YOUR RESEARCHEarly 996 and Numeric shifter cables....don't work
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Hello. My very capable mechanic called and said I have a pin style connector at the trans vs the ball / socket connector. Man these early cars have some nuances. I think we are just going with the 997 GT3 shifter setup with new factory cables. Any of you have experience with the Numeric shifter / cables in an early 99 or a 99 at all?
Just contact numeric. They have the correct ends available. I dont know why they can get the info out to their vendors so they can put this option on the order form. This issue pops up regularly.
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I�ve got the Numeric shifter and cables on my �99 C4� I didn�t have any problems with the cable ends on mine. The rubber plug/bung where the cables enter the cabin was a different story. The numeric cables are quite a bit larger in diameter than the stock cables which in turn makes the plug too large to fit in the tunnel�
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Had the same issue but plenty of rubber lubricant and it got in there.
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Hmmmm� not going near that one�
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As I was typing it I assumed someone would
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Numeric can supply the proper ends. Correct rod ends on cable Rod end
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