...SSK/Goldenrod upgrade? I'll be doing this soon (yippee!) and I wanted to see if there was anything else I should change out/upgrade while the SSK/G is being done.

I was advised to do the 2 shift tube bushings (I think these are them...http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/1...e%20Guide.aspx). Can you guys let me know if that is the right part and if it's a good idea to replace them?

Anything else? I'd like to do this once and cover all the recommended bases while I'm at it...

 

Flux capacitor???

 

Suspension, wheels, walrod bushings, bumperette delete... all while you have it on the lift.

 

Totally jealous - this upgrade is in my top 3 to do.

 

The R&R is really pretty simple for the shift kits, I would just go ahead with the swap and feel around in there. My guide bushings were perfectly fine when I did mine, I just cleaned the assembly out and relubricated everything.
That being said new bushings are not that expensive. I have more time than money so I tend to play things on the conservative side

 

I did the FD SSK and golden rod on Saturday. Wow! Big difference! Couldnt be happier!

 

Engine mounts? Cheap mod, and great bang for the buck.

 

Check your shift shaft seal (really). It's a pretty easy job if needed.

 

I'm at ~130k miles and I suspect original mounts, so I'm sure I'm more than ready for these as well. Which ones do I want for a daily driver and occasional cone chaser?

I'm not particularly sensitive to NVH and I have Fister Stage IIIs already but I do still have to pick my kids up from school now so trying to avoid making this car completely unbearable...

Suspension is still original as well - have struts and Walrod bushings queued for whenever I take the car off the road so I can address it all at once.

Thanks (and sorry for the thread jack


Christian
'95 Carrera

 

I have FDM Stage III Mufflers, Goldenrod, and SSK, and also RS Clutch and LWFW, Motorsound Airbox, and Wevo Blue Pillow Engine Mounts (they make two, blue is harder than black). No complaints. I would do it all again.

 

Do the Blues make the cabin buzzy, or not really more noticeable (until you toss it into a corner)?

Thanks for the data point!

I'm holding off on the Goldenrod upgrade, compared to my other cars the Porsche factory shifter is already so much better I just don't feel the need. Yet...


Christian