Update Time
So, time for an update.
You will recall that I mentioned a rattle from the passenger door. I took advantage of a couple of days off of work to take a look. First discovery was that only three of the five T30 bolts were present securing the door card. Then, once it was off, virtually all the speaker securing screws were loose or missing - it looks like at some point upgraded speakers were fitted, and then removed in a hurry for selling the car. I carefully laid the wiring back in the tidy connectors as it should be, and then found this little chap clattering about...
After re-securing that earth lead properly, and tightening everything else up, plus replacing the missing bolts, I now have the satisfaction of a dead quiet passenger door. Excellent, as I hate rattles.
I then set about removing the centre console to fit a quickshift kit. The various bits came off easily enough, and I was careful not to scratch or damage things as I went. When I undid the centre console drivers side leather bolster, this little lot dropped down.
Anyone like to conjecture what is going on here?
After that, it was reasonably simple. The kit I purchased was the common or garden eBay kit, but I was impressed with the quality of the components. It is a bit daunting at first completely removing the gearshift and mounting, but have the courage of your convictions and it is actually quite an easy job. Just be methodical.
After careful reassembly, gear change quality is light years better than the old floppy lever, I have no rattles around the passenger door or centre con sole now, and the car is even better to drive.
Next up, a new stereo to replace the dreadful Porsche unit.