anyone fitted a Forge quick Shifter?

[lsc]

Just had a reply from Forge about the updated gearboxes:

We don’t know the date of change or from which VIN number I’m afraid, but it affects all the VAG 6 speed units, not just the GTI, so S3, TT etc. If it helps, all those with the new casting also have the new TSI engine.

So I wouldn't have thought any ED30s would have the new TSi engine as the uprated engine (230bhp) was based on 2006/07 engine and can't see VW updating it towards the end of the ED30 run. Will try and find out more on this. I'm sure there was a TSi thread on here a while back.

[AlanD]

I want one BUT how are easy are these to isntall? Im no mechanic but dont mind getting my hands dirty. Is it a DIY job or a garage job? Just want to know so I can get my head around cost.

[lsc]

I want one BUT how are easy are these to isntall? Im no mechanic but dont mind getting my hands dirty. Is it a DIY job or a garage job? Just want to know so I can get my head around cost.

If you go the link to these parts on the Forge website (see link in my first post) you can download a set of very comprehensive instructions. The attraction of this mod is that if you are fairly handy it should be a very straightforward mod.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Just had a reply from Forge about the updated gearboxes:

We don’t know the date of change or from which VIN number I’m afraid, but it affects all the VAG 6 speed units, not just the GTI, so S3, TT etc. If it helps, all those with the new casting also have the new TSI engine.

So I wouldn't have thought any ED30s would have the new TSi engine as the uprated engine (230bhp) was based on 2006/07 engine and can't see VW updating it towards the end of the ED30 run. Will try and find out more on this. I'm sure there was a TSi thread on here a while back.

Hmmmm - sommat don't quite sound right.  Forge are talking a little bull! 

When VW "update" any major component, such as engine, transmission, or rear diff, they give it a new three letter prefix.  Just like the original GTI engine was AAX, but the later ones were/are BWA - but it is still classed as the "06F" engine.

The DSG is another example - it is known as "02E", but has 20 different three letter codes for the front wheel drive boxes, and three different for the 4wd boxes.

If Forge state that these boxes are all mated to the latest chain-drive TSI engines, then they should also know the 3-letter transmission code.  If they can't, get them to give me a VIN, and I'll find it! 

[Jimp]

1) lsc = complete kit
2) Jimp = 5 speed kit - I'm interested but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to go to England for the test install 

[lsc]

OK, checked the transmission code on the inside cover of my service schedule which is JQN (Edition 30 registered March 2007) Engine code is BYD. So if you have the same code you should be fine. Would be interested to see if there are any different manual gearbox codes out there for MK5 GTis.

A couple of other threads discussing quick shifts:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2638834

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=59524.0

[WhiteGTI]

Mine is KDQ (2008 model) 

[vRStu]

It might be worth starting a new thread with the Group Buy details as well as opening it up to other forums, I'm sure you'd be welcome on Briskoda.net.  PM me at briskoda if you want assistance.

Fitting is very easy, especially on the TFSi (A little more complicated on the TDi as you have the wirbox in the way), only one little clip to remove and one nut to undo.  Grip the shifter arm in your hands and rock it to ease it off the splines.  It has a key spline so it will only fit one way.

As a side note I have a neuspeed one in the garage that I used to have on my car that I'm willing to sell if somone would like it.

It's the - Neuspeed Short Shift Kit post 2006.5 6 speed GS-QS-NEU-GO5C £125

Shown here - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk5/transmission.html

[Teutonic_Tamer]

OK, checked the transmission code on the inside cover of my service schedule which is JQN (Edition 30 registered March 2007) Engine code is BYD. So if you have the same code you should be fine. Would be interested to see if there are any different manual gearbox codes out there for MK5 GTis.

There are 24 different six speed manual boxes, though how many of them are for the GTI, I can't tell.

[lsc]

It might be worth starting a new thread with the Group Buy details as well as opening it up to other forums, I'm sure you'd be welcome on Briskoda.net.  PM me at briskoda if you want assistance.

Fitting is very easy, especially on the TFSi (A little more complicated on the TDi as you have the wirbox in the way), only one little clip to remove and one nut to undo.  Grip the shifter arm in your hands and rock it to ease it off the splines.  It has a key spline so it will only fit one way.

As a side note I have a neuspeed one in the garage that I used to have on my car that I'm willing to sell if somone would like it.

It's the - Neuspeed Short Shift Kit post 2006.5 6 speed GS-QS-NEU-GO5C £125

Shown here - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk5/transmission.html

It was never my intention to start a group buy as searching through the forums suggests that not many people are interested in fitting these kits, I don't know why, as having fitted a quick shift to a WRX in the past which greatly improved shift speed the feel of the gearbox. Puzzles me as to why they aren't more popular and I think the GTi would greatly benefit from a short shifter.

The Neuspeed kit makes no mention of a side to side kit? And for £125 I would expect it to be included especially since it's not adjustable. The question I have for you vRSTu is why is it sat in your garage and no longer on your car? Did you not like it? The reason I am interested in the Forge Kits is that they are adjustable, and if I think that the most extreme setting on the lever is too short I can adjust it to suit...and they are half the price of the Neuspeed kit (if they don't include a side to side kit that is).

Your feedback would be very helpful.