First Impressions - GT3 shifter in my 997.2 Carrera
#1
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First Impressions - GT3 shifter in my 997.2 Carrera
So after a good amount of delay I decided to pop for the GT3 shifter from Suncoast Parts (rolled-up cost $445.82). There's plenty of DIY install help here and on YouTube, so will say only to take your time, especially on reassembly (under dash wiring plug I'm looking at you). Well, shifters swapped out and now it's time for a test flight. Not seeing a noticeable difference in throw length (advertised as such) but shift action is tightened up nicely. Me likey, as additional benefit was learning how the various pieces of center console go together.
In summary, I'm five months into this first-Porsche-for-me. Mods so far are Bluetooth streaming, Fister mufflers (excellent!), DIY intake screens and now this shifter upgrade. Only other item on radar is maybe an upgraded steering wheel. I'm very pleased with my choice of a 997.2 C2. This is a fantastic car for me, while I acknowledge there's much more available out there. If I want More Porsche I'll sell this one and move up!
In summary, I'm five months into this first-Porsche-for-me. Mods so far are Bluetooth streaming, Fister mufflers (excellent!), DIY intake screens and now this shifter upgrade. Only other item on radar is maybe an upgraded steering wheel. I'm very pleased with my choice of a 997.2 C2. This is a fantastic car for me, while I acknowledge there's much more available out there. If I want More Porsche I'll sell this one and move up!
Last edited by swingwing; 05-22-2018 at 08:38 PM. Reason: Changed wording.
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Those are some solid mods. I bet the Fisters sound awesome.
Some info on the shifter unit:
OEM Carrera and GT3 shifters are exactly the same except for metal bushings. Only OEM SSK has shorter throw and plastic bushings:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post8137281
Nothing wrong with going OEM for reliability. For those comfortable with the DIY, you can make you own GT3 shifter out of a Carrera unit with the exact same metal bushings for $65:
https://phenixengineering.com/shop/p...t-bushing-kit/
Some info on the shifter unit:
OEM Carrera and GT3 shifters are exactly the same except for metal bushings. Only OEM SSK has shorter throw and plastic bushings:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post8137281
Nothing wrong with going OEM for reliability. For those comfortable with the DIY, you can make you own GT3 shifter out of a Carrera unit with the exact same metal bushings for $65:
https://phenixengineering.com/shop/p...t-bushing-kit/
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Yowzah. I'll be putting my original shifter up for sale on the forum. I watched a couple of vids detailing bushing replacement, but I didn't want to do that kind of work as it looked too fiddly to me. Fave to date hands-down is the Fisters. They sound great.
Last edited by swingwing; 05-22-2018 at 10:13 PM. Reason: Added sentences.
#4
Three Wheelin'
I was gonna say, why the GT3 shifter upgrade when it's essentially the same unit minus the bushings. It says it in the detail description.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...T3CONSOLE.html
Replacement GT3/GT2 shift console. Similar design to the standard shift console used on 2005-2012 Boxster/Cayman/Carrera models, but this version has upgraded billet aluminum left/right pivot bushings instead of plastic.Compatible with these models:
- Boxster - 1997-2012
- Cayman - 2006-2012
- Carrera - 1999-2012
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...T3CONSOLE.html
Replacement GT3/GT2 shift console. Similar design to the standard shift console used on 2005-2012 Boxster/Cayman/Carrera models, but this version has upgraded billet aluminum left/right pivot bushings instead of plastic.Compatible with these models:
- Boxster - 1997-2012
- Cayman - 2006-2012
- Carrera - 1999-2012
#5
Those are some solid mods. I bet the Fisters sound awesome.
Some info on the shifter unit:
OEM Carrera and GT3 shifters are exactly the same except for metal bushings. Only OEM SSK has shorter throw and plastic bushings:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post8137281
Nothing wrong with going OEM for reliability. For those comfortable with the DIY, you can make you own GT3 shifter out of a Carrera unit with the exact same metal bushings for $65:
https://phenixengineering.com/shop/p...t-bushing-kit/
Some info on the shifter unit:
OEM Carrera and GT3 shifters are exactly the same except for metal bushings. Only OEM SSK has shorter throw and plastic bushings:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post8137281
Nothing wrong with going OEM for reliability. For those comfortable with the DIY, you can make you own GT3 shifter out of a Carrera unit with the exact same metal bushings for $65:
https://phenixengineering.com/shop/p...t-bushing-kit/
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The billet inserts do make a lot of difference. About the same but not as much as the function first solution (which i've tried but not in my car). Though they are a quarter of the price of the FF solution.
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Thanks for the comment. I'm a newbie to Porsche, just trying to share thoughts on my learning this car as a mid-grade DIYer. The engineering on these cars is really something - simple in many respects but so elegant.
#9
Burning Brakes
I love my Fisters as well, but I highly recommend you install the center muffler bypass pipes too. It will be even better!
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Nope, no more exhaust mods for me. Car performs and sounds jes’ right now for this owner. My objective is to keep it in best condition I can while I learn more about Porsche.
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i did Carnewal back in the days when no local guys were doing it.. i had to send my core to Europe..haha!!
#12
Three Wheelin'
If you likey the GT3 shifter, you’ll flip out if you upgrade to the Numeric (with Numeric cables)....it's a whole other level of precision.
#13
Burning Brakes
Unless you know someone that can weld as well as the guys that make the Fisters, then they are definitely worth every penny.
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New mufflers ready to go up and in.
#15
Three Wheelin'
Keep in mind, a Fister D exhaust can be resold or will be worth something to an enthusiast. A muffler welded together by some random person less so. So, if it's under a $200 diff, go with Fister.
I'll second the question of replacing the plastic in the SSK. Anyone done that?
I'll second the question of replacing the plastic in the SSK. Anyone done that?