PAULUNM

Found some negative reviews in other areas of Rennlist, issues with binding?

What's the general consensus here?

I want to do either the EVO linkage, or a new OE part when I have my 997 GT3 shifter installed (so I'm not stranded on the side of the road with a broken linkage)

Dock

I've never had any issue at all with mine.

PAULUNM

That seems to be the general consensus. The complaint posts I found were a few years old, so it's possible they've revised it since then.

clorigo

I've broken 2 -- one last year and the latest last week. Just ordered the EVO linkage...

PAULUNM

Wow, old thread bump.

The 997.2 GT3 shifter console I bought has the updated 997 part, which is more substantial.

So, I ended up not installing the EVO link (I also didn't like the way you have to screw the shifter onto the shifter cable threads).

clorigo

Yeah I did a search and came across this. Both times the connector broke I was stuck in a gear (2nd and then 3rd) I could at least get to a safe place, but frustrating.

I agree with the threading approach. From what I read that can be a source of problems too. Someone mentioned notchy shifts also after install (not sure why) so I am a bit amprehensive - being being stuck in a gear with my 4 year old isn't something I want to do a third time (and I don't think her turning 5 is the right solution )

clorigo

So the shifter console (997 shifter) actually can solve the connector issue?

32krazy!

numeric cup cables. problem solved

PAULUNM

The new console comes with a new linkage, so yes.

I suppose the updated 997 link could break, but I trust the factory part over the EVO link personally.

clorigo

That's good to know. I'll ask the mechanic about that. Thanks!

m3ntal

I've broken a stock one as well. I want the numeric shifter and cables!

d10redwolf

Mine just broke on the last track day and the car had to be towed back.... I ended up getting the 997 GT3 shifter console+evoms shifter linkage. At the end of the day, aluminum is going to out last plastic.... I don't want to deal with it again.... The overall feel of shifter is definitely better then stock. I can't pinpoint which is responsible but overall I think it is a good upgrade

996TWINS

I had a Numeric shifter installed a few weeks ago. Got rid of all the plastic. One of the best mods I have done.