Short shift kit

Alex · 26 Mar 2018

Thank you kind sir! :worship:

Robertb · 26 Mar 2018

alex yates said:
Thank you kind sir! :worship:

Did you put metal parts in?

Alex · 26 Mar 2018

The biggest issue with the cheap SSKs are the rubbish roller bearing they use for the central shaft that the gear lever pivots in it's longitudinal direction. This bearing creates play in both longitudinal and lateral movement and IMHO this is where the issue is with the kits. The plastic (most likely PTFE or Acetal) top and bottom bushes are fine if you ask me (well they are new and are still fine on mine 2 years later). Osh's roller bearing was mullered and seized up and this was the problem with his. On mine I replaced the inferior roller bearing with some Acetal solid bearing bushes I made myself. I did a write-up on it here somewhere (search for ssk slop removal). I was going to do the same on OSH's but instead I managed to get some solid phosphor Bronze self-lubricating bearing bushes (even better than mine) and modified them slightly to suit the SSK. There's now zero play in this area and the bearings should outlast the SSK, Gearbox, Engine & most of the rest of the car too.

Gooey36 · 26 Mar 2018

Robertb said:
Phil 997 said:

and have a read about these

http://www.function-first.com/products/engine-trans/shift-right-solution

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I'm going to go with one of these. I actually like the 996 shift, but don't like the slop and vagueness which comes from the plastic bushings and parts.

What about something like this?

https://youtu.be/iJv0wI72aRg

I actually don't mind the shift throw in the 996 either. Have driven a 997 as well (which I agree is 'better"). However I've bought a replacement 996 shift mechanism and intend on doing this mod to eliminate all play. Cheaper than the function first one!

Thefinn · 26 Mar 2018

I have a set of these coming over from the states in a few weeks so I can let you all know if they reduce the play.

phenixengineering.com/shop/porsche-997-gt3-style-billet-shift-bushing-kit/

Phil 997 · 26 Mar 2018

Yes Finn your the forum gunia pig as I want to know about these as well :thumb:

Thefinn · 26 Mar 2018

They are sat at my sister in laws house in the states let's just hope she makes these her top priority to pack these when she comes back to the UK after Easter!

maldren · 27 Mar 2018

Alex's phosphor bronze is a much better material for this than alumin(i)um. Anyone fancy making up some sets to upgrade standard 997 to better than GT3 spec?

Alex · 27 Mar 2018

I can do it if I get chance.

Alex · 27 Mar 2018

This was the solid self-lubricating bearing I modified to on Osh's SSK to replace the cheapo roller bearing and plastic side spacers:

It comes in 2 top hat style solid bushes. The flange machined on each one so the width when fitted is a perfect fit in the aperture with no play and the centre diameter to suit the original shaft through the middle. Self lubricating phosphor bronze.

Phil 997 · 27 Mar 2018

alex yates said:
I can do it if I get chance.

:stay:

opcorn: :clap:

Alex if you can make up a kit the same as phenix engineering at a similar price then I am up for giving it a go :thumb:
When I say kit thats because I have no idea whats involved but saw a couple of clips on the phenix one :?:

Here's a review of the phenix kit hopefully you engineering types will know what he means and explain in English lol .

I purchased these Billet shift bushings as an alternative to a full upgrade or short throw since I like the OEM throw. The removal of the OEM plastic bushings was a little time consuming, but it was obvious that there was some slop in the shifter even with only 37K (1999) on the car. The bushings went in without a problem, however I don't think Phenix accounted for the movement of the new bushings in the shifter frame. I removed the bushing and applied a small amount of MasterSeal NP 1 under the lip of the bushing (NP1 is a one-component, elastomeric, gun-grade polyurethane tremendous for sticking to anything; metal to plastic, brick to steel ...the best stuff in the world). Once allowed to dry (1 week) the bushings are locked securely and the shifter is better than new with little or no play. Make sure you reinstall with Porsche alignment tool.

Cybot7 · 27 Mar 2018

Thanks all for the help.
I've purchased a standard 997 shifter.

rabbitstew · 27 Mar 2018

alex yates said:
This was the solid self-lubricating bearing I modified to on Osh's SSK to replace the cheapo roller bearing and plastic side spacers:

It comes in 2 top hat style solid bushes. The flange machined on each one so the width when fitted is a perfect fit in the aperture with no play and the centre diameter to suit the original shaft through the middle. Self lubricating phosphor bronze.

They look really nice. If you are able to make some more, id happily buy a set off you.

Thefinn · 27 Mar 2018

Once mine arrive I don't mind sending them to Alex before I fit them to save his time on starting from scratch.

Phil 997 · 27 Mar 2018

Alex ,I can feel a homer job for the boys coming on mate :thumb: :thumb:

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