As nothing has been developed for the furby yet, I am going to attempt to do something myself, with the aid of a couple of experts hopefully.

I have just taken delivery of a new shifter mech for the 02M box.

From what limited mechanical knowledge I have of how the 2 gearbox cables attach to this thing, the only thing that needs doing is to move the pin on it, nearer to the star shaped bit that it attaches to the gearbox top with? Perhaps only by less an inch or so.

Any comments? Any pics of kits for other cars would be very welcome.

My 2p worth:

Had a think through the same problem myself some time back.

Same idea - to move the attachment post closer to the fulcrum. Looked at the OEM one, and it's been press-fitted in. You would need to remove the post from the alloy bit, perhaps by drilling/dremelling around it. Drill a new small hole 30% closer to the pivot and use a hydraulic press to fit it in (perhaps aided by immersing the steel post in say liquid nitrogen, and warming up the alloy bit).

Think that the OEM cables limit how much shorter you can make the shift. More than about 30% decrease may cause binding..

Adding some weight onto the weighted end of the same shift assembly would also help the shift.

In the end, the same effect can be gotten by cutting down the shifter knob end, lot easier...

Toying about with the idea of getting the gearknob cast in bronze by a mate. The heavier weight should help for a faster smoother shift...

Did also think about getting rid of the rubber cable ends by welding on the rose joints from a Dieselgeek kit that wouldn't fit the Skoda gearbox arrangement....advantage- less play in the mechanism, disadvantage - more gearstick vibration..

Cheers

Bas

Or, if the 2 holes overlap, place the pin, then fill the old hole with chemical metal?