Short Shift Kit Advice?

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

I"ve narrowed my choice for changing my shifter to the two Porsche 987 kits.

the "standard" 9X7 shifter: 997-424-010-00
or
the short shift 9X7 shifter: 997-424-983-00

i haven't priced BOTH. are they the same cost?
do they both "drop in" in terms of installation? i assume from the pictures posted above by geoff and blue2000 that they both pretty much just drop in.

apparently, no one here has tried both.

for those who "understand" how these both operate - does it appear that the Porsche SSK (997-424-983-00) will be "notchy" like hte B&M and toher aftermarket shifters out there?

the big benefit to the 9X7 standard shifter is that it still feels smooth and NOT notchy - but shortens the throws somewhat.

if costs are the same, and FEEL is the same, why not go with the 983 series part and get teh good feel AND a shrter throw??? unless you don't get both with this setup and it actually will be stiff/notchy???

I've tried out the B&M, Schnell, 997 standard, and 997 short shift kits in various friends' cars at Pcar events. Here's my take:

B&M: Too notchy for my tastes. I did not like the feel of this shifter. It did not feel refined or smooth. Very short feeling throw though.

Schnell: Smoother action than the B&M, but still not smooth in action as I like. It was a bit of a longer throw than the B&M.

997 standard shifter: Very smooth and buttery. Nice action. I like this shift feel, although it is longer in throw than the B&M and Schnell.

997 short shifter: Short throw and yet very smooth. IMO, this is the best of them all. Precise, smooth throw, and refined feel. It's a winner. However, it is also like $400 bucks from the dealer I think.