Developed shift envy after driving a few new fun vehicles and installed a later generation shift console in our 911/996. There are actual short shift kits for these, but I didn't want to go overboard, get too notchy, etc. Job took about two hours with the biggest challenges being 25 y/o plastic tabs and clips and not scratching anything when r & r'ing the center console (the actual long console w/ storage, etc., not the actual shift mechanism also called a 'console'). Nothing broke and no scratches. Once you get access, the mechanism is bolted to the floor with quick-connect couplings to the shift cables.
The difference is noticeable. Not only are the throws reduced (~15%), but shifting feels more precise, more controlled but not notchy. Now the original shifter was fine and the one I removed had minimal play, but the new one is excellent. Best bang-4-buck mod for the 996 and 986 IMO.
Pic of the old one uncovered. The entire black assembly was replaced and the green piece is an alignment tool that is used to ensure the mechanisms are removed and installed in the same position. Clever.
The difference is noticeable. Not only are the throws reduced (~15%), but shifting feels more precise, more controlled but not notchy. Now the original shifter was fine and the one I removed had minimal play, but the new one is excellent. Best bang-4-buck mod for the 996 and 986 IMO.
Pic of the old one uncovered. The entire black assembly was replaced and the green piece is an alignment tool that is used to ensure the mechanisms are removed and installed in the same position. Clever.
