Short shifter

[Street]

I had a shortshifter in my old Focus and it did make gear changing feel a little bit nicer.. Have been tempted to get one for my FR but was a bit put off by having to faff in the engine to change it!

 

[Street]

Just ordered one today.. Just got to hope we have a dry day soon so I can fit it!

 

[RodneyA]

Just ordered one today.. Just got to hope we have a dry day soon so I can fit it!

please post an update after the installation and tell give us a review...would really like that.

i too plan on doing it soon...dunno whats holding me back though.

thanx,
RodneyA

 

[Street]

No probs.. I'll take a few pics along the way and post them here when done!

 

[noktoto]

Street any news about shortshifter?

 

[Street]

Argh, forgot about this thread to be honest! Ended up letting Awesome GTI fit it when my car was in getting her ARBs fitted..

It does make loads of difference though, feels so much better now!

 

[noktoto]

So that's my next mod

Do you have side quick shift as well?

 

[Street]

I only got the front to back one.. Might get the other one when I've got some spare cash but it feels OK as it is really!

 

[noktoto]

I think that I'll go for TT one (part number 8J 07 11 051 B), it's much cheaper. Anyone done that in 1P?

 

[Street]

Not seen that one.. How much is it?

I went for the Forge one as I've used Forge stuff in the past and really rate the quality!

 

[noktoto]

It's about 23€, but it has no adjustment.

Here is picture of it that I've found on seat-leon.de:

And whole thread about short shifters:

https://www.seat-leon.de/vboard/showthread.php?t=64124

 

[cheungy]

I have a custom made "Forge" shortshifter and all I can say is "I won't go back to standard" It felt weird at first but when you swap gears it changes alot easier and quicker of course good for street..heh

 

[Street]

It felt weird at first

Yeh, when I pulled out of Awesomes carpark I ground my gears a bit!

 

[Cupra_Ary]

Hey Rod, Check here

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217239&highlight=Short+Shifters

Fitting my Shortshifter next week myself.
I'll let you know what I think!

 

[Allan Andersen]

hey

I dont understand, i bought fmvwsqs and fmvwqs for my seat leon cupra 2008 240bhp. then i go to the dealer, they told me it dosent fit. ... anybody know why, or are the dealer just incompetent.

 

[Cupra_Ary]

I dont understand, i bought fmvwsqs and fmvwqs for my seat leon cupra 2008 240bhp. then i go to the dealer, they told me it dosent fit. ... anybody know why, or are the dealer just incompetent.

I think ur dealers are just plain lazy bud!
They fit 100%
Get a good mechanic to fit yours!
If you have the time, the instructions are pretty easy to follow.
30 minutes max it would take to fit!

The part numbers are 100% correct mate!

 

[JUS CRU-ZN]

Hey guys... got my forge shifters from my local agent in SA... wow what a difference!!! Absolutely magnificent natural feel with benefits.

Only problem is fitment as Cupra not same as Gti and I needed to get an extra circlip and force it in fr the side shifter. Takes about an hour max if u not too mechaically minded.

Definitely DIY and must have item.