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General Information => General => Topic started by: VWRacer on September 18, 2004, 06:56:29 am

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: VWRacer on September 18, 2004, 06:56:29 am

I seem to recall reading somewhere that one can buy a short-throw shifter...I think it was Neuspeed. But I was was reading this thread (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=826942&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1) on the TDi Forum, and got to wondering if any of you guys have done something like this on your early Rabbit/Golfs? I have driven my new Rabbit around the homestead a bit, and am shocked at how long the throw is on the shifter. The 2-3 shift throw must be 18"... :shock:

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: VWRacer on September 18, 2004, 07:07:41 am

Okay, I searched Neuspeed's site and found this short-shift kit (http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=21|G1&type=3&ltype=ns_euro&p_id=464) for $200. To get maximum benefit they also recommend this shifter rod (http://www.neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=21|G1&type=3&ltype=ns_euro&p_id=502) for $70 more dollars.  :shock:

I think I'll use their pics as inspiration to modify the stock linkage. :twisted:

I'd still like to hear from anyone who has done their own...  :D

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: VWRacer on September 18, 2004, 09:29:20 am

BTW, $free$ is a quality which overcomes many shortcomings... :wink:

Stan

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: lord_verminaard on September 18, 2004, 11:48:20 am

Free is good-  :)

To offer another option, Techtonics  http://techtonicstuning.com/ makes one, (deluxe shift kit, A1 5-speed, pn: 798.210) for $70.00.  I have it for the Rocco, not installed though. :)  It is very high quality, welds are nice and it's chrome plated.  Making one is cool too, I just dont have the resources.  :)

Brendan
84 Scirocco 8v
00 Camaro L36 M49

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: cheng on September 26, 2004, 08:20:37 am

this guy also has shift linkage kits. and he used to lurk on this site.
missinglinkz

http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml#RelayShaftBushings

ken

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: Dr. Diesel on October 01, 2004, 07:29:22 pm

i made my own with greasable spherical bearing rod ends and greaseable bronze bushings on the pivots. 99% of play gone.

Title: Re: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: ThumperTheRabbit on October 18, 2004, 07:59:07 am

Quote from: "VWRacer"

I seem to recall reading somewhere that one can buy a short-throw shifter...I think it was Neuspeed. But I was was reading this thread (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=826942&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1) on the TDi Forum, and got to wondering if any of you guys have done something like this on your early Rabbit/Golfs? I have driven my new Rabbit around the homestead a bit, and am shocked at how long the throw is on the shifter. The 2-3 shift throw must be 18"... :shock:

I believe that ya are looking for this :D:D:D

http://www.faroutparts.com/underthehood/index.html

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: moTthediesel on October 19, 2004, 06:08:49 am

We did almost the same thing on my Son's '87 Scirroco 16v. But to  add mass to the link arm we just passed a stack of washers (3/8" I think) over the rod and then tack welded them in place, no cutting required 8)
Cheers,
moT

Title: Short-Throw A1 Shifter
Post by: VWRacer on October 19, 2004, 02:20:33 pm

Thanks for the suggestions and links, guys. Since I have an extra shifter linkage, I'm going to do a DIY short-shifter...  :D