Short shifter

Ender · 04-06-2007, 23:07

Anybody got one? what are they like, it seems they commonly reduce shift by 40% thats kinda good.

Worth it?

**VRStu** · 04-06-2007, 23:40

Got one on mine, much nicer shift.

Makefish · 04-06-2007, 23:43

Yeah but yours is different on a MkII Octy Stu, Ender has a MkI, that said the short shift is nice

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Awesome may be able to source one for you.

RobClubley · 04-06-2007, 23:50

Eddy has one on his rocket = made by JBS I believe

mattbeef · 05-06-2007, 09:49

Neuspeed do some but they just do the throw reduction and not the gate reduction so thats why ive not got one yet.

JBS do a kit but its only for the 6 speed box same as Forge but after some lerking on the curpa forum it seams like Forge are working on a 5 speed version so will have to wait and see what its like.

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

EddyH · 05-06-2007, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

Neuspeed do some but they just do the throw reduction and not the gate reduction so thats why ive not got one yet.

JBS do a kit but its only for the 6 speed box same as Forge but after some lerking on the curpa forum it seams like Forge are working on a 5 speed version so will have to wait and see what its like.

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

Diesel geek doesn't replace the gear **** shaft, it's on top of the gear box like the JBS, Forge, kit, etc.. I think EIP might do a 5 speed version.

thephm · 05-06-2007, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

Not quite right Diesel Geek ones are in the engine bay the same as the Forge ones (though they do sell replacement leavers for some models of car) [edit] gah beaten to it by EddyH

I've just fitted a 6 speed one to my TDI. They also do 5 speed kits for Golfs etc from may 99 so that would probably work (would need to check fitment) The DG ones have the added advantage that they replace the plasticy rubber cable ends with Billet Aluminium.
As for feel ... there is practically no excess movement in the leaver when in gear, the reduction is perfect (for me) it almost feels stock untill you look at where the gear stick actually is or you compare it to a stock shift. It is a bit more notchy but I've only had mine in for a week and they are said to loosen up a bit (mine has started to already). It feels much more positively in gear now as well.
I'm well happy

EIP also do a set like the Forge ones but they also have a model for 5 speed boxes. [edit] also beaten to it by EddyH .... that will teach me to write an essay

Barney

mattbeef · 05-06-2007, 13:51

Excellent proven wrong twice and with alternatives

will have to investigate when i get back from my jollies

**VRStu** · 05-06-2007, 17:08

Forge now offer parts to reduce movement in all directions on the 6 speed box-

Forge Motorsport

Forge Motorsport

Makefish · 05-06-2007, 17:22

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

**VRStu** · 05-06-2007, 17:26

Mr Fish

Quote:

This unit will fit all VAG 6 speed gear boxes as found in the transverse engine installations of the VW Golf / SEAT Leon / Skoda Octavia / Audi TT & A3.

**delcac** · 05-06-2007, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

Neuspeed what?

Makefish · 05-06-2007, 17:35

Mr Stu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

Des: Nuespeed Shortshifter

**VRStu** · 05-06-2007, 17:40

Ok, if you want to press me for an answer - feck knows.

Leeboy · 05-06-2007, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Ok, if you want to press me for an answer - feck knows.

Well, it's an honest answer!

**VRStu** · 05-06-2007, 18:09

In truth I think it will as it looks to me like a genuine VAG part they are using which has been machined. Much the same as the other part is a machined OEM part too.

G-slave · 25-07-2008, 17:28

Right so it's a nice feature but is it worth its money and does it not damage the car? Does it put strain on the rest of the mechanics?
What is a reasonable price and what are the names to look out for?

Ta

to be installed on MK1 vRS, 5-speed, looking somewhere for something around the 120 mark

Bodge · 25-07-2008, 17:48

I like the B&M short shifter for the Mk1 vRS. Looks nice

G-slave · 25-07-2008, 18:51

looks nice, didn't think you could see these mechanical parts??? have you got any piccies then?

k04 · 25-07-2008, 20:44

I got mine from eBAY ,its just the same as the b&m short shift but different colour and you can fit the OEM gearknob back on,only paid £38 for it!!!!

04-06-2007, 23:07	#1
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 463 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Short shifter Anybody got one? what are they like, it seems they commonly reduce shift by 40% thats kinda good. Worth it? __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

04-06-2007, 23:40	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Short shifter Got one on mine, much nicer shift. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-06-2007, 23:43	#3
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Short shifter Yeah but yours is different on a MkII Octy Stu, Ender has a MkI, that said the short shift is nice . Awesome may be able to source one for you.

04-06-2007, 23:50	#4
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,647 Thanks: 117 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Short shifter Eddy has one on his rocket = made by JBS I believe __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

05-06-2007, 09:49	#5
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,353 Thanks: 38 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Short shifter Neuspeed do some but they just do the throw reduction and not the gate reduction so thats why ive not got one yet. JBS do a kit but its only for the 6 speed box same as Forge but after some lerking on the curpa forum it seams like Forge are working on a 5 speed version so will have to wait and see what its like. The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

05-06-2007, 13:51	#8
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,353 Thanks: 38 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Short shifter Excellent proven wrong twice and with alternatives will have to investigate when i get back from my jollies __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

05-06-2007, 17:08	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Short shifter Forge now offer parts to reduce movement in all directions on the 6 speed box- Forge Motorsport Forge Motorsport __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-06-2007, 17:22	#10
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,177 Thanks: 174 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Short shifter Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

05-06-2007, 17:40	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Short shifter Ok, if you want to press me for an answer - feck knows. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-06-2007, 18:09	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Short shifter In truth I think it will as it looks to me like a genuine VAG part they are using which has been machined. Much the same as the other part is a machined OEM part too. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-07-2008, 17:28	#17
G-slave Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 308 Thanks: 22 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Short shifter Right so it's a nice feature but is it worth its money and does it not damage the car? Does it put strain on the rest of the mechanics? What is a reasonable price and what are the names to look out for? Ta to be installed on MK1 vRS, 5-speed, looking somewhere for something around the 120 mark

25-07-2008, 17:48	#18
Bodge Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 668 Thanks: 94 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Short shifter I like the B&M short shifter for the Mk1 vRS. Looks nice

25-07-2008, 18:51	#19
G-slave Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 308 Thanks: 22 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Short shifter looks nice, didn't think you could see these mechanical parts??? have you got any piccies then?

25-07-2008, 20:44	#20
k04 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oxford Posts: 564 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Short shifter I got mine from eBAY ,its just the same as the b&m short shift but different colour and you can fit the OEM gearknob back on,only paid £38 for it!!!! __________________ CarbonioCAI - Forge Splitr dv - Leon CupraR Splitter - Black grille surround - To do: Turbo back Exhaust and remap (hopefully sometime) Black Magic V r s 187.2bhp Andy

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