I just got a short shifter for my manual transmission 2022 Boxster S. I’m very pleased with the feel and performance — quicker shifts, just as precise, and a more natural resting height for my arm. It’s the Porsche OEM version.
Others’ views?
Short Shifter
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Bill in Bama
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I installed a Porsche short shifter in my 987 CS and loved UT, didn't do something my 981 CGTS, but considered it. Now that I have a 982 GTS 4.0 I've thought about it but sonar not taken the the plunge. The shifter in my car is sublime if a bit long, but I don't track it so I'm pretty content with the standard shifter. Convince me.
'21 718 GTS 4.0, AGM/Espresso/ Cognac
'17 Cayenne base, White/Luxor/Black
'16 Cayman GTS, great car, sold for the 4.0
'13 Cayenne base, DBM/Luxor beige
'06 Cayman S, first mid-engine car
'86 944 Turbo, fast! Stone grey
'84 944, my first Porsche DBM
'17 Cayenne base, White/Luxor/Black
'16 Cayman GTS, great car, sold for the 4.0
'13 Cayenne base, DBM/Luxor beige
'06 Cayman S, first mid-engine car
'86 944 Turbo, fast! Stone grey
'84 944, my first Porsche DBM
I don't have the short shifter but I have not heard a single person who has been dissatisfied with it. I'm considering it for my Cayman GTS 2.5.
The only negative I've heard is that reverse is a little harder to engage than stock shifter.
The only negative I've heard is that reverse is a little harder to engage than stock shifter.
Mid-engine aficionado from Austin, Texas
The Short Shifter is actually the same one as in 911 R, Carrera T, 991.2 GT3, and 981/718 GT4 and is pretty simple to install yourself. Suncoast parts has it for $285 (PK9X1SSU)FLCAYMAN wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:28 pm That’s something I’ve considered for my CGTS40. Did you or a shop do the install? Cost?
Numeric Racing has guides to install their short shifter but it's the same methods. See if you would want to DIY or pay someone but shouldn't take a shop more than 2 book hours of labor to do.
https://www.numericracing.com/installation-guides