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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Peskarik on 08 October 2008, 21:24

Title: E30 shortshifter
Post by: Peskarik on 08 October 2008, 21:24
Anyone had shortshifter fitted to a GTI/E30?
How is it?

Also, if one fits it, is the gear lever still OEM (that is, do I still have my beloved golfball)?
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: illyun on 08 October 2008, 21:31
Sorry to go off on a tangent, but I saw this thread and thought, brilliant idea... then I realised I've got DSG  :embarassed: :embarassed:
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: k4ith on 08 October 2008, 21:39
lsc is the man to ask he has just fitted one.
and yes you keep your oem gear stick.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 08 October 2008, 22:00
I've had a Nuespeed one fitted and used a Forge on another car.  The Nuespeed is excellent quality but a very short throw.

I recently changed to an S3 OEM part which costs under £30 and is quite nice to use.

Only 10 mins to fit really.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: 182_blue on 08 October 2008, 22:19
Whats the difference like on the s3 one
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 08 October 2008, 22:21
Shorter than the OEM but not as short as the Nuespeed.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: 182_blue on 08 October 2008, 22:23
thx, is the actual shifter the one under the bonnet, sort of an L shape ?, and what involved In fitting it
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 08 October 2008, 22:30
(http://www.neuspeed.com/data/images/66.02.65.jpg)

You need to get access to the top of the gearbox so evoms out if you have that or remove the flexi on the stock intake.

Undo the top nut on the shifter and pull off the old one, push on the new one and fit everything back.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: 182_blue on 08 October 2008, 22:43
nice one cheers, s3 one looks a good idea
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: RobGTI on 08 October 2008, 22:44
Got a part number for the S3 shifter, as at that price seems a worthwhile mod.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 08 October 2008, 22:49
8J0 711 046B

Let us know what you think.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: RobGTI on 08 October 2008, 22:54
Nice one, will do.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: SteveS on 09 October 2008, 09:07
im defo interested in this. feedback people :)
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 09:48
i think i will order that today  :wink:
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 09 October 2008, 10:31
Guy's just a word of warning - If you want pin point short shift then this is not the product for you.

What it does is slightly shorten the OEM movement, enough for me I must admit but not as far as you can go.

That said for a little over £20 you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 10:36
Guy's just a word of warning - If you want pin point short shift then this is not the product for you.

What it does is slightly shorten the OEM movement, enough for me I must admit but not as far as you can go.

That said for a little over £20 you can't go wrong.

i had a neuspeed one on my lcr it found it abit notchey so this should do the job as long as its not the same as the ed30
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: vRStu on 09 October 2008, 10:40
Yes, same thoughts as me.  I just found it a little too short for comfort.
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 10:46
ed30 has same as the s3 just checked p no
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: 182_blue on 09 October 2008, 12:02
ed30 has same as the s3 just checked p no

ahh, sorted that for me then, nice cheap upgrade LOL, wonder if the normal GTi has it too ?, never heard mention of a different shift on the GTi ?
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 12:05
ed30 has same as the s3 just checked p no

ahh, sorted that for me then, nice cheap upgrade LOL, wonder if the normal GTi has it too ?, never heard mention of a different shift on the GTi ?

not sure bud, i checked my car against that p no and mine has that one on
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: SteveS on 09 October 2008, 12:05
i find the standard one "notchy" sometimes 1st to 2nd really needs a push for it to "click in" to the "notch"
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: R32UK on 09 October 2008, 17:04
i find the standard one "notchy" sometimes 1st to 2nd really needs a push for it to "click in" to the "notch"

I had this for the first few hundred miles but now its perfect. Wouldnt mind a slightly shortened throw though. I am hoping the Gti/ED30/R32 are all the same when it comes to the manual??
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 17:09
yes they are fella
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: SteveS on 09 October 2008, 17:38
well mines done almost 5k and its still really notchy. and sounds a bit clonky too.. :(
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: MAT ed30 on 09 October 2008, 18:37
well mines done almost 5k and its still really notchy. and sounds a bit clonky too.. :(

5k  :huh: you need to get out more  :laugh:
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: SteveS on 09 October 2008, 18:54
i dont work far so dont have to drive far
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: R32UK on 09 October 2008, 18:55
well mines done almost 5k and its still really notchy. and sounds a bit clonky too.. :(

Defo shouldnt be like that. I would get it looked at.. or better still compare with another manual at some point. If I try running through the gears whilst parked up engine off I can hear them.. but Im sure thats quite normal. Engine on... dont hear any of the gear changes :huh:
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: lsc on 10 October 2008, 10:02
Guys, check out my Forge Quick Shift write-up found here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=94396.0, hopefully this will answer some more questions
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: SteveS on 10 October 2008, 11:13
well mines done almost 5k and its still really notchy. and sounds a bit clonky too.. :(

Defo shouldnt be like that. I would get it looked at.. or better still compare with another manual at some point. If I try running through the gears whilst parked up engine off I can hear them.. but Im sure thats quite normal. Engine on... dont hear any of the gear changes :huh:

agreed. but getting it to happen while showing them or while their engineer test drives may be dificult. it does it randomly...
i also have no convidence in my citygate dealer in bushy/watford.

also dont have another ed30 to test with :(
Title: Re: E30 shortshifter
Post by: zerolight on 28 October 2008, 18:49
Anyone stuck this S3 part in their std GTI yet? How much difference does it make?