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Fitted a HPA Short shift to the R32

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    Fitted a HPA Short shift to the R32

    Hi all,

    Fitted a HPA short shifter to the R this afternoon, 35% throw reduction F/R no side to side reduction.

    Fitting: about 30 minutes (even with my lack of mechanical aptitude), very easy to do with clear instructions.

    Initial Impressions: Certainly notice the difference in throw, currently still "overshifting" (given a couple of shortish drives since 3PM). It seems notchier, but you need to be fairly deliberate with the R32 box anyway.

    Shift is significantly shorter and a reasonable amount heavier.

    Glad I didn't get a S/S reduction on first drives or I'd be missing gears all over the place.

    More to come as I get used to it.
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    Nice one, I have recently installed the EIP comp spec kit into my MK5 GTI (shown here) Such a great mod to do, oh and it'll loosen up a littl in a few days and become a little less notchy

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      Pity they don't make one for diesel,
      Maybe parts are same for for diesel? Are they?

      How much does it cost ?
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        Originally posted by Panman View Post
        Hi all,

        Fitted a HPA short shifter to the R this afternoon, 35% throw reduction F/R no side to side reduction.

        Fitting: about 30 minutes (even with my lack of mechanical aptitude), very easy to do with clear instructions.

        Initial Impressions: Certainly notice the difference in throw, currently still "overshifting" (given a couple of shortish drives since 3PM). It seems notchier, but you need to be fairly deliberate with the R32 box anyway.

        Shift is significantly shorter and a reasonable amount heavier.

        Glad I didn't get a S/S reduction on first drives or I'd be missing gears all over the place.

        More to come as I get used to it.
        Great choice I've had one in my MKIV for around 12 months now and it is a great mod.

        Cheers Al
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          Originally posted by acdcfan View Post
          Pity they don't make one for diesel,
          Maybe parts are same for for diesel? Are they?

          How much does it cost ?
          I'm fairly sure the gearbox is the same, but try HPA's website below, they have a variety of products.

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          There's also an Australian agent who can quote you a price, but I called them a couple of times, they weren't sure of the part number, whether they had them promised to call me and I never got a call back - so took my business elsewhere (sorry, I'd rather pay more than get bad service).

          I'm really hoping it gets less notchy as time goes but will let you know.

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