TheLlamaGod

i may try my luck and get the part welded back together and hope for the best.... if not i will definitely be looking into getting xschops

333pg333

I ran a short shifter on a 5 speed some years ago. When it worked it was nice, but if you slightly missed the shift it would 'graunch' the gears, particularly when the car was cold. Anyone else find this?

Thom

I bought my short shift linkage from Paragon Products years ago and it's been working fine and shifting pleasantly ever since I have had it. I ignore who actually makes it but it looks 99% identical to that Schnell unit... Will be checking it up close for wear over the weekend.

eman930

I had a schnell unit in my 1987 924S that I tracked for 2 years and was also my DD, Never had a problem, But As noted I did notice when cold it would have a tendence to grind, But once it warmed up, all was good

Chris White

Can I ask a 'dumb' question?
Why do you guys want a short shift set up? if your bushings and shift lever are in 'like new' condition the stock shifter is really nice. Fixing a sloppy shifting lever/rod/linkage by adding a short shift kit is not the best solution!

eman930

Me personally, I think the stock throw is to long, Yes its a nice steup but I feel it needs a little more, I like the shorter throw and the ferm mechanical feel, Feels better when driving.

Chris White

Have you driven a stock system that has been recently rebuilt? New shift lever, shift rod and bushings will make a huge difference.

I also prefer the feed back you get with the regular throw, all the short shift kits I have used have no real feedback from the trans and you just feel like you are 'man-handling' the transaxle in to gear.

Anyway - my main point is that the short shift kit is not a good way to fix a sloppy shifter, replace the shift lever, the white bushing and if needed the long shift rod first.

eman930

I agree, If your looking to fix it and like the way stockers feel then by all means fix the factory setup, If your looking for a different feel or shorter throw go with a short shifter, Its all really a matter of personal preference. As for this topic, The assembley that Broke is a Short shifter assembley and is why everyone is suggesting different short shifter kits. But its also one of those "while your in there" situtations While some will rebuild, others will replace with a possable better design for what they are looking to do.

Black51

I too think the stock shift linkage has a bit too much throw. My S2 had a nice tight stock linkage. So I know what it feels like. I love the feel and throw of a short shifter linkage. Mind you I hate those 'short' shifters in the cab that replaces the shift handle, and is literally just shorter. Those are retarded IMO. But it's all personal preference, and I don't blame anyone who likes them.

gruhsy

Hey Chris.

I lost my stock unit during my build....I think it fell into the recycle bin in the garage otherwise I would have left it alone.

Did not know it was missing until I went to put in on. Doh!!!!!

eman930

Yea Agree, The "Short" shifters that are just the shifter cut down are stupid LOL, if your gonna do it, change the shifter linkage to "correct" the throw. Its really the right way to do it.

numbskull

The main reason why I bought a short shifter was to shorten the throw and thought it would improve slop. This is a good article, most of us that expect Porsche parts to last forever are in denial due to wear and tear items. The slop is still there because I did not understand there was more than 1 problem to tackle and did not put effort into anything but a bolt on. Woes me.. get in the garage and fix it righty!
Lol!