Manual transmission linkage

[fast eddie]

Hello!

Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit a purely solid rod based transmission linkage without violating the warranty? Object would be to eliminate the cable linkage and some of the slop. I've seen a solid tube-rod shift mechanism on some of the racing 911's.

Thanks!

[wvicary]

I've never seen anything. Why does your shifter have play? Of the 997's I have driven I thought the shifter was very good.

[fast eddie]

I've never seen anything. Why does your shifter have play? Of the 997's I have driven I thought the shifter was very good.

Hello Wvicary,

The play is minimal. However, compared to a manual shift where the gearbox is located directly below the lever, the feel is positively loose. As an example, (dare I say it?), the BMW 3 and 5 series shift is as precise as it gets. And these are not gated like the Ferrari. I'm not crying in my beer, it's Porsche and it's different...... I'm just wondering if installing the solid rod shift linkages I've seen will void the warranty. If these parts are not OEM then the question is probably answered. Don't get me wrong, I'm getting better and better with the manual transmission with time.