B&M or Schnell Short Shifter - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

porsche986spyder · 02-09-2007, 12:57 PM

Okay, I'm trying to decide on which one of these shifters is best for my 01 Boxster. I can't decide. They both look like they are good quality. Anyone preffer one over the other? I hate to start a war between companies, especially with the Schnell advertisement looming over in the corner of our web site. But I am leaning more towards the B&M one based on my past experience with my other car. I like the feel and way they "click' into place. Does the Schnell one do this to when shifting? Any feedback would be great.

Perfectlap · 02-09-2007, 01:23 PM

are they manufactured by the same company?
I would give the advertiser Schnell a shot, I haven't heard anyone say anything negative about either.
If youre not satisified I'm sure they will refund your dough.
Always good to support the site and its sponsors.

blue2000s · 02-09-2007, 01:41 PM

I don't know if the B&M and Schnell have the same fulcrum lengths so I don't know about the shift length and quality. But if you decide on B&M, safe yourself $200 and get the ebay clone instead. It's exactly the same part for $55. In fact, it appears to be axactly the same part as the Porsche 996/986 shift kit too.

porsche986spyder · 02-09-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

I don't know if the B&M and Schnell have the same fulcrum lengths so I don't know about the shift length and quality. But if you decide on B&M, safe yourself $200 and get the ebay clone instead. It's exactly the same part for $55. In fact, it appears to be axactly the same part as the Porsche 996/986 shift kit too.

I did that, and now I am regretting it because it did not come with the 2 aluminum bushings that replace the stock plastic ones. They only give you the shifter and no retaining rings, no plastic sleeves that go inside the Aluminum Bushings either. I could use it without the metal bushings, but I figure if I am going to do it, might as well make sure everything is icluded. By the way, I did some research and found out that the B&M is 5% shorter in the throw than the Schnell one. I think that is my deceiding factor. 30% vs. 35%.

ct_boxster · 02-09-2007, 02:44 PM

Just picked one up. Read the reviews at epiq autot sport. They review them both. I went with Schell b/c I wanted a little less metalic "snick", "snickey", "snick" when shifting.

P.S. I haven't installed it yet, so take comments with a grain of salt.

Scott S. in Connecticut.

porsche986spyder · 02-09-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ct_boxster

Just picked one up. Read the reviews at epiq autot sport. They review them both. I went with Schell b/c I wanted a little less metalic "snick", "snickey", "snick" when shifting.

P.S. I haven't installed it yet, so take comments with a grain of salt.

Scott S. in Connecticut.

Thanks. That helps a little more. I like that sound it (B&M) makes. I just wish it wasn't so expensive.

blue2000s · 02-09-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

I did that, and now I am regretting it because it did not come with the 2 aluminum bushings that replace the stock plastic ones. They only give you the shifter and no retaining rings, no plastic sleeves that go inside the Aluminum Bushings either. I could use it without the metal bushings, but I figure if I am going to do it, might as well make sure everything is icluded. By the way, I did some research and found out that the B&M is 5% shorter in the throw than the Schnell one. I think that is my deceiding factor. 30% vs. 35%.

I'd be surprised if you can feel a 5% difference.

ohioboxster · 02-09-2007, 05:27 PM

I have the cheap one too and love it. I think yours must have been missing parts.

HIFI · 02-17-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

I don't know if the B&M and Schnell have the same fulcrum lengths so I don't know about the shift length and quality. But if you decide on B&M, safe yourself $200 and get the ebay clone instead. It's exactly the same part for $55. In fact, it appears to be axactly the same part as the Porsche 996/986 shift kit too.

Anybody have a seller for this clone? I searched ebay and the cheapest I saw was around $100.

HIFI · 02-20-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HIFI

Anybody have a seller for this clone? I searched ebay and the cheapest I saw was around $100.

Still can't find this clone for $55, anyone have the seller's name and/or link?? THanks!

porsche986spyder · 02-20-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HIFI

Still can't find this clone for $55, anyone have the seller's name and/or link?? THanks!

I have mine posted on e-bay right now for only $60.00!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220084572839