daves16v 1 Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I'm now in a position to offer Short Shift Gear Sticks for the Corrado. Details - Forward and back reduction. Neutral to gear select reduction of 20mm (25%). It's only a mild reduction to prevent notchyness and excessive effort required to change gear. All worn parts replaced. Use your existing gear knob. Mechanism cleaned and greased. Install guide provided. Sold on an exchange basis only. If not completely satisfied, return the shifter for a refund. For those who know the quality of my work and service, you can be assured of the same here. Price is £100 posted with £25 refund on the return of your shifter to me. I can modify your shifter if it is sent to me but it needs to be in good condition, I will need it for around 10 days, cost for this is £70 posted back to you. Payment by Paypal or bank transfer, PM me for details. Thanks Edited September 15 by daves16v Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 15, 2012 Nice. Is this going to be available in the foreseeable future Dave? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 15, 2012 where do i sign? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 15, 2012 Nice. Is this going to be available in the foreseeable future Dave? Gaz, yep no probs. ---------- Post added at 10:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 PM ---------- where do i sign? PM sent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 15, 2012 Great. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted February 15, 2012 I am in :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Tom 0 Posted February 15, 2012 I have one of these fitted to my TDi. It's great, fitting is relatively straightforward (took no more than an hour) and it's worth getting one of Dave's handbrake tunnel repair kits too if you haven't already - can be easily fitted at the same time while you've got the tools out! Feels brilliant and having driven a standard Corrado since I know that I'd much rather have the shortshift fitted. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6matty 0 Posted February 15, 2012 This sounds good, couple of questions, how long do you get to return the old shifter mech or could I keep it for the £50? And do you have any details of how involved the swap is or info on level of competence required? I am not sure if i wanna give it a try myself just in case i mess it up :) Thanks Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Dave, I'll have one in a couple weeks as per our previous Convo... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floppyman 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Wow thats great im in. pm me payment details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Nice, I have a spare in my garage so I can send straight away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 16, 2012 This sounds good, couple of questions, how long do you get to return the old shifter mech or could I keep it for the £50? And do you have any details of how involved the swap is or info on level of competence required? I am not sure if i wanna give it a try myself just in case i mess it up :) Thanks Matt Matt, Once you are happy with the shifter I'd like your old shifter in 2 weeks if possible. You can keep it for £50 but ideally I'd like it returning, your choice. The biggest part of the install is removing a small section of the flange on the body (circled in the pic) otherwise you have to drop it out of the bottom of the car. You do have to adjust the shifter after installation also. If you screw things up you can always refit your existing shifter but the result is worth any install hassle. Any more questions just ask. Thanks Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted February 16, 2012 The biggest part of the install is removing a small section of the flange on the body (circled in the pic) otherwise you have to drop it out of the bottom of the car. D'oh !! Was looking like a possible until you said that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 16, 2012 D'oh !! Was looking like a possible until you said that! So which part don't you like, the cutting of the body I guess? I'll post up a pic of the section to be cut, it's really not that big, I can understand if you don't want to touch the body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 16, 2012 Pic of area to be cut, it's about 20mm wide by the height of the upstand and is hidden from view. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Ive done this before and its easy to do. Dont worry about cutting this, its never seen and it wont affect the car in anyway. I'll PM you about getting one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Pic of area to be cut, it's about 20mm wide by the height of the upstand and is hidden from view. The problem is I am a klutz with things mechanical. Am I right in saying you have to cut out this bit of metal so you can remove and refit from above (in the car) rather than underneath? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunVR6 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Dave ill have one of these but wont order until it warms up a bit mate cos i cudnt promise the two week turn around thanks shaun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Ooh I want one. I just need to pay for something else then I'll be in touch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 16, 2012 The problem is I am a klutz with things mechanical. Am I right in saying you have to cut out this bit of metal so you can remove and refit from above (in the car) rather than underneath? Yes correct. ---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 PM ---------- Ollie and Shaun, no probs whenever you're ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted February 17, 2012 The problem is I am a klutz with things mechanical. Am I right in saying you have to cut out this bit of metal so you can remove and refit from above (in the car) rather than underneath? It's an easy job to do. Will take two minutes to cut the section out. No getting underneath. I've had one out on the side of the road before after it broke, it's not a problem. Well worth doing though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr lobitos 0 Posted February 17, 2012 i'll take one, please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 33 Posted February 17, 2012 What's the best way of removing this section ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 CS 0 Posted February 17, 2012 Id be interested in one too, mine can be trickky to get smoothly into second unless youre really light with it ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 17, 2012 have a look at my old thread, might help on the process of fitting this: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?37728-Gearlever-bushings-replaced-short-shift-and-selector-towers&highlight=gearshift+bushings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites