VWvortex Forums: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does...

VWvortex Forums > Golf III & Jetta III > Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Printable Version)

Click here to print this topic.

Post Title: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does...
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 10:08 PM 2-27-2006

Given the "cutting shifter" posts and all that, I felt I had to take some type of leap.

Take 1 stock shifter lever. And two chunks of metal, same thickness, about 1.5" long each

(No, I don't measure... Did this all by eye... rulers are no fun..)

Chop that chunk about somewhere in the middle.

Weld the two plates to it about 1/2" or 5/8" longer or so... again, no ruler..

Install that chunk o ugly weld into your 020 trans... and..

Yup, its a real short shifter folks. My shift throw went from 5.6" at the top of the shifter, down to 4"...

Does not, and cannot "hit shift linkage" or "harm syncros..".. I have a cut away trans if you don't think so...

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: OnelowcabriO at 10:09 PM 2-27-2006

nice gloves

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (OnelowcabriO)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 10:10 PM 2-27-2006

Thanks, they keep my hands pretty.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Franco... at 10:12 PM 2-27-2006

i love hillbilly stuff.

Post Title:
Posted by: Mr Kai at 10:12 PM 2-27-2006

so how did you measure the shift throw?

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: geoffsta99 at 10:13 PM 2-27-2006

nice job it looks good

Post Title: Re: (Mr Kai)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 10:14 PM 2-27-2006

Quote, originally posted by Mr Kai »

so how did you measure the shift throw?

Well, I DID use a ruler for that.. well a dial caliper.

Measured in the car... at the top of the front of the shifter...

Post Title:
Posted by: semaphore at 10:15 PM 2-27-2006

today i just found out i had a sachs clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: bosoxfan455 at 10:16 PM 2-27-2006

looks good, i would have done the same if i had a decent welder and the confidence in my welds so i wasnt left stranded somewhere. do you think it should be as square as possible though? i can see problems with the gears not engaging properly because of this

maybe not i dont know for sure

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (bosoxfan455)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 10:18 PM 2-27-2006

Naa.. dude, there is sooooo much room to play with this design... If the lever is straight, its gonna work. I just held it with vice grips when I welded it... 120V gasless mig deal.. All this adjusts is the "front to back" throw, not side to side...

Post Title: Re: (GotCandy)
Posted by: Neb at 10:18 PM 2-27-2006

Quote, originally posted by GotCandy »

today i just found out i had a sachs clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post Title: Re: (Neb)
Posted by: ChinkyVdub at 10:20 PM 2-27-2006

i could have sold you my short shifter

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (bosoxfan455)
Posted by: -DOOMED- at 10:20 PM 2-27-2006

it wont work.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (bosoxfan455)
Posted by: brobsrabbit at 10:23 PM 2-27-2006

you really should adjust it afterwards

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: bosoxfan455 at 10:23 PM 2-27-2006

Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed »

yeah thats true, i guess it doesnt have to be exact, either way it looks good and you saved some cash. mass production and you could be making millions

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (-DOOMED-)
Posted by: Teufelhunde at 10:24 PM 2-27-2006

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Teufelhunde)
Posted by: reynolds9000 at 10:30 PM 2-27-2006

Sorry for being the layman, but what is different about it aside from being cut and welded..

What, in the design, reduces the throw.

Post Title: Re: (GotCandy)
Posted by: Ninja Boot at 10:32 PM 2-27-2006

Quote, originally posted by GotCandy »

today i just found out i had a sachs clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DIY stuff is the way to go, nice job

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (reynolds9000)
Posted by: Cabrio1.8T at 10:43 PM 2-27-2006

I believe it is a leverage thing.

A____^__B

2 ^ 1

A________ ^ __B

4 ^ 1
B is the shifter, A is the lever on the tranny.
It takes the first one twice the length to push the other side the same distance. I think

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (brobsrabbit)
Posted by: -DOOMED- at 10:43 PM 2-27-2006

Quote, originally posted by brobsrabbit »

you really should adjust it afterwards

Dan knows what hes doing man

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (-DOOMED-)
Posted by: ILL_VW at 10:49 PM 2-27-2006

seems like a good idea cuz other short shift decrease the leverage and make it harder to shift while urs actually makes it easier to shift. Youd think some company would have though of that before.

