Question on Boxster Short Shift Kit

Ok...installed a short shift kit in an attempt to correct a client's complaint about heavy resistance when shifting...it should be noted that the vehicle 2002 Boxster is hard resistant to shift into ANY gear...it doesn't matter if the engine is running and with the engine off, it doesn't matter if the clutch is depressed or not...have replaced components that are known to be problematic collapsed transmission mount, gear oil...at a loss here as I was confident this shift kit would alleviate the concern per Porsche's technical service bulletin...any helpful hints as to what direction I should point my troubleshooting? I work on cars for a living and have never seen anything like this...I also do not have a lot of experience with Porsche primarily MB, BMW, etc., so ANY guidance would be greatly appreciated...

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Have to detached the cables to see if one is binding?

- Nick

[Jay Laifman]

I put a B&M short shift in my 2000 Boxster S and HATED it - for the exact experience you are describing. I pulled it out and installed a 997 shifter and all is fantastic!

[trendy996]

Gear selector on the trans, clutch fork, cables or just a bad trans

[masraum]

Wow, I would expect a ssk to increase the force needed to shift gears due to decreased leverage.

I hate to say it, but maybe it's just the trans. I had an '88 911 several years ago. It came with some of the records, and one of the first services was a complaint of a stiff shifting trans when the thing was only a month or two old. I eventually had to replace the trans for another reason, and the new trans shifted much, much more smoothly than the original. Maybe your customer has a similarly afflicted trannie.