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AWE short shift kit - long (was RE: More GLX info)
OK, you asked for it! I got the following info from the GTI list, direct
from Todd. Basically it's the same thing, only the AWE kit is less than half
the price (due to core exchange). Also, I believe the throw reduction is 60%
compared to Neuspeed's 50%. Feel of the shifter is incredible. Very solid.
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Date: 20-Jul-1998 09:40:15
From: <<...>>
Subject: [gti-vr6] Re: AWE Short shift kit
Hello Jim,
<<From: Jim Chu < <<...>> >
Subject: [gti-vr6] AWE Short shift kit
Todd,
I heard a review of your shifter box from Aaron Neumann, stating that the
box is made from mostly Corrado parts. Can you divulge your secret
ingridents to your kit and the major difference between your box and
Neuspeeds?>>
Now this is a kicker! On any given box, Neuspeed's will actually have a
*higher* Corrado part content than one of mine! Not that it really makes a
difference. I start out with used boxes. The Corrado (let's call it an
early
box) and all other 02A boxes (let's call them late boxes) differ in many
respects. Notice that I and Neuspeed give different specs depending on the
application. There is a 10% shorter throw on the A3/Passat applications vs
the Corrado because the early boxes have a different geometry and shift
lever
length that results in shorter throws from the start. One of the basic
components of my shift kit and Neuspeed's is the use of a Corrado shift
lever.
We also both raise the pivot point of the lever about 1". The raised pivot
point requires modification of the lever groove for the reverse lockout
(which
I sub to a machine shop) and the plastic lever collar. I exclusively use
new
A3 lever collars (which I cut, reorient, and fasten to the lever by drilling
and inserting roll pins), while Neuspeed uses Corrado collars. However,
since
the Corrado collar is shorter, Neuspeed presses a plastic sleeve on the
lever
to compensate. Less labor involved, but more specific parts sourcing
required
on their part. I simply order everything from my local dealer (and usually
get it all by the next day! We're talking 100-120 different
bushings/cap/clips/shafts per order, and the damn warehouse has it in stock!
I suppose someone there has noticed the increased demand for these parts,
and
orders appropriately from Germany.).
I use a porta-band saw to chop the main steel shift bracket, and then use my
plasma cutter to complete the horizontal cut. I then weld a piece of flat
bar
stock as a backing piece for the raised pivot. The drill press is the only
other tool used. I made different jigs for the Corrado and A3/Passat boxes,
since the shift brackets are different and require specific mods.
The Corrado boxes came with inferior plastic bushings, which I update to the
late model type. All boxes get all new plastic parts in the reman process.
I suppose Aaron was bashing my kit *because* of the Corrado parts. Care to
elaborate?
Todd
Air & Water
VW Tuning
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Terzian [SMTP:jterzian@paperboard.ca]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 9:08 AM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: Re: More GLX info
>
> Do you know how this shifter compares to the neuspeed shifter??
>
> Thanks in advance,
> JACK
>
> "Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit)" wrote:
> >
> > http://www.awe-tuning.com
> >
> > Don't hesitate to talk to Todd. Really nice guy, right up there with the
> > Potterman.
> >
> > Kevin Ng
> > 97 GLX Windsor Blue
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jack Terzian [SMTP:jterzian@paperboard.ca]
> > > Sent: Monday, November 23, 1998 10:14 AM
> > > To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> > > Subject: Re: More GLX info
> > >
> > > Can i get some info about the short shifter?
> > >
> > > thanks in advance,
> > > JACK
> > >
> > > VWDrvrsWtd@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > As far as short-shifters go, Todd at Air and Water does a good
> > > short-shifter.
> > > > Don't have one myself, but I've driven cars with it. Good feel.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > HAGOP JACK TERZIAN
> > > Markham, Ontario Canada
> > > ICQ# 11845726 (http://www.icq.com)
> > > AOL Instant Messager: HyeJak
> > >
> > > Pager: 1-800-331-6351 ID #: 416-523-7733
> > > (dail pager then key in ID then return Phone Number)
> > >
> > > Cellular email: hyejack@txt.bellmobility.ca
> > > WWW: http://www.netcom.ca/~hyejack (Under construction)
> > > email: jterzian@paperboard.ca
> > >
>
> --
> HAGOP JACK TERZIAN
> Markham, Ontario Canada
> ICQ# 11845726 (http://www.icq.com)
> AOL Instant Messager: HyeJak
>
> Pager: 1-800-331-6351 ID #: 416-523-7733
> (dail pager then key in ID then return Phone Number)
>
> Cellular email: hyejack@txt.bellmobility.ca
> WWW: http://www.netcom.ca/~hyejack (Under construction)
> email: jterzian@paperboard.ca
>