[s-cars] VW Shift Knob

Thu Jan 22 01:57:45 EST 2004

As Billzcat1, I thought I'd throw in my input.

The S2 shifter is completely different from the S4/S6.  The S4/S6 has the
fulcrum at the bottom of the shaft and the selector rod is between the knob
and pivot.  In the S2, you move the knob forward, the rob moves backward.
In the S4/S6: move the knob forward, the rod moves forward.

YES I have a design and I'm working on getting a prototype.  Since there has
been such a huge stir lately for this kit I thought I could maybe push a
couple projects around and get it done.

Any questions on the various linkages, feel free to ask!
Richard
90 CQ 221k 6-speed converted
70 100LS 47k 4-speed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Tanimura" <richard at tanimuras.com>
To: <kirby.a.smith at verizon.net>; "chris chambers"
<fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:52 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] VW Shift Knob

> Kirby,
>
> You can hack off a bit but won't that put the shift knob a little low?
>
> Here is how the inside of the shifter looks on my S2. Remember YMMV. The
> shifter rod is tubular and threaded on top. It runs through a plastic
> monoball down into the gearbox. The plastic monoball is the fulcrum for
> shifting action. The monoball is built into a housing that is fixed to the
> chassis.
>
> What the Billzcat kit does is replace the OEM monoball housing. The new
> housing is taller by about 1". This raises the monobal about 1" higher up
> the shifter rod. The fulcrum is now higher. This then changes the amount
of
> mechanical advantage and shortens the throw without shortening the rod.
>
> Rather than saw off a bit of the stick, try and find an alternate monoball
> housing that fits your car. One that raises the fulcrum.
>
> My BTDT for what it is worth,
>
> Rich
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kirby Smith [mailto:kirby.a.smith at verizon.net]
> Sent: den 22 januari 2004 06:19
> To: chris chambers
> Cc: Richard Tanimura; jeff posto; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] VW Shift Knob
>
>
> 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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