Short shifter......where to get one?

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Short shifter......where to get one? #1250427 18/08/2011 08:38 18/08/2011 08:38
M munch8987 Unregistered
munch8987 Unregistered M	Hey all, Im on the lookout for a short shifter adaptor for my 16vt project and cannot find one any where. I seem to remember someone on here making them, but can't remember who, or where I saw the post. Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section also Thanks Ben

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250446 18/08/2011 09:07 18/08/2011 09:07
M MABR Unregistered
MABR Unregistered M	Hi Ben. Taffy used to do them but not sure if he still does?

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250452 18/08/2011 09:16 18/08/2011 09:16
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst Begbie ex El Presidente
Begbie ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst	If you're any good with a welder you can do it yourself. Remove the gearbox linkage from the gearbox, grind the attachments off and re-weld it in a slightly different place, and this gives you your short shift Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250510 18/08/2011 12:05 18/08/2011 12:05
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 307 Powys spyke Making a profit
spyke Making a profit Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 307 Powys	Begbie have you got a diagram?Or is it obvious once you remove it?

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: spyke] #1250538 18/08/2011 13:08 18/08/2011 13:08
M munch8987 Unregistered
munch8987 Unregistered M	Originally Posted by spyke Begbie have you got a diagram?Or is it obvious once you remove it? I was going to ask the same question. Because to be honest, its not something to mess up, lol

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250547 18/08/2011 13:24 18/08/2011 13:24
H h2ypr Unregistered
h2ypr Unregistered H	Its like a little mushroom "push to fit" type connector on the late linkages. You remove it and move it closer to the centre by about 1-2 inches then reweld it back into place. Ross Last edited by h2ypr; 18/08/2011 13:25. Reason: i'm at work just now, but I have a spare selector in the car and can take a picture and show you what part

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250570 18/08/2011 15:15 18/08/2011 15:15
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,985 In an Audi Taffy20vt My life on the forum
Taffy20vt My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,985 In an Audi	Originally Posted by h2ypr Its like a little mushroom "push to fit" type connector on the late linkages. You remove it and move it closer to the centre by about 1-2 inches then reweld it back into place. Ross DO NOT Move it 1-2 inches closer. If you do you will not be able to select all gears. 20mm closer is more than enough to reduce the amount of 'throw' required for a short shift. I will do a guide when I get a few mins. Ex 432bhp '00 Sprinty 20vt6 '17 S3 Sportback '69 Amazon 131

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: Taffy20vt] #1250647 18/08/2011 19:15 18/08/2011 19:15
H h2ypr Unregistered
h2ypr Unregistered H	Originally Posted by Taffy20vt Originally Posted by h2ypr Its like a little mushroom "push to fit" type connector on the late linkages. You remove it and move it closer to the centre by about 1-2 inches then reweld it back into place. Ross DO NOT Move it 1-2 inches closer. If you do you will not be able to select all gears. 20mm closer is more than enough to reduce the amount of 'throw' required for a short shift. I will do a guide when I get a few mins. 25mm is 1 inch mate. I think if 25mm was going to cause you not to be able to select all the gears, you would notice some issues at 20mm. Also, as I have personally done this mod before, I had no issues. Ross

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250651 18/08/2011 19:20 18/08/2011 19:20
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,985 In an Audi Taffy20vt My life on the forum
Taffy20vt My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,985 In an Audi	Originally Posted by h2ypr Originally Posted by Taffy20vt Originally Posted by h2ypr Its like a little mushroom "push to fit" type connector on the late linkages. You remove it and move it closer to the centre by about 1-2 inches then reweld it back into place. Ross DO NOT Move it 1-2 inches closer. If you do you will not be able to select all gears. 20mm closer is more than enough to reduce the amount of 'throw' required for a short shift. I will do a guide when I get a few mins. 25mm is 1 inch mate. I think if 25mm was going to cause you not to be able to select all the gears, you would notice some issues at 20mm. Also, as I have personally done this mod before, I had no issues. Ross You said 1-2 inches not 1 inch I'm well aware of the measurements and as I said 20mm is more than enough Ex 432bhp '00 Sprinty 20vt6 '17 S3 Sportback '69 Amazon 131

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: Taffy20vt] #1250728 18/08/2011 20:39 18/08/2011 20:39
H h2ypr Unregistered
h2ypr Unregistered H	Originally Posted by Taffy20vt You said 1-2 inches not 1 inch Thats an abusive smiley!! I couldn't remember exactly, so thats why I said 1-2 inches. Ross

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250732 18/08/2011 20:49 18/08/2011 20:49
S sparkyman Unregistered
sparkyman Unregistered S	Adam, when Ross says 1 - 2 inches he really means at most half an inch. His other have will testify to this

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250758 18/08/2011 21:13 18/08/2011 21:13
H h2ypr Unregistered
h2ypr Unregistered H	Originally Posted by sparkyman Adam, when Ross says 1 - 2 inches he really means at most half an inch. His other have will testify to this Least I can still see mine, tubby!! Ross

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250771 18/08/2011 21:29 18/08/2011 21:29
N Nixa Unregistered
Nixa Unregistered N	can someone make a guide or some pictures of the mod please

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250779 18/08/2011 21:37 18/08/2011 21:37
S sparkyman Unregistered
sparkyman Unregistered S	Originally Posted by h2ypr Originally Posted by sparkyman Adam, when Ross says 1 - 2 inches he really means at most half an inch. His other have will testify to this Least I can still see mine, tubby!! Ross Can we please get this thread back on subject. I appologize to the OP I also apologize to Ross aka wee cock nae baws

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1250908 19/08/2011 05:20 19/08/2011 05:20
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia
Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,651 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	Geez..cock fighting has banned here in the south-east for ages.. didn't know it still goes on in Scotland! Yes back on topic please..

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: Kelv27] #1251154 19/08/2011 18:31 19/08/2011 18:31
F flyingcustard Unregistered
flyingcustard Unregistered F	pmsl

Re: Short shifter......where to get one? [Re: ] #1251522 20/08/2011 18:50 20/08/2011 18:50
N Nello Unregistered
Nello Unregistered N	Just FYI MotorMech can make and fit these - just put one on mine....