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Do i go for a short shift for my S4? And where to get one from?
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You definitely DO! Lots of folk here seem to have got theirs off e-bay - cheap ones but apparently ok. Others have "adapted" their stock one (search the forum for details). I got a B&M s/s which is really nice (not cheap) and was a doddle to fit (from an autoparts web shop - can't remember which). If you haven't got a DTS already get one of them too - works brilliantly in conjunction with a shortshift stick...

It's the best mod you can do !!

I was happy with my "cheap" ebay one. It really helps you feel more connected to the car and makes the car feel like a sporty car. For £35 off ebay, what have you got to lose!

i got cheapy e-bay 1. works but 2nd gear ruff! reverse is a pain! u have 2 nurse it in! i had a VR6 wiv 1 and that was the same. on a plus feels like drivin a ferrari! gear stik moves half ov original

Do it

do it just do it

my ebay one is fine btw... its notchy, but so was my original shift. I would probably suggest medium setting if you are particularly fussy. Most seem happy with theirs on short as I m

Just for the record - wasn't taking a pop at the cheap e-bay s/s - it was meant relatively, i.e. the e-bay s/s is cheap in PRICE relative to the B&M, Tanoga, ToyGuy etc etc.....didn't mean cheap as in crap!!!!

Anyway - GET ONE! (+DTS)

I'm still asking myself the same question. I love the lazy gear throw but somehow I'm becoming convinced that it would be better to be a bit more connected. I've only ever driven s4 woody's and that was a while a go. Anyone willing to help persuade me with a quick test drive. I'm in South-West London or Kent.

I'll give you a shout when I get round to fitting mine misternomer, i'm only up the road from you by jtn 1a of the M25

Mines still sat on my desk at home.

A little worried about making reverse and second a pain. Is this likely just to be an adjustment error or are they all like it?

Once you've done it (and got used to it) and then drive another S4 with the OEM Pudding Spoon, you'll wonder how you ever managed before

That would be great chiphazzard. Give me a shout. Would love to see your bikes too as a former R1 owner

MarkB wrote:Mines still sat on my desk at home.

A little worried about making reverse and second a pain. Is this likely just to be an adjustment error or are they all like it?

I've had no problems whatsoever with my "not from e-bay" s/s - wasn't "cheap" though - reverse and 2nd slip in nice and easy - but you gets what you pays for IMO...