Short Shifter Install

[tbm5690]

Today's project was installing a short(er) shifter on the GLI. It is an OE part on European Audi S3s so a direct fit to any transverse mount VW 6-speed, basically. It shortens the throw by about 15-20% which IMO is perfect...quicker action without increased effort. One of those things that makes you wonder "Why did VW not use this one stock?" I love small "OE" type mods on my vehicles and this fits the bill.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Does that quicker shift get you more MPG? Oh was it free?

 

[tbm5690]

Does that quicker shift get you more MPG? Oh was it free?

Really it's a quicker shift for better performance. It was around $85 so a pretty cheap improvement.

 

[factorytuned2012]

Today's project was installing a short(er) shifter on the GLI. It is an OE part on European Audi S3s so a direct fit to any transverse mount VW 6-speed, basically. It shortens the throw by about 15-20% which IMO is perfect...quicker action without increased effort. One of those things that makes you wonder "Why did VW not use this one stock?" I love small "OE" type mods on my vehicles and this fits the bill.

then people wouldnt buy the s3 lol

 

[AZjeff]

Does that quicker shift get you more MPG? Oh was it free?

So performance mods not okay, they have to save money somehow? Nothing wrong with improving driving enjoyment.

 

[shortyb]

One of those things that makes you wonder "Why did VW not use this one stock?" I love small "OE" type mods on my vehicles and this fits the bill.

Why? Because most folks that would drive a manual Jetta vs. a more performance oriented S3 would complain that the shift throws are too short/tight, can't tell what gear their in, or money shift the trans and wonder why they cant get it fixed under warranty .

 

[tbm5690]

Why? Because most folks that would drive a manual Jetta vs. a more performance oriented S3 would complain that the shift throws are too short/tight, can't tell what gear their in, or money shift the trans and wonder why they cant get it fixed under warranty .

I agree for the base Jetta/Golf, but on the GLI/GTI/R I'm surprised it's such a long throw from the factory.

 

[ammolab]

With the rev hag engineered into manual transmission cars these days for emissions reduction….a quicker shift isn’t usually a nice thing. Quick and smooth are impossible.

 

[tbm5690]

With the rev hag engineered into manual transmission cars these days for emissions reduction….a quicker shift isn’t usually a nice thing. Quick and smooth are impossible.

It's there but not terrible on the VWs. Hondas from what I hear are the worst.

 

[ammolab]

It's there but not terrible on the VWs. Hondas from what I hear are the worst.

It’s definitely there on my 2016 Chevy-Holden SS sedan, but I live with it to have a V8 stick shift sedan. Problem is, I’m old enough to remember my 1964 AH Sprite and 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe with no rev hang. Smooth Shifts as fast as a straight pull bolt action rifle at WOT! Those days are gone.