Shift Cables | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2) (2005 - 2012)

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This is how to replace/upgrade your shift cables on the 2005 - 2012 Porsche Boxster (987.1, 987.2). We upgrade to Numeric Racing cables. We show how to calibrate them and fix common issues, like fixing reverse. We cover common challenges.
[Chapters]
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Service Mode
Guide • Service Mode | Access ...
00:39 Center Console
Guide • Center Console | Porsc...
01:00 Requirements
01:23 Detach Cables from Shifter
01:47 Unseat Cables from Shifter
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02:02 Jack Up
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02:29 Remove Parking Brake and De-Route Cables
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04:01 Re-install Parking Brake
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04:40 Plan of Attack
05:46 Unseat Front-Back Cable from Transmission Bracket
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06:49 Detach Front-Back Cable from Ball Joint
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07:51 Detach Side-to-Side Cable from Ball Joint
08:33 Unseat Side-to-Side Cable from Transmission Bracket
09:29 Make sure the transmission is in neutral
09:57 Remove old cables
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13:11 Mechanical Noise (Warning)
13:41 Transfer Rubber Insulation
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14:28 Orient Cables
16:36 Install New Cables onto Transmission
17:19 Install L2/R1 Cable into Transmission Bracket
19:39 Route L2/R1 Cable through Firewall
20:02 Install R2/L1 Cable into Transmission Bracket
21:51 Route R2/L1 Cable through Firewall
22:20 Firewall Grommet
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22:58 Calibrate Cables and Install onto Ball Joints
25:54 Remove Old Shifter Linkages
26:29 Install Cables onto Shifter
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31:01 Fixing Reverse and Final Calibration
32:03 Reinstallation
Exit Service Mode • Service Mode | Access ...
Reinstall Center Console • Center Console | Porsc...
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33:06 Appendix 1: What to do if cables disconnect
34:41 Appendix 2: Grinding shifting into reverse
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  • @RuslanVideoFilms
    @RuslanVideoFilms2 ай бұрын

    Useful video? Any tips? Feedback? Share experiences below!:

  • @PolskiMotoVlog

    @PolskiMotoVlog

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm about to do the job :) Was it worth it changing the cables?

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes! Once they wear in they’re not as “rifle-like” as when they are new but I’m glad I did mine. I replaced mine for reliability, not performance. So far, 5k+ miles on them, they came disconnected, but that was installer error on my part the first time around. It was ironic because I replaced mine to *avoid* the experience of getting stranded by the cables haha. It’s really important to fully tighten all of the included nuts up against the spacers and ball joints.

  • @guitarbooksdirect2020
    @guitarbooksdirect20202 ай бұрын

    Brilliant, love these videos, keep doing them for your 987, very helpful, thank you

  • @jeromenelson5280
    @jeromenelson528024 күн бұрын

    This is really excellent Video! It give me the confidence to tackle it myself. 😃 Ironically, I'm waiting until after our move from Florida to SC - and I saw your license plate. We are planning on moving to upstate SC. Where are you filming from? How is the weather for a boxster and working on your cars?!

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    23 күн бұрын

    I’m glad to hear and thanks for the kind words! Outside of Greenville, we love it, weathers great although this summer is killer. Where are you moving from, from Florida?

  • @jeromenelson5280

    @jeromenelson5280

    16 күн бұрын

    @@RuslanVideoFilms I'm glad to hear you're loving it in Greenville! Yes, we are in Central Florida and the Summers are KILLER. It's so humid right now, I can't even finish fixing my broken convertible top! We are looking at most areas around Greenville and Spartanburg. Hopefully, our house will sell soon! :)

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    14 күн бұрын

    @@jeromenelson5280 Can relate - hung out in Destin and the air was like water! Gorgeous beaches though

  • @Vavrisss
    @Vavrisss25 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial. My L2 R1 cable have already snaped so I'm considering if I'm able to do it... If i buy OEM cables, I assume calibration would be easier as I can adjust length directly on OEM shifter linkages? And btw., how can I support you - this video is very helpfull for me and I feel that "thank you" is just not enough :D.

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    25 күн бұрын

    Actually, on the 987.1 installing the numeric cables might be easier, because the OEM cables come with updated brackets that I would recommend doing research on. If you upgrade to numeric, you do not need to worry about the brackets because the numeric cables use the old 987.1brackets. that being said, you’re absolutely right, calibration will be easier. and you might be able to buy the original 987.1 shift cables with the original brackets and that would be a surefire way to minimize hassle liking and subscribing and the really kind comment is compensation enough ❤️

  • @Vavrisss

    @Vavrisss

    19 күн бұрын

    @@RuslanVideoFilms done ;)

  • @jeromenelson5280
    @jeromenelson528024 күн бұрын

    Also, what other fixes / maintenance / upgrades would you recommend doing at the same time (since you are already accessing the engine bay & underneath rear-end)? 2006 987

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    23 күн бұрын

    honestly, there aren’t any pressing maintenance items. The air oil separator can be accessed from the top if you haven’t done that recently. That’s the biggest one. while the top is off, you can basically do anything else like maintaining the throttle body, but that’s a whole separate procedure.

  • @jeromenelson5280

    @jeromenelson5280

    16 күн бұрын

    @@RuslanVideoFilms Thanks! I didn't think about the throttle body - good tip! I haven't done the air oil separator yet. I thought that might be a good project to conquer at the same time! Luckly, I haven't had any major signs that the AOS is going out - but, while I'm there.... The shifting is pretty glitchy. I already changed transmission box fluid and realigned the shifter cables - but they had little effect. I'm hoping replacing the shifter cables will do the trick!

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    14 күн бұрын

    @@jeromenelson5280 Best of luck! Share please how it goes!

  • @Vavrisss
    @Vavrisss25 күн бұрын

    And one other thing - I bought a car with some Aliexpress shortshift installed - do you think it could've caused or "helped" to cable break? (although cable break is common failure)

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    25 күн бұрын

    I don’t think so - the cables will resist lateral movements so I don’t think a short shifter can cause much additional stress. Might be wrong if somebody gets a short shifter really wrong though lol!

  • @jeromenelson5280
    @jeromenelson528016 күн бұрын

    What are the pros and cons of upgrading to the Numeric Racing cables? Are you happy with the ones you used? Can you share a link? Thanks!!!

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    14 күн бұрын

    Absolutely! They feel notchy at first but loosen up over time and feel super reliable. (gm!) Here's the link: flat6motorsports.com/products/numeric-racing-performance-shifter-cables-987-cayman-boxster

  • @scottholder4431
    @scottholder4431Ай бұрын

    Start to finish.....how many hours did it take you?

  • @RuslanVideoFilms

    @RuslanVideoFilms

    Ай бұрын

    7 or 8 with filming 4ish if I were doing it the first time 2-3 if I had to do it again without filming

  • @scottholder4431

    @scottholder4431

    Ай бұрын

    @@RuslanVideoFilms 👍

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