Leigh2

I do 6 to 3 all the time and 5 to 2 without any difficulties. The only problem I have had is the mechanism attached to the shift lever coming slightly loose, we check it on a regular basis now. It caused the system to not downshift a couple of times, I had to pull the lever twice to complete the shift. Easily fixed once we recognized what the problem was.

Leigh2

I checked on Shiftech and they do have all the necessary components. KMP had a specific kit available for the cups though and it was available in North America along with the expertise to install it. There probably isn't much difference in the two systems, KMP just did a better job of assembling a pre-configured kit specifically for our cars.

McRae

Had have drivers do exactly that on the 991 in that corner, worked perfectly.

mobonic

Leigh,

is there a price difference between the 2?

I agree that KMP did a great job making it a plug and play kit. 10 hours of install from what i have heard seems very reasonable.

cid042

Many thanks for your answers

Leigh2

Not much difference although I didn't price exactly. One of the manufacturers expressed doubt that their system would work on a regular cup as they had only used it on an RSR. They didn't think the throttle response on the single butterfly cup was fast enough. KMP said they had a system pre-configured for a cup and it worked perfectly so I stopped shopping. I was expecting $15k installed and it was closer to $13k I was pleasantly surprised

spg993tt

it aint 10 hours. just aint. brian @ HRD i think did about 3,4 of them, so knows them well better than most, for sure better than a top tech at a shop opening a KMP box for the very first time. it was still 14, 15 hours and if youwant everythign done just right and perfect, etc. could be that bit more. makign nice switches on the dash panel, and perfect mounts and calbe runs.
id estimate 15 to be safe. and that assuems you dont run into any snags what so ever. on two cups, brian had to fabricate some stuff for the pedal, etc.

Leigh2

I was quoted and billed for 10 hours, but it might very well have taken longer. I was the first one in our area to have one installed and they were training the local installer. Nice neat job I can certainly see that it could take longer than the 10 quoted.

spg993tt

very fair and reasonable thing for the shop to do because one could argue that you shouldnt necessarily pay for a shop's learning curve. then again, its kind of a very particular one-off system. well done.

Heinlein Racing

There are several factors can affect the installation time of a paddle system. If you interested having one installed for you, I would be happy to walk you true it. Call us Monday...
We have a KMP system on stock if interested.

cid042

I would be very happpy to, but France - NJ will be the problem

Yannick-HST

Hey Cedric!

Call the guys @ KMP directly! They're super helpful and will answer all your questions.

We're not sure wheter to install one or not... I, for my part, would love to see one working while I'm on the passenger-seat or driving the car to get a feel for it. Video helps for sure but doesen't give you a real 100%-real world-feedback.

Rickard 993 Turbo

Im also dreaming of a padfle shift kit

Can we list the pros here, what can be expected ?

cid042

I e-mailed Pascal a few days ago. Waiting for his answer, which shouldn't take too long.

cid042

For me : Pros :
* Fatal overrev downshift electronically avoided
* Better wear on dogrings due to the more consistent downshift (not prone to human error/tire) & better blip than mechanical "fixed" blipping systems (PM/Manthey)
* Keeping both hands on the steering wheel while braking
* Keeping both hands on the steering wheel while having to upshift exiting a curb
* No clutch on downshift, baby !

ARGH !!!! I need one !