Thoughts on the sport shifter?
01-31-2008, 06:54 PM
#46
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Well, let's not get into statistics. I also didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. Yes, I would think people like Justin Bell (my neighbor) and his father whould know Porsche's fairly well but they weren't specifically speaking to the Porsche. What they explained is that with a SSK, you are more likely to miss a gear or a shift which both are bad when racing. For what we do, and even us who predominantly track their cars, the SSK is fine. If you really analyze how they both feel you might realize you have better feel with the longer throw. The SSK feels more engaging, that's why so many people like it (myself included) but with the short throws, you lose some feel and accuracy.
01-31-2008, 10:39 PM
#47
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I put in on my 996 which had the stock shifter and really liked the shorter, crisper shifts. When driving my friends 997S back to back with my car you can really tell a difference. The SSK is crisp, quick and just feels more precise, firm and well, better. The standard shifter is ok but feels loose and sloppy in comparison. Of course both are a heckuva lot better than the older long throw shifters like in the G50 transmission where you got to row the car through traffic!
If I bought a car without SSK that would be my first mod.
Tony
If I bought a car without SSK that would be my first mod.
Tony
02-01-2008, 02:59 AM
#48
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If I bought a car without SSK that would be my first mod.
Last edited by sandwedge; 02-01-2008 at 03:21 AM.