FilthyF14

New Boxster S onwer with a question about changing to a short shift kit. Think the Boxster shifter is excellent, if a bit longer than in a Honda S2000, but have read about short shift kit replacements.
1. Do they really make a difference?
2. Are the as easy to install as the ads imply?
2. What brands are recommended?

Thanks.
FilthyF14
2002 Boxster S

autobahnNY

1. Yes, they make a difference. Short, tight throws...a bit notchy, but I like it. One of the best upgrades you can make for the money IMO.
2. Its pretty easy. Didn't take long at all. Not sure of the exact time..maybe 1 hr to 1hr/30 mins.
3.B&M

sportster98xls

Hi,

How much did you pay for the B & M short shifter ?

Thanks

autobahnNY

I really don't remember, it was a while ago. It was around $200.

aben8057

I installed the Schnell SSK on my 996(which fits the Boxster) , $159 from vertexauto (board sponsor) it took me a little over 2 hours but again I enjoyed every minute of it, taking breaks to enjoy a beer.

Danny N

The instructions have pictures. Therefore it's fairly straight forward. The most difficult part is removing the hard palstic gromet. The rest is easy. Let me know if you need one.

95 GPW 993

I second the B&M shifter (no affiliation). The instructions are well illustrated, and it took me about 90 min. start to finish. As Danny N said, the plastic grommet was the most tricky part. I recommend you wear safety goggles when cutting off the tabs, as they can fly up in your face when they give way.

I also paid about $200 for mine.

FilthyF14

Thanks for the responses. Have decided to wait awhile on this event based on advice from a friend in PCA/ DE instructor/shop owner. He said some folks have had problems with short shifters during track events. Said I should upgrade the brake pads and tires first.
Phil