I'm planning to get a short shifter kit for my car and refresh the shift mechanism bushings. I want both front-to-back and side-to-side short shifters and found this kit on eBay at a decent price: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286400700923. Does it look right? The seller says it should fit, but I’m not 100% sure—if not, I'll get them separately. Also, does anyone know good alternatives in the EU to the Dieselgeek bushing kit? I like it, but it'll probably cost a lot more with tax. I’ve got a 1.8T with a 6-speed manual. This is one i found on eBay but not sure on the quality as it seems to be 3D printed: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/388025375481
Short shifter kit
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Says it's for Golfs 5 and 6, not 4.
Looks different in the photos as well.
The gearstick bushings don't really fail. I'd concentrate on the gear linkage bushes:
www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk
And Forge do a short shifter:
www.forgemotorsport.co.uk
Looks different in the photos as well.
The gearstick bushings don't really fail. I'd concentrate on the gear linkage bushes:
Solid Aluminium Bushes for VW 02M & 02Q Linkage Ends
These Solid Bushings are a direct replacement / upgrade for the stock rubber bushings found in the linkage ends on the 02M & 02Q Gearboxes
www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk
And Forge do a short shifter:
Audi, VW, SEAT, and Skoda 6 Speed Adjustable Quick Shifter | FMVWQS | Forge Motorsport
To check if the component is compatible with your gearbox, the OEM shifter part number should have the code 8J0 711 046 E embossed on...
Yeah, I saw that about the MK6, but after messaging them, they said it’ll fit my car. They’ve even got identical listings under my car’s name, just without the side-to-side kit. I was looking at it because it includes the side-to-side shifter, but after reading posts here, I’m not too sure about it now. Appreciate the recommendation, though—it sounds solid. I thought people usually do shifter bushings, but I guess that’s more of a MK4 Golf thing? I’ll probably just get the shifter made for my car specifically on eBay—it’s about £45.Says it's for Golfs 5 and 6, not 4.
Looks different in the photos as well.
The gearstick bushings don't really fail. I'd concentrate on the gear linkage bushes:
Solid Aluminium Bushes for VW 02M & 02Q Linkage Ends
These Solid Bushings are a direct replacement / upgrade for the stock rubber bushings found in the linkage ends on the 02M & 02Q Gearboxes
And Forge do a short shifter:
Audi, VW, SEAT, and Skoda 6 Speed Adjustable Quick Shifter | FMVWQS | Forge Motorsport
To check if the component is compatible with your gearbox, the OEM shifter part number should have the code 8J0 711 046 E embossed on...
The advice I always read was to do only the front-to-back and not the side-to-side. I did the front-to-back with billet bushing and Forge big knob and absolutely loved it. Felt very mechanical and the heaver shift knob was a good addition. Shifting becomes way easier due to the added weight on the end of the "lever"
Solid shift bushings
The short shifter
Comparison
New shifter in place
Forge Big Knob
Solid shift bushings
The short shifter
Comparison
New shifter in place
Forge Big Knob
Thank you so much! Looks very clean and that’s what I wanna do. I updated my eBay watchlist for that shifter and I’ll get the shifter bushings too. Nice one. It’s annoying I’ll have to take it apart a bit to check what billet sizes I’ll need. Last year I got a new oem gearknob to replace the worn one so I’ll keep that stock.The advice I always read was to do only the front-to-back and not the side-to-side. I did the front-to-back with billet bushing and Forge big knob and absolutely loved it. Felt very mechanical and the heaver shift knob was a good addition. Shifting becomes way easier due to the added weight on the end of the "lever"
Solid shift bushings
The short shifter
Comparison
New shifter in place
Forge Big Knob
No worries, thats what a forum is for 
I believe the info should still be in my 1M thread (see my signature)
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Nvm, I believe my thread got lost, but that link goes to my pic album which also holds information about almost everything I did on the 1M
I believe the info should still be in my 1M thread (see my signature)[edit]
Nvm, I believe my thread got lost, but that link goes to my pic album which also holds information about almost everything I did on the 1M
Oh yeah also what throw did you set it at? The max?No worries, thats what a forum is for
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Nvm, I believe my thread got lost, but that link goes to my pic album which also holds information about almost everything I did on the 1M
Yes maximum shortage (all the way to the right in my comparison shot), you can always adjust it to a little bit more throw
I’ve got a completely unrelated question but not sure where else to ask. A few weeks ago, after work, I hit a kerb at around 20mph. Since then, I’ve noticed a rubbing sound. I got it checked at a garage, and if I remember right, the mechanic said the shock seemed to be rubbing on the tyre and was looser than the other side. I recorded a video of it today—it only happens when turning. Any idea what it could be?The advice I always read was to do only the front-to-back and not the side-to-side. I did the front-to-back with billet bushing and Forge big knob and absolutely loved it. Felt very mechanical and the heaver shift knob was a good addition. Shifting becomes way easier due to the added weight on the end of the "lever"
Solid shift bushings
The short shifter
Comparison
New shifter in place
Forge Big Knob
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