Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> Boxster console
partwerks
post Sep 22 2021, 07:58 PM
Post #1


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,593
Joined: 7-September 06
From: Grand Island, NE
Member No.: 6,787



Anyone have any pictures of what has been done for a console that works with the 6 speed Boxster setup?

If I use the Boxster console, looks like I would have to somehow patch in where the electricals were, and the handbrake.

To get it to set back far enough, I would probably have to cut about 3" off the bottom of the center backpad, but then may not be able to open the console door, or take a section out of the length of the console. How easy is it to mend it back together and make it look like something?

Also, will the factory rear sway bar, fit if using the 6 speed boxster trans?

Attached Image

Attached Image

Attached Image

Attached Image

Attached Image

Attached Image

User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies
tygaboy
post Sep 24 2021, 11:45 PM
Post #2


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,322
Joined: 6-October 15
From: Petaluma, CA
Member No.: 19,241
Region Association: Northern California



I have a custom tunnel frame and console but the same idea would work: all you need is a shifter stand that puts the lever where you'd like it. In my case, it's up a bunch and fairly close to the steering wheel, in terms of fore/aft.
This is a Numeric shifter with their cables, which in this case are stock length. They offer shorter or longer, or at least they did.
I opted to run the cables exposed, running on top of the console. IMO, it fits the vibe of my build.
Hope this helps.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
partwerks
post Sep 25 2021, 09:55 PM
Post #3


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,593
Joined: 7-September 06
From: Grand Island, NE
Member No.: 6,787



QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 24 2021, 09:45 PM) *

I have a custom tunnel frame and console but the same idea would work: all you need is a shifter stand that puts the lever where you'd like it. In my case, it's up a bunch and fairly close to the steering wheel, in terms of fore/aft.
This is a Numeric shifter with their cables, which in this case are stock length. They offer shorter or longer, or at least they did.
I opted to run the cables exposed, running on top of the console. IMO, it fits the vibe of my build.
Hope this helps.


Unfortunately, I was limited by the length of the cables. I wish I could shrink them a couple inches, but need to drive it to see how it feels.
I did put this gadget in the shifter: http://www.function-first.com/products/eng...-right-solution

If I could have used the 987 cables, I could have used those shifter ends they make, but those cables were about another 3" longer yet.

I would imagine there is someone out there that could make a custom length cable?

I don't have access to making my own stuff, and have to do like most people, and hire it out.
In a perfect world, if a person could do all their own work would be cheaper, and would be more in control of your own work, and no blame game.

The mufflers are going to be the next hurdle. Not much room. Any suggestions for mufflers?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tygaboy
post Sep 26 2021, 08:50 AM
Post #4


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,322
Joined: 6-October 15
From: Petaluma, CA
Member No.: 19,241
Region Association: Northern California



QUOTE(partwerks @ Sep 25 2021, 08:55 PM) *

The mufflers are going to be the next hurdle. Not much room. Any suggestions for mufflers?


I have no trunk floor so I had more options but my current set up would likely work, in terms of the muffler location (ignore my headers!).
I used the Boxster muffler mounts at the back of the trans and made up a mount/hanger that supports each muffler.
I have the CAD file for all of this and could make you a basic mount "frame" that your local shop could tweak for your use. You pay for materials and shipping.
PM me if that could be a help.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post

Posts in this topic
partwerks   Boxster console   Sep 22 2021, 07:58 PM
ClayPerrine   I have not put a console around my shifter yet. I...   Sep 22 2021, 08:03 PM
Chris914n6   Plenty of room for the sway bar. You'd probab...   Sep 22 2021, 09:36 PM
partwerks   Plenty of room for the sway bar. You'd proba...   Sep 26 2021, 09:29 PM
dwillouby   This is what I did Ls2 with Boxster S. Local cus...   Sep 24 2021, 08:33 AM
partwerks   This is what I did Ls2 with Boxster S. Local cu...   Sep 24 2021, 07:59 PM
dwillouby   This is what I did Ls2 with Boxster S. Local c...   Sep 27 2021, 08:12 AM
djway   I have been considering the intake setup you have....   Sep 24 2021, 10:25 PM
Gearup   Anyone have any pictures of what has been done fo...   Sep 24 2021, 11:04 PM
partwerks   [quote name='partwerks' post='2947522' date='Sep ...   Sep 25 2021, 09:41 PM
djway   I got the adapter plate, clutch and pressure plate...   Sep 29 2021, 08:46 PM
partwerks   I got the adapter plate, clutch and pressure plat...   Sep 29 2021, 09:10 PM
The Double S   [quote name='djway' post='2949247' date='Sep 29 2...   Oct 1 2021, 09:56 AM
Gearup   [quote name='djway' post='2949247' date='Sep 29 ...   Oct 11 2021, 05:27 PM
tygaboy   I have a custom tunnel frame and console but the s...   Sep 24 2021, 11:45 PM
partwerks   I have a custom tunnel frame and console but the ...   Sep 25 2021, 09:55 PM
tygaboy   The mufflers are going to be the next hurdle. Not...   Sep 26 2021, 08:50 AM
tygaboy   Lyle - Here's the factory muffler bracket that...   Sep 29 2021, 02:21 PM
partwerks   Lyle - Here's the factory muffler bracket tha...   Sep 29 2021, 03:37 PM
tygaboy   Lyle - Here's the factory muffler bracket th...   Sep 29 2021, 06:53 PM
partwerks   Lyle - Here's the factory muffler bracket th...   Sep 29 2021, 06:58 PM
ClayPerrine   Here is my shifter setup for the Cayman 6 speed. ...   Sep 30 2021, 10:27 AM
The Double S   Clay it looks like you have an aftermarket short s...   Oct 1 2021, 09:48 AM
ClayPerrine   Clay it looks like you have an aftermarket short ...   Oct 2 2021, 10:51 AM
VegasRacer   Anyone else have an opinion on stock vs. short sh...   Oct 2 2021, 11:22 AM


Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 15th June 2024 - 01:59 PM