02-11-2010, 11:47 AM
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I love my Schnell unit, too, but it seems that's the case.........love or hate!
It feels almost identical (at least from a ten year old memory) of my Swift DB4 shifting a Staffs box. Only real difference is the Staffs is a dog-clutch box.
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02-11-2010, 01:30 PM
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I've found the best middle ground with the standard 9x7 shifter assembly. The B&M was horrible even after several adjustments. Shift effort was so high that the actual shifting was slower than with stock and it took the fun out of shifting.
In regards to purchasing only the aluminum bushings with the inserts.....all I have to say is good luck with that. I tried to get some from B&M since I had to mix and match the stock shifter with B&M bushings for awhile. I wanted to buy another set of B&M bushings so I could make the shifter a complete kit again and unload it. They told me I was out of luck, to bad so sad. I guess I haven't been the only one asking/looking for their replacement bushings due to a large # of people unsatisfied with their shifter and then basically stuck with it. Schnell might be more open to helping someone out with gettting just the bushings, but I don't know.
Last edited by Adam; 02-11-2010 at 01:34 PM.
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02-11-2010, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
I've found the best middle ground with the standard 9x7 shifter assembly. The B&M was horrible even after several adjustments. Shift effort was so high that the actual shifting was slower than with stock and it took the fun out of shifting.
In regards to purchasing only the aluminum bushings with the inserts.....all I have to say is good luck with that. I tried to get some from B&M since I had to mix and match the stock shifter with B&M bushings for awhile. I wanted to buy another set of B&M bushings so I could make the shifter a complete kit again and unload it. They told me I was out of luck, to bad so sad. I guess I haven't been the only one asking/looking for their replacement bushings due to a large # of people unsatisfied with their shifter and then basically stuck with it. Schnell might be more open to helping someone out with gettting just the bushings, but I don't know.
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I also don't know if the OEM shafts and the replacement unit shafts (Schnell) are the same diameter. It may be a moot point. I do know the base of the actual shifter shaft, where the knob mounts, was not. For a while, I had a large lump in my shorts! (and not in the front!)
I will again make note for all: make sure the new shift shafts are compatible with OEM 987 shift knob BEFORE purchasing a kit from Schnell. I bought mine from a forum member who had never installed it. It was at least one year old and DID NOT list 987 on the box.
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02-11-2010, 07:07 PM
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on my 997 the B&M is wonderful. It is less notchy than the factory short shifter I tested in a GT3. It is a little tight when cold but after a few dozen throws it loosens up a tad. I hated the stock long throw. The adjustment is the key
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02-12-2010, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam
I've found the best middle ground with the standard 9x7 shifter assembly.
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I've seen this reported quite a few times. Might have to do it.
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04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
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02-12-2010, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 70Sixter
I've seen this reported quite a few times. Might have to do it.
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Yeah, but what are you going to do with that "Hope Stick" on your 914???? 
I had a 71 914-6 and several different 4s. Worst shifters on the planet! They made my early 911s seem like precision.
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02-12-2010, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Quickurt
Yeah, but what are you going to do with that "Hope Stick" on your 914???? |
You don't think the 997 shifter'd help?! 
Actually I just checked Suncoast and the 997 shifter console is about $160. There is also a GT3 "racing" version for $340 with metal bushings.
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04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
70 914-6 - Black over tan, original/stock
PCA since 1970
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02-12-2010, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 70Sixter
You don't think the 997 shifter'd help?! |
Even if it wasn't connected to anything!!! 
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18x8.5 and 10 OZ Alleggerita HLT Anthracite wheels and anthracite Cayman side grilles - lovingly adjusted Schnell Short Shift
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