Shortening Gear stick (DONE :D)

[jnufcuk]

Hi was thinking about shortening my gear stick, would this make the gear changes quicker/shorter? Or can that only be done by adding a short shift?

Also am i right in thining if i cut too much off it may slip out of gears?

Was thinking maybe just over 1" off?

What you think?

Thanks

UPDATE: Just done it only taking just over an inch off but it makes a difference. Very happy with it just need to wait for it too cool down then i might have a look at maybe cutting another 0.5" off.

[Rhyso]

Shortening the throw (travel) is done by fitting a short shifter

Shortening it in height is done like my mate Kris has just done on his Fabia

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=197440.210

[jnufcuk]

does it make any difference or is it more for looks?

edit: just read it and he says it made a little bit of difference. Just thought its cheaper then buying a short shifter for the moment lol

[rs_dude]

It will slightly reduce throw as it's decreasing the distance from the knob to the pivoting point.

I have seen others using Audi TT linkages to reduce it further.

[jnufcuk]

It will slightly reduce throw as it's decreasing the distance from the knob to the pivoting point.

I have seen others using Audi TT linkages to reduce it further.

ye thats the one, will get it eventually just want a free mod lol

[Ant1981]

It will slightly reduce throw as it's decreasing the distance from the knob to the pivoting point.

I have seen others using Audi TT linkages to reduce it further.

ye thats the one, will get it eventually just want a free mod lol

I can come round with my jigsaw mate 

[mcgee9t2]

Someone on here drilled there linkage. seemed to work. Dont see much point imo though

[jnufcuk]

It will slightly reduce throw as it's decreasing the distance from the knob to the pivoting point.

I have seen others using Audi TT linkages to reduce it further.

ye thats the one, will get it eventually just want a free mod lol

I can come round with my jigsaw mate 

Haha i think i can source a hacksaw not sure about the blade though lol. Have you done it to yours mate? If so would you recommend it?

[Ant1981]

It will slightly reduce throw as it's decreasing the distance from the knob to the pivoting point.

I have seen others using Audi TT linkages to reduce it further.

ye thats the one, will get it eventually just want a free mod lol

I can come round with my jigsaw mate 

Haha i think i can source a hacksaw not sure about the blade though lol. Have you done it to yours mate? If so would you recommend it?

I've not done it mate. But if you do decide to use a hacksaw, get a fine blade (more teeth) for a clean cut.

[jnufcuk]

will do. will have to have a look in puppa smurfs shed