996 short shifter
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Hi all,
I have a 2001 996 turbo which already has some sort of short shifter fitted by the previous owner. I'm really not sure if I like it. It's quite stiff to go between gears and feels a little notchy. You have to be quite forceful and positive with it. Going from second to third it feels very mechanical and you really have to allow the spring to centre the shifter, which means slower changes. I remember the previous owner telling me he spent some serious money on the shift kit but I'm not sure which one it is. Do I have an option to switch to a smoother kit? I've heard people mention the 997 kit.
I should add that I've come from an e36M3 3.0 that had a very smooth gear change, albeit a little vague and long in comparison to the 911. I previously had an S200, which had the best shifter feel of any car I've driven. Probably unrealistic to replicate this but getting close would be good.
Found the link.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have a 2001 996 turbo which already has some sort of short shifter fitted by the previous owner. I'm really not sure if I like it. It's quite stiff to go between gears and feels a little notchy. You have to be quite forceful and positive with it. Going from second to third it feels very mechanical and you really have to allow the spring to centre the shifter, which means slower changes. I remember the previous owner telling me he spent some serious money on the shift kit but I'm not sure which one it is. Do I have an option to switch to a smoother kit? I've heard people mention the 997 kit.
I should add that I've come from an e36M3 3.0 that had a very smooth gear change, albeit a little vague and long in comparison to the 911. I previously had an S200, which had the best shifter feel of any car I've driven. Probably unrealistic to replicate this but getting close would be good.
Found the link.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Onetrackmind on Monday 27th April 18:33
Edited by Onetrackmind on Tuesday 28th April 14:57
Thanks,
So you think the 997 GT3 linkage is shorter and better than the standard 997 one?
I've just found a bill from 2002 for a Gemballa short shift kit. Pretty sure the precious owner replaced it though with something else.
I'll be picking up a 997 shift mechanism of some sort. Any links to threads with part numbers or fitting guides?
So you think the 997 GT3 linkage is shorter and better than the standard 997 one?
I've just found a bill from 2002 for a Gemballa short shift kit. Pretty sure the precious owner replaced it though with something else.
I'll be picking up a 997 shift mechanism of some sort. Any links to threads with part numbers or fitting guides?
Slippydiff said:
With you on this, and was discussing the fitment of quick shift kits to 996 GT3's on Saturday. Why in god's name do people fit these pieces of junk ?
I really don't see the appeal of driving a car that will barely go into gear when it's cold, is almost impossible to change gear between 1st and 2nd and 2nd back dow to 1st ?
Anyone with even a modicum of mechanical sympathy must realise that any quickshift puts extra load and wear on the syncho hubs and baulk rings if used in anger.
I've bought two 996 GT3's with them fitted, in my estimation they make driving the car a royal PITA, but also make rapid upshift and downshifts a lottery. In both instances they were the first items I removed off the car and replaced with a 997 GT3 shift for the princely sum of £120 IIRC (I think this will fit your turbo too), you'll be rewarded with a gearshift that's light, positive (it's removes about 10 % of the travel of the 996 item without any baulkiness or additional weight) and is a joy to use after the aftermarket sh*te made by B&M etc.
Are you sure the 997 GT3 shift mechanism is £120? The only GT3 shift I can see on pelican and suncoast are $400. I've read posts by some saying the standard 997 shifter is good and that's meant to be a good but cheaperI really don't see the appeal of driving a car that will barely go into gear when it's cold, is almost impossible to change gear between 1st and 2nd and 2nd back dow to 1st ?
Anyone with even a modicum of mechanical sympathy must realise that any quickshift puts extra load and wear on the syncho hubs and baulk rings if used in anger.
I've bought two 996 GT3's with them fitted, in my estimation they make driving the car a royal PITA, but also make rapid upshift and downshifts a lottery. In both instances they were the first items I removed off the car and replaced with a 997 GT3 shift for the princely sum of £120 IIRC (I think this will fit your turbo too), you'll be rewarded with a gearshift that's light, positive (it's removes about 10 % of the travel of the 996 item without any baulkiness or additional weight) and is a joy to use after the aftermarket sh*te made by B&M etc.
Edited by Slippydiff on Monday 27th April 19:13
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