[s-cars] VW Shift Knob

[chris chambers]

The Billzcar short shifter won't work with our cars..

I emailed Richard about this and here is his reply to me:


"Hello Chris
Unfortunately, this kit is not compatible with the Ur-S cars although I
really wish it would work.  I have some ideas for an Ur-S shifter but 
they
are rather involved and my machinist is quite lazy :-( So they have not

made
production.  Funny thing; his shop is failing from a lack of business 
and
when I have work for him it still takes a month (if he even does it at
all!!)

I'll be moving to a new area and I'll have a new machinist in a couple
months.  If I come up with a short-shift solution I am certain you will

hear
about it if you travel the quattro or s-cars lists."

--- Richard Tanimura <richard at tanimuras.com> wrote:
> I posted this directly to Brian earlier. It is the Billzcat short
> shift kit.
> It fits the S2, RS2, some 80's, 90's, 100's, 200's. Not sure about
> the
> urS4/S6. It's one of the best little mods I have ever installed.
> Richard
> Hoffman is also a great guy to deal with. Took 90 minutes from start
> to
> finish. Just needed to remove the e-brake cover. It shortens the
> throw by 32
> mm (I measured) and makes a huge difference in the feel of the
> gearbox.
> 
> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/desmo888/billzcat.htm
> 
> Rich
> 
> 
> "In addition, are there any short shifter kits available for the
> stock
> 5-speed? What of Frank's lead kit?"
> I think that kit was built with component changes from Brendan Rudak.
> I also
> think he works for ASW in Boulder CO now. AutoSport Werks. I have
> photos in
> here someplace.  Installation apparently requires transmission
> removal.  be
> careful..
> 
> Because if you follow Bill Mahoney's slippery slope, that short shift
> kit
> will cost you a 6 speed tranny, flywheel , clutch.. yadda etc.  while
> you
> have the tranny out!
> JP
> 
> 
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