Re: Shifter kits

[Dave Rizzolo <dv8studio@ids.net>]

Neither of these are for the VR6 motor. You need the cable shifter box
replacement for the GLX. There are several vendors (including Neuspeed)
that sell these. 

The 2 kits you mention are for the 2.0 motor. I have tried the first you
list. It work2 great and take only 15 min an a wrench to install. The 50%
reduction is scary at first - really easy to miss second gear! But when you
get use to it, there is no going back. The 30% is not real different than
stock. We installed this in a friends Jetta GT and the only problem he has
had i2 popping out of reverse occasionally.

Another trick is to cut you shifter down. I trimmed about 2 inched from
mine and installed a Momo knob and boot. The throw is better but nothing
like the short shift kit.

Dave R.
97 GLX



At 09:34 PM 1/7/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Can anyone comment on these:
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>1:            Made by NEUSPEED, this short-shift kit has a two-position
>adjustment for your choice of
>                shift lever throw reduction - 30% or 50%. This makes
>your shifting faster and easier
>                since you only have to move the shift lever a short
>distance, It saves the knuckles too.
>                R/S/J 5-speed kit shown.
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>2:            Another First from NEUSPEED . . . the Solid Shifter!
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>                This special weighted shift rod replaces the stock rod
>in minutes. The inertia of the
>                specially calibrated weight makes every shift smoother,
>faster, with less effort, and
>                eliminates the notchey stock feel. A must for all
>non-cable operated transmissions. Only
>                works with stock levers or the NEUSPEED Short Shift
>Kits.
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