short shifter

jj_2388 · Post by **jj_2388** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:36 pm

does anyone make a short shifter for the gti? and if so do you know how much and what they are like?

thanks

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:44 pm

B&M make a short shifter kit that can be modified to fit the Polo GTi. There is an old thread re a group buy that can be found by following this link: click

Cheers

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:32 pm

I'm sure SilkyV had one but took it off because of something to do with putting extra strain on the gearbox.

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:57 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:I'm sure SilkyV had one but took it off because of something to do with putting extra strain on the gearbox.

Thanks.

Nah haven't taken it off yet. I'm going to take it off soon. In my own opinion it does cause more strain on the gearbox.

Its meant to be alot more less notchy with the short-shifter, however i've never tried it without the short-shifter so I can't give a fair comparison.

jj_2388 · Post by **jj_2388** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:19 pm

thanks, so is it worth fitting one, and what is that about drilling the hole? are they ok without doing that?

thanks

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:42 pm

I've had my B&M shortshifter for a good couple of years now and I've got so used to it now that I don't notice it. I do remember when I first had it installed I thought I was in neutral all the time and was checking my gear every now and then when changing! It does feel a lot less notchy when first installed and still does.

I've not had any problems with my gearbox since I've had it, it's still on the original gearbox as far as I'm aware and I've had the car nearly four years now.

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:49 pm

Oh about the hole, I've been told the new ones have the hole already drilled in but can't confirm this as mine was pre-holed!

jj_2388 · Post by **jj_2388** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:58 pm

and thats the one made for the mk3 vr6 that you are using i take it? and it was just prety much straight fit?

neilw · Post by **neilw** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:08 am

I have one and really like it. Like others have said when you first drive with it on, you go into second and think your in neutral, soon get use to it though. I Personally cant see how it can put extra strain on the gearbox, as all it does is raise a pivot point. Mines been happy for a good few years anyway (touch wood now).

I fitted it myself in about an hour and a half and im no engineere. The instructions are good and easy to follow.

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:30 am

After driving that Boxster S yesterday a short shifter would be great. Don't trust the GTI's gearbox though

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:48 pm

I've had mine fitted about 2years aswell and no problems what so ever. Fitted it myself and i have to say, second best mod i've done on my GTi.....second only to coilies! But they may be coming off soon!

Mat

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:17 pm

Maybe we could set up a group buy in the future for people without one

JPR_polo_gti · Post by **JPR_polo_gti** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:53 pm

put my name down if it's for the same price as before.....or cheaper