Bought my First 964
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As far as tightening up the shifter, is this a viable option?
https://fdmotorsports.net/shop?olsPa...hort-shift-kit
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https://fdmotorsports.net/shop?olsPa...hort-shift-kit
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Thanks Anthony. I know it will be a tight fit, but for some reason, pushing the limits a little gets me excited - I don't know why. I will take in consideration everything you are saying though and I really do appreciate the insight. You can never have too much.
As far as tightening up the shifter, is this a viable option?
https://fdmotorsports.net/shop?olsPa...hort-shift-kit
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As far as tightening up the shifter, is this a viable option?
https://fdmotorsports.net/shop?olsPa...hort-shift-kit
Mr. Wolfe
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I would check with FDM. The AWD 964 requires a ball on the one end that attaches to the drive shaft. So even if they have a golden rod you would only have one end with a metal to metal joint and the other would need the cup. Maybe they use a stiffer material. I know when I removed mine from my C2 at 60k miles the cups were shot causing slop.
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I have the fdm short shift kit on my 90 c4. You have to "modify" the aluminum cover but hitting it with a hammer so that the new linkage doesn't rub against the cover. The throws are a little shorter now, and i can see how it would firm up the shifter feel if you replace the plastic cups as well.
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That was fun to read, and now we know what you are comparing the car to. (the Bimmer sounds awesome!)
I've only had small hatchbacks (or no car) prior to the 964s, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. Like many on this forum, it was a dream, finally realized.
No real prior 911 experience, just something I had to try. That said, I remember driving it home from the dealer thinking what the hell did I just buy?! Everything felt (looked and smelled) so unique and different.
Love small cars too.
I've only had small hatchbacks (or no car) prior to the 964s, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. Like many on this forum, it was a dream, finally realized.
No real prior 911 experience, just something I had to try. That said, I remember driving it home from the dealer thinking what the hell did I just buy?! Everything felt (looked and smelled) so unique and different.
Love small cars too.
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That was fun to read, and now we know what you are comparing the car to. (the Bimmer sounds awesome!)
I've only had small hatchbacks (or no car) prior to the 964s, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. Like many on this forum, it was a dream, finally realized.
No real prior 911 experience, just something I had to try. That said, I remember driving it home from the dealer thinking what the hell did I just buy?! Everything felt (looked and smelled) so unique and different.
Love small cars too.
I've only had small hatchbacks (or no car) prior to the 964s, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. Like many on this forum, it was a dream, finally realized.
No real prior 911 experience, just something I had to try. That said, I remember driving it home from the dealer thinking what the hell did I just buy?! Everything felt (looked and smelled) so unique and different.
Love small cars too.
Thanks!
Mr. Wolfe