05-26-2010, 01:49 PM
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Short shifter questions
I've done a search but couldn't find what I was looking for. I am going to get either a b&m or schnell.
Can anyone tell me if my Porsche shift knob will fit them? Also anyone have opinions on them?
Thanks-
Kyle
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05-26-2010, 02:00 PM
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In my experience, both will accept the oem shift knob. As far as which brand is better, I've read numerous, positive remarks about both of them. I know for a fact, that many of the high end after market "tuners" that offer their own short shifter, have simply rebranded either the B&M or Schnell under their own name.
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05-26-2010, 02:16 PM
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Porsche knob will fit fine. I have the B&M and like it...no regrets. Some will say they are a tad notchy, and mine is a little when the car is cold.
Once hot, good to go.
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05-26-2010, 02:38 PM
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Porsche knobs will fit fine on B&M, Schnell and even the knock offs on ebay.
I put a B&M into my '99 986 and thought it was fantastic! Sometimes a little stiff when cold but otherwise nothing short of a great mod. Another alternative, to keep the buttery smooth shifting but not quite as short, is to go w/ a stock shifter from either a 987 or 997.
Good luck and stop rowing your Porsche 
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05-26-2010, 07:47 PM
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Thank you gentlemen.
I am laughing at the "rowing" comment 
I went with the B & M, should be here early next week!
Kyle
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05-28-2010, 01:26 AM
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more questions
anything like a bad short shifter? Saw one on e-bay that looks identical to B&M one.
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05-28-2010, 07:31 PM
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short shifter installed!
Got the B & M shifter installed today. Was only a moderate pita.
The shifter is wonderful! I can't believe the difference....it feels great, and makes shifting much more fun!
Highly recommend everyone does this! 
Kyle
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06-03-2010, 07:21 PM
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Got the B & M shifter installed today. Was only a moderate pita.
The shifter is wonderful! I can't believe the difference....it feels great, and makes shifting much more fun!
Highly recommend everyone does this!
Kyle
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06-04-2010, 08:56 AM
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I've read comments about it not being as smooth, how has your experience been?
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06-04-2010, 11:43 AM
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I've read comments about it not being as smooth, how has your experience been?
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To me it's awesome! Mine is smooth, and I like it 100% better than the stock piece. My thought is this is how it should have come from the factory!
Love it!
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06-04-2010, 02:36 PM
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I've got a brand new B&M short shifter still in the wrapping if anyone is interested. I was going to do this mod, but never got around to it.
Up for grabs..
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06-04-2010, 07:35 PM
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b&m shifter
would be interested... what would u want for them?
thx
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06-04-2010, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chaudanova
I've got a brand new B&M short shifter still in the wrapping if anyone is interested. I was going to do this mod, but never got around to it.
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You should do it!!
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06-04-2010, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chaudanova
I've got a brand new B&M short shifter still in the wrapping if anyone is interested. I was going to do this mod, but never got around to it.
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Mulling it over... quote a price.
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06-04-2010, 09:34 PM
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After nearly three years of experience with a short shift kit, I am absolutely in love with the below mentioned modification and could not see myself without one. Albeit a Techart unit, it is the same dynamic. Do yourself the favor, buy it, and enjoy the hell out of it post installation!
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