Porsche got the 993 all wrong...
11-14-2012, 07:16 AM
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Andy, you are correct. Our SSK and Golden Rod eliminate a lot of the squishy bits as well as some of the problematic areas that can and do fail on the factory shift linkage. The factory RS lever and fork don't address that.
Don't worry about 'Ol Alex. Like my Grandpa used to say, "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions...small people always do that."
Don't worry about 'Ol Alex. Like my Grandpa used to say, "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions...small people always do that."
11-14-2012, 09:30 AM
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It would not have the RS shift rod and would still have the ball/cup pivot points. If it feels good now, it can be even better...
http://fdmotorsports.net/category/sh...ansmission-993
Or, if you're happy with it, leave it as is!
My only advice would be to change out the cups in the forward rod. They can fail and leave you stranded. Pretty easy to do and very inexpensive
11-14-2012, 09:45 AM
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That would be the RS lever. The shift **** should sit about an inch taller than "normal ".
It would not have the RS shift rod and would still have the ball/cup pivot points. If it feels good now, it can be even better...
It would not have the RS shift rod and would still have the ball/cup pivot points. If it feels good now, it can be even better...
I kept the RS pushrod and installed the FD Motorsport forward rod (stainless steel, double heim jointed) and shifter (set up for heim joint) and cleaned and greased everything. I have posted elsewhere that shifting is greatly improved. There is a MUCH more precise feel. The FDM forward rod is a MUCH better piece than stock
11-14-2012, 11:27 AM
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11-14-2012, 11:35 AM
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+993 on what Mark says. I discovered my '95 coupe has the RS lever and push rod after ordering Golden Rod and SSK from Mark. Shifting was pretty bad. I actually compred it with my 1987 Toyota 4Runner ...
I kept the RS pushrod and installed the FD Motorsport forward rod (stainless steel, double heim jointed) and shifter (set up for heim joint) and cleaned and greased everything. I have posted elsewhere that shifting is greatly improved. There is a MUCH more precise feel. The FDM forward rod is a MUCH better piece than stock
I kept the RS pushrod and installed the FD Motorsport forward rod (stainless steel, double heim jointed) and shifter (set up for heim joint) and cleaned and greased everything. I have posted elsewhere that shifting is greatly improved. There is a MUCH more precise feel. The FDM forward rod is a MUCH better piece than stock
11-18-2012, 06:52 PM
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Received Friday & installed today. Chalk me up as another fan of the SSK & Golden Rod. The throw distance reduction was marginal, though the improvement in feel and positivity is significant.
Darin - you'll have my old sloppy bits next week.
Darin - you'll have my old sloppy bits next week.
11-18-2012, 09:00 PM
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Yes, yes they do
That would be the RS lever. The shift **** should sit about an inch taller than "normal ".
It would not have the RS shift rod and would still have the ball/cup pivot points. If it feels good now, it can be even better...
http://fdmotorsports.net/category/sh...ansmission-993
Or, if you're happy with it, leave it as is!
My only advice would be to change out the cups in the forward rod. They can fail and leave you stranded. Pretty easy to do and very inexpensive
That would be the RS lever. The shift **** should sit about an inch taller than "normal ".
It would not have the RS shift rod and would still have the ball/cup pivot points. If it feels good now, it can be even better...
http://fdmotorsports.net/category/sh...ansmission-993
Or, if you're happy with it, leave it as is!
My only advice would be to change out the cups in the forward rod. They can fail and leave you stranded. Pretty easy to do and very inexpensive
Regards,
.
11-19-2012, 12:02 PM
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Thanks Nick. Your car looks fantastic. How are you liking the turbo?
11-19-2012, 04:22 PM
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^^ Thanks!
Enjoying the turbo very much Darin - as you know, they are incredible cars (especially when the modifications are properly set up).
Of course, now I have an itch for a longhood 911 with hips and a hot rod motor... It never ends.
BTW - I shipped the cores to you this afternoon.
Enjoying the turbo very much Darin - as you know, they are incredible cars (especially when the modifications are properly set up).
Of course, now I have an itch for a longhood 911 with hips and a hot rod motor... It never ends.
BTW - I shipped the cores to you this afternoon.
11-21-2012, 06:18 PM
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^^ Thanks!
Enjoying the turbo very much Darin - as you know, they are incredible cars (especially when the modifications are properly set up).
Of course, now I have an itch for a longhood 911 with hips and a hot rod motor... It never ends.
BTW - I shipped the cores to you this afternoon.
Enjoying the turbo very much Darin - as you know, they are incredible cars (especially when the modifications are properly set up).
Of course, now I have an itch for a longhood 911 with hips and a hot rod motor... It never ends.
BTW - I shipped the cores to you this afternoon.
Yes, it never ends. A older 911 would be fun as well. Let me know if you find one.
Thanks for getting the cores back so fast.
