Schnell Short Shifter
 

Well, I finally decided to get a short shifter, and with the deal Vertex Auto was offering how could I say no.

Received it yesterday and go through the AWESEOME step by step instructions, UNTIL............................................. .. the damn bushings are a little off which doesn't allow the snap rings to fit in correctly.

Spoke with Charles (Very Cool, and apologetic) and they will be overnighting a new pair of bushings and snap rings.

FYI: Vertex Auto acutally BEEFED up the set-up from the standard Schnell unit, very cool indead.

FYI: OEM Shifter Bushings do not fit on the Schnell unit.


KRZ

Nice to see they are on top of it.

Thanks for the report.

:dance:

Love the short shifter!

They sent me new bushings and everything is awesome.

Very crisp shifting with an easy install.

Short "notchy" throw like the S2000, just not as smooth.

Love it.

KRZ

That is great news. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:

Schnell short shifter
 

Are you still happy with the unit? I am considering buying one, but there is little user feedback in the forums. Thanks!

Exactly what does this mean? If you know.

They use larger / thicker snap rings to hold the bushings in place.

KRZ

Still happy with the unit, FYI: the shifts are shorter however more notchy and require more strength.

I prefer this however some have been turned off. You will find that with ALL Porsche short shifters.

KRZ

Has anyone tried or heard anything about the HIDs from ****************************************?

If you are talking about the HID "retrofit" kit for $360 or so, I looked into it. It's not nearly as good as the real thing, and the beams are not focused as much as the real thing, which means you'll blind drivers in oncoming traffic.

From all I've learned, I have decided to save my dollars and buy a new or used set of Litronics and do it the right way. I might buy some silverstar blue bulbs before that, but that's as far as I will personally go on modding my existing headlamps.

Others may have additional or contrary comments, which I always welcome personally because I learn so much from everyone here.

Victor, I would try before you buy. You have to ruin the stock bushings to install the SSK. I am one of the few that prefer the stock shifter. The shorter throw wasn't worth the substantial increase in shift effort I felt with the B&M unit. I have tried other short shift kits( on non-boxster cars) and liked them because the action was much smoother and less labored but for some reason the boxster is not like this. I had to use the B&M bushings with my old shifter in order to get the OEM shifter back in. I'm out the money that I spent on the B&M but I'm thinking of calling them to see if I can just get a set of bushings so I can sell the B&M unit. Good luck

I'll sell by B&M to someone
 

I've got a complete, and barely used B&M shifter and the EVO linkage if someone's interested. I installed a techart shift knob that mounts much lower than the stock knob so it gives it a 'short throw' feeling without the extra effort. So I'm thinking of stiking with it.

Good choice on waiting--do it the right way or don't bother--HID retrofits are always bad for visibility--both others' visibility and your own.

BTW, I have Silverstars on my Eclipse. The light's a little more white, but really, I wouldn't bother doing it again--the effect is negligable.

can u post a picture of the short shifter kit installed?