Short-Throw A1 Shifter - General - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• Short-Throw A1 Shifter by VWRacer on 18 Sep, 2004 06:56
• 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 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:
• #1 by VWRacer on 18 Sep, 2004 07:07
• Okay, I searched Neuspeed's site and found this short-shift kit for $200. To get maximum benefit they also recommend this shifter rod 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...  
• #2 by VWRacer on 18 Sep, 2004 09:29
• BTW, $free$ is a quality which overcomes many shortcomings... :wink:
  
  Stan
• #3 by lord_verminaard on 18 Sep, 2004 11:48
• 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
• #4 by cheng on 26 Sep, 2004 08:20
• 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
• #5 by Dr. Diesel on 01 Oct, 2004 19:29
• i made my own with greasable spherical bearing rod ends and greaseable bronze bushings on the pivots. 99% of play gone.
• #6 by ThumperTheRabbit on 18 Oct, 2004 07:59
• 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 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
  
  http://www.faroutparts.com/underthehood/index.html
• #7 by moTthediesel on 19 Oct, 2004 06:08
• 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
  Cheers,
  moT
• #8 by VWRacer on 19 Oct, 2004 14:20
• Thanks for the suggestions and links, guys. Since I have an extra shifter linkage, I'm going to do a DIY short-shifter...