quasio Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 Hi all,Heard a few ppl on the forums with the 997 stock gearshift and love it on the 996. https://www.suncoastparts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=997SCUHas anyone tried the 997 gt3 version with metal bushings? isit worth the extra cash? or even the function first solution? about the same price as the gt3 version.http://www.function-first.com/products/engine-trans/shift-right-solution(haven't checked shipping though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 Definitely go for the GT3 version, the standard 997 one's plastic bits eventually break down and giving you a less precise shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR901 Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 I installed a CAE race shifter & it's fantastic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieChase Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 I recently had the factory short shifter fitted on my 997 C2S and it feels fantastic and bit more mechanical. Also being oem Porsche part it's a direct bolt on.Best mod for the $Highly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 28April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 yeah as it's a daily driver and used for boring stuff (not track), i'm going to avoid short shifters and , that awesome CAE thingo.Drove an early 996 with a short shifter and really hated it, but it may have been an after market unit, but it was just a pain trying to get it into gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 I fitted the genuine 997 shifter about 5 or 6 years ago (40,000km). Its approx. a 15% shorter throw than the standard 996 / 986 shifter and mine hasn't broken or gone sloppy in any way yet. The GT3 variant is probably better with its metal bushings, but it is substantially more $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 28April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 yeh, trying to gauge if it's worth the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 My two cents worth is to go for the Numeric Racing short shifter:https://numericracing.com/store/shifter100/Beautifully engineered, unlike the Porsche parts it has no plastic parts what so ever.Has three settings so you can adjust how short you want the setting. I have it set to the middle setting on mine and it is a perfect balance between manageable in traffic and rewarding in the twisties.Combine with an alcantara GT3 RS gearshift and changing gears is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 My two cents worth is to go for the Numeric Racing short shifter:https://numericracing.com/store/shifter100/Beautifully engineered, unlike the Porsche parts it has no plastic parts what so ever.Has three settings so you can adjust how short you want the setting. I have it set to the middle setting on mine and it is a perfect balance between manageable in traffic and rewarding in the twisties.Combine with an alcantara GT3 RS gearshift and changing gears is much better.looks amazing I've got a leather gt3 gearshift arriving tomorrow from Suncoast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 28April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 ok wow, that numeric looks very very nice..D2000 did u change the console part? or stock 996? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 Personally I reckon the 996 shifter looks better than the 997 one, I have fitted one of these and absolutely love it:https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/996ALCANTA.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 28April, 2017 Report Share Posted 28April, 2017 ok wow, that numeric looks very very nice..D2000 did u change the console part? or stock 996?stock 996 shifter. Just replacing gear knob and boot with the 996 gt3 leather shifter. Will have a carbon knob and leather boot up for sale soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 30April, 2017 Report Share Posted 30April, 2017 I have the standard 997 shifter, was one of the first mods I did. Few years on still no slop and works perfectly. IMO the metal bushings arent worth the expense or if you find you don't like it get the FF kit you still come out on top. Either way they are both a substantial upgrade from the 996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 i have a porsche genuine 996 short shift... dont like it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 i have a porsche genuine 996 short shift... dont like it at all. As an FYI the 996 shifter is actually a B&M short shift unit in black with the genuine parts logo on it. The 997 SSK shifter I've read is the best of the Porsche parts if you're wanting an SSK unless you get a numeric racing then it has 3 settings: regular, medium and short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 10June, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 Just as an update, changed to 997 shifter.Wow great change, everything crisper, slightly shorter, and more sure. kinda got that japanese sports car click to it now, whereas the previous was slightly squishy. Difficulty to shift has increased but very very slightly. To be honest my previous shifter wasn't that bad, but it's a must do for any shifter that's getting really sloppy and loose. Don't feel any need for the GT3 version (not that i've tried it)I'd say it's a must do for any 996 especially the previous 98's i drove. This plus the clutch change has really made the car that much more pleasurable to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 10June, 2017 Report Share Posted 10June, 2017 Just an FYI it shouldn't be hard to shift with a 997 shifter it should be the same if not better than the 996. I'd double check the cables with the alignment tool to see if they are within spec. Then i;d check the clutch lines for air and then if its still not better its time to start looking at the clutch slave and master cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 12June, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 12June, 2017 by harder, i mean by the extremely smallest amount, basically due to the shortened throw. it's a little surer if u get what i mean.The old 996 was loose and a longer throw, hence very slightly easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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