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Old 02-12-2011, 09:46 PM
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Just as I was getting serious about short shift mods, having decided to use the"undercar" type such as B&M it seems they have become scarce. About a year ago Ebay had many, including knock-offs, now there are only a few and Zero undercar? Any suggestions? jvm
Old 02-12-2011, 11:07 PM
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Why do you want to go from under instead of top side?
Old 02-13-2011, 12:13 AM
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well honestly i like the girl on top...
Old 02-13-2011, 12:49 AM
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IMHO the best short shifter mod is the Porsche OEM 997 SSK. Spend the extra money. It is a bolt-in and it is a great mod... Suncoast sells it for $429.95 and I have found nothing better...
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How did you find the shift action compared to stock? For me the 997 ssk was unbearably difficult to shift. Quick shifts were impossible due to the force required, so my shift time actually increased.
Old 02-13-2011, 11:33 AM
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interesting.... but I hear the 6gt3 ssk is the best for our cars.
Old 02-13-2011, 11:36 AM
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I use an oar
Old 02-13-2011, 11:36 AM
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at last a s - shifter thread. : )
Old 02-13-2011, 11:43 AM
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B&M all the way. < $260.
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sh - sh - shifter?

Ta - Ta - Toyota gots it figured out
Old 02-13-2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by V225
How did you find the shift action compared to stock? For me the 997 ssk was unbearably difficult to shift. Quick shifts were impossible due to the force required, so my shift time actually increased.
I find the 997 SSK to be 100% better than stock and I do not notice any difficulty or "unbearable" force in shifting. I really like it..
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Originally Posted by pmkazz
I find the 997 SSK to be 100% better than stock and I do not notice any difficulty or "unbearable" force in shifting. I really like it..
lol really? Try that in -25c.... my 997 Shifter is Stiff as Ice around below -15c
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I agree, any short shifter will have this "issue" of needing more force to get the gears in.
It has nothing to do with the shifter itself, just due to the shorter throw.
When the car is cool it's harder and when it's warm it's just fine.
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Originally Posted by Zookie
lol really? Try that in -25c.... my 997 Shifter is Stiff as Ice around below -15c
Very true. I forgot to mention that it gets better as the car warms up. First start and it is a little stiff. But hey "no -25c here"
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Originally Posted by pmkazz
Very true. I forgot to mention that it gets better as the car warms up. First start and it is a little stiff. But hey "no -25c here"
yea i noticed, but where is teh OP From? i hope not North Pole


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