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 10:54 PM 2-27-2006

Shift linkage removal.

first step remove retaining pin for shift weight, move shift weight out of the way of linkage.

second step remove ball joint. I used a thick flat tip screwdriver. i put the blade under the ball joint and twisted. then i pulled up and the piece came right off. make sure you unclip it first before prying.

finally use a 13 mm wrench to loosen the nut holding the lever on. then sumply pull the lever off. mine came off easiest in the upright position. 13mm nut can be seen in picture above.

here are the two linkages in side by side position.

From first glance it is a thick piece of metal, and seems like it will be tough to bend. therefore i will be using a torch to heat it up. it appears that the autotech is simply a cut and modified stock piece.

you will need to make the s bend in the piece right angles. bend the first bend further until it is a 90.

in that picture i went slightly past 90, but it shouldnt make much of a difference.

next bend another 90 until the part where the shift weight went into is parallel with the b all joint.

it should look like this when its done.

make sure the shift weight hole part of the lever is straight, not wavy. now drill your hole where you want it and put back in your bushing andd youre ready to go. i do not have the drill bit big enough to drill the hole so i wont be able to test it today. but as it is now it is stll probally close to a 30-35%% reduction.

Modified by yeayeayea at 6:17 PM 4-21-2009

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Col2y at 11:27 PM 2-27-2006

good job man ... but those are some ugly ugly welds

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 12:10 AM 2-28-2006

the method i shoed is one i did a while ago modeled after the autotech short shift. the piece i modified was originally a stock piece. modifying this piece reduces the up and down throw. doing the piece dan did reduces up and down as well i believe, but my method doesnt require welding for those who cant do it.

Modified by yeayeayea at 9:11 PM 2-27-2006

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 12:13 AM 2-28-2006

I guess one of the mods should add this to the DIY page for the complete DIY short shift thread.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Col2y)
Posted by: dirtycountry at 1:08 AM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by Col2y »

good job man ... but those are some ugly ugly welds

yep x2

Post Title:
Posted by: elmer fud at 1:22 AM 2-28-2006

did these to my MK1 and worked well also, for those of you with other gen cars.

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 1:48 AM 2-28-2006

yep, mk1-2-3 shift linkage is very very similar. mk3s have the shift weight, among other minor changes. but these mods should work for all 3 makes.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Franco...)
Posted by: Dubz Minus 3 at 1:54 AM 2-28-2006

Modified by Dubz Minus 3 at 4:19 PM 6-25-2006

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dubz Minus 3)
Posted by: yeayeayea at 1:55 AM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by Dubz Minus 3 »

i dont understand why this is "hillbilly"? just because he didnt buy it from a company and made it himself and it works? Duct tape and wooden truck beds are hillbilly

maybe because in all of dans pictures he titled them the hillbilly short shifter. calm down dude.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (yeayeayea)
Posted by: Dubz Minus 3 at 2:03 AM 2-28-2006

lmao i didnt notice that lol my bad

Post Title:
Posted by: paulzeee at 2:03 AM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by reynolds9000 »

Sorry for being the layman, but what is different about it aside from being cut and welded..

What, in the design, reduces the throw.

i wont apologize for this but...you are telling me after razing me about not SEARCHING!!! (which i did btw) for a post about short shift vs. cut shift that you couldnt find the answer to this by SEARCHING!?

...i laugh at you *******s that take your lame 5 seconds to type a moronic post just to remind someone to SEARCH!!...well maybe they have and just want to piss people off, or make people like you waste those oh so 5 seconds of time to post a useless post...idiot.

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 2:06 AM 2-28-2006

wow.

anyway, the longer that rod is, the less degrees of rotation at the pivot point are needed to make the dame displacement at the end of the rod. this in turn requires less movement of the shift rod to get the same displacement on this modified rod. the drawback is that the resistance in shifting in the transmission is increased with the lengthening of the rod. the longer rod allows the same force to apply a stronger moment on the pivot point, which is transferred to the shifter. but dont worry, its not much and is easily adapted to.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (-DOOMED-)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 8:53 AM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by -DOOMED- »

it wont work.

Quiet you.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: gti_r_done at 8:58 AM 2-28-2006

maybe you could make a diagram showing how this shortens throw

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: elkglx at 9:00 AM 2-28-2006

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Col2y)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:08 AM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by Col2y »

good job man ... but those are some ugly ugly welds

D00d like I am a nasacar welder guy. I know my welds work,,..

Here's a video.. http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty...2.MPG
That's my big fat ass riding on my welds... well, at least the motor mounts... and some under carage work...

Naa, I know my welds suck. Its hard with a home-depoish 120V welder that does not use gas. I hit them hard with a hammer (personal test) to make sure they won't break. That and use good eye protection are about all I really know about welding..

