Function First Shift Right Soln

[steved0x]

Sweet! I have their slotted shift knob, I really like it.

When you go 5->2 do you hit each gear on the way down?

The tracks I go to, Roebling has a 5->3 downshift, Sebring has a 5->2 downshift at the hairpin.

I hit each gear on the way down but I don't release the clutch. I'm not there yet... Have you seen the Leh Keen videos where he zips through the gears like a machine.

Sorry to hijack the thread

[husker boxster]

Yes, I do ea gear in a 5->2 downshift. When by myself on the track, I can pay a bit more attn. to the 5-4 shift but when there are multiple cars in front and behind and things are hectic, it becomes easier to do the 5-2 (missed 4) shift. Think this will eliminate that situation.

A 987 has a much improved shifter than a 986. This mod takes the 987 a level higher. Think it's pretty reasonable for $300.

I have not seen those vids but will look them up.

[CrisZenithBlue]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Sweet! I have their slotted shift knob, I really like it.

Steve i have the same shift knob and love it! looks good and has nice texture when you grab it.


hey any idea how much of that new found tightness comes from just replacing the plastic bushings on the 997 shifter?
would that aluminium replacement for the white piece make that much of a difference?
asking because i would be interested but i already have aluminium bushings from a B&M shifter and 300$ would be a bit steep considering i already have fairly new decent bushings.

[husker boxster]

I would say the majority of the tighter feel is due to the bushings. The OEM bushings have an inner piece made of firm rubber but it supposedly wears / elongates as it ages. Has to cause the shifter of get sloppy over time. The OEM triangle piece is held in place by a plastic pin that probably also wears out over time. The Function-First triangle piece uses a metal pin which would reduce the chance of wear.

If you already have the bushings changed out, you probably have the majority of the fix.