Short Shift Or Not?
04-05-2008, 05:36 PM
#18
Racer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You heard wrong .
The cable travel to the transmission is the same, regardless .
The only thing which changes with the Sport shifter is that the fulcrum is raised , which means you need to travel a shorter distance with the stick above the pivot point ,in order to move the stick (and the cable travel ) below the pivot the same distance .
That's why it requires just a tad more effort to shift .
When installed properly , it's precise as a rifle bolt and should be standard equipment in the car .
04-05-2008, 05:50 PM
#19
Instructor
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Evergreen, CO
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had a SS in my 996 and chose not to install one in my 997. If you're itching to add something (I understand that feeling), it isn't bad, but not necessary IMHO. And...the notchiness in cold weather is definately true.
04-05-2008, 08:02 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
04-06-2008, 01:11 AM
#21
04-06-2008, 01:29 AM
#22
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Norwalk,CT
Posts: 1,853
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I too have a OEM/factory mounted SSK when I did my car. And yes, in cold weather, 1st gear can be a PITA.
I wonder if that memo was just regarding "aftermarket" shift kits as opposed to "OEM" from Porsche.
Regards,
Deanski
I wonder if that memo was just regarding "aftermarket" shift kits as opposed to "OEM" from Porsche.
Regards,
Deanski
04-06-2008, 10:20 AM
#23
Deanski, the memo does refer to after-market specifically. So I suppose it's easy to be sceptical of it as maybe just some scare tactics by PCNA to sell more OEM kits. I have no direct experience so don't know how to interpret what the memo says. Just passing it along as another perspective.
BTW, all the blackouts on the memo are like I saw it originally, I just found the image somewhere and saved it (for the DME range info actually). In retrospect, I should have saved the source of the memo -- my bad
BTW, all the blackouts on the memo are like I saw it originally, I just found the image somewhere and saved it (for the DME range info actually). In retrospect, I should have saved the source of the memo -- my bad
04-06-2008, 11:48 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
Short Shifter
Am thinking of my next mod and although I've never had a car with it...short shift kit seems a reasonable option to consider. Any thoughts on it pros and cons? I've always had manual cars since I got my 1st car (a Nissan Sentra_ back in the 1980s so shifting is not a problem for me...its a requirement. However I am leary as to whether the short shift kit is worth the difference or if it will be too much of a change for me to deal with.
Anyway seems to courses of option out there exist. B&M short shift or OEM Porsche short shift kit. Any differences or important things to consider with each?
Thanks...will post pics later if I do either!
Anyway seems to courses of option out there exist. B&M short shift or OEM Porsche short shift kit. Any differences or important things to consider with each?
Thanks...will post pics later if I do either!
04-06-2008, 12:51 PM
#25
Race Car
OEM SSK, dealer installed, and absolutely zero regrets. I like it so much that I bought a new S-line Audi TT with 6MT - only TT that comes standard with a factory short shifter - you can't even order it as a standalone option.
