UK-POLOS.NET - THE VW Polo Forum

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:05 pm**

Hi All

Ive managed to get my hands on 8 B&M short shifters - the last to ever be made!!!

Basically it makes the throw of the gearbox much shorter, so allows for quicker, smoother gear changes with less movement in the stick.

Details are here: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php?ma ... cts_id=463

It fits the following cars:

Audi A3 96-99
New Beetle 98-99
Seat Ibiza Inc Cupra 93-98
Jetta/Bora/Golf 93-99
Passat 93-97
Polo GTI and Lupo GTI 99-02

Part Number 45106

Its a quick and fairly simple modification, and you can easily do it yourself.

They will be going for Â£100 inc vat AND delivery if I can get 5 or more people for the group buy. This is a saving of Â£35 over the normal price.

So please, add your name to the list here :

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... 023#299023

If you are interested

This was a success last time, so lets try do it again

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:28 pm**

As you know, I'm in!

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:39 pm**

It's worth it - driving home tonight I realised how good it is!

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:47 pm**

Yeh, I had a feel of Jason's at Inters and it's niice, would love to take one out on the road!

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:07 am**

haha goteveryone wanting 1 lol

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:13 am**

Got any pics of the actual kit?

Would be interested to see whats included!

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:14 am**

Theres some in this thread buddy

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=32089

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:00 pm**

I'm interested, but I have doubts weither I could fit this myself- how easy is it to fit? (The instructions on the B&M site don't load)

Also can you keep the original knob & gator, etc?

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:04 pm**

its easy - follow the thread there. Just a few bolts and that to remove. Yes you can. You just need a new clamp on the gearstick to make it hold in place. PTFE tape is said to help a little.

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:01 pm**

alexperkins wrote:its easy - follow the thread there. Just a few bolts and that to remove. Yes you can. You just need a new clamp on the gearstick to make it hold in place. PTFE tape is said to help a little.

Can u transfer these onto a new box, cause mine is on the way out

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:04 pm**

Yes - its connected to the shift cables, so it can be moved from box to box. Its fitted inside the car anyhow!

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:50 pm**

will fit any mk5 i reckon aswell

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:01 pm**

I'm sure it will, but will as asid there, will it fit any MK5?

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:44 pm**

Ill have to ask the question. I think it only fits the cars listed above as the GTI has different cables.

Posted: **Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:26 pm**

I'm faaaaar froma mechanic and I'm gunna give mine a go myself. It's fairly straight forward

UK-POLOS.NET - THE VW Polo Forum

B&M Short Shifter Group Buy (the last ever!!)

B&M Short Shifter Group Buy (the last ever!!)