As if I didn't have enough broken stuff to fix, you've caught my attention on this mod. Can't say I like the feel of the stock shift throw. How hard is it to remove the shift rod w/tranny in place? I imagine you did yours as part of adding a gear and losing some poundage from your flywheel? ;) -- -Marc Swanson- 95.5 //S6 Avant 87 4ktq www.mswanson.com/audi