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#16
05-23-2004 | 12:48 AM
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I have been speaking to a few Porsche dealers in the SoCal area and they are telling me in order to avoid potential future warranty problems with the tranny that i need to use the OEM short shift kit instead of a B&M.
B&M makes both kits, and they are identical except for color. I don't see any way Porsche could deny warranty work on the tranny if you had the aftermarket B&M in your car; both units work exacty the same way.
Save yourself some money and buy the B&M shifter and install it yourself.
#17
05-24-2004 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by SC996
I have been speaking to a few Porsche dealers in the SoCal area and they are telling me in order to avoid potential future warranty problems with the tranny that i need to use the OEM short shift kit instead of a B&M. Of course the price is a wee bit different($516), but i guess for the piece of mind it is worth it.
I hope to have it installed next week.
I have been speaking to a few Porsche dealers in the SoCal area and they are telling me in order to avoid potential future warranty problems with the tranny that i need to use the OEM short shift kit instead of a B&M. Of course the price is a wee bit different($516), but i guess for the piece of mind it is worth it.
I hope to have it installed next week.
. I bought my B&M from my Porsche dealer. In order to get smooth shifts, make sure you mark the cables before you remove the OEM shifter. Some Porsche dealers are greedy ba$tards.
#18
07-15-2004 | 01:30 PM
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oem ssk
Originally posted by SC996
Thanks to everyone for your input.I really appreciate your thoughts and information.
Because of technical problems i have not been able to reply to posts until now, sorry for the delay.
I have been speaking to a few Porsche dealers in the SoCal area and they are telling me in order to avoid potential future warranty problems with the tranny that i need to use the OEM short shift kit instead of a B&M. Of course the price is a wee bit different($516), but i guess for the piece of mind it is worth it.
I hope to have it installed next week.
Thanks to everyone for your input.I really appreciate your thoughts and information.
Because of technical problems i have not been able to reply to posts until now, sorry for the delay.
I have been speaking to a few Porsche dealers in the SoCal area and they are telling me in order to avoid potential future warranty problems with the tranny that i need to use the OEM short shift kit instead of a B&M. Of course the price is a wee bit different($516), but i guess for the piece of mind it is worth it.
I hope to have it installed next week.
#19
07-15-2004 | 09:09 PM
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I bought by B&M from Brandywine Porsche (Board Sponsor) for $199. 
Your dealer is just trying to take your money. They can't deny a warranty claim unless they can PROVE the part caused the problem. Considering they are both made B&M and many dealerships install these shifters, it seems VERY unlikely you will expereince a challenge.
Your dealer is just trying to take your money. They can't deny a warranty claim unless they can PROVE the part caused the problem. Considering they are both made B&M and many dealerships install these shifters, it seems VERY unlikely you will expereince a challenge.
#21
07-16-2004 | 03:12 PM
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NOTCHY?
Originally posted by SC996
Decided to play it safe an go OEM,I must say I love the shifter...what a difference, whether its OEM or the B&M the improvement is amazing!!
Decided to play it safe an go OEM,I must say I love the shifter...what a difference, whether its OEM or the B&M the improvement is amazing!!
#23
07-17-2004 | 02:16 AM
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Factory short shifter vs. the B and M
The factory short shifter is installed complete with the housing. The unit is installed with the plastic shift bushings and may break easier than the B & M unit that includes the machined aluminum bushings. Also, the EVO linkage is a wise addition to the B & M unit. This linkage is very high quality machined aluminum and will NOT break. the current plastic linkage used by Porsche breaks even on cars without the short shifter installed. The B & M at $199.95 from Brandywine is a great price, but i added the Linkage for only $129.95 additional. They only charged me $7.50 to ship both insured fedex.
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