Drove the car in to work today, shifted fine R & 5th work as VW wanted them to. There are no adjustments needed.. really, there is nothing to adjust, this was some of the best 20 min I spent working on my car.

More or less, I did the same thing MizzingLinkZ did.

I was going to make a plate like they sell for $15, but I wanted to make my own rig..

Frankly, IMHO the MissingLinkZ $15 deal is the way to go. The ABT kit, Neuspeed - Not worth the money. I had the Neuspeed setup on my MKII Golf - this feels the same.... Well, it feels better since it was cheaper and I made it...

Hillbilly - Just the name that came into my head while I was listining to these loosers. http://www.scots.com/

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: gti_r_done at 9:13 AM 2-28-2006

more pics of the scooter please

Post Title:
Posted by: yeayeayea at 9:15 AM 2-28-2006

I dont know how the neuspeed one is designed, but i know my autotech one works great.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (brobsrabbit)
Posted by: yeayeayea at 12:04 PM 2-28-2006

Quote, originally posted by brobsrabbit »

you really should adjust it afterwards

actually its not necessary, as the piece dan modified can only go on 2 ways. right or 180 degrees incorrect. or upside down i suppose. The square cut in the end of the lever he modified fits onto a square headed rod, the one with the plastic ball on it. As long as you have the modified piece back down seated around the square of the rod you are fine.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: ..SkaJaCore.. at 3:48 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

we never got the pics...

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (..SkaJaCore..)
Posted by: gti_r_done at 3:54 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by ..SkaJaCore.. »

we never got the pics...

8 months later and no pics

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: LedJetta at 4:26 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

maybe you could make a diagram showing how this shortens throw

look at a eurosport or neuspeed short shifter.

then look at a stock one.

then look at dans.

then look back at the stock one.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (LedJetta)
Posted by: gti_r_done at 4:39 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by LedJetta »

look at a eurosport or neuspeed short shifter.

then look at a stock one.

then look at dans.

then look back at the stock one.

what i meant was a profile view of the shifter and the travel from first to second in both the stock form and after the short shifter is installed

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: CoolJetta3 at 4:50 PM 10-18-2006

simply put, it shortens the throw by lengthening the shift linkage. This isn't rocket science.

Say you want to clean your windsheild at the gas station with a squeegee. You can reach further across the window with a longer handle than a shorter one. Less movement to do the same action.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (CoolJetta3)
Posted by: gti_r_done at 4:52 PM 10-18-2006

i thought it would be nice to see just how much movement is eliminated. that is all.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: CoolJetta3 at 4:54 PM 10-18-2006

he said something about measuring the distance. I didnt see where it was posted, maybe he didnt yet.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: DantheVWman at 4:56 PM 10-18-2006

you rock dan reed!!

just wanted to show luv...

_dan

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: 708VR6 at 4:58 PM 10-18-2006

It does work, maybe I should post the pics of my custom shifter for a VR...I have, but, you probably haven't seen it

Post Title: Re: (paulzeee)
Posted by: .2.Slow4U. at 5:11 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by paulzeee »

You could've just said "It's longer."

The longer that linkage is, the shorter the throw inside the car.

Post Title: Re: (.2.Slow4U.)
Posted by: ct_jetta at 5:39 PM 10-18-2006

old thread revival.

that scooter is dope.

Post Title: Re: (ct_jetta)
Posted by: Mr. Mulberry at 6:24 PM 10-18-2006

werd...hook me up

Post Title: Re: (Banoonoo)
Posted by: captain spaulding at 7:25 PM 10-18-2006

Quote, originally posted by Banoonoo »

today i just found out i had a sachs clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why i love(hate) the vortex

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: EuroVR6Mk3 at 7:33 PM 10-18-2006

human bently manual and hillbilly

Post Title:
Posted by: 2.Vent0 at 7:35 PM 10-18-2006

dan j reed, you are a genius.

Post Title:
Posted by: jebomater at 7:45 PM 10-18-2006

looks good..

make me one lol

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: theMRS at 7:56 PM 10-18-2006

oooo make me one for my beetle

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (..SkaJaCore..)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 1:13 PM 10-23-2006

Quote, originally posted by ..SkaJaCore.. »

we never got the pics...

Oh THIS thread!

I missed it!!!

<duh!>

I wanted to bump this because I just adjusted the other end of the shifter this weekend (the part that bolts to the trans) much like this pic here.. that yeayeayea did.

