Urgent WTB: 986/996/987/997 shift alignment bridge tool

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by square-root

I’m trying to gather all things together so I don’t have to back out or have the car off the streets for too long.

Cheers

In that case you are all good!

What shifter are you going with?

[square-root]

Originally Posted by steved0x

In that case you are all good!

What shifter are you going with?

I currently have the 986 bracket with the B&M shortshifter—but I am not super happy about it as I find it too notchy—and I’m going to try the standard 997 shifter assembly and see if that is more my style.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by square-root

I currently have the 986 bracket with the B&M shortshifter—but I am not super happy about it as I find it too notchy—and I’m going to try the standard 997 shifter assembly and see if that is more my style.

I ran the 9x7 shifter for a while, I liked it and it was a nice improvement and was not notchy at all. I'm on the Ben's shifter now, which is very similar to the B&M except that it has ball bearings. If you think the B&M is too notchy, you might not like the Ben's shifter. It is smoother since it has the ball bearings, I like it.

If you do get the 9x7 shifter you could probably sell your 986 shifter with the B&M and make back some of your money.

[square-root]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I ran the 9x7 shifter for a while, I liked it and it was a nice improvement and was not notchy at all. I'm on the Ben's shifter now, which is very similar to the B&M except that it has ball bearings. If you think the B&M is too notchy, you might not like the Ben's shifter. It is smoother since it has the ball bearings, I like it.

If you do get the 9x7 shifter you could probably sell your 986 shifter with the B&M and make back some of your money.

That’s fantastic feedback, thank you!

Do you recommend any specific grease for the contact points? Silicone grease would be my choice but I’m more than open for alternatives

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by square-root

That’s fantastic feedback, thank you!

Do you recommend any specific grease for the contact points? Silicone grease would be my choice but I’m more than open for alternatives

My 2 Cents worth . . . You don't need the centering tool and use lithium grease. The pull back into second gear is the longest on the 6 speed so judge that and you should be good. Did mine 3 years ago and shifts smooth as silk.