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Posted by: partwerks Oct 29 2014, 07:57 PM

For anyone who would happen to have a Boxster shifter, would there be some pictures that could be shared as to the layout/ideas on how the console was set up in the cab?

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 29 2014, 09:36 PM

You don't need the console. I used the shifter and made a console with a wire frame and fiberglass mat.

It has 4 mounting holes so you can bolt it down.


I made the linkage on the tranny side. Mine was the Audi version and did not come with the Boxster setup.


Finished cover. I cut the Boxster shifter handle down and added a Mustang shifter handle. This allows a screw on knob. The stock Boxster knob sucks.

Posted by: partwerks Oct 29 2014, 09:43 PM

Thanks Mike.

I can't tell in the 3rd picture, but is there room for the 3rd seat cushion in behind the console, once it is ultimately put in place?

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 29 2014, 09:58 PM

You could build it that way. The cables are in the way. Mine dive into the tunnel before the access panel. I could slide the entire thing forward but i fit best where it is.

You could build a better fitting console than trying to fit the Boxster unit.

Posted by: partwerks Oct 29 2014, 10:13 PM

I forgot about those cables going to be in the road.
How's come the cables were not routed through the access hole instead?

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 29 2014, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(partwerks @ Oct 29 2014, 09:13 PM)

Posted by: barrym Oct 29 2014, 10:20 PM

if you're looking for a shifter for a cable shift conversion - check out the lotus elise / exige shifter

http://www.autobahnpower.com/images/Blog/Lotus%20shifter1%20abp.jpg

the '06 onwards is the on pictured above - the '05 and below is the same function, just a little more flex in the cage.

Posted by: partwerks Oct 30 2014, 07:22 AM

I have the shifter, and cables, just looking for ideas on how to make some sort of housing for the shifter, if I don't use the original console that it would have come with, to make it look decent.

Posted by: 76-914 Oct 30 2014, 08:06 AM

You can run the cables thru the rear access. You can even modify the access cover so that it can be used as well.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 30 2014, 02:10 PM

Those are not Boxster cables...

Posted by: mr2by4 Oct 30 2014, 02:43 PM

Toyota MR2 also uses cable shift and can be had for a bit less $$ than either of those. I would imagine that, in its 3rd generation, its operation is similar to that of the Lotus (since they shift the same gear box).

Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 30 2014, 03:26 PM

Partworks has a Boxster tranny, Boxster shifter and Boxster cables.

I believe he is wanting info on finish mounting and console aesthetics.

I don't think this is a debate on which shifter to use. What he has is plug and play.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Oct 30 2014, 05:04 PM

QUOTE(partwerks @ Oct 30 2014, 06:22 AM)

Posted by: El Vikingo Tropical Oct 30 2014, 05:45 PM

I use the Boxster shifter on a Audi trans and it's work well.


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