Patriot

Just ordered Porsche OEM short shifter for my Arctic Silver/Black 997 from Suncoast Porsche ($399). Based my decision on testimonials and posts here. Will have local dealer install. How much time/money should I expect to spend on the install?

YoungTurk
'05 Carrera 911 (Arctic Silver/Black)
19" Carrera S Wheel
Xenons
Remote CD changer
Sport Steering Wheel
Power Seat Package
Heated Seats
Bose
Nav

TT Surgeon

Do it yourself, 1hr, easy.

jcnesq

Just ordered mine yesterday too. Should be no more than 1 hour labor - I may install mine or I may get lazy and let my dealer do it.

vtach88

Is the short shifter the same as the "sport shifter?"

- my car is coming with it - and I drove a test car that had it - and while it is "notchier" than the standard, I liked the feel and the distance for the throws. Also, it is a SIGNIFICANT improvement over the 996.

texas911

Yes. Its one in the same. I highly recommend it. At first it will be stiff, but it loosens up and has a great feel.

vtach88

I guess I got "short changed" on the "short shifter" - I paid approx 700-800$ for it (upon ordering my car) - The only advantage, I guess, is that it will be covered by warranty (my justification!)

JS

1hr.

gota911

DIY! It will be that much more enjoyable. I had NEVER done anything like before on any of my cars, so it felt good to DIY! Took 1.75 hours but I took my time. Jump in and DIY! You'll be glad you did!

Gary R.

I've been putting it off, maybe i'll get it for my birthday!

jcnesq

Not to make YoungTurk feel bad, but I got it at Brandywine for $349. This is OEM and includes the housing (making install easier than B&M and avoiding any warranty issues). Too good a deal to pass up.

pedsurg

Doesn't Porsche use B&M as the source for its short shifter? If not, what are differences?
TIA
Jack

Coochas

Fairly certain that the 997 Sport Shifer is indeed B&M outsourced - I think this is what Alfie told me when I was ordering my car.

texas911

I thought it was different? The factory one is made of plastic, but the B&M is machined alloy. Also read, I think on this forum, that the B&M doesn't fit quite as well as the factory one.

jcnesq

I think the OEM 996 short shifter was manufactured by B&M for Porsche; almost identical but not exactly. The 997 OEM short shifter comes in the housing and I think is easier to install. I think it also comes with a little plastic tool that holds or marks the cables. For the small difference in price, I went with OEM to avoid any warranty issues and for easier installation. It's on ebay now from Brandywine Porsche, $349. Pic of the OEM short shifter:

MMD

One small tip which I wish I had when I did my Boxster. Some shift ***** have set screws others just pull off and push (very hard) to get on. I wasted time trying to find the set screw as indicated in instructions. Turns out mine pulled off (no set screw) not mentioned in instructions. Easy to DIY.