And mine - I just heated it up with a MAP torch (Home Depot) and then hammered it into that shape... (on the left)...

Drilled a hole, swapped the bushing, and BINGO... this feels as good, if not better then my Neuspeed one I had in my MKII..

Best of all, it cost me nothing but 10 min to hammer it into shape.

Modified by Dan J Reed at 6:15 PM 10-23-2006

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: JasonARGY at 1:59 AM 2-2-2007

I am sorry to revive the dead thread but ive been thinking about cutting the shifter and making the link longer. The thing that kept me from doing it was the fact that if i messed something up, i wouldnt have a car for a few days and i would prolly die. My question is, what is the worst thing that can happen? All the stuff looks simple to do but is there something i should consider before doing it? What if i cut too much? Also, once i cut the shifter and lengthen the link, is it ready to go right away? Both yeayeayea and Dan said there are no adjustments but just wanna make sure.

Thanks for any info
This is my first post, i just registered but i have been reading tons of threads and DIYs for a few months and finally decided to register

Post Title:
Posted by: GreenGlobbing at 2:04 AM 2-2-2007

So what if you cut about 2in? is it gonna be too short?

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: bashshar at 4:12 AM 2-2-2007

dan J Reed, i'm gonna try this.. and if it doesn't work you have to pay for new shifter...

Nice job man

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (bashshar)
Posted by: PrupleGTI at 7:07 AM 2-2-2007

Dan you are amazing

Not only did you make your own short shifter but wou some how managed to fuse the metal bracket together with nothing but some Latex gloves and a pair of needle nose plyers

to the Macgyver of the vortex

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (PrupleGTI)
Posted by: passataholic at 8:02 AM 2-2-2007

Dan, maybe if possible you could post a quick vid clip of how short your throws are now.. if possible ?

thanks for the post. Awesome stuff.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (OnelowcabriO)
Posted by: tracerturbo2 at 8:05 AM 2-2-2007

You da Man Dan. Nice write up fella.

GIT ER DONE

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (tracerturbo2)
Posted by: A3Infidel at 9:32 AM 2-2-2007

I'm curious how the 2 different methods differ in shift throw. I've used the flat bar extension before but I'm not familiar with modifying the piece with the ball on it. Can they be used together or are the affects additive resulting in too much reduction?

Is it better to do one or the other?

Post Title: Re: (GreenGlobbing)
Posted by: LedJetta at 10:09 AM 2-2-2007

Quote, originally posted by GreenGlobbing »

So what if you cut about 2in? is it gonna be too short?

read the thread you cave dweller.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: Jettaracin41 at 9:23 PM 5-26-2007

Now I havn't read through everyones post so i dont know if others have said anything yet but..... Why do you have your heater on next to a cardboard box?

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Jettaracin41)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 7:51 PM 6-1-2007

Thats the back seat heater for my Vanagon.

It leaks.

So, I pulled it out.

I don't run the camper much at all in the winter.

Oh *that* heater..

I found it in the trash, it works great. It was off at the time. I keep it only a few inches away from a box of oily rags.

Modified by Dan J Reed at 12:56 AM 6-2-2007

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (A3Infidel)
Posted by: yeayeayea at 10:34 PM 6-1-2007

Quote, originally posted by A3Infidel »

Is it better to do one or the other?

The piece i modified is modeled after the autotech shift kit. by lengthing dans part, and essentially shortening my part, you should have a really nice, short throw, depending on how much longer you make dans part. Ive been running my setup for over 20000 miles now, its not a huge difference over stock but im certainly happy with it.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (yeayeayea)
Posted by: Buckingham at 11:25 PM 6-1-2007

who cares it is still an 020 and gonna need to be rebuilt because it clicks and pops out of reverse.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Buckingham)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:24 AM 6-2-2007

Quote, originally posted by Buckingham »

who cares it is still an 020 and gonna need to be rebuilt because it clicks and pops out of reverse.

lolz yea...

now, you can leave.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (gti_r_done)
Posted by: vw_love at 2:54 AM 9-21-2007

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Quote, originally posted by gti_r_done »

more pics of the scooter please

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (vw_love)
Posted by: DowNnOuTDubin at 3:32 AM 9-21-2007

Nice work as usual dan

Modified by Smokeajayaday at 12:33 AM 9-21-2007

Modified by Smokeajayaday at 12:34 AM 9-21-2007

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Buckingham)
Posted by: fromchicagowithlove at 3:33 AM 9-21-2007

I may have to try this.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (fromchicagowithlove)
Posted by: mbbiker at 2:06 AM 10-15-2008

yup this is an old thread but worth a bump, def gonna do this tommorow to go with the mk3 weighted shift rod i just put in my golf

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (mbbiker)
Posted by: dangtz at 2:08 AM 10-15-2008

thanks for sharing.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (dangtz)
Posted by: peoples_car at 4:39 AM 10-15-2008

DJR

Post Title:
Posted by: catbed at 8:52 AM 10-15-2008

just to let you guys know, i did both DJR's and yeayeayea's shortening and now my shift throw is at 2.25 inches.

