42dd shifter cable bushings

[insanekiwi]

sounds like the biggest difference is by Verdict motor bushings.

[jesum]

i had mine put in 2 days ago and i can definitely feel a difference. if you do normal driving, it won't feel very different but try quick flicks / gear changes and you will see that they slot in a lot more accurately than before especially from 1st to 2nd. there is less hesitation as a result.

btw, i have also changed the pendulum mount bushing so that might make a difference too.

oops! my apologies. silly me, i should clarify that i put in the verdict motorsports bushings and not the front/side endlink bushings from 42dd. sorry.

[ef9]

i had mine put in 2 days ago and i can definitely feel a difference. if you do normal driving, it won't feel very different but try quick flicks / gear changes and you will see that they slot in a lot more accurately than before especially from 1st to 2nd. there is less hesitation as a result.

btw, i have also changed the pendulum mount bushing so that might make a difference too.

Actually, i've had any few tries, 1st to 2nd to 3rd, it did seem abit more percise (Verdict Bushings).
I think the 42DD ones for the endlink will make a greater difference as it's a more direct part of shifting. I'm def getting one of those

[Desmo]

I purchased a set of these 42 Draft Designs shifter bushings and managed to fit the front/back endlink without any trouble. Shift feel is pretty awesome combined with the verdict motorsport bushings I have already.

But I'm having trouble removing the side/side endlink off of the black plastic pin holding it in place. It doesn't have the metal retaining clip like the front/back endlink; instead it's held on by a little raised plastic part on the pin which I've tried to push down with pliers which doesn't work. Can anyone help me?

Cheers

EDIT: Never mind guys, didn't read the part on how VW introduced the plastic bracket for the side/side linkage. I need to drill...

Guys I just installed both the Verdict and the 42dd bushes, and the good news for those installing the 42dd bushes and have an early build (Oct05 - May06) that has the HWY gearbox, you can easily install both the front/back AND the side to side bushes.

The early HWY gearbox has the advantage that both the end clips are metal and are easily removed.

Can't say it took me 1/2 an hour to install, both lots of bushes are are relatively easy, but removing the strut brace, intake pipe and air cleaner is such a pain.

Shift feel is firmer and more precise, though we are talking degrees here. A cheap upgrade and recommended for those who see the track, or like just want better feel.

Jas.

[noone]

Oh, I'm not going near my TIP, that was such a pain... Maybe attack from underneath?

[jasonc23]

you don't need to take out your tip, just the airbox and intake hose

[kelvniii]

does it easy to install by myself? just unplug the old one and plug in the new one?

[fuzion]

very easy to install, definitely worthwhile! did it on the mk4 and was brilliant..

[break]

Quick Q, can anyone clarify how I remove the lower half of the airbox. Top half is easy enough, but lower half isn't as obvious.

[jesum]

there is only one screw to undo.

if you are standing at the front of the car, look at the lower right corner of the airbox. there's a screw around that area (a bit deep). remove that and pull the lower half out.

the airbox is held in place by 2 things - the screw mentioned above, and a piece of rubber (don't know what else to call it) somewhere around the lower middle section. this rubber is similar to the one that holds the engine cover in place.