Weighted shift rod

[kywes@bellsouth.net (Wes Brockway)]

Thanks guys, Ron sent me the recipe and authorized use of it in my
circumstance. ;-) Don't know if he'll "license" it for general use or not.
Just having fun. It looks neat and I hope to try it but I'm debating having
to put "A Cheapass Ron" product endorsement on it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Abatzis" <abatzis2@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: Weighted shift rod


> i think both cheapass ron and john worden posted something awhile ago
about
> a diy version: one you put some 1 or 2" copper piping around the rod, and
> fill with molten lead. other version you use lead roofing flashing
> (basically a thin sheet of lead) and just roll it around the rod, fasten
> with clamps. haven't tried either, but both seem pretty simple. hth,
> -michael
>
>
>
> >From: "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>
> >Reply-To: "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>
> >To: "Wes Brockway" <KYWes@bellsouth.net>, <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Re: Weighted shift rod
> >Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2002 20:38:10 -0700
> >
> >Pull off the stock rod.
> >Weld on a piece of scrap steel of the desired weight (about 2lbs?).
> >Reinstall. (paint is optional)
> >That's another choice, one that I've done.
> >
> >Larry
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Wes Brockway
> >   To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >   Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 5:39 PM
> >   Subject: Weighted shift rod
> >
> >
> >   Ok, does  anyone have a recommendation of where I can get a weighted
> >shifter for my 87 Scirocco 16V? I've seen Autotech and Neuspeed items
both
> >for about $50. Any other choices.
>
>
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