there is something disheartening about being so close to the finish of a project and realizing the very last step before re-installation is just something i was not able to do. now that the shifter and link are together it is all glory, but last night...

after a quick trip to a Porsche mechanic on the way to work, i was in possession of an assembled shift/link exchange. i admit i took the linkage in to work - partially to work it a bit in-between cataloguing, and partially to show...

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ok - so not that i expected it to be cake, or even jello (wiggly!), but installing the Short Shifter Kit/Link is a bizzatch.

biggest issue: removing that trim and console. holy ****. plastic prying tools essential, next time. although using an old credit card seemed to do the trick. *grumble* once the console is up it is just unscrew this and detach that cable, etc. we were actually able to get the boot and shift knob off, so no worries there.

she is sitting outside...

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having two cars and a healing knee are most times not a good combination for the Porsche downstairs in the garage. also puppies, puppies are a good reason not to drive the Porsche - and puppy vomit. yes. and the lingering chance that there may be puppy poo.

needless to say i drove the Saab (o'puppies) to the mobile rescue this morning, and also to the PirateBar last night for a friend's B-Day. i want to park the Cayman on the street downtown in the Mission at night, but i just...

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This week its been cool, but today it was quite warm and sunny and had to have the A/C on. The CS felt sluggish
Time for more upgrades.
Flash and Plenum is planned next.
Think I may cut down on the cupcakes, that may save a few kgs by Christmas.

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