IcemanG17

the only 928 5 speeds I've driven both have the super long shifter......I did sit in a GTS & GT that both have short shifters....it was VERY nice!!

BC

Another improvement can be had when the rear joint is replaced with something with no play, and the ball cup at the front with a heim joint.

GlenL

Check the various commercial versions and see that making your own is pretty easy.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/188631-shift-level-lenghts.html

I also wonder how much of the improved feel is due to replacing a shift lever with worn tubes.

Also, comparing feel between cars is suspect as the tranny, rear coupler and front mount all come into play. Picture your car with a **** 6cm lower.

F451

Chuck has a couple of the 928 Int'l short shifters on auction for his Laguna Seca United Way charity race.

Check em out here, along with some other sweet 928 auction items. -Ed

http://www.nwracersgroup.com/page3.html

Marine Blue

You sure about that! Previous owner of my car says it's a short shifter but I'm not sure if it is actually. Carl & Dave, you've both driven my car. Do I have a short shift or a chopped shifter? No complaints but wondering if I can improve my shifting.

Okv

The short shifter is, in my opinion, a noticeable improvement from stock GT '91 shifter.
The throw is shorter, the stick gets a little bit lower, and the removal of the springs and new bushings removes the mushy feeling.

The shifter is now very direct and 'mechanical' in feel, heavier, especially when cold, shifts more like a sportscar should.
It still is not perfect and fast shifting in all conditions, but I think that is caused by the gear box and not the shifter.

All in all, this might be 'as good as it gets' when it comes to 928 shifting..

Panzer9

Makes a world of difference. When I see a stock one, it just looks plain goofy sticking up that high.

The_Remora

Been deliberating on getting the short shift kit, after reading this I am sold on it! Also been planning to rebuild the linkage, am sure that will help a lot too.

Paul D

Here's a pic of an '82 (shortened by 3/4") next to the 928 Specialists short shifter peice. It made a BIG difference in the way it shifted.

UKKid35

Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I change the shifter?

I have a short shifter from 928Int, but I can't even work out how to remove the **** from the old one.

Anything else I need to know?

Rod Underwood

It just pulls off, but you may strain something doing it.

Good luck.
Rod

Vilhuer

You need to know which selector arms you have and select shifter based on that.

Marine Blue

Not a dumb question....I had the same problem a few weeks ago.

Best bet is to pull the leather up and pull the rubber boot up. Underneath you'll find that two clips hold the shift lever in place. Pull those off with a hook or circlip remover. Once the shift lever is off you can then put the old lever in a vice and pull the **** off. You'll need to twist and pull to get the **** off. It's rediculous how tight it is.

Be careful not to disconnect your front ball cup when reassemblying, ask me how I know!

UKKid35

Thanks Afshin, that is just the help I was looking for. Might have ago tomorrow and report back.

medipedicman

Does the ss affect the synchro? I have a ss installed by the PO and I cannot downshift going into a curve. I previously owned an 82 with the pos 3speed auto and I definatley prefer the stick for aggresive handling but I feel kind of weak when I am approaching a 25 mph curve at 60 mph and have to
1.use my brakes
2.fumble for second
3.grind into second
4.accelerate late.

I have no expectation of fixing myself, but I dont have a good shop that will touch a 25 yr old transmission without a complete rebuild.

Any ideas? (constructive)