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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: blueandy on 05 April 2013, 13:04

Title: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: blueandy on 05 April 2013, 13:04

I read that it's supposed to be a lot smoother, snick snick  :laugh:

Anyone actually done it and report back with results opposed to internet BS please?

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: F17BAD on 05 April 2013, 13:35

yeap

also fitted the mk4 gear shift lever and Audi TT short throw weight

and yeap i also run a MK4 Gearbox thats been rebuilt.

the shift on a normal mk3 now feels f**kked to me  :grin:

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 April 2013, 16:50

Having driven one with the mk4 shifter set up i can certainly agree that the mk3 feels cack in comparison.

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: Martinvr6 on 05 April 2013, 18:58

I have all the bits to do mine now, going to do it next weekend.

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: spikenipple on 05 April 2013, 19:05

What parts do you need?

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: blueandy on 05 April 2013, 19:11

^^ +1

A shopping list would be great from someone who's done it, I'm not worried so much about swapping out the box as I have a new FD and will be getting the flywheel skimmed, just after a snickier shift thanks.

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: tshirt2k on 05 April 2013, 23:31

You need the mk4 02J shift tower. Not the early type that's similar to a mk3.

You may have to rebuild it if the bearing is loose. You can use the later type of relay lever and a TT short shift if you like. These parts come with newer style Bowden cable clips.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/tshirt2k/16vt%20project/6682aece.jpg)

 You can modify a mk4 shifter to fit, Or may be easier to fit a polo/Lupo/Ibiza one.

 I used mk4 cables and cable bracket with an ibiza cupra shifter. You just need to drill a hole an fit a bolt to the front of the housing to fit it nicely.
The rear bolts up to existing mounts in the tunnel.

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c268/G60Dub/02A/IMAG0164.jpg)

Shows mk4 and Ibiza shifter comparison. I used mk4 cables.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/tshirt2k/16vt%20project/a79005f3.jpg)[/QUOTE]

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: blueandy on 06 April 2013, 13:09

superb, thanks very much

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: F17BAD on 06 April 2013, 19:52

I just used the MK4 shifter from a Gti, the box is bigger so the under side of the car needs modification, we had no issues with this but it may be too much for some folks to take on
Tshirts way is easier to do as less modification to the cars shell

Also had to cut quite a bit off the shaft as the gearstick was way too high, the MK4 must mount lower



 :cool:

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: kylepeo on 07 April 2013, 01:15

someone should do a how to on this  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: F17BAD on 07 April 2013, 14:57

maybe you should read build threads, mine for example  :grin:

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: kylepeo on 11 April 2013, 00:12

have done about 4 times  :grin: :grin: love the detail in your build

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: F17BAD on 11 April 2013, 08:49

 :grin: :grin:

cheers dude

as i say its a worthy modification, overlooked in my opinion and transformss the mk3

folk get too hung up on wasting money on tat rather than stuff that will improve the drive :wink:

Title: Re: anyone fitted a mk4 shifter to a mk3 ABF?
Post by: tshirt2k on 12 April 2013, 10:59

Quote from: F17BAD on 11 April 2013, 08:49

as i say its a worthy modification, overlooked in my opinion and transformss the mk3

That took some convincing.  :evil: