SuncoastParts

It does take some getting used to, espcially under quick shifting at the track. If you give it some time on the roads you'll get acquainted pretty quickly and you'll fall in love, just like we did. We take our Cayman to the local AutoX and Chin/PBOC events at Sebring.

The "money shift" is always somewhere in the back of your mind with a 3 pedal car though

the_vetman

You definitely have a point there, Joe. To be honest, that's the main reason why I haven't gone with SSK's yet... I figured that money shifts would become easier since the gates are closer together. Not a problem on the streets but something that could happen when everything's happening so fast on the track.

Suncoast, what Gen is your Cayman? IIRC, I think 987.1 shifter travel was shorter than 986, and 987.2 is shorter still. Is this correct? My Spyder's shifter feels like it's somewhere between a SSK and my 987.1 Boxster S'.

pjmachineco

Joe,
What is a "money shift" ?

orthojoe

Money shifting is when you blow up your engine after downshifting into too low of a gear. It's called a money shift because it's a mis-shift that ends up costing you a LOT of money.

Marine Blue

I wonder who coined that term...

fhp911

To elaborate on the money shift -- which I have never done, thank the Lord -- it can happen in the heat of the moment on the track when you (as example) 'upshift' from 3rd gear into 2nd or 4th to 3rd.

Instant massive over-rev and busted engine. Kaput !

The rev limiter prevents you from over-revving while on the gas, but Nothing can help again a Money Shift ...

YMWNV,

fred

the_vetman

I'm sure it's not an original term... e.g. "money shot" in **** movies.

orthojoe

+1. Much better explanation. Thanks, Fred!

pjmachineco

All righty then!!
I will add that to the list of things NOT TO DO!!
I have learned alot from you guys in the last few weeks.
Thanks!!

khooni

i have the SS kit and i don't think that it changes the way shifting is effected. I use my car on track quite a bit too. all these worries are unfounded

bunch of...............

If i had to spec it again, I would still tick the box.

orthojoe

You may be right, but I wonder why there is even an option for the ssk. Why not make it standard? The standard shifter doesn't seem to slow me down or bother me. I can see why a shorter shifter would feel crisper and quick. It won't decrease lap times, though, and IF there's an increased risk of money shifting, I'd say it's not worth it to me

khooni

i think it's because it is a bit notchy compared to the silky standard shifter. It is also more positive in its engagement.

If you haven't "money shifter" in the standard, chances are you'll be fine in the SS. Have faith Joe. It is a nicer shift once you tried it. maybe your friendly porsche dealer with a 987.2 equipped with one could sort you out for a test drive.

pjmachineco

I just ordered one from Suncoast.
Free shipping till 11-26 :-)
Happy Thanksgiving!!

pjmachineco

Here,s a pic

khooni

yeah.... now you can use it to practise heel/toe (which should help with refining your shift technique). That short shifter is sublime