B&M Short Shifter Easy Peasy

[loopydoo2002]

Got the B&M short shifter copy from ebay, instructions said you need to remove the exhaust, heat shield and tray sealing the linkages from the outside.

Everyone i asked did this but i couldnt be arsed fannying about under the car. With a little bit of skill i had it done in 1hr all from inside the car, wheels never left the ground.

Anyone who is thinking of doing it and also cant be arsed taking bits off just ask and i can direct you the easy way.

What a cool mod for £25, feels amazing

 

[Beaker™]

Any pics of how it looks from inside the car?

 

[pepper]

Would be interested in how this was fitted as im thinking of ordering one.

 

[richieroo]

me too!

 

[cus]

£25.. bargain!

 

[Sharky_82]

how did you reach the part above the heat shield?

 

[C1TPT]

would also be interested in this, how much does it shorten it by? do you have a link? cheers

 

[Sharky_82]

JIMYU has done it and reduces it quite abit judging by his pictures -

 

[C1TPT]

JIMYU has done it and reduces it quite abit judging by his pictures -

ok cheers ill have a look

 

[Sharky_82]

ive got the guide of how to fit it if anyone wants it - although you need to get under the car to do this -

its on the net if you search in google but just had a look but cant remember where it is

 

[JIMYU]

JIMYU has done it and reduces it quite abit judging by his pictures -

not me mate, I don't have one. I think philw has one...

 

[C1TPT]

i think he ment J3RV X

and heres the guide


http://www.billswebspace.com/bmvwinstall.pdf

 

[Sharky_82]

i think he ment J3RV X

and heres the guide


http://www.billswebspace.com/bmvwinstall.pdf

lol - my bad

yea thats the guide and thats the right chap!

 

[rickisgrate]

this is next on my list

 

[undefined]

it only shortens the shift dosn't it and not the actual gift shaft.bigger mount at the bottom i believe with less play..can sometimes create a fair bit of rattle and noise.?wouldn't put me off tho

 

[Sharky_82]

phil mentioned there is small plastic part that wears away on it - something to do with when putting it in reverse - although cheap and east to replace

 

[JIMYU]

With a little bit of skill i had it done in 1hr all from inside the car, wheels never left the ground.

Anyone who is thinking of doing it and also cant be arsed taking bits off just ask and i can direct you the easy way.

So how did you do it mate? The only reason I haven't got a short shift is because it seemed like alot of hassle to fit...

 

[C1TPT]

i really like the idea of it just dont like the idea of having to change the oem gear knob and how to select reverse

 

[Bing_17]

got a link to the ones on ebay?

 

[__B3NNY__]

just search for a mk4 golf short shifter. Mines sat in my bedroom awaiting the new knob to be orderd Also going to add the TT shifter too.

C`mon how did you manage it without removing the eatshield etc...?