short shift and tresser lights

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short shift and tresser lights

Post by Greg_S » Sat Jan 25, 2003 6:32 pm

does anyone make one?

and on the lights does anyone know where you can get the smoked rear clusters for a coupe?
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Post by johneroberts » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:01 am

Kim Collins might have some stuff knocking about, give him a call...you never know
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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by jslevin » Tue Feb 25, 2003 9:43 am

Greg, this ebayer regularly puts homegrown short shift kits up for sale. No idea on quality but a lot of stateside s-cars seem to use this kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33736

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Post by Greg_S » Wed Feb 26, 2003 12:25 am

cheers, will have a look into that one. got more pressing things to do first like brakes and bushes [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by dog » Wed Mar 05, 2003 8:10 am

Doesn't Tanoga have one?

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Post by Greg_S » Wed Mar 05, 2003 9:25 am

they have an RS4/S4 but not S2 one but emailed them to ask anyhow. ta

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Post by Greg_S » Thu Mar 06, 2003 1:39 pm

Ive been in contact with tanoga and they are lookin at the viability etc of producing one for the S2. will keep you all posted.

Might end up being a group buy.
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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by raymor » Tue May 20, 2003 11:06 pm

Hi Greg, Sent a mail to the Ebayer further up the discussion.... he's got some for sale just now. I 've ordered one, so if you want to wait and get an opinion I can let you know.... but if not, go to
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 2415884938

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Post by s2driver » Tue May 20, 2003 11:16 pm

Very interested in seeeing your report on this item [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]. I am definately interested if they are any good.

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Post by foomans2 » Thu May 22, 2003 11:04 am

Greg,

sounds great...could you keep us posted on any short-shift developments [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Post by Greg_S » Thu May 22, 2003 2:19 pm

yeah i'd like to see what the outcome of this one is. I approached tanoga, but at the time didnt seem to be much interest from other owners for the kit so didnt look any further into developing at the time. if enough people interested we can probably get something sorted
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Post by foomans2 » Thu May 22, 2003 4:04 pm

Guys,

Do these short shifters just have a longer shaft on the lower half (below the knuckle joint) and a shorter one on the top?

If so, i'll take a hacksaw to my spare one and weld it back up with different lengths [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by Greg_S » Mon May 26, 2003 12:03 pm

Best way to find out is have a look at the one for the S4 and RS4 becuase the tanoga shift for them is very popular so may get some clues there.
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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by raymor » Sun Jun 08, 2003 10:41 pm

Well, the short shift it from the States arrived during the week amd I fitted it last night. It takes about an hour, but it's well worth it. It does reduce the throw by about 40% and makes the shift very precise, this is in part due to the wear and tear the original had suffered (Not having tried an S2 from new I can't give a true comparison).

One small niggle is that is does away with the reverse detent, so there is the possibilty of tearing off from the traffic lights in reverse, fun for everyone else... but not you. So to avoid this you can, if you wish attach an audible buzzer/ pulse tone to one of the rear reversing lights ( Lexus IS200 has an audible warning when you're in reverse, its the same shift pattern)that way your have no niggling doubts before you melt the guy next to you....

Definately worthwhile. Your own is probably worn anyway, like mine was and the short shift kit is cheaper than the replacement OEM bearing. It worked out at £73 for mine including shipping and it arrived 6 days later. You can get them direct for $110.

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Re: short shift and tresser lights

Post by josh » Sun Sep 14, 2003 7:43 pm

I am new to this forum, first post actually! But I am from the states and I am in the process of building an aby S2.

The short shift kit, is just vw parts.
It's for 5 speed applications and 6 speed. But there are other options.

Needless to say you don't have to buy over priced vw parts.
I will look for the part# but I will get back to you guys at some point.

Basically, it's a Scirocco, or golf II, bearing, it sits on the tranny housing, and basically raises the shift point.

a more reliable option but more expensive: I don't remember off the top of my head exactly which one works but if you have E*k@ (family album [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]) I am sure you can figure it out.

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