Ronnie C
New member
Had my car in for some bits and bobs, oil change, etc, etc and whilst it was in I enquired about the Sport Shifter I saw in the latest christophorus mag.
Before I knew it, I'd decided to go for it.
Anyway my thoughts after having had the standard manual shifter for 9 months going to the sports one"¦
Firstly, despite what Porsche officially say, the sport shift does not increase shifting effort when cold. In fact the box feels smoother and I no longer get the notchy feeling I sometimes had when going into first gear on the standard box.
The shorter throw definitely makes it more fun to drive, even more so if you're in a "spirited driving" moment, as the slightly faster gear changes means you are back on the gas that little bit sooner. Bottom line is I recommend it.
The sports shift, 2 or so hours labour cost me £380 inc VAT, and I made them throw in some stuff from those wallets, keyrings, bags cabinets that always tease you when waiting at an OPC.
The other thing of interest to me was the oil change. I've seen the old "it's cheap insurance" quote being rolled out by many people on other forums about getting your engine oil changed earlier than according to the manual. Well watching mine being done, I noted the oil was, at 4014 miles, black (surprise, surprise) but no where near as dirty and viscous as I was led to believe it would be. Fyi the oil change came to £60 including the filter, with me providing the oil.
Before I knew it, I'd decided to go for it.
Anyway my thoughts after having had the standard manual shifter for 9 months going to the sports one"¦
Firstly, despite what Porsche officially say, the sport shift does not increase shifting effort when cold. In fact the box feels smoother and I no longer get the notchy feeling I sometimes had when going into first gear on the standard box.
The shorter throw definitely makes it more fun to drive, even more so if you're in a "spirited driving" moment, as the slightly faster gear changes means you are back on the gas that little bit sooner. Bottom line is I recommend it.
The sports shift, 2 or so hours labour cost me £380 inc VAT, and I made them throw in some stuff from those wallets, keyrings, bags cabinets that always tease you when waiting at an OPC.
The other thing of interest to me was the oil change. I've seen the old "it's cheap insurance" quote being rolled out by many people on other forums about getting your engine oil changed earlier than according to the manual. Well watching mine being done, I noted the oil was, at 4014 miles, black (surprise, surprise) but no where near as dirty and viscous as I was led to believe it would be. Fyi the oil change came to £60 including the filter, with me providing the oil.
