RE: [a4] Illuminated shift knobsSHORTSHIFTER

[Douglas Frank <frank@zk3.dec.com>]

JoshW@Dynamicair.com said:
>
> Special feature highlights:
> 
> 1) 20% shift throw reduction.
> 2) Solid T-304 stainless-steel shift lever adds mass for smoother
>    shifting.
> 3) Patent-pending geometrically correcting bracket retains the factory
>    linkage alignment.
> 4) Correct operation when shifting into reverse.
> 5) Factory-correct shifter height is maintained to preserve the
>    excellent Audi ergonomics.
> 6) 100% metal construction (except for bushing) ensures wear-free
>    precision compared to plastic factory parts.

Hmm, thanks Josh.  This answers my first question, "what is it?".
But, my 2nd question still stands, "why do I want one?".

Here's my take: point 1 above tells us what it does, point 2
claims smoother shifting (of an already silky shifter!), and the
other points claim that they haven't broken anything.

So, bottom line, to reduce shift throw by 1/5, say from 14 inches or
so (I'm guessing) to ~11 inches, for a mere $239?  No thanks, I'll
accept the extra milliseconds it takes me to shift, and put the money
towards something useful.

just my 2c
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