is this weight thing worth getting?

If you want to go DIY, you can use lead flashing on the standard linkage, Mike.

 

no a std mk3 one is to short but this one will fit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&item=170005782289&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

 

ok cheers all, when i start to put her back together i might look at making one myself like mentioned.

 

Has anyone tried this kit? Worth the money?

 

The plain rod with the cranked ends is longer on a Mk1. Either model it's easy to make your own if you have a bit of mechanical nouse. Take a look at this:

www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml#WeightedShifter

Simple.
Barkstar

 

1h0711183 From Vw Brand New 12.94 Inc Vat

 

cool (I might use 2 clips).

 

Yep, if you use a short shift mech (on the shortest setting) you have to grind away the back of the weight.

 

So with the weight only on 1 of the bars do you feel a difference moving the gearstick from left/right or forward/backward or both?

 

I have just done my mk2 and it feels lovely.

The best 12 you could spend this year.

 

Fitting mine at the weekend! Verdict TBA

 

Bugger!! Just went and picked mine up from VW and its the wrong one for the gearbox. I needed the longer one with it being the mk1 set up!

Anyone want it? Or would they refund me?

 

I've just ordered myself one of these for my mk2 8v from VW cambridge (12.95). Good lads, say it'll be in by 9.30am.

I'll see if I can match the 30 sec fitting time and let you all know if it makes a difference.

 

ok picked mine up from VW yesterday, under a min to fit and wow what a difference! Every change is now silky smooth, still a slight crunch into 2nd but that is so much better than it was, feels like a new box!

 

Put mine on yesterday, nicer feel to the gear change but didnt think it was that exciting, worthwhile for the money I guess.

 

Does anyone know the part number/code to order the mk1 longer weighted shift rod?

is this a std caddy part? ie the one in that ebay ad?




I cant quite make it out?
11021118a??

Dave

 

The number on that linkage is 1H0 711 183 I think, Mk3 Golf, Caddy, Mk4/5 Polo part... which is the same number for what Mk2 owners are using.

Ebay auction could be wrong, in terms of saying it will fit a Mk1 when - by the sounds of it, it might not?

 

its a modified mk3 linkage so will fit mk1/caddys ect

 

ah ok.

Easiest (cheapest) bet is prob just to strap a weight to it then

Dave

 

Buy New

After reading this, I contacted my local VW dealership, quoted the part number and was told that they would have to order one and would take 2-3 days. The cost 12 including the VAT

Not a bad investment if it means I will have a better gearshift.