need recomandations for a shorter shift ter rod

[dan at angband.org (Dan)]

On Thu, Jun 24, 2004 at 05:28:20PM -0700, Ron Pieper wrote:
> Van:
> 
> Get an M12-1.5 die and die holder.  With the shifter in the car, run the well-lubricated die down
> the existing threads and about an inch onto the unthreaded part of the shaft.  Hacksaw off the old
> threads, unthread the die, clean up the top threads with a file, screw on your shift knob.  Voila!
> shorter shifter rod.  Takes 10 minutes.  
> 
> Cost is zero if you have the die already.
> 
> Go figure, *me* suggesting something that costs *nothing*.

As a note, I prefer to swap the Scirocco Shifter for one out of a
Cabriolet or Rabbit.  I don't like the banana curve of the stock shifter,
especially with an aftermarket knob.

Dan