hi all ,i installed the short shifter this morning ,to be honest ,the difference with the standard shifter is not thaaat big ,but you definetly feel it and i am happy with the short distance needed to change gears .the 996 had a very long shifting throw ,thats why if anybody with a 996 place a short shifter he will feel a lot of difference.the 997 has a factory fitted 15% shorter throw.
the only thing that bothered me is the difficulty to engage reverse..i dont know if it only my car or this is the way it is,its really annoying,you have to pull very hard in order engage it..so i am waiting from feedback from other users that placed the short shifter.
but i have to admit it ,the original shifter is realllly perfect...