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telford_mike

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I test-drove a 2.7 with a short-shift at Chester OPC a couple of weeks ago. Didn't like it at all tbh, couldn't get the 2nd-3rd change right no matter how I tried. More to the point my wife tried it. She has a Boxster 2.7 which she absolutely loves. She reckoned the short-shift ruined the car[:(] So if you're anywhere near Chester why not go and try it. Yellow 2009 registered Cayman 2.7. <edit> Just noticed you have a Cayman S - totally different gearbox!
 
Hi All

I am thinking of getting a Short shift fitted, I have seen some around on the net for £60.00 ish.

Has anyone had one fitted ?
Does anyone have any recommendations ?
Should I save up and buy Porsche original or is it OK to go for the cheaper ones??


Thanks
 
I like the short shift very much. For me having tried it this makes the change so quick and it is a big improvment and a factor in changing my car to one with S/shift. You have to accept that mechanically as you are shortening the throw you are increasing the force so it will be harder to move - hence your wife's comments. It is stiffer when the oil is cold or like mine when new but you get used to it and it goes off after a few miles. My dealer said it was about £500 to retrofit as the labour cost is high to get at the gearbox selector fulcrum. I'm sure the gearbox is no different between the Cayman and Boxster.
 
ORIGINAL: richardheeley You should definitely try the short shift before you buy. It's a Marmite kind of thing - love it, or hate it.
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As long as you accept that the force to change gear is greater with Short Shift then it also benefits from being a more accurate gear change.
 
Its important that the shift is properly aligned using a set tool before the cables are re attached otherwise there can be mis alignmnet causing a notchy change. I've had one of these on my car for a couple of years and totally love it. The car is kept garaged so i've not noticed any issues with cold weather and I dont drive it when its below zero.
 
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