Short Shifters ?
02-02-2010, 09:27 PM
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Short Shifters ?
When my car arrived today and I drove it I remembered how long the throws were...
Had a SS in my 996TT and there were several options available...
Any recommendations for a SS for the 993TT?
Thanks
Had a SS in my 996TT and there were several options available...
Any recommendations for a SS for the 993TT?
Thanks
02-02-2010, 09:57 PM
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I bought the short shifter from Gert at http://www.carnewal-europe.com/main.htm
Inexpensive and relatively easy to install. I does require the fashioning of a dome in the otherwise flat drive shaft cover to accommodate the lower end of the shifter and linkage that in this configuration, sits proud and considerably lower than standard. Untimately, I baulked at doing this and returned to the standard shifter. It appeard to me that it would reduce clearance somewhat on a lowered car that still sees city driving, driveways etc. Many here have the installation, and I'm sure that they are happy with the product.
Inexpensive and relatively easy to install. I does require the fashioning of a dome in the otherwise flat drive shaft cover to accommodate the lower end of the shifter and linkage that in this configuration, sits proud and considerably lower than standard. Untimately, I baulked at doing this and returned to the standard shifter. It appeard to me that it would reduce clearance somewhat on a lowered car that still sees city driving, driveways etc. Many here have the installation, and I'm sure that they are happy with the product.
02-03-2010, 12:08 AM
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You need to check the threads on the 993 forums for FD Motorsports and their Golden Rod setup combined with the factory RS SS kit.
02-03-2010, 10:42 AM
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I ordered the RS shift lever from parts.com for $60
I'm also adding the goldenrod from FD Motorsports.
This should deliver much better shift feel and about a 20% reduction in throw. Not as obvious as the reduction in your 996, but as good as it gets.
I'm also adding the goldenrod from FD Motorsports.
This should deliver much better shift feel and about a 20% reduction in throw. Not as obvious as the reduction in your 996, but as good as it gets.
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02-03-2010, 07:22 PM
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I have heard the same rumors... but don't see any logical reason for it to be true.
The 20-25% reduction the RS lever gives isn't that drastic, though it is noticeable. I could see added wear to the fork bushings due to the increased effort but the transaxle end is seeing the same motion regardless of the shift goemetry.
The increase in effort isn't noticeable, at least to me. Especially if you take the slop and worn parts out of the shift assembly while you are at it. You can actually come out ahead from a "shift effort" standpoint with better, or at least fresh, parts in there.
02-03-2010, 08:21 PM
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Effort will increase as Chris noted... but wear?
I have heard the same rumors... but don't see any logical reason for it to be true.
The 20-25% reduction the RS lever gives isn't that drastic, though it is noticeable. I could see added wear to the fork bushings due to the increased effort but the transaxle end is seeing the same motion regardless of the shift goemetry.
The increase in effort isn't noticeable, at least to me. Especially if you take the slop and worn parts out of the shift assembly while you are at it. You can actually come out ahead from a "shift effort" standpoint with better, or at least fresh, parts in there.
I have heard the same rumors... but don't see any logical reason for it to be true.
The 20-25% reduction the RS lever gives isn't that drastic, though it is noticeable. I could see added wear to the fork bushings due to the increased effort but the transaxle end is seeing the same motion regardless of the shift goemetry.
The increase in effort isn't noticeable, at least to me. Especially if you take the slop and worn parts out of the shift assembly while you are at it. You can actually come out ahead from a "shift effort" standpoint with better, or at least fresh, parts in there.
Thanks man,
Oliver
02-03-2010, 10:26 PM
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