ZeeZee

Finally getting around to an SSK. I've read really great things about it on this board, but even though I understand that it will provide a much tighter feel, I wonder if it'll be too much effort for my daily driver.

I'd get the B&M if y'all give positive feedback.

Also, anyone have experience un-doing the mod once it's done? I figure if I don't like it I could always go back, but not sure if this is doable....?

woody-77

I drive mine 4 days a week 100 miles a day and have a SSK. I don't think you will want to change back.

gravedgr

I've had SSK's in my last 3 daily drivers. Makes it a better driver, not worse.

Big6Dad

I have the B&M SSK in my some what daily driver and love it. If I remeber correctly, you have to modify the stock shifter itself to install the kit. I don't think it can be reversed with buying a new OEM shifter.

gota911

I have the B&M SSk in my daily driver. I installed it about one month after I got the car. Now, 12 months and 18,000 miles later, I would NOT change back to the OEM shifter.

jerler

Just installed my Schnell SSK a couple of weeks ago on my semi-daily driver. Not too tight, don't be concerned.

You can reinstall the factory shifter but you would need some parts because you have to cut some parts off to de-install the OEM shifter.

Toreador

B&M for over 3 years. Love it. Drive it daily.
Only negative is that 1st gear requires some effort (increased pressure) to go into when the car is cold, but the benefits waaaaaaaay more that offset this minor inconveniance

Duffs4

These cars should have come with a SSK. After a few months of having it installed you'll more than likely wish it was shorter.

Jerler - How did your install turn out? Do you like it?

LVDell

Why? There is probably a reason why PCNA offers it as an option when ordering the car. Trust me, there are a lot of people that do not like the SSK. I for one am not, I love mine. But these are options for a reason. Just like sport suspension, PSE, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.

pongobaz

Porsche OEM SSK and I drive it daily. Only really notchy when cold but as others have said, it should be standard on these cars.

Duffs4

My wife has an A4, great car built to please the masses from tuners to grocery getters. When I bought my first porsche I was amazed that the shifter was almost Identical as my wifes a4. Row row row your boat. Very nice if you want to please, maybe I am in the minority, but I would have thought that this car would have come built to go with amenities as options.

LVDell

So then you think the SSK should be standard and if you don't like it you should have to pay extra for the original SSK (slop shift kit ) ???

But I do agree, what they could have done is make it standard and then as a "no cost" option you can elect to have the "long throw" kit aka slop shift kit!

ZeeZee

This is great - would anyone know where in Los Angeles I could acquire one of these, the model I should get, and who can install it? Greatly appreciated...

stuart_w

Get a B&M and dont worry you will not want to go back. It's the 'must do mod".

gota911

Check on ebay for a B&M shifter. It is a DIY project about 2 to 2.5 hours, but not difficult at all, just take your time. The B&M site has good instructions with colored pics. There are a lot of guys here that have done it, so we'll be glad to give you some pointers. ALso, there are a lot of threads that have discussed the install. Do a search on "short shifter."