Re: Short Shifter Kits

[Dave Rizzolo <dv8studio@ids.net>]

At 02:57 PM 11/11/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Go with the ABD short shift.  It is cheap and makes a huge improvement.
>Also get the P-Shift at the same time, it is just a weighted shift rod which
>makes shifting smoother.  You could even make your own P-SHift if you want.
>

I don't believe that kit fits the GLX (it's for non-VR-6 cars). Out cars
have a cable based shifting mechanism that Neuspeed make a direct
replacement (refabrication) for that drops the throw by ~50%. There was
also someone about 6 months ago posting to Usenet (see attached email below
for email and phone#) who's company developed a kit that was less expensive
than Neuspeed's and had a 40% reduction in throw.

One thing I found about the install is that because of the placement of the
shift box you will need to drop your exhaust to do the install,
complicating things a bit.

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From: AWE16VR6@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 1997 08:21:52 -0400 (EDT)
To: dogma@conan.ids.net
Subject: Re: Short shift/options

Hey Dave,
The removal of the shift-box is not extremely complicated.  I can fax/e-mail
you directions when you're ready.  It does include removal (actually moving)
of the exhaust and catalytic converter.  Typical removal/install time runs
approx 2.5 hours for the novice.  
As far as turn-around time, as long as you're willing to pay extra for
overnight return freight, I know we could have your (or an in stock)
short-shifter back to you within 3 business days total.  3 day return
shipping is included when you send us your box to be modified.  Make sure you
send it to us on a Monday.
Any more questions, e-mail us or call us at 215-848-6010.
Thanks!
Todd
Air & Water
VW Tuning

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Dave Rizzolo
97 GLX