Racecar Project - RS Shift Assemby
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Racecar Project - RS Shift Assemby
I purchased an RS Shifter, shift fork, and shift rod to replace my stock C2 parts which were worn out. Here are some pictures for comparison with teh RS Shifter parts on the left. The shifter is longer from the pivot point down which changes the throws and makes them shorter. The RS Shifter then also sits higher so it is easier to reach. The rear of the shift rod has a solid u-joint rather than rubber or plastic bushings which in my case were worn out. You can see in the pictures the space between the rod and the plastic insert which allows play. I have also replaced the front ball and socket with a heim joint to replace the plastic insert in the ball and socket. (pictures to post when complete)
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I did this on my car to, but skipped the shift rod and just replaced the plastic bushings. Totally pleased and this is a cheap and easy upgrade I would recommend every one. Especially instead of buying expensive short-shift aftermarket kits when you can have real Porsche parts.
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My car came with the RS shifter but I changed to the later 993 RS shift rod pictured and it is much nicer with it's metal to metal bearings. I found that, due to wear in the plastic bushings, the original coupling tended to develope significant "slop" over time.
BTW the original coupling was used in the 356 and earlier 911 as well....talk about heritage!!
BTW the original coupling was used in the 356 and earlier 911 as well....talk about heritage!!
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So, instead of buying an aftermarket kit by B&M or whoever, I can buy RS parts to accomplish the same thing? Cool. I have heard some less than desireable things about the B&M kit... was thinking of looks at a couple of the other brands that were available.
I suppose I can just use the PET to ID the 3 or 4 parts needed.
BTW, thanks for the great posts Geoffrey. Watching this car evolve has been very educational.
I suppose I can just use the PET to ID the 3 or 4 parts needed.
BTW, thanks for the great posts Geoffrey. Watching this car evolve has been very educational.
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Gert actually sells the Kit (it's a euro part)
2 parts - the Lever and Fork and the Rod assembly
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93104.htm
2 parts - the Lever and Fork and the Rod assembly
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93104.htm
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Originally Posted by 92964cab
forgive my ignorance... but "P93" = ?
Looks like it means C2 but where does this designation come from?
Thanks!
Looks like it means C2 but where does this designation come from?
Thanks!
C2 and C2S were the 993 models mentioned in the link.
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My leg is healing nicely, thanks for asking. I still cannot do resistance training and bicycling is out and fortunately it is winter because rock climbing is out too 
Hopefully it will be much better in a few months.
You can also get the RS parts directly from your local dealer.
Hopefully it will be much better in a few months.You can also get the RS parts directly from your local dealer.
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hate to beat a dead short-shift question...
but the P93 parts suggested via carnewal seem to NOT be for a 964... so I guess I can just get the RS parts and be done with it? And I would need 3 parts, right?
To add to my confusion the only part I see listed that is RS specific is the fork.
Not trying to be dense... comes naturally.
Good luck on the recooperation.
but the P93 parts suggested via carnewal seem to NOT be for a 964... so I guess I can just get the RS parts and be done with it? And I would need 3 parts, right?
To add to my confusion the only part I see listed that is RS specific is the fork.
Not trying to be dense... comes naturally.
Good luck on the recooperation.
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The shifter and shift fork are 964 parts used in both the 964 RS and the 993 RS. The shift rod is a 993 RS part, not used in the 964 series cars, but is interchangable.
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Originally Posted by burgass
For those of you who own a C¤ the only available short shift is RUF`s.
I have installed maybe 100 of these shifters (many C2/C4 and 993 Turbos) and they work great. Makes a big diff and very little $$$.
Oh and that RS shift rod with the nice u-joint went up recently at Porsche. They use to list for around $225. They are now like $425.
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Yes I mean a C4. I am aware that you can fit a RS in a C4 with modifications but personally I did not like the idea of dimpleing the tunnel cover and not being able to move the pivot point. So...I emptied my pockets for a RUF item.....a lot of $$$$$
