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Old 01-13-2010, 08:50 PM
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I like it!!!
Old 01-13-2010, 10:29 PM
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I'm speechless. Great job..
Old 01-13-2010, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TooSixy
$349 for the PDK shift trim. The radio surround trims came with the car.
Looks great! Not sure I'd want to spend that much, but I'd seriously consider it if I had the beige interior. Nice job!
Old 01-14-2010, 12:44 AM
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Thanks again, guys, for the kind words and compliments.
Old 01-15-2010, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TooSixy
Thanks again, guys, for the kind words and compliments.
The only problem, TooSixty, is that now I notice the plastic gearshift trim in my car every time I get in. You've likely cost me $389!!
Old 01-15-2010, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
The only problem, TooSixty, is that now I notice the plastic gearshift trim in my car every time I get in. You've likely cost me $389!!
I'll buy you a beer whenever you come to this neck of the woods
Old 02-23-2010, 05:46 AM
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Hi,

i have this mod part with me...I am stuck. How do I remove the PDK gear **** ?? Do i just pull if off ? Please help, many thanks.
Old 02-23-2010, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TooSixy
You basically have to remove the shift **** in order to remove the trim.

1. Put gear shifter in N or D position
2. Remove two (2) Torx-25 bolts hidden under the carpet pile on both driver and passenger side and remove the small carpet-covered side covers
3. Remove two (2) Torx-20 screws securing the radio surround trims on each side
4. Gently unlatch the radio surround trims by pushing it towards the rear of the car
5. Use a trim tool (got mine from eBay) and gently pry up the trim from its base (silver color). Pry it straight up (see the pic below for location of clips)
6. Remove the trim. I find it easier to first unlatch the rear of the trim (the part pointing to the trunk of the car) and pivot it toward the floor, then carefully slide the trim towards you and out of the shifter.
7. Install the leather trim and put everything back in reverse. Make sure the trim sits flush with the base and the clips engage tightly (or you'll have rattles - ask me how I know )

Make sure you put masking tape on the base (below the trim), the radio surround trims, and center console to protect them from scratches or mishaps.

The picture below shows the location of the plastic clips on the trim.




Trim tools on eBay (search for "trim tool"). I paid $15 for mine.



Hi,

i have this mod part with me...I am stuck. How do I remove the PDK gear **** ?? Do i just pull if off ? Please help, many thanks.
Old 02-23-2010, 07:53 AM
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Check out this link

PDK Gear shift **** removal
Old 02-23-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by yeokpd
Hi,

i have this mod part with me...I am stuck. How do I remove the PDK gear **** ?? Do i just pull if off ? Please help, many thanks.
Just hold the collar at the base of the **** (it has the PDK written on it) and turn it counter-clockwise. It may be easier putting 2 index fingers on the collar and kinda turn it. Put the left index finger on the front (toward the PCM) of the collar and the right index finger on the back of it (toward you), then turn. After it is turned, pull the **** up (not too hard or you'll hit the rearview mirror).

You wouldn't need any tools for this. It helps to put the gear in D or N position first.
Old 02-23-2010, 12:49 PM
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It looks very nice, but as ADias points out, it contrasts sharply with the cheaper slush-finished rear console area. Time to anti-up! Do what Tony suggested for a beautiful center console.
Old 02-23-2010, 03:12 PM
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Oh that looks really nice! Great job!

I've been looking to get my rear center console done in leather as well. I contacted Suncoast, but they're having problems getting me a price. Something about Porsche not having part number for the console in leather. Strange - because I've seen many pictures of others with leather rear consoles.

Anyone else order the rear center console in leather as an after sale add on? Cost?
Old 02-23-2010, 08:04 PM
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The part number are listed in the PET catalog, so I'm not sure why there is an issue. I got a quote last year about this time, but it's probably not valid anymore. I would expect to pay ~$2.5-$3K from a dealer for the center console, plus installation. The part numbers from the 2008 PET catalog for the 997.2 are below:

Hope this helps
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^Thanks!
Old 02-23-2010, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wwilliams88
The part number are listed in the PET catalog, so I'm not sure why there is an issue. I got a quote last year about this time, but it's probably not valid anymore. I would expect to pay ~$2.5-$3K from a dealer for the center console, plus installation. The part numbers from the 2008 PET catalog for the 997.2 are below:

Hope this helps
Can you tell me where I can get a copy of the 997.2 PET catalog? Or could you post a link to it?

Thanks!


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