Quick Shift

[MrJohn91]

Has anyone fitted one of these? One thing I find frustrating is the travel time on the gear lever and this would help massively but wondered what peoples opinions were?

https://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/A...d_Adjustable_Quick_Shifter--product--989.html

also this one is significantly more expensive... is this just because the Forge one only changes up and down travel and the APR will amend both up/down left/right?

https://www.regalautosport.com/shop/pr-adjustable-short-shifter-full-system.html

 

[LR231998]

Most just do the vertical short shift and from what I’ve read it is a great little mod. However I’ve also read that the half price on eBay short shift kits are just as good as the “branded” expensive ones. I’m interested also in the future .

 

[MrJohn91]

Most just do the vertical short shift and from what I’ve read it is a great little mod. However I’ve also read that the half price on eBay short shift kits are just as good as the “branded” expensive ones. I’m interested also in the future .

That is interesting to note. I may gone down that route then instead and add this in for the same money as the branded short shifter alone. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/264277553231

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[LR231998]

That is interesting to note. I may gone down that route then instead and add this in for the same money as the branded short shifter alone. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/264277553231

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Yeah I mean there's nothing much to them to warrant paying that much for a branded one.

 

[AndrewJB]

on my MK2's I had the forge kits for front-back and left-right. The front back is brilliant ( I also had fitted to a MK2 Golf and now MK1 Leon).

The left right kit is "good" but you wont notice it as much.

 

[Jordan Neill]

Did you get this fitted, what was it like as I'm also looking into getting a quick shifter.

Watching thread TIA.

 

[MrJohn91]

Did you get this fitted, what was it like as I'm also looking into getting a quick shifter.

Watching thread TIA.

Not done yet but will be doing soon. Will update when done

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[Kibby]

Not done yet but will be doing soon. Will update when done

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It has been some time, not sure if you still own the car, but did you ever get round to fitting this? And if you did 1) how difficult was it and 2) what one did you buy 3) was it worth it

 

[Jordan Neill]

I can answer, I bought mine. I've got it set to its shortest throw and makes a massive difference. Can make selecting first a little weird at first but otherwise a great purchase.

 

[paddy6789]

Not meaning to throw a spanner in the works, but I ordered a different kit all together - I got the Diesel Geek Stigma quick shifter set, which I think is fantastic. @Charliessmith has a set too. Not the cheapest but the look and perform great.

 

[Charliessmith]

I must say I'm extremely happy with the Diesel Geeks short shifter kit, it feels amazing and really shortens the shift quiet a bit.
@paddy6789 told me about it and he got it first and from what he told me about how it feels and performs I had to get it, and I've never thought twice since.
It also looks amazing.

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[MatTheMerciless]

I’ve got the forge short shifter installed. One of the best mods to date. Makes it far easier to drive.

With the stock gear linkage bushing the car was almost undriveable though. Worth putting aluminium ones in while you’re there. Took probably 30 minutes to install. There’s a bit more noise through the gear stick with the aluminium bushings but it’s only noticeable at low speed.
I also found the shortest setting was stupidly short. Stock throw was 7cm from neutral to gear. It’s now 2cm.

 

[Leeon]

I’ve got the forge short shifter installed. One of the best mods to date. Makes it far easier to drive.

With the stock gear linkage bushing the car was almost undriveable though. Worth putting aluminium ones in while you’re there. Took probably 30 minutes to install. There’s a bit more noise through the gear stick with the aluminium bushings but it’s only noticeable at low speed.
I also found the shortest setting was stupidly short. Stock throw was 7cm from neutral to gear. It’s now 2cm.

Hey I was looking to buy 1 of the short shifters from eBay opposed to Forge, however I am interesting in replacing the bushings as well, how many would I need to order from Darkside devs as £30 a pop is quite pricey. cheers

 

[MatTheMerciless]

Hey I was looking to buy 1 of the short shifters from eBay opposed to Forge, however I am interesting in replacing the bushings as well, how many would I need to order from Darkside devs as £30 a pop is quite pricey. cheers

I think the Forge one is CNCed from billet aluminium, hence the price. eBay one might be cast so be careful and buy from someone reputable. You only need the one kit from darkside, it’ll have two solid bushings. Triple check which ones you need though as there are a few options. Pop your air box out and have a look or email darkside to ask. They were very helpful. From memory the round bushing was a pain to remove and fit. Give yourself plenty of time and make sure you’ve got tools to hand.

 

[Leeon]

Thanks for the Advice, I emailed Darkside and they say the model which apparently I have on my 2014 FR ST 184 is 5Q0711046K, there is no short shift replacement for this.

 

[Mr Pig]

The gear change on one of our Leons is notchy feeling, even after the car has warmed up. Any idea what can cause this?

It's a facelift car. The two pre-facelift cars have been smoother.

 

[CalJames]

The gear change on one of our Leons is notchy feeling, even after the car has warmed up. Any idea what can cause this?

It's a facelift car. The two pre-facelift cars have been smoother.

Different gearbox based on engine possibly.
My 1.4 feels very notchy compared to the other half's 2.0tdi, the throw is also a bit shorter on the diesel

 

[QTom]

My Cupra is also a bit notchy, mainly when cold and mostly on 1>2. As far as I understand it's pretty common but would be nice if there was some way to improve it.

 

[Mr Pig]

My Cupra is also a bit notchy, mainly when cold and mostly on 1>2.

Yes, that's what mine is like. The 1.6TDi and 1.4 TSi were fine but the 2.9TDi just feels like crap. Like there is a bit missing or something. Can't help but think maybe something is misaligned or something.