Woo-hoo! No more sloppy shifting for the 993!
03-05-2005, 08:56 AM
#61
Originally Posted by Leland Pate
This hasn't been brought up yet...
Is anyone concerned about the added wear and tear potential from installing a short shift kit. I've always been told these things put more stress on internal transmission components; the synchros in particular.
When my gearbox is cold, I get a rough sort of feeling if I don't baby it going into 2nd gear. It's not enough to be called a 'grind', but I can sort of feel it through the shift lever.
I'd be concerned about gearbox wear.
Is anyone concerned about the added wear and tear potential from installing a short shift kit. I've always been told these things put more stress on internal transmission components; the synchros in particular.
When my gearbox is cold, I get a rough sort of feeling if I don't baby it going into 2nd gear. It's not enough to be called a 'grind', but I can sort of feel it through the shift lever.
I'd be concerned about gearbox wear.
03-05-2005, 10:25 AM
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I just bought one of the B&M shifters off of E-Bay... Sorry if any of you guys were bidding on it 
I'm out of the country right now, but I'll be home in a few weeks and will try to take some pictures of the install and post my impressions of the kit and its results.
Now to Gert's site to order the 996 carbon shifter I've had my eye on for a long while now!
I'm out of the country right now, but I'll be home in a few weeks and will try to take some pictures of the install and post my impressions of the kit and its results.
Now to Gert's site to order the 996 carbon shifter I've had my eye on for a long while now!
03-06-2005, 12:40 AM
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I dont see how having a SSK will increase wear and tear. It just shortens the throw. I do not shift briskly until the tranny is all warmed up. The gearbox typically feels a little balky when cold, it's fine when warm.
03-06-2005, 10:03 AM
#65
Originally Posted by icerbofh
I dont see how having a SSK will increase wear and tear. It just shortens the throw. I do not shift briskly until the tranny is all warmed up. The gearbox typically feels a little balky when cold, it's fine when warm.
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Last edited by 993 Guy; 03-06-2005 at 12:26 PM.
03-09-2005, 10:57 PM
#66
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I am a happy shifter... It is mix and match parts. I was using the Gert SSK while the Weltmister SSK sat in the box. I took the Gert "stock P-car SSK out of the car and set them side by side. The Weltmister lever is shorter in height and a sharper angle rearward. I wanted the shorter closer throw and have the **** more rearward. I did not like the Weltmister forward rod with the 'heim' rod ends, they were very stiff in the swivel action. I cut the ball from the original 'stock' lever and welded it on to the Weltmister lever. I am using the stock forward rod adjusted to the shortist length. This will but the **** farther rearward. The **** is at a height that is lower than my knee, and all forward shift positions are in easy reach. Together with the closer throw, this feels perfect for me!!! Best features combined for great action. Yea!!!!!!!
P.S. No dimpeling, etc... smooth movement. Looks great with short height.
P.S. No dimpeling, etc... smooth movement. Looks great with short height.
03-10-2005, 05:19 PM
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I am very happy with Gert's stock SSK off the RS. As others have mentioned it doesn't seem to reduce the throw all that much but I like the extra height (about 1") for easier wheel to shifter hand transition.
