Pokiou Posted 30January, 2017 Report Share Posted 30January, 2017 Hey Guys and Gals, I have a 1998 996 short shifter.. i dont like it at all. Does anyone have a normal one they would want to swap for my short shifter?D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 31January, 2017 Report Share Posted 31January, 2017 Where abouts are located? Do you know what brand of shrt shifter your car has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 31January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 31January, 2017 Melbourne Victoria. Also no idea on the brand, i would assume its genuine but don't quote me on that. Stuart from Nine Auto might know. I think it was fitted by him. I've only had the car for 1 month now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 31January, 2017 Report Share Posted 31January, 2017 Melbourne Victoria. Also no idea on the brand, i would assume its genuine but don't quote me on that. Stuart from Nine Auto might know. I think it was fitted by him. I've only had the car for 1 month now.Not having driven any other P car other than mine after I purchased it, I thought the stock 996tt box / shifter was pretty direct, short but a bit knotchy. Found out on a service that I have a gemballa short shifter. However, from the get go, my first mod / purchase for my 996tt was going to be a 997 complete shifter mechanism. I spoke to a US tuner who drives / sees a fair few 996 tt's and he talked me out of a short shifter (997 gt2rs or 996 cup, not withstanding I already had one) and said run with a stock 997 shifter unit. He said it has 15% shorter throw than a stock 996 shifter and in his opinion was much smoother (he used the word butter) for all round driving particularly with new fresh plastic (your bits are closer to twenty years old). Brought one, yet to install it (eg will do it when the clutch goes in) so can't confirm on the butter smooth commenthttp://www.sonnenporscheoemparts.com/oe-porsche/99742401000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 31January, 2017 Report Share Posted 31January, 2017 I have a brand new 996 cup shifter that I would part with. I have a cup unit in my car and absolutely love it. Longer through than 997.2 GT3 but it feels purposeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 1February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 how much did you want for it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 The genuine Porsche SSK for the 996 is black and has the Porsche part logo etched onto it (Its made by B&M) all others are aftermarket. The 997 genuine SSK has a silver plate on the side of the shifter and has its own part number. The 996 shifter could only be purchased as a part to be installed into the 996 assembly as opposed to the 997 which came as a complete unit.I'd buy a 997 stock shifter assembly (or any 997 unit you can find IMO), its what i've got in mine and its awesome, no slop and only slightly shorter then the standard 996 one. Check out US ebay for them, they are also really straight forward to install if you're handy.Not sure what the 996 cup is like but it sounds goooood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mermaid-beach/cars-vans-utes/porsche-short-shifter/1139559622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 20February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 I might get the 997 shifter kit, unless someone wants to swap for my one? It really takes the joys out of driving the car when its this stiff and hard to change i feel like i need to go to the gym to work out to shift easier lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 23February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 btw i had a look at my shifter and it seems to be a legit porsche short shift kit.. i dont know if that means anything. Would i need to maybe adjust the cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 23February, 2017 Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 btw i had a look at my shifter and it seems to be a legit porsche short shift kit.. i dont know if that means anything. Would i need to maybe adjust the cables?It doesn't mean much, there are adjustments you can make to the cable ends. You need the green shifter alignment tool and then to remove the console to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 23February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 what does the cable exactly adjust ? it wont help with a notchy box shift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 23February, 2017 Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 Yes it will help the shift be less notchey. There are the two shifter cable ends that you lay the two shifter ends that control the movement. These have fine threads that allow you to pull the cable further in or push it further out. That's the adjustment that can be made. It's the first thing I'd check before looking any further because it will only cost you $20 and your time also its a tool you can keep.I'll find a pic for you soon. If that doesn't work I'd recommend an oil change then failing both of those options you'd need to consider a rebuild or replace but that's in extreme situations. Or it could also be failing transmission or engine mounts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 24February, 2017 Report Share Posted 24February, 2017 Pokiou,I have a standard 996 / 986 shifter in my spares stock which I took off my 2001 Boxster S @ 65,000km. Part # 996.424.010.04 which I'm pretty certain will fit your Carrera.The shifter worked perfectly before I replaced it with the 997 version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 27February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 27February, 2017 Thanks Stephen, i might look for a 997 as alot of other people are suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 27February, 2017 Report Share Posted 27February, 2017 Also if you DIY the install you'll want the green alignment tool which will make life easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 28February, 2017 Report Share Posted 28February, 2017 Yes the 997 shifter is about 15% shorter movement and it works well.A dan says, try and get the alignment tool as it cuts the adjustment time in half..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 1March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 Sweet.. is there a local shop i can get one from.. or anyone willing to assist for a few drinks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 Might be able to borrow one from a Porsche specialist but to be honest they are only $15 or so, it's worth owning one. As for the process I have a step by step document I can upload for you and I did this while ago but can still remember the steps if you need help. Where are you based? What shifter are you going with? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 1March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 well i might look for a 997 shifter, but i wouldnt mind seeing if the short shifter kit i have now can be made to shift smoother. I live in Melb Northern Suburbs but mi happy to drive to be honest.. any excuse to drive the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 Im in Melbourne too, I have the tool if you want some help aligning your shifter. Drop me a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 Here is a link to the PDF on how to remove your console:http://files.dpbrands.com/bm/instructions/45135.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 2March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 2March, 2017 Hey Dan, ill drop you a PM when i get back sydney. Need head up there for work for 1 day morning in back at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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