Gear Stick Balljoint

[Rusty]

The plastic ball and socket joint inside the cabin went kaput this morning, so what's the best thing to do? replace or upgrade to a short shift?

I know there are upgraded bushes for the gearbox end too... :mischeif:

[Kieron20V]

Dsg conversion project.

Merry Christmas

[andy10v]

[rynaqui]

Changed mine recently and the gear change is wonderful!

I believe the below is what you mean Andy?

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=823655&postcount=206

[andy10v]

I think somebody found a golf one fits and makes a short shifter for £35 or so?

DeS was selling ones as well iirc.

[mike74]

I recently replaced mine with standard bits from Audi Tradition. Cost around £70 in total but made a noticeable difference (doddle to fit too). Guess it all depends on whether you like the standard shift or not. I'm always a little cautious about short shifts as I think they shorten the life expectancy of the box as well as the shift itself. Horses for courses though...

[Monkeymagic]

On my 3b the short shift was best mod I did. However it does not need any messing with to fit unlike 6 speed.
it is just mk1 golf bits so cost circa 30 quid

[fourwh33ldriv3]

I recently replaced mine with standard bits from Audi Tradition. Cost around £70 in total but made a noticeable difference (doddle to fit too). Guess it all depends on whether you like the standard shift or not. I'm always a little cautious about short shifts as I think they shorten the life expectancy of the box as well as the shift itself. Horses for courses though...

I too got a replacement part from Audi Tradition, slow website but worth the wait to load up once registered and payment done mine arrived in a bout 4 days total...even at this time of year. Have a look here:

http://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do?prodId=41266

[Rusty]

What's the golf short shift?

[Rusty]

I too got a replacement part from Audi Tradition, slow website but worth the wait to load up once registered and payment done mine arrived in a bout 4 days total...even at this time of year. Have a look here:

http://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do?prodId=41266

Thanks, that's great

[bikerjim]

This is what you need for the golf shifter. And you need to make a plate to go under it to stop the plastic from dropping out. I have one in my car and it works very well! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...335145&alt=web

[Rusty]

Thanks Has anyone done a how to?

How do these work with the reverse gate?

[Monkeymagic]

There's a How to on 034 website mate. Absolute doddle on 5 speed bit more on 6 speed

[K Simmonds]

On my 3b the short shift was best mod I did. However it does not need any messing with to fit unlike 6 speed.
it is just mk1 golf bits so cost circa 30 quid

Have you got a link mate?

[Rusty]

There's a How to on 034 website mate. Absolute doddle on 5 speed bit more on 6 speed

http://store.034motorsport.com/01a-s...e-quattro.html

How does the JHM shifter work with 6 speed and reverse? Is it worth the £££?