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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 how to guides + info => Topic started by: T_J_G on 23 September 2009, 17:21
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The Audi TT short shifter is available from Audi and it's part number is :
W8N0711751A Updated part number: 8N0711046 (was 8N0711051A)
It should cost less than £30 and in my opinion it's a worthwhile thing to do, it doesn't drastically reduce travel in the gear box but does make it a slightly shorter throw.
*Note This modification is for 5 speed 1.8T models*
Things you'll nee if you don't remove airbox:
Audi Short Shifter
13mm Socket + Ratchet
Tippex (ideally)/Marker
Additional Things If you do remove the air box:
Philips Screwdriver
10mm socket with a long extension arm
10mm spanner
WD40
To remove the Air Box
When I did this, I didn't remove the air box as it didn't seem to effect me getting the parts I needed, however if you want to remove the air box, undo the two Philips screws on the windscreen side of the airbox. You can then un clip the lid. Now for the bolts holding the airbox in which are located near the suspension strut (10mm bolt) and behind the battery to the left side of the airbox (same 10mm bolt). Then you can undo the jubilee clip by the MAF sensor and also the 10mm nut that holds the air duct to the wing. Remove and keep safe!
After removal of the airbox or if you're not going to remove it.
Locate the part that is being replaced, it's to the right hand side of the block on top of the gear box.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/IMG_0161.jpg)
This shows the location of the part to be replaced which look near on identical to the replacement part, shown here:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/IMG_0157.jpg)
Audi TT one on the left, standard on the right.
Soak the 13mm nut on top of the shifter in some WD40 (or similar)
Locate this part of the shifter, it's to the right hand side:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/IMG_0158.jpg)
And using Tippex mark where the sprung plastic piece sits, in this picture it isn't clear where I marked it as I did it both ends as I wasn't too sure when I did it. But its the part closest to the front of the car. When you are happy this has been marked pull the spring back and twist it to the left to lock the spring back.
These two pictures show this, however when I did these the part was off the car:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/IMG_0162.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/IMG_0163.jpg)
Now the rod that was slid into that sprung plastic clip can be pulled out ready for refitment.
By now the WD40 should have soaked in, so you can actually remove the shifter. Undo the but on top of the shifter and place safely to one side. Now take note of how the shifter is sitting so you can refit the new one in the same position. After the bolt is un done you need to pull the shifter towards you, however if it doesn't budge you can give it a gentle tap with something and that should free it up. Don't worry about the white plastic clip on the left hand of the shifter as this will just slide off when the shifter is removed.
You can now refit the new item, in the exact reversal of the steps above. Making sure that the shifter goes back into the same position, also when the sprung loaded clip is placed back on make sure that the plastic piece comes up to the mark you made. If you didn't make a mark you may be able to see where the old clip sat.
refit the airbox if you removed it.
You should be all good to go.
GolfGTI.co.uk or the writer of this guide accepts NO responsibility if you bugger your car up, follow instructions carefully
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Nice guide.
How does this mod compare to changing the gear stick for a short shifter?
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Thanks
And to answer, no idea. :tongue:
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Nice guide, Tim. How'd you know how to do all that??!! :P
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Nice guide, Tim. How'd you know how to do all that??!! :P
Some weird bloke off the interwebz told me!
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Neuspeed shortshift imo
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Changed my shifter a few months ago. No difference really.
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Nice guide, Tim. How'd you know how to do all that??!! :P
Some weird bloke off the interwebz told me!
I'd be careful of t'interweb - There's some crazy geezers on there!
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Nice guide, Tim. How'd you know how to do all that??!! :P
Some weird bloke off the interwebz told me!
I'd be careful of t'interweb - There's some crazy geezers on there!
He was prolly a peado! :rolleyes:
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Changed my shifter a few months ago. No difference really.
You'll notice if you ever put the standard shifter back on. ;)
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Nice guide, Tim. How'd you know how to do all that??!! :P
Some weird bloke off the interwebz told me!
I'd be careful of t'interweb - There's some crazy geezers on there!
He was prolly a peado! :rolleyes:
:cry:
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I don't think I've done mine properly. Getting into first and second is a proper mission now.
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I don't think I've done mine properly.
Now, there's a first! :rolleyes: :D :laugh:
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To be honest I wasn't expecting much, but just took it up the road and back down again and it does feel a lot better!
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There's a good 15% reduction in throw in my eyes!
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Verdict:
After taking the car for a proper drive my verdict is this is definitely a worthwhile modification that is cheap and easy to do. It is noticeable when driving the car and makes driving that bit better. It is not a huge difference but definitely worth £20 and half an hour!
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This may be of help :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9ggefOjAE :smiley:
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This may be of help :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9ggefOjAE :smiley:
Legendary video guide!
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This may be of help :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9ggefOjAE :smiley:
by following this guide, what does this do? it this just for re-setting your shifter after replacing it with a TT one, or is this a guide to show resetting your current one to what it would have been like out of factory?
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This may be of help :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9ggefOjAE :smiley:
by following this guide, what does this do? it this just for re-setting your shifter after replacing it with a TT one, or is this a guide to show resetting your current one to what it would have been like out of factory?
Both. Sets the shift pattern back to nominal positions. I'll be doing this at the weekend. :wink:
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shweeet, might give it a bash too :grin:
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Updated part number: 8N0711046 (was 8N0711051A)
I (somehow) got it for £20 trade price through a VW parts desk
I locked the linkages down to reset the shifter (see Haynes etc), it was a fiddle but I didn't have to mark up the spring positions
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is this part number still up to date? and can i order through vw? or have to go to audi
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is this part number still up to date? and can i order through vw? or have to go to audi
Which engine (gearbox linkage style) have you got? Part number above was for an AUM box, yr 2000.
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would this work on a gt tdi 6 speed box cheers gordon
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would this work on a gt tdi 6 speed box cheers gordon
No you need the derv version pm Rhyso as he had one fitted to his mk4 :smiley:
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right i will give a pm cheers :smiley:
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is this part number still up to date? and can i order through vw? or have to go to audi
Which engine (gearbox linkage style) have you got? Part number above was for an AUM box, yr 2000.
i have a 2001 aum 5 speed
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i have a 2001 aum 5 speed
Good to go! :wink:
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cool and will vw be able to get this for me? or have to go to an audi delaership?
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just phoned vw he can't get the short shifter said either numbers wrong or have to try Audi
just phoned Audi he said part is coming up on his system as a lever and is 20 something quid is this right before i order it?
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it does look like a lever if that helps
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Is this a better option than a short shift lever change? As seems a lot cheaper .....
Is this also likely to work with my. Arz 5 speed box?
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Is this a better option than a short shift lever change? As seems a lot cheaper .....
Is this also likely to work with my. Arz 5 speed box?
It only changes the throw front to back, side to side remains the same. Not sure if it'll fit that box.... :huh:
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How would I find out if it fits my box??