mk4 gear change

[Dan_GTi8v]

not only money time as well, want to make sure I have everything good to go and not get halfway through to realise I'm missing something. I'll add it to my list and be on the hunt for one tomorrow

do the early mk4s that use the 02a towers use 02a cables too then?

so I need mk4 02j tower, mk4 02j shifter, mk3 asd box and possibly the gearbox tower bush from the 02j as well

[Dan_GTi8v]

Think I got everything sourced

question though, I've found a thread where someone modified the mk4 cable ends to fit the mk3 tower, would this be a option or would it defeat the point of fitting the mk4 shifter?

[tshirt2k]

You're answering your own questions.

[Dan_GTi8v]

I don't know if the smoother changes come from the shifter or the tower or both. Guess I do now

[Dan_GTi8v]

Just an update on the ASD box, fitted it last week and imo the gearing is spot on for my engine and driving style. 1st to 4th feel the same as my old 1st to 5th, and my new 5th is a nice cruising gear. Cruising to work at around 90-100 70  at just under 3000rpm

If racing is your thing then the dpa 5th would probably be more suited, but the acceleration doesn't feel much different after around 25-30mph and although still easy its harder to spin the wheels when pulling off which is nice. Capable of easily over 100 in 4th which is more than enough for me so all in all I'm very pleased Next is fitting the mk4 shifter 

[tshirt2k]

How is acceleration in lower gears?

[Dan_GTi8v]

I cant tell much of a difference tbh it still goes like a rocket, just feels more controlled so if I plant my foot I go forward instead of spinning wheels

[tshirt2k]

In gear acceleration? Do you have to change down to get a move on?

[Dan_GTi8v]

1st feels the same except its longer, if you planted your foot it would spin just the same as the old box but you can use a little more throttle without spinning. 2nd feels the same as well but longer again.

3rd feels a bit weaker when putting your foot down to overtake you don't get the same feeling of being pulled back in the seat but its still more than capable of overtaking, I had a little test with a mate in his 1.8t a3, going from 40 in 3rd and putting our foot down I left him for dust. not a test of power as his is standard just wanted to see what it was like in comparison

4th again feels like 3rd, if overtaking from 4th I have to change down where I didnt really need to before. It feels similar to the old 5th in the dpa

[tshirt2k]

Yea can see that on the graph. 1st and 2nd would be good but the last 3 gears are out of place a bit.