Numeric Shifter For 997 Turbo - First Review & All You Need To Know Thread
#31
06-19-2013, 10:23 AM
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Thanks Chris for very helpful reply.
#32
06-19-2013, 10:27 AM
good news and bad news.
good news.. my dectanes are getting a light smoke treatment tomorrow, so i'll have a new mod on the car for this weekend..
bad news.. shifter and cables havent shipped yet.
Dan said i am getting the 1st shipment the moment he gets them back from production.
i really hope i get it by atleast next weekend (thats my big 3-0).
good news.. my dectanes are getting a light smoke treatment tomorrow, so i'll have a new mod on the car for this weekend..
bad news.. shifter and cables havent shipped yet.
Dan said i am getting the 1st shipment the moment he gets them back from production.
i really hope i get it by atleast next weekend (thats my big 3-0).
#33
06-19-2013, 10:53 AM
When I compare my original OEM clutch + hydraulic assist versus my Sachs 2/764/Aasco setup + hydraulic, I found that the engagement point (much higher) and the engagement range (much shorter) were the biggest issues. The hydraulic delete makes engagement much easier to "feel." The increased effort took about a week to get used to in my GT2, but I should have opted for it when Ruf suggested it.
Bob I don't feel that the engagement point is "high". Sorry Can for continuing off topic
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06-19-2013, 11:12 AM
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Thanks Chris for very helpful reply.
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06-19-2013, 11:59 AM
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^^^Thanks.
Tom no problem at all; the other clutch posts are already here so it's best to continue it here; people could skip as needed anyway. Lastly I find the exchange interesting.
Steve, a good sign the Numeric shifter is in short supply. Hope it's from high demand and not lazy workers choking supply :-).
Tom no problem at all; the other clutch posts are already here so it's best to continue it here; people could skip as needed anyway. Lastly I find the exchange interesting.
Steve, a good sign the Numeric shifter is in short supply. Hope it's from high demand and not lazy workers choking supply :-).
Last edited by cannga; 06-19-2013 at 12:02 PM.
#38
06-28-2013, 08:35 AM
damn that looks good. i still dont have mine.
just looking at that unit gives me an idea as to how the shift **** would feel. i bet its got that perfect amount of mechanical vibration .. not really vibration but u no what i mean.
just looking at that unit gives me an idea as to how the shift **** would feel. i bet its got that perfect amount of mechanical vibration .. not really vibration but u no what i mean.
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#39
06-28-2013, 08:44 AM
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These things are in very high demand. That's an awesome thing to support a new manufacture!
We have one that's not spoken for being delivered on Monday.
We have one that's not spoken for being delivered on Monday.
#40
06-28-2013, 09:04 AM
We just installed this one on a customers 996 Turbo S. Very nice setup for sure. You get what you pay for.
#41
06-28-2013, 10:08 AM
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For anyone curious why this is creating such a brou ha ha :-). I actually have OEM Sport-Short Shifter Kit (SSK) in my car; it is a huge improvement over stock for me: more solid feel, shorter throw, subjective creating an incredibly better driving experience. I was skeptical before the change but a firm believer afterwards.
But... at one of the Porsche test drive events, I (again
) made a mistake of sitting in a GT2. I couldn't believe it but the GT2 shift somehow felt different from my Turbo SSK, lighter and more solid.
At the time, I thought OEM SSK = GT2 Shifter, and thought it was all my imagination. However, recently I found out from Sun Coast that the GT2 shifter actually *is* different, it has metallic bushing vs. Turbo's OEM SSK, which has plastic bushing.
I try to keep my car as much stock as possible but at the relatively cheap cost of the Numeric - I think it's just a matter of time that I order one. The nice thing about the Numeric is that, like the Tarett drop link, it's reversible, I assume easily. If you don't like it, which is very unlikely from the reviews so far, it's a simple to go back.
Again, for those who are considering OEM SSK, I would recommend to think about Numeric. Shift feel is so important in a manual car and so far all I see about Numeric is rave: seemingly a (pun intended) slick and solid experience.
But... at one of the Porsche test drive events, I (again
) made a mistake of sitting in a GT2. I couldn't believe it but the GT2 shift somehow felt different from my Turbo SSK, lighter and more solid.At the time, I thought OEM SSK = GT2 Shifter, and thought it was all my imagination. However, recently I found out from Sun Coast that the GT2 shifter actually *is* different, it has metallic bushing vs. Turbo's OEM SSK, which has plastic bushing.
