R50/53 Short Shift Kit??

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Mar 1, 2008 | 09:07 PM

Disco77stu

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Short Shift Kit??

So i was driving my friends A4 2.0 quatro, and fell in love with the ease in shifting from one gear to another. If i were to buy a short shift kit, I know it would reduce the distance needed to change gears, but would it take less effort and muscle to shift from one gear to another??

Mar 2, 2008 | 09:18 AM

lotsie

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No, as you have less leverage, but I love my short-shifter

Mark

Mar 2, 2008 | 09:51 AM

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but would it take less effort and muscle to shift from one gear to another??

Quite the opposite -- the compromise for shorter throws is less leverage (more force needed to shift). That having been said though, the throws feel more precise -- an SSK is definitely worth it.