Ball bearing short shifter !

[loflyingz]

Here's a link to the install instructions for the side lever.

9X6-9X7-SHIFTER-SIDE-LEVER-1

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by loflyingz

Here's a link to the install instructions for the side lever.

9X6-9X7-SHIFTER-SIDE-LEVER-1

I just installed the side shifter to the original short shifter. I was one of the early adopters so mine has had lots of use. Both products are excellent. There are a few things to be careful about with the install that I haven't seen mentioned. So I emailed Chris a list for him to consider.
One example - it is really important to check your adjustment of the two big set screws after some use. The assembly may 'settle' and require subsequent minor adjustment. In my case the adjustment was significant. With the console off you could see fore/aft movement - just watch the "E" clips move away from the housing at one end or the other. That lost motion was sufficient to create grinding during the 1 to 2 shift when the gearbox was cold. Hopefully this comment helps others.
So with that correction made(no fault of Ben's product) and the side shifter installed it was a big improvement.
The difference between a good install and a great one may be some of the issues I sent to Chris. Someone needs to do a nerdy detail install video because when you get these two parts perfectly dialed in ,the result is outstanding. Well done Ben !

[boxxster]

Just thought I'd update this thread on my experience with this shifter (thanks 10/10ths).

I've been using a 997 shifter in my car for the past 5 years. For anyone curious, in terms of feel and throw length, I would say the difference between the 997 unit and Ben's is comparable to the jump I noticed between my stock shifter and the 997 one (i.e the 997 unit is about 15% shorter than stock, and this to me feels 15% shorter yet again). It's also tighter feeling and has less side to side play. Overall a nice upgrade!

I can only imagine if you went from a stock unit straight to Ben's you would be very pleased.