Anyone Ever Cut the Shifter Shaft ?????

[Quickurt]

With the increase in effort the Schnell system gave, I can't help but believe you guys are going to have some sore, bruised hands!

[jaykay]

Remember that the stock moment arm on the cable side is a lot shorter than an SSK. Cut the stalk too short and one could be in tougher than SSK shift effort territory. One could compare lever arms and cut to be below SSK shift effort......

It will be nice to hear how all works out when tested

[ppbon]

I cut my B&M short shifter many years ago.
It takes a bit more effort, but you get used to it quickly.
I've had no issues with missed gears at all.
I have also cut down about 12 other shifters and/or shafts for customers.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

[nola911]

DONE!

[jaykay]

Looks great....how does it feel when you drive it?

[nola911]

Ok, just got finished driving it for the first time (rain last night). The modified shift is pretty much perfect. The throw is still a little long, but the force required to move is was surprisingly simple. I absolutely positively love it.

More important than the shifter is the seats. The GT3 style seats are AMAZING in this car.

I feel like car this is quickly morphing to be a nice combination of the rawness of an elise and the refinement of a stock boxster.

Next, I look to more weight shedding modifications. Has anyone ever completely removed the convertible top assembly, motors, ect?

[jaykay]

.........yeah definately noticed your seats!!! What make are they? I assumed that they were real GT3s. Hopefully I can get matches for my red interior. Did you retain all the stock adjustments?

I am not suprise that the shifter effort is good; you probably still have a lot more mechanical advantage than an SSK. What length up from the fulcrum did you end up going with?

The shifter knob works well........I am doing a custom and will post it when I am done as long as it turns out.