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Old 02-25-2018, 11:24 PM
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Default 997 shifter **** in 996

I've been looking at installing the 997 GT3 Alcantera shifter **** and boot into my 05 996 C4S.

Im seeing all different kinds of posts regarding this. I know the shift boot on the 997 shifter wont fit the 996 console. Does anyone know if someone makes a retrofit kit for the 996? or has anyone in the LA area had a new shifter boot cut to spec for the 996?

Any recs? I love the way it looks.

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Old 02-25-2018, 11:56 PM
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No help other than I made the mistake of buying a GT3 boot once and it definitely didn't fit.
Old 02-26-2018, 01:32 AM
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I wish too that there is a retrofit. Unfortunately there isn't one that I know if either.
Old 02-26-2018, 02:07 AM
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get the GT3 shift, direct fit, solves all the problems


https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997SCU.html

you can get an affordable custom alcantara shift boot here

https://www.redlinegoods.com/general.php

lastly get an adjustable (height), weighted shift ****, either billet or Delrin from
Rennline or Function First

all your shifts will be effortless

or this



https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/996ALCANTA.html
Old 02-26-2018, 08:08 PM
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Thanks Fracture. The custom shift boot is exactly what I need. Now just to find the top of a 997 shift ****!

Someone should really make a retrofit kit. I bet a ton would buy.
Old 02-26-2018, 11:49 PM
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i have the 997 shifter in my 996 but had to get a 996 GT3 boot to fit.
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I have that exact shift boot. Was it hard to assemble? Did you need to use the locking mechanism from the 997 shifter?



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