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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: raferackstraw on 24 February 2012, 19:59

Title: weighted gear linkage
Post by: raferackstraw on 24 February 2012, 19:59
Anyone  got a pic of a weighted rod fitted in a mk1, just got one from eBay and cannot see where it fits as its not long enough to go where it attaches to the gearbox lever, so im stumped
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 20:23
Quote from: raferackstraw on 24 February 2012, 19:59
Anyone  got a pic of a weighted rod fitted in a mk1, just got one from eBay and cannot see where it fits as its not long enough to go where it attaches to the gearbox lever, so im stumped

Is it the mk3 weight? Often they are fitted to mk2 valvers as an upgrade I believe due to it being a direct swap.  Although people advertise them saying they also fit mk1s, its a myth, they don't. People still fit them but they require modification.  I also have one that I intend to get sorted one day.
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: raferackstraw on 24 February 2012, 21:28
Ta Shaun robbing tossers another 2.99 wasted
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 21:42
Quote from: raferackstraw on 24 February 2012, 21:28
Ta Shaun robbing tossers another 2.99 wasted

Not as bad as what I paid for mine with postage.  :lipsrsealed:

Surfing on phone at the moment but have a link saved on a PC somewhere showing what's required.  Basically its a case of welding new ends to to either side of the weight. 

Neuspeed made one specifically for the mk1 but look at the fooking price of it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neuspeed-Solid-Shifter-VW-Golf-Mk1-/220538918316
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: litlekris on 03 March 2012, 22:49
missing linkz have really good quality and cheap prices for linkages..
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 00:01
Quote from: litlekris on 03 March 2012, 22:49
missing linkz have really good quality and cheap prices for linkages..

Thanks but that's not the problem here, this is about adding the weighted shift rod from a MK3 to a MK1.  :wink:
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: Guy on 05 March 2012, 08:55
i have one in mine... i'll take a pic later on if I get a chance...

Mark (veedubgti16v) very kindly fabricated one for me.. its ace and has improved the gear shift feel 100%  :cool:
Title: Re: weighted gear linkage
Post by: litlekris on 12 April 2012, 22:01
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330715475783

not mine btw..