Leon Short Shifter

[edc]

Have a quick dig on the neuspeed website - they ahve installation guides for most of their stuff

 

[Russboy]

Honestly its one nut and a clip, thats it

 

[panda]

Thanks, I saw it on neuspeed website, some doubts abour the fifth step though:

Quote:
"Grease guiderail on Neuspeed short shifter lever then [continues...]"

What guiderail? what is that?

 

[panda]

Where did you get it? from somewhere in the EU? or did you ordered it from neuspeed web in the US?

 

[edc]

Where did you get it? from somewhere in the EU? or did you ordered it from neuspeed web in the US?

From Awesome - the answer is already in this very thread!

 

[Shock_Xe]

I wont cause any damage to the gearbox or anything else. All in essence its doing is reducing your leverage.

I'd recommend this product also, have fitted a fair few for customers and would rate these well ahead of the B+M gear lever which is alot more envolved to fit.

For the 02M six speed box only as far as I know, looking to get one for the Fabia shortly.

wot about alongside the B&M?? any benefits??

 

[panda]

What is the correct one from the ones awesome has in its web?

Short Shift Kits etc
Short Shift Kit Mk1 Golf - £115
Solid Shifter Mk1 Golf 1 - £45
Shift Repair Kit Mk1 Golf - £75
Short Shift Kit Mk2 Golf - £50
Shift Repair Kit Mk2 Golf - £75
Short Shift Kit Mk3 Golf - £57
Short Shift Kit Mk4 Golf/Beetle (late) - £120
Short Shift Kit Mk4 Golf (early) - £140
Short Shift Mk4 Golf/Beetle 2002 - £140
Short Shift TT 4WD 2000>2001 - £145
Short Shift TT 4WD 2002->/R32 - £145


I suppose it is one from the golf Mk4, which one? Do you have some reference number?

 

[Russboy]

As far as the greasing if you imagine the letter "U" and its fallen to the right (what a crap analogy!!) you stick the grease in there, but to be honest with 10k on the clock on mine there was loads of grease there anyway.

If in doubt call Awesome and they can tell you what you need as far as the model number etc

 

[prc]

What is the correct one from the ones awesome has in its web?

Short Shift Kits etc
Short Shift Kit Mk1 Golf - £115
Solid Shifter Mk1 Golf 1 - £45
Shift Repair Kit Mk1 Golf - £75
Short Shift Kit Mk2 Golf - £50
Shift Repair Kit Mk2 Golf - £75
Short Shift Kit Mk3 Golf - £57
Short Shift Kit Mk4 Golf/Beetle (late) - £120
Short Shift Kit Mk4 Golf (early) - £140
Short Shift Mk4 Golf/Beetle 2002 - £140
Short Shift TT 4WD 2000>2001 - £145
Short Shift TT 4WD 2002->/R32 - £145


I suppose it is one from the golf Mk4, which one? Do you have some reference number?

I'm not sure myself, but it's one of the TT ones. AFAIK the difference is in the cable mount. One is for a ball stud type cable mount and the others for a pin type cable mount.

 

[MarkE]

For the Cupra R, I'm hoping it's the TT/R32 one, because I've ordered one...

There's another thread around here somewhere with a link from Awesomeade to the correct part.

 

[prc]

For the Cupra R, I'm hoping it's the TT/R32 one, because I've ordered one...

There's another thread around here somewhere with a link from Awesomeade to the correct part.

Not sure what year your's is but both are for the TT.

One is for a ball stud type cable mount and the others for a pin type cable mount. I'm gonna check mine beforehand.
I'd remove your stock shift cable from the factory selector shaft bracket and confirm which one it is.

 

[junior munky]

Hmm.

I think I really want a shortshifter. I love the shorter throw you get on RWD sporty cars, and although with a linkage you never quite get the feel of the gearstick running directly into the box, I reckon 50% less throw sounds good..

But 158 squids for a small bit of cast metal ??

I have searched the forum and there are references to other short shifters. Is the neuspeed really the only one worth going for ? Call me Mr Tight Bstrd but it seems rather steep..


Olly.
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Edited to add: Looking for a Leon shortshifter...

 

[edc]

B&M isn't going to be much cheaper if any. There are a lot of sites on the web showing how to do DIY ones, I'm sure the mk4 based shift has already had some person try it.

 

[Yumann]

For the Cupra R, I'm hoping it's the TT/R32 one, because I've ordered one...

There's another thread around here somewhere with a link from Awesomeade to the correct part.

Its the right one you have ordered. There are 2 types as mentioned ball type stud and the pin type stud. The one to go for is the pin type stud as for the late TT's and R32.

 

[Feel]

If you're bothered about the cost, there's always the original dieselgeek short shifter:

http://www.dieselgeek.com/337Sport_S.htm

With "outside US" shipping, the race one (with side to side reduction) is £80 (I don't know if there are any import taxes to pay?).

These seem to get good comments on VWVortex, does anyone on here have direct experience?

 

[prc]

I've heard both good and bad things about the dieselgeek one. Of the bad, most complain that the feel becomes too notchy.

 

[Feel]

Don't suppose you recal if that's the race or original one?

 

[prc]

Don't suppose you recal if that's the race or original one?

duhh....
Not really, I actually had one of the original in stock but sold it off before actually trying it ..I'll try finding the thread on the tdiclub..

 

[t10akE]

does anyone happen to know if it is a ball or pin fitting on an MY03 Leon Cupra (not R)? If not I'll check tonight and report back

 

[prc]

does anyone happen to know if it is a ball or pin fitting on an MY03 Leon Cupra (not R)? If not I'll check tonight and report back

I don't know, but would be glad if you posted up your findings here, as I also have a friend who wants one.