Opinions on a Short Shifter

[Petecomplete]

Originally Posted by dougs01S

Hello follow 986'ers. I have a 2001S with the 6 speed manual. I'm thinking of replacing the OEM shifter with a Short Shifter. I see that Rennline sells a system for a bout $375 on Pelican. They also sell lower priced models for under $200.

For those that have a short shifter, are you happy you made the change? Big difference going through the gears?

Any downsides to installing a SS system?

Thanks and happy driving


Doug

I have a short shifter in my 2000 S. The car came with it so i know nothing else, but the shifts are excellent and quick. It is a little bit hard/stiff, specialy before the car is warm, but it is fine.

[A 986 S]

I installed one of Ben's ball bearing short shifters and really like it. Seems to make shifts quicker and more precise. In my opinion it's a worthwhile modification.

The exact shifter that I have doesn't appear to be available, but this looks like his current version - https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/bens-porsche-996-986-short-shifter/

Photos of my install here (near the bottom of the page) - https://rx19jones.wixsite.com/projectboxster/projectboxster2

[dougs01S]

Thanks everyone for your input. Appreciate it-

Doug