Short shift kit

[Ryan Hoitink]

Well, if it fits '93 to '95 90's, then it also fits late 100s/early A6s.
This area of the shift mechanism is identical to those on the 90's, verified
by ETKA.  So, technically, this "kit" that this person is selling could
actually fit the whole range of cars they describe.  Also, do you happen to
know the part number for this VW part?

Thanks,

-Ryan

----- Original Message -----
From: <printhead at usinternet.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: Short shift kit


> I am not sure how this individual on the Vortex plans on having one kit
> that fits this wide range of cars. They are different. However, there was
> a nice short-shift kit detailed on the list a few years ago. It was very
> simple in that it entailed using the shifter ball from a 5-speed gen-I
> water-cooled VW. It sounds bogus but works great. (knowledge of 88-95
> 80-90 series only). The ball ain't cheap at $50.00 dealer, but that is
> ALL you need to buy.
>
> Here is what you do: (this is general only, if anybody is interested,
> I'll dig up the old detailed instructions)(all from inside the car)
> Remove knob, remove boot, remove c-clip. Unbolt stock ball, slide it up
> and off including bushings and spacers.
>
> VW shifter-ball will cause the pivot-point to rise. The math done by an
> individual involved in this project calculated a 40% reduction in throw.
> It needs to be modified slightly with a Dremel or equiv. to clearance the
> mounting holes.
>
> The reverse lockout is designed into the Audi ball, so you lose this
> function, but I have not missed it. I have never accidentally shifted
> into reverse. The detent is too strong. It has just never happens. I'm
> glad this stupid feature is gone.
>
> So, you have to move a bushing that used to be above the ball to below,
> and I remember having to cut some of the bushing off to shorten it. Also,
> you trash the reverse lockout push-down spring. A couple of 1/2" id
> washers and a rubber o-ring need to be added to take up the last of the
play.
>
> Result? Awesome. A bit notchy. But the throw is finally where it should
> have been all along. As a bonus, if your Audi ball was worn out, you got
> rid of that problem as well. I have thought of adding weight to the relay
> rod to reduce the notchyness, but have not done it.
>
> Tom LH
> 1995 90Q
>
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