GT3 Cup Shifter Question
12-26-2017, 05:23 PM
#1
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GT3 Cup Shifter Question
Given that the 996 gt3 cup shifter is NLA, can Ii use the 997.2 GT3 shifter instead? Does anyone have a 996 shifter for sale per chance?
12-27-2017, 02:40 AM
#2
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Yes the 997.2 is compatible with the 996. You may need to grab some additional parts to mate with the shifter cables (I can’t confirm this). A cheaper/easier/better solution would be to buy the function-first 996 shifter bushing upgrade kit to renew your 996 shifter to better than cup car shifter performance. No affiliation, just a happy customer.
12-27-2017, 03:33 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I run the 997.2 GT3 shifter with 996 cup cables... no extra parts required and the shift feel is fantastic. The 7.2 gt3 shifter already has aluminum instead of plastic in everywhere that the function-first kit replaces except for one minor location if I remember right.
For even better feel on top of that, replace the 996 shift **** with the non-weighted 997 ****.
For even better feel on top of that, replace the 996 shift **** with the non-weighted 997 ****.
12-28-2017, 10:59 AM
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RL Community Team
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I have the 997.2 RS shifter in my 996. Complete drop-in.
I also have the 996 shifter in a box if you are still interested - was going to fab up replacement metal parts for it...
Ray
I also have the 996 shifter in a box if you are still interested - was going to fab up replacement metal parts for it...
Ray
12-29-2017, 10:54 PM
#7
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I run the 997.2 GT3 shifter with 996 cup cables... no extra parts required and the shift feel is fantastic. The 7.2 gt3 shifter already has aluminum instead of plastic in everywhere that the function-first kit replaces except for one minor location if I remember right.
For even better feel on top of that, replace the 996 shift **** with the non-weighted 997 ****.
For even better feel on top of that, replace the 996 shift **** with the non-weighted 997 ****.
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12-30-2017, 12:08 PM
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I looked at the Function First shift solution, and to be frank, I dont see the economics of it. Its ~$300USD, and the Porsche shifter is $425USD. With the shift right, I still have to invest about 2 hours of effort just to fit the parts into the shifter housing. With the Porsche shifter I get a genuine Porsche part that drops right in. Am I missing something here?
01-02-2018, 07:25 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
ive already got an awful case of while im in there
01-02-2018, 09:25 PM
#10
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ive got the linkage/levers on the gearbox ready to go in when I do my clutch and LSD and trans cooler... which is happening after the roof and rear window... which is gonna go to paint at the same time as the decklid and cup wing.. which is before the full suspension/brake overhaul...
ive already got an awful case of while im in there
ive already got an awful case of while im in there
Today was a very quick cmute hm about 2, these things love the cold and a tank of 100
01-02-2018, 09:26 PM
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I looked at the Function First shift solution, and to be frank, I dont see the economics of it. Its ~$300USD, and the Porsche shifter is $425USD. With the shift right, I still have to invest about 2 hours of effort just to fit the parts into the shifter housing. With the Porsche shifter I get a genuine Porsche part that drops right in. Am I missing something here?
