[Es2] shifters

Wed Oct 13 12:15:33 PDT 2010

Ben:

Not to steal a sale for Mark ;-), but there are a number of guys on the Motorgeek forum that have made the URs4 and B5S4 shifters work with 01E transmissions, without resorting to the expense of sourcing either an 01e S2 or RS2 linkage.

I understand your current issue is with the shifter ball and Mark's shifter should resolve that

-Peter

On Oct 13, 2010, at 3:08 PM, Ben Swann wrote:

> That sounds like a great deal and would solve that half of the shifter issues.
> 
> I can send check or do paypal.
> 
> Shipping is to:
> 
> Ben Swann
> 578 Pinewood Drive
> Annapolis,  MD  21401
> 
> This is much appreciated.
> 
> Ben
> 
>  _____  
> 
> From: Mark Siggelkow [mailto:audi.rscoupe at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 2:49 PM
> To: Ben Swann
> Cc: Jack Cameron Dean; es2 at audifans.com; urq at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [Es2] shifters
> 
> 
> Ben, 
> 
> If you are looking for a CQ shifter assembly, I have one with the Bilzcat short-shift
> pieces I'd be willing to sell (I'm using the 034/JHM piece in the race car).
> $75.00 shipped.
> 
> Mark Siggelkow
> 
> 
> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Ben Swann <benswann at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Both - the ball and socket portion of the selector shaft, as well as the Ball/Cage in
> the shift shaft are wasted. I have done my provisional repairs - pretty good actually,
> but need to replace with repairs that will be permanent and long lasting. I will use
> like this until I am able to have what I need to make the permanent lasting repairs.
> 
> I'm checking out 034 short shift kit for the B3/coupe quattro among others -
> recommendations? I have a kit originally Billzcat for the 200/V8 cars, but is way
> different.
> 
> Any idea if there is some difference in throw between the RS2 shifter/cage for the 01E
> six speed and the one for the Coupe Quattro 5 speed? I did not see a difference in the
> two, but they have different part number - probably just the prefix for RS2 and the
> suffix D on the lever. Both assemblies - the part inside the car - shaft, cage,
> ball&Socket, etc. were nearly identical for the Coupe Q and the RS2. There was a slight
> difference in the thing called a "buffer" that acts as a reverse catch and is mounted at
> the bottom of the cage. Other than that they seemed identical and came apart in the
> same way - separation of the rubber that is press fit into the cage. Just wondering if
> I need to be concerned with the ability to get all the gears using an OE spec. shifter
> made for the CQ with the RS2 01E trans and selector linkage.
> 
> Other than that, I think a nice billet short shifter kit would be the ideal fix for
> that.
> 
> Ben
> 
> *-*-*Passing this thread info. to the audifans lists*-*-*
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Cameron Dean [mailto:jackcdean at gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:52 AM
> To: Ben Swann
> Subject: Re: shifters
> 
> The ball and socket it most likely whats fuct in the rs2 linkage 034 now carries the jhm
> solid fix for that.
> 
> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Ben Swann <benswann at verizon.net> wrote:
> OK - Yeah, I know about the price. I had a friend source me the RS2 linkage while he
> was in Germany. 
> For $500 I got a piece of crap that was falling apart.
> 
> That is why I sourced the second linkage - another $250. I did not compare the selector
> rods until I went to install and that is when I found they were quite different. So I
> have definitely paid the piper. 
> 
> Too bad you can't always verify what you are getting before-hand and no recourse to get
> a refund when getting these used parts overseas.
>> 
> I have the RS2 one in the car now - fairly well repaired with rubber tape and epoxy. I
> know I need to do something long term and sounds like I can take the RS2 selector shaft
> out and make the S4 one into the same configuration. This is what I'm trying to
> confirm, since I don't want to make my presently marginal shift linkage completely
> useless.
>> 
> The ball and socket portion of the S4 shaft are in good condition.
> 
> Thanks for the advice.
>> 
> Ben
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jack Cameron Dean [mailto:jackcdean at gmail.com]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13,
> 2010 10:04 AM
>> To: Ben Swann > Subject: Re: shifters
>> 
>> The long selector rod is what needs to be modified. There are several posts on
> motorgeek about it. In addition... good luck finding 01E S2 or RS2 linkage or parts for
> the prices you have listed on audifans.
> 
> It took me a while and any set I got needed a rebuild. You are best off using the b5 s4
> linkage, doing the cut, rotate, re-weld, and installing it. Just saying
>> 
>> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Ben Swann <benswann at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Cut, Rotate and reweld - I was thinking of something like that. We are speaking
> about just the selector shaft correct? It seems to have the right piece(s) just in a
> different angle.
>>> 
>>> I did not realize when I got it that the 01E for the S4 was that different. Too bad
> I can't make use of the Shift lever - nice assembly.
>>> Ben
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Jack Cameron Dean [mailto:jackcdean at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 9:24 AM
>>> To: benswann at verizon.net
>>> Subject: shifters
>>> You need either of the left pictures. The one to the far right is for a b5 s4 with
> an 01e 6 speed. It will work however, but will require modification (cut, rotate, and
> reweld).]
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Es2 mailing list
> Es2 at audifans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/es2
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Es2 mailing list
> Es2 at audifans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/es2

-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient) 