Short Shifter
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11-01-2006 | 07:24 AM
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I replaced the standard shifter with the short shifter a while ago.
There is no comparison. I really like it .
The advantage with the OEM shifter is that it comes completely assembled
and you just swap it out.
The B&M shifter is an exact replacement , but you only get the lever and then have to install it into the shifter box. That's why its only about 1/2 the cost .
B&M gives you all the instructions on how to do this( with pictures )
I used their instructions when I installed mine since you get nothing from
Porsche .
You can buy the "used" shifter assembly from someone who did the swap, then install the B&M lever into it and then sell yours to the next guy. That way, if you break something at least you don't lose use of your car wile getting a replacement .
( In order to install the new lever, you will need to BREAK the existing bushings and then install the new ones which come with the B&M )
But you can probably save $100 by doing it. It is not difficult .
Good luck
There is no comparison. I really like it .
The advantage with the OEM shifter is that it comes completely assembled
and you just swap it out.
The B&M shifter is an exact replacement , but you only get the lever and then have to install it into the shifter box. That's why its only about 1/2 the cost .
B&M gives you all the instructions on how to do this( with pictures )
I used their instructions when I installed mine since you get nothing from
Porsche .
You can buy the "used" shifter assembly from someone who did the swap, then install the B&M lever into it and then sell yours to the next guy. That way, if you break something at least you don't lose use of your car wile getting a replacement .
( In order to install the new lever, you will need to BREAK the existing bushings and then install the new ones which come with the B&M )
But you can probably save $100 by doing it. It is not difficult .
Good luck
Last edited by JCS; 11-01-2006 at 07:27 AM.
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11-02-2006 | 01:25 PM
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11-03-2006 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JCS
I paid ~ $ 400 for it .
Try Sunset Imports in Oregon
1-800- 346-0182
Try Sunset Imports in Oregon
1-800- 346-0182
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11-08-2006 | 05:49 PM
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I went the B&M route ($199 special from bumperplugs). Install was fairly easy; took about an hour to do. Felt much more precise afterwards - was my chief complaint about driving the 997; throws were too long compared to the NSX (countersunk NSX-R **** + short shifter).
Ryan
Ryan
