Just installed a 997 GT3 Short Shift Console in my 996 C4S
#18
Will the 997 GT3 shifter also fit the C2. 2001 C2 Cabriolet
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=996Trans The model years for all 996 are the same.
The 997 base was a nice upgrade from the stock 996. It provides a slightly shorter throw and better feel/engagement. I'm still wondering if there is a big difference in feel between the 997base and the GT3 other than price.
#22
Gt3 shifter
After reading your post I just installed a gt3 shifter part number 997.424.010.91 together with a sport exhaust and it has completely transformed the driving experience. Precise nice throw (and not at all uncomfortable) vs mushy long throw.
Now it is really the car I was expecting from Porsche and I’m enjoying the day to day so much more.
Thanks for the tips.
Now it is really the car I was expecting from Porsche and I’m enjoying the day to day so much more.
Thanks for the tips.
If you've been interested in a shorter throw shifter for your 996; I just installed a GT3/997 shift console in my 2004 996 C4S. Love it.
The range of shifters I found:
- Porsche factory shifter short throw (shortest 35% shorter than 996, also $500!)
- B&M shifter (shortest, 35% shorter than 996, $285 +/-)
- 997/GT3 (shorter than 996 by 15%, plus billet aluminum bushings vs. the base model plastic, $300)
- 997 base model (shorter than 996 by 15%, $200 +/-)
- 996 base model (what I have)
I use my car as a daily driver with sporty weekend drives through the twistie's and hills; I wanted a quicker/shorter throw but I didn't want micro race specs to make my in-town driving a pain.
The GT3/997 is a full console (not just a lever and ball joint thingy like the B&M); fits just fine in the 996.
The feel of the shifter is really much more "precise" and the shorter throw is just what I was after. Quicker but not to quick/tight. Drops into gear really nice. Also, being I live in Denver, where we have a winter, I didn't want to have a picky/fussy shifter when cold!
I'm not sure if it's perceived or real; or if the shifter is just new ... but the overall feel is so much more enjoyable. Shifting into gears felt a little soft in my hand; now if feels solid, stable and precise. And the shorter throw allows me to not have to move my whole arm to shift but gives enough leverage to allow city type moves like three point turns and navigating parking lots with ease. I also like that there are no critical parts made of plastic/resin.
Cost was about $300 for the part plus an hour to install. I had my P dealer do the install for me; also bought the part from him as his cost was a few bucks less than I've seen online.
Happy with the upgrade and recommend if anyone is in the market for a shifter change.
Cheers,
Howard in Denver
The range of shifters I found:
- Porsche factory shifter short throw (shortest 35% shorter than 996, also $500!)
- B&M shifter (shortest, 35% shorter than 996, $285 +/-)
- 997/GT3 (shorter than 996 by 15%, plus billet aluminum bushings vs. the base model plastic, $300)
- 997 base model (shorter than 996 by 15%, $200 +/-)
- 996 base model (what I have)
I use my car as a daily driver with sporty weekend drives through the twistie's and hills; I wanted a quicker/shorter throw but I didn't want micro race specs to make my in-town driving a pain.
The GT3/997 is a full console (not just a lever and ball joint thingy like the B&M); fits just fine in the 996.
The feel of the shifter is really much more "precise" and the shorter throw is just what I was after. Quicker but not to quick/tight. Drops into gear really nice. Also, being I live in Denver, where we have a winter, I didn't want to have a picky/fussy shifter when cold!
I'm not sure if it's perceived or real; or if the shifter is just new ... but the overall feel is so much more enjoyable. Shifting into gears felt a little soft in my hand; now if feels solid, stable and precise. And the shorter throw allows me to not have to move my whole arm to shift but gives enough leverage to allow city type moves like three point turns and navigating parking lots with ease. I also like that there are no critical parts made of plastic/resin.
Cost was about $300 for the part plus an hour to install. I had my P dealer do the install for me; also bought the part from him as his cost was a few bucks less than I've seen online.
Happy with the upgrade and recommend if anyone is in the market for a shifter change.
Cheers,
Howard in Denver
#23
Gt3 shifter
On a 2003 996 c4s ...
After reading your post I just installed a gt3 shifter part number 997.424.010.91 together with a sport exhaust and it has completely transformed the driving experience. Precise nice throw (and not at all uncomfortable) vs mushy long throw.
Now it is really the car I was expecting from Porsche and I’m enjoying the day to day so much more.
Thanks for the tips.
Now it is really the car I was expecting from Porsche and I’m enjoying the day to day so much more.
Thanks for the tips.
#24
Rennlist Member
Where is the best place to source part 997.424.010.91? Pricing online looks to be $425 and up, not seeing the $300 price point referenced in this thread.
#25
Where is the best place to source part 997.424.010.91? Pricing online looks to be $425 and up, not seeing the $300 price point referenced in this thread.
#26
Racer
I am trying to do a 997 Shift Console Upgrade. What parts do I need to get for my 996 to do this change? I checked out someone's car who did the upgrade, and I prefer the shift throws to my stock 996 shifter.
#29
I think this is all you need.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997SCU.html
Not affiliated with suncoast... just posting the part.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997SCU.html
Not affiliated with suncoast... just posting the part.
#30
Race Car
I was in two minds about the standard 997 and the 997 SSK, went standard because the 997 SSK comes with a warning that its hard to shift when cold.
Standard 997 doesn't have that issue, although i'm tempted by the Numeric racing shifter based on the excellent feedback on it.
Standard 997 doesn't have that issue, although i'm tempted by the Numeric racing shifter based on the excellent feedback on it.