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Any one used one of these short shift kits. Im sure the extra play in my linkage is from a worn gear stick so was considering replacing with one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Short-Shift-Ge...3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Short-Shift-Ge...3A1|240%3A1318
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I think some people use those. To fix my worn shift lever I cut off the pin (which was the worn part), and drilled a hole there. Then I stuck a bolt through and used a washer and locknut on the end. Actually I welded the bolt to the lever but you could probably get away without welding.
Or you can buy a new lever from Porsche, maybe cheaper than that one on ebay. Or search 944s at wrecking yards, sometimes used levers are in surprisingly good shape.
Or you can buy a new lever from Porsche, maybe cheaper than that one on ebay. Or search 944s at wrecking yards, sometimes used levers are in surprisingly good shape.
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The kit you linked to, i believe, you cant use the Porsche gear **** on...+ its shorter than standard...
Ive found THE best "short shift kit" is the one that attatches to the gearbox at the rear.
BUT
I dont think they are available anymore, unless you find somebody who bought one many moons ago + never fitted it..
I think they were made by "944racing" a USA company...
Ive had 2 fitted to my cars, + swear by them...
Ive found THE best "short shift kit" is the one that attatches to the gearbox at the rear.
BUT
I dont think they are available anymore, unless you find somebody who bought one many moons ago + never fitted it..
I think they were made by "944racing" a USA company...
Ive had 2 fitted to my cars, + swear by them...
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To make a homebrew short shift lever, just do exactly what I described with cutting the pin, drilling a hole, and using a bolt... except drill the hole higher than where the pin used to be.
I have also heard that the short shift kits for the tranny-side are much more effective than new levers.
I have also heard that the short shift kits for the tranny-side are much more effective than new levers.
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i have short shift kits fitted to the front & rear. 944Racing kit (which someone who bought and never installed sold to me) in the rear & Design 1 kit in the front (which allows you to use your oem shift ****). My throws have been greatly reduced. :-)
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My problem is slack in the side-side movement. There is a good deal of play until you actually effect a shift. Not sure which end, front or back that has the problem (yet).
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maybe you need new bushing's. my car has virtually no play, and barly had play prior to installing either short shift kit.
If you do a front kit or no kit, the Stuttgart shiftblock which mounts out back tightens things up a bit.
If you do a front kit or no kit, the Stuttgart shiftblock which mounts out back tightens things up a bit.
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In the past when I've had slop in the side-to-side movement, it's been due to the pin on the lever. It wears into a football (american football) shape and leads to the slop. But others have needed new bushings at the rear so your case could be either way.