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YOUR RESEARCH996 sloppy shifter

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Install 997 shift console

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Had same issue and installed a 997 shift console.
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Install function first shift kit

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I installed the Function First shift kit .
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996 sloppy shifter

Use plastic bushings

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The 996 uses plastic bushings which get sloppy with age .
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Install 997 shift console

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Had same issue and installed a 997 shift console.
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996 sloppy shifter

Install function first shift kit

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I installed the Function First shift kit .
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Use plastic bushings

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The 996 uses plastic bushings which get sloppy with age .
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I recently bought a 2004 911 40 Jahre. It now has 80k miles. Compared to my last car, a S2000 that had a very snappy shifter, the 911 is plain sloppy. Without resorting to a shift kit is there anything like bushings or cable adjustments that can improve the stock item?

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Have you driven another 996's to compare? I'm wondering if you were just spoiled by the S2000 shifter, which I've heard is about as good as it gets....

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The 996 uses plastic bushings which get sloppy with age . There are many aftermarket vendors that offer upgrades . I have a 99 996 C4 with 150k . The shifter when I bought it was as sloppy as a crack whore . I installed the Function First shift kit . It is considered one of the better kits out there . All metal and real bearings . Not hard to install . Shifter movement is now butter smooth . It is not a short shifter so the throws are the same . Just my opinion but when everything is perfect with the 996 it still won't be as good as the Honda . For a variety of reasons . But it can be greatly improved . This is the kit I installed . https://www.function-first.com/products ... t-solution

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Had same issue and installed a 997 shift console. $330 @ Sunset Parts. It's a bit tighter of a shift and some aren't crazy about it but I'm totally happy with it.

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No, I haven't had the chance.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'd like to avoid the cost of a shift kit for now if OEM bushings would give some improvement. Anybody had experience with them?

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