Shifter Upgrade
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Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Tampa, florida
For the serial smart guys, Ben006 has a ball bearing short shifter that is significantly cheaper.NAYYY
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...t-shifter.html
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...t-shifter.html
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Apr 2016
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Paid $200 something for my 997 shifter. Pretty clear improvement. It's been noted repeatedly by the community as being a nice, must-have upgrade if you want to improve the shift feel. That said, numeric & FF seem to be the next level up in reducing play & getting that notchy feel. Throws in my 997 shifter are perfect for my driving style though, no complaints here.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Los Angeles
The shifter options seem great. The remaining problem is a diy,inexpensive solution to replacing cables when all that fails is the fittings at the gearbox end. They are great cables but are around $500 ! As these cars age, we will see more interest in this? Anyone with connections in the Rigging Industry could help?
https://cantrellmotorsport.com/produ...hifter-cables/
https://cantrellmotorsport.com/produ...hifter-cables/
Pro
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From: Michigan
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Los Angeles
Peps here and on 986 voted with their pocket book for Ben's Shifter and concluded it was a better deal than the commercial $200+ shifters - many of which still use plastic bushings - the cause of some of the problems we are trying to fix.
I like to encourage Ben because he has some great product ideas that address issues that the commercial vendors have failed to address at an affordable price point.NAYYY.
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Drifting
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From: Los Angeles
That is a lot of work to end up with plastic wear parts and no easy adjustment for wear.
May have been better to use the short shifter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXB5VPh-1Gg
or GT3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxCccu4Y_xA
May have been better to use the short shifter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXB5VPh-1Gg
or GT3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxCccu4Y_xA