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YOUR RESEARCHPreferred SSK for 996?
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I also added a Rennline shift **** and Redline Goods boot, and adjusted the shift **** fairly high on the lever.
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I have seen the 997 SSK used for $250 (ebay, forum classified).
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I have the stock 997 shifter (under $200 used) and the EvoMS SwiftShift ($100 Ebay), which is the metal coupling and metal shifter bushings.
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Fortunate to recently acquire a well cared for '02 996 C2 coupe. Looking to make some minor mods for improved DE & autocross type duty.
Immediate priorities include:
- Short-shift kit
- upgrade to engine mounts
- Fister exhaust mod (yes I know mostly for listening pleasure)
- Remove unnecessary weight like back seats ...
Suspension will follow at some point when I feel like I'm driving well enough for it to make a difference...
For SSK, I gather the options are B&M, upgrade to 997 shifter, or Porsche OEM SSK
upgrade
via Suncoast.
(which claims to be a 20% improvement over stock 997)
Opinions and experience with the options above? Others that should be considered as well?
Thanks --
If I were in your shoes ( and I will be next week when I pick up a 40th AE), go for the Numeric shifter. I've driven a 997S with one and it's heaven as well as a work of art to look at All alum w precision ball bearings. Amazing. I'll be putting one in my 996 as one of my first mods.
I believe for the price of the 997 SSK, you can the numeric. I believe I seen a post from him somewhere on the board that he had a couple rebuilt units (new bearings, etc) that were demos. No plastic in this baby.
Numeric runs about $700, the 997 SSK is about $430 both new. I have seen the 997 SSK used for $250 (ebay, forum classified). Both are good parts, just depends on where you want to spend your money.
We offer our short shifter
here
for $259. It includes the billet shifter and new pivot bearings, and is installed into the stock shifter tower utilizing the stock shift ****. The reduction on a 996 is 35%, the same as the 997 shifter. They're in stock!
Anyone tried the EVOMS kit?, is it basically the same as teh GT3 SSK, ie reduced 35% with metal bushings. Can you fit this and then return to standard if required?
There's a lot of things you have to remove if you go by the books. A first time diy'er can probably do it under 2 hours being careful and taking their time. I've done 4 different ones on my car so far and I have it down to 20 min.
3 hours seemsike a stretch especially for a dealer but they are probably going by book time.
If you were close, you'd only need to bring some beer and wings for the install.
Anyone know where you can buy the 997 shifter alignment tool?, I asked at the local Porsche dealer last week and he said it wasn't available as a separate part
Your dealer is mistaken...
Part number 00072196191. My local dealer charged under $6 for it, and they mark everything up...
Not worth paying the shipping cost, but discount Porsche parts suppliers sell it for about $3.
I have the stock 997 shifter (under $200 used) and the EvoMS SwiftShift ($100 Ebay), which is the metal coupling and metal shifter bushings. The SwiftShift extends the length of the shift lever under the console, making the shifts shorter. I also added a Rennline shift **** and Redline Goods boot, and adjusted the shift **** fairly high on the lever. I now have shorter throws with very light and smooth effort, much better than the bicep workout that most short shifters give you.
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