carterleeds 37 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi guys just wanted to know if anyone has cut the length of the gear stick down and what's it like And any issues or precautions needing to bare in mind ?? ive installed the custom short shifter from besters on here but I think shortening the gear stick it self would accommodate the short shifter well.... Link to post Share on other sites
dom.joy 87 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Not done it myself but I have seen someone use a latex glove over the stick to catch any metal bits Link to post Share on other sites
carterleeds 37 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thanks mate all done now lol I just went for it and I just put a damp cloth underneath so when the filings fell it didn't blow away just soaked into the cloth, so removal Was easy. I ended up cutting 2 inches exact off as read on few other forums and it's perfect because the aftermarket gear knob sits 1 inch over the existing lentght, so a total of 3 inch drop in height. Havnt ant driven it yet but does look and feel nice and it feels a hell of a lot shorter and the throw matched with the short shifter is now a lot shorter and feels excellent. Just need to test drive it now lol daveyboy and VR6Pete 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 @besters on this forum also sells short shifters, but different approach from just lopping off the shaft. Youll have to let us know how it feels on the road! Link to post Share on other sites
carterleeds 37 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yeh I know mate I mentioned that at the start, sorry if it wasn't clear. So I've shortened the shaft on the short shifter from @besters and there's a lot less throw than original shaft lenght VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dom.joy 87 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Short shifter was one of the best mods I've done. Although it doesn't feel short anymore Link to post Share on other sites
carterleeds 37 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Tbh mate I think the vr's lack In 3 places suspension exhaust and gearstick. Ive done the other 2 on my previous 4 but never the short shifter which was always lacking. The throw lenght is immense compared to my s3 8p and leon 1.8t and even my little brothers Ibiza 1.2 has a shorter oem shift, but I guess it's the luxary side of things the car was built for in the first place. But you do notice it coming from other cars, but like you said I will probably get used to it because it feels like the others now, especially the shortening of the shaft. VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ssaunders 199 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 hi, i had Besters short shift in my Mk3. awesome bit of kit and cheap! s carterleeds 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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