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Offline danr320c

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Making the gear change more positive
« on: November 26, 2010, 05:55:36 pm »
Hi guys

As above, I am looking to improve the gear change on my R32.
Have been looking at short shifters and fitting the neuspeed engine torque arm insert.

Is a short shifter not a short shifter? as prices seem to vary alot.
Compbrake ~ £50
Forge ~ £65
Neuspeed ~ £120
HPA
Dieselgeek

The list goes on........ What does everyone recommend?

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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2010, 06:37:19 pm »
ihad the forge one and it was very nice.

to add a mixer into the game, you could always fit a TT gear shift linkage.  quite a few guys have done this and its alot cheaper as well iirc
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2010, 06:54:27 pm »
I run the diesel geek.  Best thing out there for a short shift, but you can see that in the price.  Great quality.  42 draft design do the replacement inserts for the plastic ends.  I hear then work ok when mated to a TTS shifter.
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2010, 12:04:52 pm »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on November 26, 2010, 06:37:19 pm
ihad the forge one and it was very nice.

to add a mixer into the game, you could always fit a TT gear shift linkage.  quite a few guys have done this and its alot cheaper as well iirc

Will have to look into the TT shifter. How much reduction does it give compared to say the forge?


Does anyone know if the shifters are the same part for the R32 and GTI?
Found this posted by Hedge.....
"As an alternative to an aftermarket short-shift how about one from the TT-S/TT-RS. Much cheaper than the Forge offering, OEM and a definite reduction.

Perhaps someone with ETKA can help regarding part numbers.  Wink
Found this 8J0 711 046-B @ £26ish you can't go wrong."

Can anyone please confirm or deny!
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2010, 12:36:54 pm »
Anyone?
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2010, 07:22:40 pm »
bump for some more info and suggestions on this  :happy2:
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2010, 07:55:30 pm »
DSG...    :wink:
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2010, 08:02:38 pm »
He said more positive, not totally uninvolved
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2010, 08:15:15 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on December 10, 2010, 08:02:38 pm
He said more positive, not totally uninvolved

why be involved in the change when you can guarantee perfection and speed every time.

And i tell it when to change and it does it...what more do you want?
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2010, 08:20:59 pm »
Haha, it's a debate that will go round and round ad infinitum!

My reply was tounge in cheek though, so it's not a debate in want to get into, other than to say that I personally prefer a manual gear change.
« Last Edit: December 10, 2010, 08:23:14 pm by andrewparker »
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Re: Making the gear change more positive
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2010, 10:27:27 pm »
does anyone have any experience with the 42 draft design bushes?   used with a standard shifter or short shifter?

cheers guys
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