To Short Shift or Not To Short Shift?
11-25-2007, 10:02 PM
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To Short Shift or Not To Short Shift?
Hello all.New member and 2008 911S owner as of today.Happy man on both counts. Any disadvantages to having a Porsche short shifter installed at the dealer? I feel the throws are a bit long on the factory shifter although I've been told thay were improved. Had a S.shifter on my last ride (Supra) and did enjoy it.Thanks for any comments.
11-25-2007, 10:04 PM
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Sometimes when the car is cold, it can be difficult to get into first gear, otherwise to problems.
Do it. You'll love it.
Do it. You'll love it.
11-25-2007, 10:08 PM
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The only disadvantage I see is that it continues to reward Porsche for making it an option and not standard equipment!
As Mike said, it is a little bit stiffer getting into 1st gear when it's cold out.
As Mike said, it is a little bit stiffer getting into 1st gear when it's cold out.
11-25-2007, 11:11 PM
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Just installed the SSK. I love it. Get it!!!
I had my local dealer install it cause I didn't want to give them any reason to charge me some big $$$ down the line just because they didn't do the install. Labor was not much. Think of it as insurance $$$ in case you need an adjustment later on.
I had my local dealer install it cause I didn't want to give them any reason to charge me some big $$$ down the line just because they didn't do the install. Labor was not much. Think of it as insurance $$$ in case you need an adjustment later on.
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11-26-2007, 03:30 AM
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To each his own but I’m glad it’s still an option. I have never been a fan of short shift linkages due to the trade-off of leverage to shorten the motion of your hand.
With the shortened movement of your hand you have to apply more force to select gears, particularly when cold, it will usually be harder on the synchros and guide sleeves, with the short shift kit your hand motion better be more precise or you will grab the wrong gear and your gearbox still won’t shift any faster.
I selected a number of factory options when I ordered my C2S (close to $46,000 worth) but the short shift kit was never even a consideration.
With the shortened movement of your hand you have to apply more force to select gears, particularly when cold, it will usually be harder on the synchros and guide sleeves, with the short shift kit your hand motion better be more precise or you will grab the wrong gear and your gearbox still won’t shift any faster.
I selected a number of factory options when I ordered my C2S (close to $46,000 worth) but the short shift kit was never even a consideration.
11-26-2007, 04:11 AM
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With the shortened movement of your hand you have to apply more force to select gears, particularly when cold, it will usually be harder on the synchros and guide sleeves, with the short shift kit your hand motion better be more precise or you will grab the wrong gear and your gearbox still won’t shift any faster.
