Advice on short shift kits

[ekam]

From Suncoast on 6speed:

Originally Posted by suncoastric

• 997 Shift Console - a 15% reduction from your stock 996 unit. A great bang for the buck, no cold start issues. I've sold many of these, and every customer is happy and suprised with the results. Also expect smoother shifts.
• 997 GT3 Shift Console - the same 15% reduction for a 996. I would only recommend this for the track, or for really aggressive drivers. I don't think the average person would need the reinforced joints. I wouldn't spend the money unless it was a track car.
• 997 Short Shift Kit - As good as it gets, and with the largest reduction. If you want the best reduction possible, with no chance of installation errors..........this is the answer. This is my recommendation. Ya....it's not cheap, but you won't regret the purchase.

The factory options listed above come preassembled in the console bracket and alignment tool, making installation quick and fool-proof. All of the factory options are upgrades, all are a significant improvement over stock.

• Aftermarket options - There are plenty of choices out there, but based on quality I would consider the B&M to be the best aftermarket version available. If not installed properly, it could be catastrophic. The installation is more labor intensive, and requires a complete dissassemble of the shift console. So precision is importmant. I've had many calls from customers who want to remove the B&M, and install the 997 shift console instead. Ask for feedback from other forum members, I'm sure you can get plenty of opinions.

[Iflylow]

Looks like there are a bungh of opinions. I will keep looking, and hopefully find a few to test before buying.

[chaudanova]

If anyone wants a brand new B&M, let me know. I have one that I never used, still in the wrap. Also have an oem shifter unit/housing available so you can just put the B&M in it, and do a direct swap out, and still have your stock setup to bolt back in if ever needed...

[vijen6]

Hey clickman,

By "the stock 9x7 SHORT shifter", did you mean that you installed the stock 997 shift console then added the 997 short shift kit or is there two different version of the shift console?

Thanks!

[clickman]

Originally Posted by vijen6

Hey clickman,

By "the stock 9x7 SHORT shifter", did you mean that you installed the stock 997 shift console then added the 997 short shift kit or is there two different version of the shift console?

Thanks!

Porsche offers two different versions of the complete shifter tower for the 9x7.

Porsche 987/997 short shifter 997-424-983-00 25% reduction

Porsche 987/997 standard shifter 997-424-010-00 15% reduction

Tons of info: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7371