B&M Short Shifter

**Interpol** · #1 (**permalink**) 11-18-2006, 10:31 PM

Well, I just had my $199 B&M from Bumperplugs installed. Took about 1.5 hours, $150 for the install. I'll give out the name of the shop that did the install here in SoCal if anyone requests it.

Like others have posted here - if you've had the opportunity to compare the OEM shifter with the short shifter, it's a dramatic difference. It's like driving a completely different car. I'm finding I have to re-learn my throttle/clutch finesse because the shift throws are so short (and subsequently quicker).

Highly recommended mod!

**BillC** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-18-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Interpol

Well, I just had my $199 B&M from Bumperplugs installed. Took about 1.5 hours, $150 for the install. I'll give out the name of the shop that did the install here in SoCal if anyone requests it.

Like others have posted here - if you've had the opportunity to compare the OEM shifter with the short shifter, it's a dramatic difference. It's like driving a completely different car. I'm finding I have to re-learn my throttle/clutch finesse because the shift throws are so short (and subsequently quicker).

Highly recommended mod!

How does the B&M shifter compare to the factory short shifter? Are they about the same "shortness", or is the B&M shorter? Did you notice much increase in shift effort?

Thanks!

RedEye · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Interpol

Well, I just had my $199 B&M from Bumperplugs installed. Took about 1.5 hours, $150 for the install. I'll give out the name of the shop that did the install here in SoCal if anyone requests it.

Like others have posted here - if you've had the opportunity to compare the OEM shifter with the short shifter, it's a dramatic difference. It's like driving a completely different car. I'm finding I have to re-learn my throttle/clutch finesse because the shift throws are so short (and subsequently quicker).

Highly recommended mod!

Thanks for the feedback! Time to add "short shifter" to your sig.
==RedEye (hard at work passing gas...)

chaseman · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 12:47 AM

Interpol,
I am getting my next week. What is the name of the shop and where are they located?
Thanks,

Chaseman

**Interpol** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BillC

How does the B&M shifter compare to the factory short shifter? Are they about the same "shortness", or is the B&M shorter? Did you notice much increase in shift effort?

Thanks!

Unfortunately I really can't say, as I have no experience with the factory short shifter.

As for shift effort - my initial perception is that the throws are a little stiffer, especially when the engine is cold. However, it is more than made up for with the short throw and increased shift precision - when you shift you can really feel the "gates".

**Interpol** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chaseman

Interpol,
I am getting my next week. What is the name of the shop and where are they located?
Thanks,

Chaseman

Chaseman,

The shop is Eurorev, a small Eurocar tuning shop in Gardena. They charge a flat $150 to install. They tune Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Porsche, and they will also do installs from TechArt, Rinspeed, etc. You can get more information at www.eurorev.com and call them to make an appointment.

BostonDMD · #7 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Interpol

Unfortunately I really can't say, as I have no experience with the factory short shifter.

I have the factory SS, it is great especially on the track days....

ivanhoe · #8 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 01:36 AM

"How does the B&M shifter compare to the factory short shifter? Are they about the same "shortness", or is the B&M shorter?"

I hope someone with more knowledge will post, but I believe that B&M is the company that makes the OEM shifter. So they would be the same thing if true? Anyone else know?

TCinOC · #9 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 03:02 AM

ivanhoe I believe you're correct. I remember reading someone's post just a day or two ago about this topic. He had said they make two version of the ss. I think the aftermarket one was even shorter than the factory optioned one. I can't really imagine that as it's plenty short enough. At least for my liking.

Anyways I'm sure Interpol will learn to enjoy the CS even more now.

RedRocket · #10 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 02:09 PM

You definitely save coin going witht the SS by B&M. I have the OEM SS and it was a great mod...although, i dont really remember now how the standard shifter really felt. enjoy...

harrjar · #11 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 03:53 PM

I'm scheduled to have the Porsche SS kit installed on Monday. They had my car through the weekend to take care of some initial issues with my "new" car and I figured I'd have them do everything at once. The kit I'm having installed is nearly twice the price of the B&M. Plus, the dealership wants around $300 to install it.

Is this a rip off? Could you run into warranty issues with the after-market kit? I suppose if you ever had any problems you'd have to prove that those problems were not caused by either the kit or the install.

'ringmeister · #12 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 04:33 PM

$300 dollars is pretty outrageous for a shifter install. if you have never done it before and you really took your sweet time it would be 2hrs. i wouldn't be surprised that if their techs could knoock it out in less than hour, so $300 dollars per hour labor rate, and you don't even get dirty! i put one in my buddies 996 and it really is an easy job, if you are the least bit mechanically inclined do it yourself.