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YOUR RESEARCHB&M Short shifter...
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Other units like RUF?Techart installed via tranny but B&M is via center console.
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Or do I need to replace with a new one for the lower look.
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SpectraG,
Did you have problems shifting into Reverse, I installed mine, then called RUF, there was a bulletin for the reverse... I haven't had a chance to work on it, just curious if you had the same problem.
Kevin M.
I have the B&M short shift on my Boxster S which has the same gear box as your 996. It takes a little getting used to but is fun to use. Like any short shift it takes more effort to shift than the stock unit. Best price I found was at <a href="http://www.titanmotorsports.com" target="_blank">titan motorsports web site</a> . Paid $250. Their phone number is [phone removed]. No affiliation with them just was a customer. Cheers.
It does not come with boot and **** just the shifter mechanism. Performance Products carry it. IMO-it's way better then the stock unit-shorter throws and more precise. Other units like RUF?Techart installed via tranny but B&M is via center console. Regards. Mike
With the B&M unit, you need to break out the stock shifter, its a plastic ball/joint unit with teeth..the teeth have to be broken to removed, which is ok..but if you end up not liking it your SOL.
Anyways, I have the B&M in my 996C2. I have felt the ruf unit and I dont think it is as good. With the B&M unit 2nd gear is notchier but there is no flexible feel to it.
I did have a problem with reverse, and with a few of the gears. The car would pop out of reverse at times, and twice I had a problem with the entire gear set. It is fixed now. Turns out you need a special tool to make ABSOLUTELY sure that the gear shift **** is exactly at top dead centre or middle, if it isnt you will find problems in engaging gears, especially reverse, thats why it pops out.
Just make sure whoever is installing it has done it before, or have your dealer install it and he should make sure that the gear **** is at top dead centre before the install is cpomplete.
Kevin M, I did not experience any problem with it.. I had it on for half a year.. then I took it off since I am selling my car..
The ruf SS for 996 is different from B&M and FVD.. unlike the usual SS, RUF replaces a part that's connected to the transmission instead of the shifter itself, i think it fits better this way..
A friend and I just put the Ruf kit on our 02 and 03 Turbos. Took about 45 minutes each. Very smooth shorter throw, no tearing into your stock shifter. Adjusts to 30%/40%/50%.
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