Hi there, what different options are available for shortening the throw on my 6-Speed box?

I had a look on the Forge website but it seems there product doesn't work with 1.9 TDI's

I have also heard a genuine part from a TT can be used and modded to shorten the shift?

Turbocharged:

I had a look on the Forge website but it seems there product doesn't work with 1.9 TDI's

I have the Forge adjustable on my 6 speed TDi box with no issues at all, really makes a difference

Neil

neil do you have both the side-side, and front-back kit?

does it make a noticeable difference in the ability to change gears quicker?

 I only have the front back kit and not the side shift kit but it has reduced the throw by over 50% at half adjust and the change feels more possitive

Neil

old_n07:

 I only have the front back kit and not the side shift kit but it has reduced the throw by over 50% at half adjust and the change feels more possitive

Neil

Thanks... I just read a how to in golf+ so i shall be doing this soon

 I bought the Forge shifter at Inters and must say that i am well impressed with it, definately makes a big difference to shifting speeds.

A big to Forge for an excellent product, it does the same job as the Neuspeed item at about half the price.

So Forge seems to be the one to go for?

Did you save much £ buying at Inters?

Right got one, got a good discount from Forge and nice fast delievery - great service!

Installed it after giving everything a good clean / regrease etc but I am stuck at the allignment stage - it's the 6 spd box so after installing the locking pin (nail) at the shifter end I need to push the tower down which I am while trying to push the locking pin underneath in - this is where i'm stuck, I am fairly sure I have the right bit (as per photo in instructions) but can't get it to budge, even with a large screwdriver - i've left it soaking in PlusGas for now and will try again later, any tips?

Also tried hooking the cables back up and everything seems to shift fine and can engage all gears - just don't want to put any exessive force on the cables when the engine is moving so would rather allign it properly if i can...

Not driven it yet as I am cleaning the BMC filter and there is no oil in the gearbox, lol!

 seems like a mod i will be doing soon. anythign for a lsighty quicker gear change lol.

have to say though the 6 speed box doesnt seem to bad as it is so cant wait to get one and feel the difference.

have you had any luck turbocharged with fitting the short shifter now?

rob

You can drill through your stock shifter to make your own quick shift if you have the tools.

Most after market quick shifters are just that - VW OE part with either multiple holes or a slider drilled in them for different points of adjustment.

Turbocharged:

Right got one, got a good discount from Forge and nice fast delievery - great service!

Installed it after giving everything a good clean / regrease etc but I am stuck at the allignment stage - it's the 6 spd box so after installing the locking pin (nail) at the shifter end I need to push the tower down which I am while trying to push the locking pin underneath in - this is where i'm stuck, I am fairly sure I have the right bit (as per photo in instructions) but can't get it to budge, even with a large screwdriver - i've left it soaking in PlusGas for now and will try again later, any tips?

Also tried hooking the cables back up and everything seems to shift fine and can engage all gears - just don't want to put any exessive force on the cables when the engine is moving so would rather allign it properly if i can...

Not driven it yet as I am cleaning the BMC filter and there is no oil in the gearbox, lol!

Hid you get anywhere with this as I'm still stuck trying to align it plus I didn't get the alignment nail tool

alignment tool?

i just set mine to shortest and bolted it on.

to remove the old one is a bit tricky, you undo the nut but leave it ontop still, then jam something under the shifter to hold it up and use a hammer and 6"extension bar on the socket give it a good whack to free it off.

fenwick458:

alignment tool?

i just set mine to shortest and bolted it on.

to remove the old one is a bit tricky, you undo the nut but leave it ontop still, then jam something under the shifter to hold it up and use a hammer and 6"extension bar on the socket give it a good whack to free it off.

 

nah its all fitted ok fenwick it just feels a little notchy do you have a 6 speed box? how does yours feel?

and also in the Forge instructions that came with it it tells me to use the alignment tool to align the cables properly...

where is it more notchy?

have a check that the shifter is not hitting the side shifter when you change up and accross(ie 2 to 3 and 4 to 5)

mine was and i needed to grind a bit off, now it's smooth

fenwick458:

where is it more notchy?

have a check that the shifter is not hitting the side shifter when you change up and accross(ie 2 to 3 and 4 to 5)

mine was and i needed to grind a bit off, now it's smooth

ahhh good thinking ... I'll check it after work tomorrow

any update on this - I want to do this

Steve--m:

You can drill through your stock shifter to make your own quick shift if you have the tools.

Most after market quick shifters are just that - VW OE part with either multiple holes or a slider drilled in them for different points of adjustment.

Yes, I was thinking of doing this myself. How would i re-attach the spindle bit (where you clip the cable onto) which you need to move closer to the pivot point. You cant weld it to the shifter as the shifter is cast and the spindle bit is metal.