991 Short Shift kit
07-09-2015, 12:42 PM
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991 Short Shift kit
New item @ Suncoast looks interesting. Anyone familiar with it?
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...m_medium=email
One thing I found confusing was "Factory part, but not factory approved or authorized."
We need an adventurous soul to do a trial run.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...m_medium=email
One thing I found confusing was "Factory part, but not factory approved or authorized."
We need an adventurous soul to do a trial run.
07-09-2015, 05:27 PM
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New item @ Suncoast looks interesting. Anyone familiar with it? http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...m_medium=email One thing I found confusing was "Factory part, but not factory approved or authorized." We need an adventurous soul to do a trial run.
FWIW, I had the factory short shift kit for the 997 installed in my 997.2 Targa and liked it. I bought the part from Suncoast and my dealer was happy to install it. Only issue I had was that it made the car sometimes more stubborn about selecting 1st. Basically made an existing issue worse. Not sure if this is a problem for 991s like it was with some 997s.
07-09-2015, 06:04 PM
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I posted the original thread and somebody else shared that over at planet9 a few people installed in their 981s and weren't impressed.
Found that thread:
http://www.planet-9.com/981-cayman-b...ter-981-a.html
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Well, the shifter does feel better - not night and day better, more like night and dawn. The stock shifter is very good to begin with, so this doesn't surprise me. When comparing this SSK to the stock shifter, the only real difference I can see is in the height of the shift lever itself - 3.25 in vs. 4.0 in. Everything else - springs, internal pivot points, materials, etc. - look to me to be the same as stock. I guess I was expecting maybe beefier springs, shorter internal pivot levers, material other than plastic. So the slightly better feel comes mainly from the shorter shift lever. That being said, the shifts are shorter and slightly crisper, especially 2 - 3. And I like the reduced height of the ****. Do I think it is worth $400? To be honest - probably not - but YMMV. Maybe it will grow on me as I drive it more.
Found that thread:
http://www.planet-9.com/981-cayman-b...ter-981-a.html
salient quote:
Well, the shifter does feel better - not night and day better, more like night and dawn. The stock shifter is very good to begin with, so this doesn't surprise me. When comparing this SSK to the stock shifter, the only real difference I can see is in the height of the shift lever itself - 3.25 in vs. 4.0 in. Everything else - springs, internal pivot points, materials, etc. - look to me to be the same as stock. I guess I was expecting maybe beefier springs, shorter internal pivot levers, material other than plastic. So the slightly better feel comes mainly from the shorter shift lever. That being said, the shifts are shorter and slightly crisper, especially 2 - 3. And I like the reduced height of the ****. Do I think it is worth $400? To be honest - probably not - but YMMV. Maybe it will grow on me as I drive it more.
12-08-2015, 08:33 PM
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Just reviving an old thread. This kit looks intriguing to me. Any one have any experience with it or suggestions for alternative options? Pretty happy with the stock 7MT but always like to know what else is out there.
12-16-2015, 08:17 PM
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12-16-2015, 09:05 PM
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I have the shift kit in my car. I liked the shifting before I put it in but wanted a bit shorter throw so I bought the part to see if it did the trick.
I admit I was a bit concerned after seeing the part and not seeing much difference to stock but whatever the reason, it works for me.
It is indeed a bit shorter throw and the slight increase in effort and tightness really help make it feel like you're throwing the lever faster too since you have to overcome the slight increase in effort. It's nothing egregious though.
Would I do it again if I could do over knowing what both feel like? Yes, I'd spend the money again cause I got the manual specifically and to me, this makes it better, it's more engaging and feels slightly more mechanical.
I admit I was a bit concerned after seeing the part and not seeing much difference to stock but whatever the reason, it works for me.
It is indeed a bit shorter throw and the slight increase in effort and tightness really help make it feel like you're throwing the lever faster too since you have to overcome the slight increase in effort. It's nothing egregious though.
Would I do it again if I could do over knowing what both feel like? Yes, I'd spend the money again cause I got the manual specifically and to me, this makes it better, it's more engaging and feels slightly more mechanical.
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12-16-2015, 10:56 PM
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Of course the parts are similar- its simply a shorter lever. Instead of more leverage/longer travel you get less leverage/shorter travel. Might feel faster, but since the shorter the travel the greater the effort, which rises proportionally, its not. If it feels more mechanical, probably turning the same nut with a 1/4" drive wrench feels more mechanical than with a 1/2" drive. Even though they are exactly equally mechanical one "feels" more than the other.
I remember short shift kits were really popular with a lot of the guys I knew… back in high school. Does the kit come with a skull shift ****? Those are so rad!
I remember short shift kits were really popular with a lot of the guys I knew… back in high school. Does the kit come with a skull shift ****? Those are so rad!
12-18-2015, 03:18 PM
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Exactly what I needed to hear. Appreciate the post. I too appreciate a shorter throw.
I have the shift kit in my car. I liked the shifting before I put it in but wanted a bit shorter throw so I bought the part to see if it did the trick.
I admit I was a bit concerned after seeing the part and not seeing much difference to stock but whatever the reason, it works for me.
It is indeed a bit shorter throw and the slight increase in effort and tightness really help make it feel like you're throwing the lever faster too since you have to overcome the slight increase in effort. It's nothing egregious though.
Would I do it again if I could do over knowing what both feel like? Yes, I'd spend the money again cause I got the manual specifically and to me, this makes it better, it's more engaging and feels slightly more mechanical.
I admit I was a bit concerned after seeing the part and not seeing much difference to stock but whatever the reason, it works for me.
It is indeed a bit shorter throw and the slight increase in effort and tightness really help make it feel like you're throwing the lever faster too since you have to overcome the slight increase in effort. It's nothing egregious though.
Would I do it again if I could do over knowing what both feel like? Yes, I'd spend the money again cause I got the manual specifically and to me, this makes it better, it's more engaging and feels slightly more mechanical.
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