Forge Short Shift for 5speed gearbox

[RoSonic]

Did anybody installed this on their Polo GTI ?

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMVAG5QS

I think it's a new product, as I haven't noticed it before when I was searching for such thing on forge's website.

[JCM308]

Won't fit on the Polo GTI. The gearboxes are different to the MK4 golf.

[RoSonic]

They say it is good for this cars:

Ibiza 6k 2000 1.8t cupra and 1.9 Tdi
VW Golf gti 2000 on 1.9 tdi 2000 on
Audi A3 1.8t 2000 on and1.9tdi 2000 on
Audi TT All mk1 5 speed
SEAT Leon Cupra 2000 on and tdi 2000 on
Beetle 2000 on
Jetta 2000 on
Polo 2001 on
Bora 2000 on (only with 1J0711051D) part number

so it should work...


ps: this is a new product launched a couple of weeks ago.

[Hilal]

You could modify the stock bracket like Plautos did. No real need for this.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showpost.php?p=333226&postcount=221

[danish]

but how much would it cost to get that modification work done compared to the cost of the forge unit?

Also the added benefit of being able to return to stock.

[Hilal]

If your doing it yourself, then $0 compared to $150 AUD incl. delivery.

[noone]

I would not go near the gearbox with my mechanical experience.

Also, I don't think many people have a drill press with high-tensile bits in their shed (assuming you own some a shed).

Guess the question is, how many hours worth of a mechanics time is redrilling the part worth compared to getting new ones. As they are small, shipping will not be too bad. If JMac or someome gets a few, I'd think they'd be around 150 or less landed.

[h100vw]

If your doing it yourself, then $0 compared to $150 AUD incl. delivery.

Hey Hilal, you must be part Scottish to be so tight mate.

I am from Yorkshire, the next tightest race on the planet and even I couldn't be bothered to make my own.

And suppose, once you make it, you don't like it? Or screw it up? Then you have an expensive paperweight on your drive, until get yourself a modified one in the post.

$150 isn't big money really and you could always take it off if you sell the car.

Gavin

[Roodosutaa]

Have to say, the Pog has one of the best shifts I've driven for a cable operated FWD car (after the DC2 Integra Type R) - and that's saying something considering I came from an MX-5. I'd prefer the travel to be a little shorter (but that's really nitpicking) but I also find you can't really rush the changes like you could with an MX-5/S2000 - maybe it's the flex in the cables? I don't know. So not too sure if a short shifter could help that.

No complaints as-is though.

[mikepologti]

i find it very bizzar that when navigating the forge website and using your car type to find parts , that this does not appear on the polo gti parts list. id definatly email for details before ordering

[JCM308]

They say it is good for this cars:

so it should work...


ps: this is a new product launched a couple of weeks ago.

This DEFINATELY will not work on the 9N3 Polo. The gearbox is completely different. This has been covered many times before!!!!!!!!

There is only 1 company that makes a short shift for the 9N3 and it costs nearly 300 Euro + freight.

i find it very bizzar that when navigating the forge website and using your car type to find parts , that this does not appear on the polo gti parts list. id definatly email for details before ordering

That's because it's not for the GTI.

[h100vw]

There is only 1 company that makes a short shift for the 9N3 and it costs nearly 300 Euro + freight.

I'll withdraw my comments about being tight then.

Gavin

[JCM308]

I started a similar thread a while ago when I was looking for one for mine.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=26019&highlight=Short+Shift

Have a look at Jason's last post on the first page. This explains why this one won't work.

[JCM308]

Here's the only one that I was able to find that specifically stated that it was for the 9N

http://www.bb-automobiltechnik.de/bb2004/en/produkte/zubehoer/schaltwegverkuerzung.php

[insanekiwi]

Not for AGU motor. That's ours isn't it?