Does the 997 shifter come in a factory short shift?? If so how much would that be?

 

Does the 997 shifter come in a factory short shift?? If so how much would that be?

+1, I'd like to know too.

 

Porsche makes a factory short shifter for the 996's and 997's. I suppose it wouldn't matter which one you bought for your car, they're pretty much the same. The throws will be shorter than the shifter this thread is referring to, but the feel is different (a bit more effort, notchier, etc). It would really depend what you are looking for. Different people like both for different reasons.

Porsche Factory Short Shift Kit



I hope that answered your question. If I missed something, let me know!

 

Having installed the 997 shifter which has the same throw as the one Steven just showed above...I can say that the pictures fairly represent the difference in the throw lengths...which are about 10-15%, but much smoother than stock. A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

Just picked up mine today and will attempt an install this weekend. Any tips?

 

I just had the Porsche short shifter installed in my 997TT. What a difference. The throws are not only shorter, but also it seems to be much more precise and smoother. It is much easier to drive the car fast!

 

Make sure the gear shifter is located in neutral before removing the cables. The new assembly comes with a plastic locator which holds the new shifter in neutral so the transition is seamless (remove the locator after the cables are connected). I also updated my shifter & hand brake at the same time.

 

Also be sure to count the threads on each shift cable so that you can put it back in the EXACT same position. I think some of the guys use a black marker to mark the threads....I just counted from the number of threads from the back to where it hit the stop. The threads are located on the green and white cable you see in MGS's picture above. Sometimes it's pretty difficult to read these directions and put them into a visual perspective....so the best thing you can do is PM me or one of the guys who posted and get their phone number...then they can talk you thru it and paint a verbal picture as you're looking at the shifter. I know that personally, I've read directions and appreciate the expertise and effort the author went thru to explain the process....but I'lll be damned if I could figure out exactly what he was talking about....so you become hesitant and fearful of screwing something up. That's when the phone call can help give you the confidence you need to push thru it.

I just went back and looked at "Dr. Kaspar's" DIY posted on the first part of this discussion and it's pretty informative and takes you thru the thing step by step....good info Steve....

 

Chuck, PM sent.

 

I ordered one yesterday from Suncoast, (997 standard shifter)
I am replacing my B&M short shifter.

Thanks,

MK

 

Thanks for the pictures. How long did it take and who's install directions did you follow?

 

It took about 1.5 hrs start to finish. Re installation directions....I rang a local Porsche tech for advice, my brother also owns a local garage so tooling is not normally a problem.

 

Just came across a couple more of these in the garage if anyone is interested in doing this still, PM me.

 

Fear not fellow enthusiast, you'll find out how simple the install is once you've done it.

 

Why buy from Suncoast if Sunset in OR beats their pricing and has as good or better service?