020 gear shifter options

[Bboy_Sparx]

Didn't know where to put this...

But I hate my sloppy shifter.

Looking at the USRT shifter but it's ~US$150. Then there's $10-$50 bush only kits.

What's everyone else got?

[WABIT]

ive got custom spun brass bushes where the linkages are, rather than the plastic ones, as precise shifting as you can get!

dom

[rayray086]

I'm using the bush replacement kits (changed out everything from the subframe forward) and it helped the side-to-side greatly. Back-and-forth play is still present, and I think I'll need to change out the shifter ball/bushings directly below the shift knob (gotta move the cat to gain access I think). I've got the Autotech short shifter too and it helps with the illusion that it tightens everything up too. I've got it at the shortest throw and it's perfect for me. Notchy without being difficult to get into gear.

The bush kit I bought was very cheap (from a UK site, don't remember the name...) and it's been on the car for approximately half a year now. One of the plastic ball-socket linkages (the short white one) broke on me just after a month of use and I was stuck with 3rd and 4th gear for a while hahaha. I may have received a crappy one as I've got my old one back in and it's serving me well.

USRT for the price, I suspect, is great if you're doing any racing. Otherwise the OEM replacements are good for another few years of service. Just remember to change out the shifter ball/bushings to eliminate all play.

[Bboy_Sparx]

OK what do you think then? (these are from GAP)



Shifter rebuild kit. Includes shift lever pivot assembly, shift linkage bushings, selector rods, relay shaft, and neoprene washers.

Includes all common wear items, see photo. $49.80

and what about this... do I need this one as well?



Relay lever repair kit. Includes relay lever, bolt and nut, two bushings and two neoprene washers. Pivots on bracket on transmission, the selector rods attach to this lever. $9.50

[foc64]

Have a look here:

MissingLinkZ - VW Shift Linkage Upgrades

The Missing Link - does linkages for Mk1&2 and other VAG vehicles.

Chris

[DubSteve]

Have a look at gruvenparts, some billet style sexiness is what you need

[goodfella]

what about deisel geek short shifter? happy to split a ship on a couple, if they make them to suit your mk3

[Bboy_Sparx]

Dieselgeek only do shifter linkages for the newer ones. I want to get a kit with all the bushes etc

[alex g]

im in for a diesel geeks for an 02a??group buy??