Jerseybean

Not very happy with the shifting on my GT3, compared to my 997 it's feels really weak and sloppy. I've asked the dealer to install a OEM short shifter on the car. Does anyone have any perference, is the OEM better than the B&M, Ruf or EVOMS. What else can I do? I thought about trying to fit the 997 SSK kit, would that even be possible? Can I combine the OEM part with any other bits?

thanks!

ArcticFox

I drove iamderek's GT3 w/ B&M and I thought it sucks major ***. VERY notchy and greatly increased effort. He ended up ditching it. I THINK he installed the factory one as well....if i recall, he ditched that too. May want to PM him and ask his input...

I am just sticking with the stock one for now! But I am interested to see what people say about their experiences...

fuse

ICBW, but I thought the OEM is made by B&M...

I drove a 996 Turbo with B&M and it is notchy, but it feels more precise into each gear along with more effort. I liked it actually, but I don't hate the standard GT3 shifter feel.

Sloth

I had the B&M SSk in my GT3. The action was very short and notchy, I equated it to a bolt action rifle. It was fun at first, but after driving a friends stock GT3 I knew I had to go back. I found the increased effort was killing the joy I got from stirring the tranny. Remember that the the GT3 is already ~15% shorter on the tranny end. Now combine that with the B&M ~30% reduction gives an overall reduction of ~45%. This is something one should really try before doing. FYI... the consensus is the Porsche SSk is a rebadged B&M SSk.

My current setup is the standard shifter with the Evo "No slack" needle bearings and Evo billet shift link. I am very happy with my hybrid shifter.

MetalSolid

I drove a Turbo with factory SSK; very nice IMO, better feel than my GT3, and my car's shifter does not feel sloppy or weak.

Jerseybean

Does anyone know if the 997 SSK might be compatible? I have my stock 997 shifter box from my old car.

JS

It wont be.

Jerseybean

Shame.....

Jerseybean

My current setup is the standard shifter with the Evo "No slack" needle bearings and Evo billet shift link. I am very happy with my hybrid shifter.

Can I combine any of the items above with the OEM short shifter?

Sloth

The Evo needle bearings end caps are made to work with the stock shifter. I don't know if they will work with the B&M/Porsche SSK as they both come with their own aluminum billet/teflon end caps. I do know the Evo shiftlink will work with the B&M/Porsche SSk.

Just to add to what I said above... Friends that felt my GT3 w/ B&M shifter all commented on how much shorter it felt relative to their TT's equiped with the same SSk.

guykoken

Porsche Motorsports offers the entire shift linkage for the Cup Cars. As I recall it, it's three pieces which come assembled when you order all three, and includes a plastic shift alignment tool. The cost is around $650, and it takes about 2 hours to install. I've installed it on my GT3. It feels like the bolt action of a Webley 222! It's worth every penny.

Richard Bain

wross996tt

I have the B&M SSK...no notchiness(if that's a word), smooth as silk and fantastic. Of course that is on a TT. I have heard lots of different opinions on this (I know I found a number of threads on the topic). I also heard that some dealers think the 3rd party SSKs are a problem?...Best bet is to give it a try yourself.

nmex

I agree with WROSS996TT I have B&M on my GT3 and love it. I had one also in my Boxter I have to say relly dont know whay every body compains about it. Your shifts will be short, quick and acurate. so If any thing go for it Evoms has a good deal on it you can't go wrong. great upgrade.