Hpa Short Shifter Broken! Grrr

[qsilverza]

I find that you can rush the gears with either setup. You have to keep in mind the box was built to be shifted at a certain throw, so I just shift at the same speed I would with the normal throw and have learnt where the box needs tlc when shifting. But having said that, the short shifter certainly makes it different to drive and sometimes I just love how short it is!

Gearbox rebuild ? you dont like the HPA setup or is it worn ?

Yep i would be removing the ****ing thing if i actually had the standard one to replace it with.. its crap

i like the longer throws it doesnt make you want to rush the gears..

Car is going in next week for Gearbox Rebuild

Probably new Bearings and Synchros and more obviously new fluids..

that and im getting my CVs done at the same time.!

[ranton-inc]

Not likeing the HPA Set up as the Car doesnt have the German Ponies under the hood..

and no im not going forced induction

and i think at one stage some n00b has put non genuine GB fluid in the box

and it has damaged the synchro rings.

[qsilverza]

What makes you think that, mine was really notchy and I did the shifter adjustment as per VW specifications and it fixed her right up ? Have you tried re-adjusting the cables ?

Surely, it would be far cheaper to replace the flud with MT-90 and try that out ?

[ranton-inc]

ive adjusted the cables many times..

ive had the Fluid Changed Twice

the Fact I cant engage any gears without rev matching even when the motor is revolving around 2,500 times perminute screams a little dodge..

that and every other R i have driven with twice the Kms has nice smooth shifting.. very willing to shift and positive feel

[MIS.18T]

ive adjusted the cables many times..

ive had the Fluid Changed Twice

the Fact I cant engage any gears without rev matching even when the motor is revolving around 2,500 times perminute screams a little dodge..

that and every other R i have driven with twice the Kms has nice smooth shifting.. very willing to shift and positive feel

i have a b&m shifter if you need one?

[ranton-inc]

Thank you for the Offer but I will be reverting back to a standard shifter (i kinda prefer the longer throw lengths)