B&m Ssk & Great Vendor Experience

[Poursha]

I had the B&M under car short shift kit installed in my '04 Carrera today, and really like it a lot. You can select 10%, 20% or 30% shift throw reduction--I went with 30%. It attaches between the gear cord and the transmission.

The throw from 3rd to 4th, as an example, decreased from 5" stock to 3.5" with the B&M (30%). The shifts are much more defined, but not notchy (if that's a word). Shifting effort is increased a bit (due to physics), but it's a welcomed shifting tightness. Left to right travel is unchanged, so you won't accidentally downshift from 5th to 2nd.

I got it from Brandywine Porsche for $175. As usual, Justin Lane was great. There was a mix up (apparently caused by mislabeling by B&M) and I originally got the wrong part, but Justin stepped up & got it fixed.

For you bay area folks, I had it installed at Akkurat in Menlo Park http://www.akkuratpgi.com . I can't say enough about their professionalism and expertise...and they're great guys to boot! They recognized it was the wrong part, and worked with B&M, along with Justin, and had the correct part FedEx'd to them today. George Young is a great guy.

Here's a pic of the gear cords attached to the transmission before installation:

B&M short shifter kit:

B&M with locking plate:

Here's a comparison, with stock shift throws on top, and B&M on bottom. The throw reduction in 3rd gear is misleading, because neutral with the B&M is moved forward a bit.

For those (like me) who wanted shorter shift throws, but were concerned with overly difficult shifting, I can say that this is the ticket.

Now I just need to figure a way to lower my car without increasing ride harshness...

Edited April 2, 2004 by Poursha

[jimmy1117]

Is the locking plate comes with the B&M SS kit?

How much do they charge the installation at Akkurat ?

Thanks.

Jimmy

[Poursha]

The locking plate comes with the B&M kit. The install charge was very reasonable.

[dwaynemosley]

I "second" everything you said about the positive changes with this SSK. It works well right out of the box. Absolutely no left/right issues, no adjustment issues, nothing, just install and go.

When I made the decision to order a SSK, I "thought" I ordered the in-car version. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box to find the under-car version. Justin convinced me to try it anyway, and I'm sure glad he did.

It is so simple, yet works so well.

Dwayne

[Poursha]

I "second" everything you said about the positive changes with this SSK.  It works well right out of the box.  Absolutely no left/right issues, no adjustment issues, nothing, just install and go. 

When I made the decision to order a SSK, I "thought" I ordered the in-car version.  Imagine my surprise when I opened the box to find the under-car version.  Justin convinced me to try it anyway, and I'm sure glad he did. 

It is so simple, yet works so well. 

Dwayne

Yep--simple but effective. I guess the guys who designed it paid attention in physics class! :clapping:

[jimmy1117]

I read some posts in other forums about some dealers may refuse the warranty if not using the Porsche factory SSK. Does anyone in Bay Area talk to any dealer on this issue?

thanks.