RE: solid shifting Pilots

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

>
>Bought my Scirocco in '86 got my pilots license in '65.  The car doesn't go
>as fast as take off speed of the F-4 but it is almost as fun.  Spent 5 years
>as an USAF fighter pilot and really enjoyed it.  Are there any other military
>jocks out there?  If so I would like to hear from you.  
>    Has anyone installed the Neuspeed "solid shifter"  what did you think
>about it?

i don't have the neuspeed one, but i made my own.  i think it's great,
really gives a nice solid feel to shifting.  not as "notchy", and it
falls into gear easier.  great for speed shifting, too.  but i do
recommend just making one and saving the $50 they want for it.  i just
got two pieces of heavy steel and duct taped them to either side of the
rod.  then i put 3 hose clamps on top of that.  sounds shitty, but it's
lasted over a year in florida heat and 16V underhood temperatures with
no problem.  also made my own short shift kit.  again, this is very
easy, don't buy one.

chris
86 16V scirocco



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