BBiAutosport

Attachment 1344394
Black Porsche 991 Carrera Short Shifter
Upgrade Kit Install at BBi Autosport




Just wanted to take a quick moment to share this black 991 Carrera that stopped by for GT4 short shifter upgrade. The GT4 shifter reduces the height by 2 cm and provides a much more snappier and more precise gear changes. Here are some detailed pictures that we would like to share of the kit and the installation process that was completed this week below.


Sport Shift Upgrade Kit



Key Features

• Upgraded shift mechanism with reduced shift throw
• Shift **** height is reduced by 2 centimeters (.79 inches)
• Spring loaded actuation
• Reduced shift lever height and spring loaded lever makes for snappier and more precise gear changes.
• Fits the new generation 981/991 models with manual transmission
• Compatible with all shift *****
• Direct replacement part

Installation Process



Interior Trim Removed to Reveal the OEM Shifter Mechanism



OEM 991 Carrera vs GT4 Shifter Comparison




GT4 Shifter Installed



Installation Completed







- Jerry@BBiAutosport.com

awrryan

What's the difference? If that's their fee to do the install, that's their fee to do the install. If that is how long it takes to do it slowly, to make sure that they do not damage any interior parts and to make sure it's done right the first time, what's your problem? Would it be productive or nice if I responded to each one of your posts by asking "still being a jerk" or "still expecting something for nothing, cheapskate?"

Homeles

Well I would say "Expect something for nothing" If you look under his name, it does say "USER" Not a paying member.

pfan

Nope.

For you, three hours.

bright_medal

I had this same install done on my C2S at BBI and am super happy with the shifter and the install. Worth every penny! I called some local independents and also asked my local dealer and the price I was getting quoted was almost twice as much.

BBI

(no affiliation, just a happy customer)

awrryan

Lol!

awrryan

I see. So you're upset that they don't quote their fee in the manner that YOU would prefer? That was a rhetorical question. Crazy thing this Internet. Gives you a glimpse into someone psyche, ego, personality, etc.

awrryan

Other than the shifter, are there any other parts required? Does anything need to be modified or is it a direct drop in part? Also, that black car looks great. Do you know what suspension is on the car?

X2Board

I'm an expert in my field. It did not happen overnight, so I feel no guilt in billing for an hour, what it take me 10 minutes to do. If someone has an issue with that, they are free to spend the time, and money to acquire the knowledge themselves, and the 30+ years of experience.

maxpowers

So if you have your AC repaired and all it requires is unscrewing and replacing a part and it takes the technician 5 minutes you're happy to pay 3 hours because of the time it took him to become an expert?

If you go for a tennis lesson where they charge $50/hr you wouldn't see any problem paying $150 for a 1 hour lesson because of the 30 years it took them to acquire their tennis skills?

That sounds extremely deceptive to me

X2Board

To your first analogy; I had my home AC serviced two weeks ago, the tech quickly determined that it just needed refrigerant, 1lb was added to the system and he was done in 20 minutes. Did I complain when he handed me the bill? No! I knew going in that there was a minimum service fee, just to look into the issue. He could have dicked around and taken a full hour, or replaced something that did not need replacing, just to pad his bill.

It's the same thing with my work, I'll resolve an issue as quickly as I can, but you're not going to pay less than my 1 hour minimum. Every one of my clients is losing money by the minute, when something is not working, so what I can diagnose and fix in 10 vs. 60, is preventing the potential loss of thousands of dollars in revenue, I haven't had any complaints yet, just lots of thanks!

Another comparison. When I take my kid to the orthodontist, and he looks at her teeth for 10 minutes, then has one of his many assistants do the actual installation, or adjustment of braces, do I complain when I get the huge bill because he only spent 10 minutes looking at an x-ray or her mouth? No! Because his many years of expensive dental school, and thousands of hours sacrificed to get him to that level of expertise is worth something.

If you're in the habit of undervaluing your skills, feel free to continue to do so.

awrryan

This was started as a post by (what I and, likely, others perceive to be) a reputable sponsor that, among others, regularly contributes to this site with information and pictures about what's going on and what mods they are performing and installing. The first post after the original post was your negative, sarcastic, passive-aggressive or whatever you want to call it remark about the install fee. I assure you it didn't take me more than your one post to learn about you and I assure you that I did not take anything out of context.

erko1905

So this is the actual OEM GT4 shifter? Is it a perfect "fitment" ie a plugnplay situation on the 991? Looks pretty good post install, even though I don't feel (yet) like shifts need to be any shorter or more precise, except maybe around gears 1-2.

rkwfxd

To the OP. Do you guys carry this shifter or do I need to order it elsewhere and have you install it?

awrryan

I think you may be projecting yourself upon me. I'm glad you responded. I learned something else about you because of your "I have now owned three GT3s" comment...