shortened shifter <AGAINST IT>

[Paul Krucke <vwfan53@yahoo.com>]

Well, I am going to chime in here with a differing opinion.  I think
the mod may me nice for "Streetability".  But, from a true racing
perspective, I think it may work against you.  Here is my logic.  If I
am racing down into a corner or launching into the cones (With both
hands on the steering wheel)-- when it comes time to shift I want my
hand to come in contact with the shifter SOONER than later.  By
cutting it my arm has to traver further ( more time ) to shift.  In a
well designed race car your hand should be able to fall away from the
steering wheel with no other arm movement to grab the shifter.  I
think this is why the Scirocco shift has that extra height/curve.  Now
I am all for shortning the throw, and that can be accomplished with
the various short shift kits and weights on the market. 

My 2 cents

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-Paul
http://home1.gte.net/vwfan
90 Audi 90 Quattro 20v
87 Scirocco 16v
87 Jetta GLi
63 Bug Sunroof

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