sds911

Did you install the 997 shifter yourself, or have it installed? My 997 shift console is being delivered early this week. I need to decide whether this is a good DIY or pay about $300.00 to get it installed.

CJWessing

Very easy DIY, was the first bit of work I did on my car.

6ta1

+1, very easy to do. there's a diy video online (I think maybe from B&M), have a look.

bornrich

Defiantly a DIY. Most of the time is taking apart your console. Once you are familiar it is a quick process. Took me about an hour an most if that was the tear down of the console. Putting it back together was much faster. I really like the results of the upgrade.

Matt

jamren

The SSK for the 996 and the one for the 997 seems to be the same part on Suncoast. Is this correct?

sanyata

correct-a-mundo

Steve's MLC

Does it change the foolproof nature of going from 2nd to 3rd gears? Sorry for the newbie question.

bornrich

I have had no issue with the 2 - 3 gear change with my SSK. I run at the track quite a bit. I'm really happy with the upgrade.

sds911

I installed my 997 shift console today. It took me about 2 hours and would have been quicker had I read the B&M short shift kit install instructions first, rather than 2 others I chose to look at -- as I missed the small screw under the coin holder (didn't know I had a coin holder until today) in the small shift console locked glove box. Getting my old shift **** off was the hardest part of the install and I finally just stood on the old console and lifted it up and off the 996 shift console.

Definitely an easy DIY with readily available tools (t-20, t 30 ratchet, blue painter's tape to protect console during removal, small flat screwdriver and 10mm).

I saved between 300 and 500 by doing it myself. I wish I had done this 2 years ago, the 997 shift console is a definite improvement over the stock 996 with noticeably shorter throws to 1st, 2nd and 3d. Not as short as a SSK, but I'm very pleased with the improvement for the cost and not having to take apart the shift console for an aftermarket SSK, like the B&M.

tdurden032

I can't wait to do the upgrade!!

downszs

Is this still for sale and does it fit 2011 Carrea? If so email downszs@comcast.net - Jon

downszs

I this still for sale and do it fix 2011 Carrera.