Hi Guys. I found a parts company that is selling 7 brand new Porsche OEM Short **** Kits for $139.00 USD each. It is model number 911 424 931 00 and fits: 911 1972-1973, 911 1974-1977, 911SC 1978-1983, 911 Carrera 1984-1989. I know others sell the same part for $195.00, so the price is great. I plan to call the guy tomorrow to order one, but before I do, I have two questions:

1. Is this a mod that most have already done, and is it worth it?
2. Are there 6 others that are interested in purchasing their stock. Perhaps I can negotiate a group discount (although I don't know how much cheaper they will go).

 

Both my SC and my 86 carrera had a short shifter. Really does shorten the throw dramatically. Some say the short shifter can make the 915 tranny a bit more ambiguous when trying to find gears - I'm not sure that I am one of them though.

I'm actually about to get a short shifter installed on my 84 coupe this week - and install a Seine gate shifter as well. I had the Seine system in my '86 - its spring-loaded and centers the shifter b/t 3rd and 4th gears - eliminates the worry about a 5th-to-2nd motor-blower shift on the track - and also provides peace of mind if you have others driving the car that aren't familiar w/ the 915 tranny.

 

Yeah, that is a good price. This is on my to-do list. So I'd be interested either way. Let me know where you are getting them from if you don't mind.

 

Thanks for the Info Rick. i have been lloking into the Seine gate shifter since i read your post and i am not sure how crazy i am about having a piece sticking up through the shift boot. Is that really how it looked in you other cars?

 

no, it is below the boot, not visible.

 

It was a seller on ebay. The auction ended a few days ago, but they had 7 left so I am sure they would extend the price. It was like $132.00. Here is the URL of the ended auction. As there doesn't seem to be much interest from Rennlis folks, I guess there is no opportunity for a group deal, so go ahead and see if they will extend their ebay price to you.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=002

 

The reason I asked is that I looked through the installation instructions on the site, and they showed this picture and said the boot needed to be modified.



Mind you, my car does not look like this, so perhaps this picture is a 912 or an older 911. Also, it says it requires a TIG or MIG weld which unfortunately means it is not a DIY job for me anymore. Too bad.

Install instructions:
http://www.seinesystems.com/GateShift-Install.htm

 

Yeah, I saw that pic too - my '86 had the leather boot over the shifter and didn't have that cut in it. I'll see if that cut is necessary in my '84. But hey, if you don't like it, get it removed and buy a new boot.

It does need to be welded, but its not a complicated job for a wrench to do. Shouldn't cost much for installation.

 

Previous owner of my car attributed transmission work he had done to strain added from the quick shift, which he removed, from my 81 SC.

While I like the quick shift idea, I'm happy to shift like a granny, taking time in between gears to giggle the stick from side to side.

 

Not everyone is a fan of short shift kits, including my mechanic, whose first comment when getting my 1984 ready for track use was to say 'well, the short shift kit has to go.'
The 915 takes a gentle and loving hand to shift properly; I guess the kits make it less gentle and leads to more wear.

 

Patience and a loving touch is key w/ 915 trans for sure.

I like short shifters b/c second gear isn't almost touching the driver's seat and 5th gear isn't so far away. My short shifters have always been there to reduce the overall throw, not the time it takes to get it in gear.