be deleted.