I was quoted 6 hours!!! to install my Porsche Sport Shifter.

I have searched and found various quotes to others from $150 and up.

My question is, does anyone have the official "by the book" hours for this install? I would think that this being a Porsche factory part that there should be a standard, but dealers seem to be pulling numbers out of their hats on this one.

I was charged 1.5 hours by my dealership, $180.

Godfrey 06 Speed Yellow CS

I was told 2 hrs but I haven't had it done yet.

Did it myself. I took alot of time so as not to mar any finishes, and with no experience it took me 2.0 hrs or so.

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996 GT3 lower control arms at all corners
997 GT3 front sway bar
Tarett rear toe links
Quaife TBD
DMC harness bar/G-force harness

The quoted time from the Porsche Tech Bulletin, including removing and installing the gearshift bracket and the center console is 100 TUs.

I believe a TU is 1 minute.

I have installed 3 of these now and I would say 1.5 - 2 hours max.

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Current Cars:

2008 Orange - Limited Edition Boxster S
2004 Atlas Grey - Boxster S

Thanks for the replies guys. I find it curious my dealership is not going by, or anywhere near the book. I will have to inquire about their reasoning later. For now, I got my Salesperson to lower the price of the short shifter to $420 and leave it in the trunk when I pick up the car. I'll install it on my own later.

Thanks. for the info.

My local dealer booked me at 1.5 hours for the SS install..............

CheerIO, in which city in FL do you live?

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- Suneet

Jacksonville

Any other members in the Area?

I'm in Gainesville; but there a bunch of Jax owners. I know for example jaxbch987 has been on the forum for a very long time, among others. Are you buying your car from Brumos? I've come to the conclusion that their service department is always way overpriced against others.

If you are free in between May 16-18, I suggest joining us for Rock and Croc rally 3, there will probably be several Caymans caravanning up from FL. Also are you a member of the crown PCA? We might run into each other at one of their events.
- Suneet

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- Suneet

Fixed price fitting in the UK

£405 fitted.

Which is 2 hours labour + parts + vat