Gear shift position
Discussion
I wanted to get some feedback on recommended gear shifter positions. I will be ordering the GTR kit in January and need to decide on the gear shift position and type before placing the order (centre/left/rod/cable).
My dilemma is that I would prefer the centre cableshift option (996/997 turbo box) but I do not want to compromise the driving position by having to move the driver's seat too far to the right (too allow for the centre shift mechanism). Ideally I would like to have the driver's seat aligned to the pedals and steering wheel but still have enough room for the cable shifter mechanism. I'm not too fussed about having enough space for the centre console.
The other issue is that I am only 5ft 7 inches in height and would need to have the seat fully adjustable. I have seen some interior pics where the centre shift requires the drivers seat to be pushed out to the right, thus resulting in the seat touching the sill. I assume the seat would no longer be fully adjustable in this case as the forward movement would eventually be restricted when it comes into contact with the sill.
If the above is not possible then is a centre rod shift mechanism the next best route (without it fouling the seats)? This of course would mean going with the older G50 type gearbox.
It would be very helpful to get some feedback on what route other builders have taken and their reasons.
My dilemma is that I would prefer the centre cableshift option (996/997 turbo box) but I do not want to compromise the driving position by having to move the driver's seat too far to the right (too allow for the centre shift mechanism). Ideally I would like to have the driver's seat aligned to the pedals and steering wheel but still have enough room for the cable shifter mechanism. I'm not too fussed about having enough space for the centre console.
The other issue is that I am only 5ft 7 inches in height and would need to have the seat fully adjustable. I have seen some interior pics where the centre shift requires the drivers seat to be pushed out to the right, thus resulting in the seat touching the sill. I assume the seat would no longer be fully adjustable in this case as the forward movement would eventually be restricted when it comes into contact with the sill.
If the above is not possible then is a centre rod shift mechanism the next best route (without it fouling the seats)? This of course would mean going with the older G50 type gearbox.
It would be very helpful to get some feedback on what route other builders have taken and their reasons.
Visited the factory to try out the seating position of a centre cable shift layout. It had the 996 centre console which pushes the drivers seat out to the right. Not sure I like the position as the steering was noticeably off centre. Would it be possible to have the cable shift centre layout but with a narrow custom made console? If possible I think that would be the ideal solution as it would allow for a more central seating position.
Have decided to modify the standard Porsche shift mechanism and move it forward so that the seats can be moved closer together. I will also raise the shifter so that it's similar to the honda civic. I plan to have longer cables to enable this. Before I embark on this route can anyone see any pitfalls?
Ok, maybe the Civic example was a bad choice :-)
I'll fabricate the shift mechanism first and then workout the max forward position. The goal is to have a narrow as possible mechanism positioned just in front of the seats. This will allow me to have the seats closer together as if it were a centre rod shift.
This is all assuming that I can obtain suitably long enough cables.
I'll fabricate the shift mechanism first and then workout the max forward position. The goal is to have a narrow as possible mechanism positioned just in front of the seats. This will allow me to have the seats closer together as if it were a centre rod shift.
This is all assuming that I can obtain suitably long enough cables.
I most likely am over complicating the issue as a lot of owners have said it doesn't take long to get used to the offset. However, I do have a little while before ordering the next few phases so it will make a nice winter project. It's not going to cost very much if I design and build it myself. Worst case scenario it doesn't make a significant improvement. Best case scenario, it allows me to have an optimal seating position and I might even be able supply it to future builders.
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