Which Short shift kit?
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Which Short shift kit?
Hey everyone! Which short shift kit would you recommend on a 997 and how is the difference in feeling from stock? If you could share your experiences it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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While pricey, the Porsche OEM SSK is the best choice. It can be installed as a DIY- if I can do it, anyone can. Follow the instructions, take your time, and you will be fine.
Overall, at this point, it's a mod that I insist upon. Had an SSK in my 996 and when I got my 997 it was amongst the first mods I did, and I am happy to that I am using Porsche OEM parts. It shortens the throw a bit, maybe an 1.5 inches in each direction. It may not worth the cost, but as a gift to yourself, it can be justified.
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Overall, at this point, it's a mod that I insist upon. Had an SSK in my 996 and when I got my 997 it was amongst the first mods I did, and I am happy to that I am using Porsche OEM parts. It shortens the throw a bit, maybe an 1.5 inches in each direction. It may not worth the cost, but as a gift to yourself, it can be justified.
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While pricey, the Porsche OEM SSK is the best choice. It can be installed as a DIY- if I can do it, anyone can. Follow the instructions, take your time, and you will be fine.
Overall, at this point, it's a mod that I insist upon. Had an SSK in my 996 and when I got my 997 it was amongst the first mods I did, and I am happy to that I am using Porsche OEM parts. It shortens the throw a bit, maybe an 1.5 inches in each direction. It may not worth the cost, but as a gift to yourself, it can be justified.
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Overall, at this point, it's a mod that I insist upon. Had an SSK in my 996 and when I got my 997 it was amongst the first mods I did, and I am happy to that I am using Porsche OEM parts. It shortens the throw a bit, maybe an 1.5 inches in each direction. It may not worth the cost, but as a gift to yourself, it can be justified.
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Eric @ bumperplugs seems to give out good deals on these!
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I had the same debate and narrowed it down to B&M or OEM. I ended up going OEM for and love it. It is not a huge reduction in shift length but feels alot more sporty. Not notchy at all and very smooth shifting. It is more $$ though.
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I have OE as well and love it. When the car is cold the SSK exaggerates the stiffness when getting into 1st gear, nature of the beast....
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You know I heard that too but even my original stock shifter had difficulties getting into first sometimes cold or warm. The new SSK was absolutely no different.
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I never had a problem getting into 2nd when cold but sometimes going into 1st is a little notchy. In fact Porsche even states that in their advertising. I found if I bring the gear shift lever slightly towards 2nd before putting into 1st, the notchiness goes away. When warm no issues at all.
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Thats a great endorsement!
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