GT3 short shift kit - not impressed
Discussion
Steve_M said:
Is the GT3 SSK different to the "regular" 996 SSK. I ask because I had a SSK on my C4 and really liked it and was considering putting one into my GT3.
>> Edited by Steve_M on Wednesday 18th January 14:26
>> Edited by Steve_M on Wednesday 18th January 14:27
The gearboxes are related as far as I can tell. The Mk2 GT3 has a shorter shift action than the mk1 GT3 from the factory. Dunno how this compares to cooking 996s.
I fitted the B&M(??) short shift to my MK1 about 6 months ago. I would agree that it does feel more notchy and requires positive action to ensure that the lever is in the slot. However, I feel that this is a plus. There's nothing vague about the end result and so far, touch wood, in the heat of the track day action I have not as yet missed a gear. I would thoroughly recommend this upgrade to anyone wantingto use the car on track. As far as I am aware the B&M kit fits all 996's. One key advantage is that it's made of steel/alloy and so will not come off in your hand as you enter Paddock Hill Bend as the OEM shifter was prone to do.
I've had two SSKs and, after a few thousand miles of use, rejected them both. The notchiness just spoiled the pleasure of shifting.
As noted above, MkII already has a fairly short throw; unless you're racing it's not obvious why you'd have a need for a shorter throw.
For a MkI there's more of an argument in favour, but unless the adjustment of the SSK is spot-on it's a pain to use.
With regard to "bedding in", as a gearbox itself would do, the challenge is that as the parts evolve to mesh better, the adjustment is inclined to become less precise, requiring further adjustment. Today's parts are sufficiently uniform and precisely-made that the need to bed things in is generally much less than it was twenty years ago.
As noted above, MkII already has a fairly short throw; unless you're racing it's not obvious why you'd have a need for a shorter throw.
For a MkI there's more of an argument in favour, but unless the adjustment of the SSK is spot-on it's a pain to use.
With regard to "bedding in", as a gearbox itself would do, the challenge is that as the parts evolve to mesh better, the adjustment is inclined to become less precise, requiring further adjustment. Today's parts are sufficiently uniform and precisely-made that the need to bed things in is generally much less than it was twenty years ago.
Be patient my friend all will be revealed in about 3 months of
bat out of hell driving...you just wait and see.
philo
www.theratpac.com
bat out of hell driving...you just wait and see.
philo
www.theratpac.com
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