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Old 04-06-2007, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by daytrader
SSK come in two versions. Top mount and bottom mount. Get the top mount that you can install by remove the rear console.

I know what you meant, EBAY and some other websites selling for $100 or less. Personally, I had no experience. If you want to play it safe, B&M would be the choice. You can contact Eric @ BumperPlugs.com for $200.
I bought one of those shifters and they are exactly like the B&M, maybe a bit heavier... 6 months later I bought the B&M via bumperplug. I compared the two SSK and what is different is the teflon bushing that they used... the ebay shifter developed alot of play because of the cheaper (plastic) bushings. The B&M quality is 100x better and will last the life of the car... the ebay developed play after 6 months.
 
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Top mount = no jack stands.
 
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REDRIDGE, what is the model you bought on ebay??
 
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i got the b&m ssk and i love it but only one thing? all the guys who have done this to there cars when you dont drive your car for a while is it hard to put it into gear? i drive my car only on sat and when i get in and put it into gear its very hard! i need to force it in??? is that right???
 
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Originally Posted by jstrat85
i got the b&m ssk and i love it but only one thing? all the guys who have done this to there cars when you dont drive your car for a while is it hard to put it into gear? i drive my car only on sat and when i get in and put it into gear its very hard! i need to force it in??? is that right???
no thats not right, shouldnt have to force it...maybe you have to much play on your cables?
 
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Old 04-09-2007, 09:39 PM
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I'm wondering if it was installed correctly, had mine done one week ago by a 30 year Porsche tech, it worked perfectly the first time and gets better each time I drive it.
 
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im not that shure?? it gets better when you drive it but in the morning holy **** its tight!
 
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Old 04-09-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by profil32
REDRIDGE, what is the model you bought on ebay??
model?...Im not so sure, that was a year ago, its the SSK (console)...if its not B&M or Porsche or FVD, its made in china. Anything thats $100/less or so I believe even the shnell are china made. The quality just isnt there.
 
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Originally Posted by tshack
If I order the top mount, does the car even need to be on jackstands?
No it does not.
 
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Revisit short shifter question on 911 40th Anniversary
Originally Posted by mrsteve
Just purchased a used 04 Anniversary edition 911, this is the worst manual transmission I've ever driven.....the fix was easy, a B&M short shift kit installed by Jeff Jones (great guy, talented tech) at Automotive Techniques in Farmington Hills MI. The difference is simply amazing, for anyone still driving on the stock shifter, spend $400.00 buy the shift kit and have it installed, or save $200.00 and do it yourself. I cannot understand why Porsche doesn't make this a stock item, as it makes the driving experience so much better. If anyone considering having one of these installled has questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me.
Steve - I have a 40th, too - I know that its been many years since you posted this, but I would like to learn more about your experience having done this. My 40th has just over 80K on the clock and I've been interested in doing the short shifter for a while. If you see this post please email me at 40jahre911@gmail.com. Thanks. Ted
 
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SSK from Ebay for under 50 Dollars is identical to the B&M SSK. Ive installed 3 and they have had no issues. Seams the companies now make them with the right bushings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Short-shifte...JWiM0y&vxp=mtr
 
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Curious on doing the upgrade, does anyone had posted a step by step install procedure with some pictures yet, sorry if its out there, a 'newbie' here, thanks!
 
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