Anybody got one? what are they like, it seems they commonly reduce shift by 40% thats kinda good.

Worth it?

Got one on mine, much nicer shift.

Yeah but yours is different on a MkII Octy Stu, Ender has a MkI, that said the short shift is nice .

Awesome may be able to source one for you.

Eddy has one on his rocket = made by JBS I believe

Neuspeed do some but they just do the throw reduction and not the gate reduction so thats why ive not got one yet.

JBS do a kit but its only for the 6 speed box same as Forge but after some lerking on the curpa forum it seams like Forge are working on a 5 speed version so will have to wait and see what its like.

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

Neuspeed do some but they just do the throw reduction and not the gate reduction so thats why ive not got one yet.

JBS do a kit but its only for the 6 speed box same as Forge but after some lerking on the curpa forum it seams like Forge are working on a 5 speed version so will have to wait and see what its like.

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

Diesel geek doesn't replace the gear **** shaft, it's on top of the gear box like the JBS, Forge, kit, etc.. I think EIP might do a 5 speed version.

The other option is a Diesel Geek or a B&M short shifter but these are actual stork replacement shifters which is no good for me as i don't think you can keep the OEM gear kn0b

Not quite right Diesel Geek ones are in the engine bay the same as the Forge ones (though they do sell replacement leavers for some models of car) [edit] gah beaten to it by EddyH

I've just fitted a 6 speed one to my TDI. They also do 5 speed kits for Golfs etc from may 99 so that would probably work (would need to check fitment) The DG ones have the added advantage that they replace the plasticy rubber cable ends with Billet Aluminium.

As for feel ... there is practically no excess movement in the leaver when in gear, the reduction is perfect (for me) it almost feels stock untill you look at where the gear stick actually is or you compare it to a stock shift. It is a bit more notchy but I've only had mine in for a week and they are said to loosen up a bit (mine has started to already). It feels much more positively in gear now as well.

I'm well happy

EIP also do a set like the Forge ones but they also have a model for 5 speed boxes. [edit] also beaten to it by EddyH .... that will teach me to write an essay

Barney

Excellent proven wrong twice and with alternatives

will have to investigate when i get back from my jollies

Forge now offer parts to reduce movement in all directions on the 6 speed box-

Forge Motorsport

Forge Motorsport

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

Mr Fish

This unit will fit all VAG 6 speed gear boxes as found in the transverse engine installations of the VW Golf / SEAT Leon / Skoda Octavia / Audi TT & A3.

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

Neuspeed what?

Mr Stu

Will the latteral one fit ours in conjunction with the Nuespeed?

Des: Nuespeed Shortshifter

Ok, if you want to press me for an answer - feck knows.

Ok, if you want to press me for an answer - feck knows.

Well, it's an honest answer!

In truth I think it will as it looks to me like a genuine VAG part they are using which has been machined. Much the same as the other part is a machined OEM part too.

Right so it's a nice feature but is it worth its money and does it not damage the car? Does it put strain on the rest of the mechanics?

What is a reasonable price and what are the names to look out for?

Ta

to be installed on MK1 vRS, 5-speed, looking somewhere for something around the 120 mark

I like the B&M short shifter for the Mk1 vRS. Looks nice

looks nice, didn't think you could see these mechanical parts??? have you got any piccies then?

I got mine from eBAY ,its just the same as the b&m short shift but different colour and you can fit the OEM gearknob back on,only paid

Have you fitted it yet? Watch out as some of the cheaper ones dont have the guide for the reverse gate on them which means you can bang it straight into reverse without any problems at all.

Heres what it looks like

Yup same as mine, no guide for reverse gear.

Is this not the reverse lock out plate?