Re: Opnions on short shift kits..

[Dan Ruddick <druddick@vt.edu>]

At 11:12 AM 8/13/96 -0400, you wrote:
>does anyone have any opnions on any short throw shift kits? I just bought a
>techtonics one and its in the mail.  It was $55 - better then $149 for the
>neuspeed or $50 for a no-name one. 
>Does anyone have any other remedies for that nasty notchey, scrapy feel that
>stock vw boxes have?
>I hate downshifting into 2nd.. its the worst feeling.   I mean its not
>totally terrible... ive just been spoilt by my dad's 3000GT's box...

        For all you out there who don't want to spend money on a short shift
kit, but want to shorten the fore-aft throw of your shifter, all you need is
a welder and some scrap metal.  I used a Mig welder and a piece from a Chevy
clutch pedal (American cars are good for something).  All you have to do is
extend the length of the shift arm that has the vertical axis and horizontal
throw.  I extended mine about an inch, you can vary yours according to how
much change you want.  This will not affect the side to side distance, but I
think they are close enough as it is.

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