Post Title: Re: (catbed)
Posted by: Jetta9621 at 8:59 AM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by catbed »

just to let you guys know, i did both DJR's and yeayeayea's shortening and now my shift throw is at 2.25 inches.

Nice, now don't blame second gear grind on this mod from shifting too fast.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: nordschnell at 9:13 AM 10-15-2008

That seems like an awful lot of work to make a pretty good shifter a little bit better. If you really want to upgrade, why not work on a DIY for a steering wheel trigger shifter, like they got on them there race cars. Or if you designed a system you could sell, a decent price point would make you rich.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (nordschnell)
Posted by: B Funley at 9:44 AM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by nordschnell »

Right, because that's a hell of a lot easier than cutting and welding.

WTF?

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (nordschnell)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:53 AM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by nordschnell »

Right, because my free mod is too much work.. (Owning the welder, and some metal..)

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: brobs is back at 10:02 AM 10-15-2008

why didn't you just turn your car into an airplane?

Post Title: Re: (Jetta9621)
Posted by: catbed at 2:04 PM 10-15-2008

dont worry, i wont.

didnt you read the first post? about how it doesnt hurt your synchros? and do you really think that im going to shift fast all the time?

Modified by catbed at 5:32 PM 10-15-2008

Post Title: Re: (catbed)
Posted by: Jacob The Disembowler at 2:08 PM 10-15-2008

Fabricates short shifters but can't shoot pool worth a damn.

You missed a hell of a rest of the evening the other night there Dan.

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: EUROWND at 2:46 PM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed »

(No, I don't measure... Did this all by eye... rulers are no fun..)

Quote, originally posted by Mr Kai »
so how did you measure the shift throw?

Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed »
Well, I DID use a ruler for that.. well a dial caliper.

Post Title:
Posted by: repete offender at 3:00 PM 10-15-2008

hahaha

paddle shifters hahahahahhahaaaaa

Post Title: Re: (repete offender)
Posted by: brobs is back at 3:03 PM 10-15-2008

i'm going to hook up the cables for my vr shifterbox to each of my nuts..
then i'll just cough to shift

Post Title: Re: (brobs is back)
Posted by: jrbscooch56 at 3:46 PM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by brobs is back »

i'm going to hook up the cables for my vr shifterbox to each of my nuts..
then i'll just cough to shift

Invigorating!

Post Title: Re: (jrbscooch56)
Posted by: lehr leistung at 3:48 PM 10-15-2008

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (brobs is back)
Posted by: fitridebmx at 3:58 PM 10-15-2008

Quote, originally posted by brobs is back »

why didn't you just turn your car into an airplane?

ahahah well he made a battle ship out of it

Post Title:
Posted by: insanojet at 4:08 PM 10-15-2008

djr always has informational ideas and solvees many and all problems

Post Title: Re: (insanojet)
Posted by: T3Bunny at 1:58 AM 11-24-2009

Bump for an old thread because this is a mod that works! I have made 4-5 of these up for the earlier MK1's in the past few months. I swapped out my Techtonics Tuning one for one of these I made with an extra hole for even more reduction. LOVE it!

Post Title:
Posted by: repete offender at 2:32 AM 11-24-2009

hahahahaha

paddle shifters hahahahahaa

Post Title: Re: (repete offender)
Posted by: cabriosnap at 7:31 PM 2-4-2010

bump for a great DIY thread

Post Title: Re: (cabriosnap)
Posted by: phil123 at 8:04 PM 2-4-2010

Will this work on an automatic? My cabby really needs shorter shifts

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (elkglx)
Posted by: tapassvr at 8:11 PM 2-4-2010

Quote, originally posted by elkglx »

x2

Post Title: Re: Unless you try it, don't tell me it can't work, cuz it does... (tapassvr)
Posted by: leskie at 9:55 PM 2-4-2010

For advertising information Click Here