Can Anyone Recommend a Short Shift Kit
Racer
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Fister SSK and goldenrod. Dramatic improvement. Change out your motor mounts to RS. Takes all the slop out of the linkage and things get noticeably better still.
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Don’t hesitate! Improves shift feel, allows some nice visceral sounds into the cabin. No worries about noise/vibration/harshness. It’s better all around
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From: Vancouver Canada
Yep, I agree. Darin has great products and is always willing to assist with the install over the phone or at his shop. Honestly, it's pretty straight forward and with access to a lift a definite DIY
FDM Short Shift Kit 964/993 (RS-style)
FDM Golden Rod (RS-Style Shift Rod)
And if you want to step it up even more. Here is one of his new products. So tempted if hadn't just installed his original kit.
NEW! Fister Design Short Shift Kit
FDM Short Shift Kit 964/993 (RS-style)
FDM Golden Rod (RS-Style Shift Rod)
And if you want to step it up even more. Here is one of his new products. So tempted if hadn't just installed his original kit.
NEW! Fister Design Short Shift Kit
can the ssk be used with the stock shifter boot and ****? And how do u like it?
Instructor
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From: Columbus, OH
Has anyone done golden rods without the shifter change? I am not sure it can even be done but if it does what can one expect to the way shifting feels? just thinking if one can preserve the stock appearance.
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I just ordered the following parts to overhaul the shift linkage on my 993:
I choose the Rothsport over the FDM one because it is machined from 6061 aircraft alloy and anodized. Also, unlike the factory and FDM shifters, Rothsport shifters are double shear instead of single shear providing a more precise superior shifting feel. It also shortens the throw by one inch.
I’ll let you know how the upgrade goes as I’m getting the parts installed after Thanksgiving holidays.
RG
- FD Front end rod
- Rothsport SSK
- FD Goldenrod
I choose the Rothsport over the FDM one because it is machined from 6061 aircraft alloy and anodized. Also, unlike the factory and FDM shifters, Rothsport shifters are double shear instead of single shear providing a more precise superior shifting feel. It also shortens the throw by one inch.
I’ll let you know how the upgrade goes as I’m getting the parts installed after Thanksgiving holidays.
RG
I found of all of them the Rothsport give you the best of everything. It is pricey all in but IMO by far the best option for a street car. If I had to do it again in my street C2 I would have gone with the version that allows me to use my own shift ****. The metal one is great but it does get hot in the summer sun.
As far as the CAE wonderful unit but I would only put that in my track car.
Here is the factory shifter next to the factory RS shifter.
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I replaced the forward rod with new OEM and made a rear shift rod very similar to an RS. Very noticeable. Took a ton of slop out of it.
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We originally did have 3 options but after testing, the felt that the difference was so minimal that we could just roll with the two options
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Another option is the CAE shifter. It's a bit more hardcore and designed for track use, but I love it for the street and the ergonomics can't be beat. Super short shift throws, with zero slop.
Might be overkill for 'normal' use ... but every move is simple fun and satisfying ...
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