To short shift or not to short shift that is the question!!!

[h8cak]

Do i go for a short shift for my S4? And where to get one from?
Cheers

[S4TAN]

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...

[grizz]

It's the best mod you can do !!

[ZeroK66]

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!

[Russ,greys4]

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

[SimonS4MTM]

Do it

[kies4]

do it just do it

[ZeroK66]

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

[S4TAN]

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)

[misternomer]

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.

[ChipHazzard]

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

[MarkB]

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?

[CliveH]

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

[misternomer]

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

[S4TAN]

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...