[s-cars] VW Shift Knob

[Kirby Smith]

hmmm.  what keeps us from removing the assembly, cutting off 30 mm, and
using a die to rethread the shaft.  I haven't looked in there on my S6. 
Is it tubular or threaded on a square rod?

kirby

chris chambers wrote:
> 
> 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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