I try to keep my car as much stock as possible but at the relatively cheap cost of the Numeric - I think it's just a matter of time that I order one. The nice thing about the Numeric is that, like the Tarett drop link, it's reversible, I assume easily. If you don't like it, which is very unlikely from the reviews so far, it's a simple to go back.
Again, for those who are considering OEM SSK, I would recommend to think about Numeric. Shift feel is so important in a manual car and so far all I see about Numeric is rave: seemingly a (pun intended) slick and solid experience.
Last edited by cannga; 06-28-2013 at 10:13 AM.
#42
06-28-2013, 10:38 AM
guess what ?
just called up Numeric Racing and spoke with Charles.
theyre getting products back from anodizing.
ssk and cables will be shipped tonight. hopefully get it tomorrow, and im all good for my bday.
if it comes in my goals are met just in time (bday is on sunday).
just called up Numeric Racing and spoke with Charles.
theyre getting products back from anodizing.
ssk and cables will be shipped tonight. hopefully get it tomorrow, and im all good for my bday.
if it comes in my goals are met just in time (bday is on sunday).
#44
06-28-2013, 12:55 PM
For anyone curious why this is creating such a brou ha ha :-). I actually have OEM Sport-Short Shifter Kit (SSK) in my car; it is a huge improvement over stock for me: more solid feel, shorter throw, subjective creating an incredibly better driving experience. I was skeptical before the change but a firm believer afterwards.
But... at one of the Porsche test drive events, I (again) made a mistake of sitting in a GT2. I couldn't believe it but the GT2 shift somehow felt different from my Turbo SSK, lighter and more solid.
At the time, I thought OEM SSK = GT2 Shifter, and thought it was all my imagination. However, recently I found out from Sun Coast that the GT2 shifter actually *is* different, it has metallic bushing vs. Turbo's OEM SSK, which has plastic bushing.
I try to keep my car as much stock as possible but at the relatively cheap cost of the Numeric - I think it's just a matter of time that I order one. The nice thing about the Numeric is that, like the Tarett drop link, it's reversible, I assume easily. If you don't like it, which is very unlikely from the reviews so far, it's a simple to go back.
Again, for those who are considering OEM SSK, I would recommend to think about Numeric. Shift feel is so important in a manual car and so far all I see about Numeric is rave: seemingly a (pun intended) slick and solid experience.
But... at one of the Porsche test drive events, I (again
) made a mistake of sitting in a GT2. I couldn't believe it but the GT2 shift somehow felt different from my Turbo SSK, lighter and more solid.At the time, I thought OEM SSK = GT2 Shifter, and thought it was all my imagination. However, recently I found out from Sun Coast that the GT2 shifter actually *is* different, it has metallic bushing vs. Turbo's OEM SSK, which has plastic bushing.
I try to keep my car as much stock as possible but at the relatively cheap cost of the Numeric - I think it's just a matter of time that I order one. The nice thing about the Numeric is that, like the Tarett drop link, it's reversible, I assume easily. If you don't like it, which is very unlikely from the reviews so far, it's a simple to go back.
Again, for those who are considering OEM SSK, I would recommend to think about Numeric. Shift feel is so important in a manual car and so far all I see about Numeric is rave: seemingly a (pun intended) slick and solid experience.
it is truly sad that most never see the work of art that the numeric shifter really is!
#45
06-29-2013, 11:28 AM
Okay, picked the car up last night and only had time to drive it home.....hmmmmm....is all I can really say at this point. It's going to take some time to get use to. The first/second move requires some effort, as does reverse. Third, forth, and fifth seem to be very tight and close, but manageable.
CUP Cables...no sound at all that I can tell.
Solid tranny mounts....very noticeable....solid and tight, I like it!
Aasco Al Flywheel: Definitely NOT for every one. It's loud when idling and at stop lights. Most will think something is seriously wrong with your car. If they drive it with the shifter and Flywheel they will think your car is crap. If they know you and understand your intended purpose for the vehicle...they will be like, OMG!!! That is one serious machine and not for your average driver.
CUP Cables...no sound at all that I can tell.
Solid tranny mounts....very noticeable....solid and tight, I like it!
Aasco Al Flywheel: Definitely NOT for every one. It's loud when idling and at stop lights. Most will think something is seriously wrong with your car. If they drive it with the shifter and Flywheel they will think your car is crap. If they know you and understand your intended purpose for the vehicle...they will be like, OMG!!! That is one serious machine and not for your average driver.