short shift gear change

Hi there
this is my first time on the forum, just changed my 1997 2.5l tiptronic boxster for a 2000 S and find gear change quite stiff and springy, even after clutch replacement
contemplating changing gear stick for short shift one, can anyone recommend a good trusted setup and company.

[RandallNeighbour]

If you find the standard shifter stiff now and don't like it, then I don't recommend a short shift kit... it only makes it worse.

My 97's 5 speed tranny is very notchy and shift when it's cold. But when it's fully up to temp it's a lot better. I just work a little harder when the engine and transmission is cold.

When I complained about it after a transmission swap and new clutch, my mechanic popped up the base of the leather shift knob and sprayed some grease in the ball joints of the linkage and it was far easier to shift. No charge.

Should you do this, dig out any pocket change that fell into the area due to it being stored in the ash tray!

[nastyboxster]

I too upgraded to an S and find the shifting notchier than my old car. I put in a B&M hoping that it will solve the problem, but it's actually stickier. I'm use to it now and does not bother me.

Having said that, I was in another S and felt that the shifter with the B&M was smoother and less effort than mine.

I dont' think it's the short shifter, but the original shift unit.
Anyone with any suggestions for adjustment?

[KRZTACO]

I have an 00 S model with the Vertex Short Shift kit. Definitely a shorter, however Notchier shift than before. More effort is used and may not be the best. I would keep your OEM shifter, and change out the nob for a smaller (shorter) nob. The shift feels shorter without the notchiness. (So I've heard)

KRZ

this is exactly the same problem when cold very stiff and easier to change at higher rev and hotter engine, i ask my porsche specialist about changing the box oil but his response was that you never really change the oil apart when it reaches very high mileage, does anyone done an oil change or something different to make gear change smoother?

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by nastyboxster

I too upgraded to an S and find the shifting notchier than my old car. I put in a B&M hoping that it will solve the problem, but it's actually stickier. I'm use to it now and does not bother me.

Having said that, I was in another S and felt that the shifter with the B&M was smoother and less effort than mine.

I dont' think it's the short shifter, but the original shift unit.
Anyone with any suggestions for adjustment?

This might be apples and oranges, but when I put a B&M in my old Mustang, it was very notchy and stiff at first but it smoothed out quite a bit over time. The Break-in period lasted a few months/ thousand miles. How long ago did you make this mod? Maybe it will fix itself for you…

[nastyboxster]

Dr. Kill

Had it for several months now and maybe it will solve itself. I am use to it and doesn't bother me. I do noticed that it's easier to shift when I'm on the track when the car is warm. In fact, I think it's great on the track.

I have the car in the shop right now to install an Evo air intake and asked them to look into the shifter. I let you know the outcome.

[Dr. Kill]

Please do, I am interested in this mod for myself.

I think you are right though, if the thing runs more stiff when cold, it is likely something happening below your short shift mod.