Originally Posted by peavynation

So are all the shifter consoles a direct bolt in across all years and regardless if it's a C2 or C4 then? It's sounding like it.

Originally Posted by howardm50

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

Originally Posted by Pcq

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.

Originally Posted by jllphan

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.

Originally Posted by rogazilla

I think this is all you need.

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

Not affiliated with suncoast... just posting the part.