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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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SSK - All I can say is night and day!

I just got the short shift kit installed in my C4S and this is a MUST Mod. The first to 2nd shift is such a smoother shift now. I can't believe I waited 6 months to get this upgrade. If anyone is contemplating the SSK it is well worth the cost and should be a stock item.
 

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I always wanted to do this mod and never got around to it.
 
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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I always wanted to do this mod and never got around to it.
I waited 6 months and should have done it on day 1. Go get it and you will thank me later.

There is a Porsche 20% off promo being run at all the dealers. The SSK is only $403 if you use it (not installed).
 
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Congratulations.

I'm psyched...I ordered one a few weeks ago and plan to install it this weekend.
 
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Yep, big fan of the OE SSK!

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Originally Posted by BLKonBLK911C4S
I waited 6 months and should have done it on day 1. Go get it and you will thank me later.

There is a Porsche 20% off promo being run at all the dealers. The SSK is only $403 if you use it (not installed).
How do you get the 20%?
 
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I waited 6 months and should have done it on day 1. Go get it and you will thank me later.

There is a Porsche 20% off promo being run at all the dealers. The SSK is only $403 if you use it (not installed).
How do you get the 20%?
There is a winter promo. I think you can find it on sunset imports website or call them and they will send you the link. The promo ends March 31st.
 
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I have a SSK that came off my 997.1 with 6K miles if anyone is interested. It was nice, but I had to switch to the standard shifter as I get tendinitis in my wrist. The throws of the standard shifter are a little less effort.
 
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I have a SSK that came off my 997.1 with 6K miles if anyone is interested. It was nice, but I had to switch to the standard shifter as I get tendinitis in my wrist. The throws of the standard shifter are a little less effort.
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Originally Posted by Brian GTS
I have a SSK that came off my 997.1 with 6K miles if anyone is interested. It was nice, but I had to switch to the standard shifter as I get tendinitis in my wrist. The throws of the standard shifter are a little less effort.

I will be second in line for this if dw decides he doesn't want it. Please email me at bergx7 --at-- aol.com (I am newb status here so I can't PM yet )
 
Old Feb 23, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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^ Concur with all. I waited about 6 months and then finally got around to ordering this. Had it installed by a local porsche tech (:thumpup: to my boy Lutzo at LMN Motorsports).

I also got the OEM. I just felt more comfortable with the OEM, although B&M makes great products.
 
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I will be second in line for this if dw decides he doesn't want it. Please email me at bergx7 --at-- aol.com (I am newb status here so I can't PM yet )
dw bought her and shipped today, but thanks for your interest.
 
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I love the smoothness of the original shifter will I lose that in the SSK? Other SSK kits I have tried on BMWs were very notchy and did not have a smooth feel to it.
 
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Yes, in my experience, the SSK requires slightly more shifting effort and is notchier than the standard shifter. I like the smoothness of the standard shifter as well and so do my tendinitis prone wrists.
 
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OEM SSK - first gear ?

What is the group's experience re: increased difficulty engaging first, particularly when fluids are not yet to temp. ?
 


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