What I am doing wrong for smooth shifts?

[Meir]

Main is a 01 S with 77k.
My neighbor has a 99 base with 150k that shifts 10 times better then main.
So I'm sure with the new clutch and engine mount I'll be good.
In your case, I believe the clutch is still fine at 54k (assuming the car was not abused) but the rubber mount can be shot after 12 years.
Problem is, to insect it you will need to remove it.
Not a very hard job if you have some thec skills.
The mount itself goes for around 110$.

[jacabean]

after your motor mount is done you might want to upgrade to the 997 shifter assembly. i replaced mine at 50k and the shifting is much smoother .

[1olddude]

Originally Posted by jacabean

after your motor mount is done you might want to upgrade to the 997 shifter assembly. i replaced mine at 50k and the shifting is much smoother .

I have a 2002 S. how difficult/expensive is the upgrade to the 997 shifter assembly? If it makes a big difference I may be interested in doing that. My car only has 14,000 miles so I think the mounts should be good unless they died from old age like me!

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by 1olddude

I have a 2002 S. how difficult/expensive is the upgrade to the 997 shifter assembly? If it makes a big difference I may be interested in doing that. My car only has 14,000 miles so I think the mounts should be good unless they died from old age like me!

Mounts are likely age related more than mileage... I bought the schnell kit that reduces throws by 30% IIRC. I have not installed it yet but it appears well engineered and nicely fabbed. I also like that the stalk itself is a bit shorter as well...

[Meir]

Originally Posted by 1olddude

I have a 2002 S. how difficult/expensive is the upgrade to the 997 shifter assembly? If it makes a big difference I may be interested in doing that. My car only has 14,000 miles so I think the mounts should be good unless they died from old age like me!

It is not to hard and you can find it on eBay for 100-150$ used.
I installed the 50$ top speed SS kit. It didn't make the shifting much better for me, but it is much more "tight" and accurate, if I can describe it that way.
Defenetly one of the best modes to do on your car.
I do need to apply more force to shift, but it's not sloppy as the original, much shorter throw, and a lot of fun.