Just had dieselgeek short shift kit installed...

NougaTT · 12-27-2002, 04:28 PM

as a late Christmas gift. Had it done at Motopersona in Chicagoland. Professional job as usual. Always a pleasure to bring my car there. It was the installers first dieselgeek kit, as I guess the local kids bring in neuspeeds for their jettas and golfs.

The dieselgeek short shift kit really does feel stock, albeit with shorter throws. It is a modified stock part, though, so that makes sense. I love the short north and south throws, and the shortened east and west throws is a welcomed bonus. Shifting actually feels smoother now. I highly recommend this shift kit! It is a great Christmas present.

coasTTal · 12-27-2002, 04:41 PM

Where do you live? I'm in Glen Ellyn.

I like your username. I should have that one since I make candy for a living.

John

NougaTT · 12-27-2002, 11:06 PM

I have a feeling that this year is going to be the "year of the mods," for me. Maybe we can have a mod party in the summer?

I live in Chicago, kicking it on the South Side.

NougaTT · 12-27-2002, 11:12 PM

if you do a search. You can compare and contrast from those posts. Seems the Neuspeed is heavier than the Dieselgeek, and does not shorten the East and West throws, just North and South. I believe the Neuspeed is more than $100 over the cost of the Dieselgeek as well. I do not know anything about the B&M part, though. I went with the Dieselgeek because I like lighter feel. It is like the stock shifter in that you could shift with just one finger of pressure if you wanted to.

coasTTal · 12-28-2002, 06:29 AM

Here they are:

Winter Wheels & Snow Tires
APR Chip
Forge 007 DV
K&N Filter
Diesel Geek Short Shifter
Miltek Exhaust
StopTech Brakes
Pagid Pads
5mm & 25mm H&R Spacers
KMAC Split (TBI)
Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers
Strat Armrest
Mats
OEM Phone Mount
PDA Kneepad Mount
Euro Lower Dash
Refracted Mirror
Custom Cupholder
Cargo Net
Euro Mirrors
Painted Calipers
Wek Okole Seat Covers
MP3 Adaptation
Shoulder Pads
Audi Quattro Tag Frame
Mintex Redbox Pads
Bonwrath Single Wiper (TBI)
Clear Bra (TBI)
Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar
Mobil 1 Oil
TT OEM Car Cover
3M Clear Front Light Protectors (TBI)
TT Valve Stem Caps

Most all are done. Some I have the parts but not the time to install (TBI).

John

coasTTal · 12-28-2002, 06:31 AM

happens now.

Yes, I do like mine.

Takes about an hour to install. Although a nice warm, well lit garage would be a big bonus right now.

NougaTT · 12-28-2002, 09:12 AM

I want to see a bunch of those mods and how they complement the car. I've had my eye on the strat armrest for a while. A new suspension and 18" tires are in the future for me as well, but it is a year or so down the road.

Gnowknayme · 12-28-2002, 01:17 PM

I got one for Christmas, and I think a friend of mine is going to come down and help me with it, but neither one of us have any experience with the kit. Any words of advice for getting it installed properly?

12-27-2002, 04:28 PM	#1
NougaTT New Member Account #: 23942 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 208	Just had dieselgeek short shift kit installed... as a late Christmas gift. Had it done at Motopersona in Chicagoland. Professional job as usual. Always a pleasure to bring my car there. It was the installers first dieselgeek kit, as I guess the local kids bring in neuspeeds for their jettas and golfs. The dieselgeek short shift kit really does feel stock, albeit with shorter throws. It is a modified stock part, though, so that makes sense. I love the short north and south throws, and the shortened east and west throws is a welcomed bonus. Shifting actually feels smoother now. I highly recommend this shift kit! It is a great Christmas present. __________________ Mods: Split "euro" side mirrors Dieselgeek Short Shifter Bilstein Sports dampers Eibach Pro-kit springs Kmac camber kit Zaino

12-27-2002, 04:41 PM	#2
coasTTal Senior Member Account #: 24437 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,774	I have one too and love it. I would have installed yours for you. Where do you live? I'm in Glen Ellyn. I like your username. I should have that one since I make candy for a living. John __________________

12-27-2002, 11:06 PM	#3
NougaTT New Member Account #: 23942 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 208	D'oh. NOW you tell me. LOL. Do you have any other mods? I have a feeling that this year is going to be the "year of the mods," for me. Maybe we can have a mod party in the summer? I live in Chicago, kicking it on the South Side. __________________ Mods: Split "euro" side mirrors Dieselgeek Short Shifter Bilstein Sports dampers Eibach Pro-kit springs Kmac camber kit Zaino

12-27-2002, 11:12 PM	#4
NougaTT New Member Account #: 23942 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 208	There are pretty good reviews of each... if you do a search. You can compare and contrast from those posts. Seems the Neuspeed is heavier than the Dieselgeek, and does not shorten the East and West throws, just North and South. I believe the Neuspeed is more than $100 over the cost of the Dieselgeek as well. I do not know anything about the B&M part, though. I went with the Dieselgeek because I like lighter feel. It is like the stock shifter in that you could shift with just one finger of pressure if you wanted to. __________________ Mods: Split "euro" side mirrors Dieselgeek Short Shifter Bilstein Sports dampers Eibach Pro-kit springs Kmac camber kit Zaino

12-28-2002, 06:29 AM	#5
coasTTal Senior Member Account #: 24437 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,774	Lots of Mods Here they are: Winter Wheels & Snow Tires APR Chip Forge 007 DV K&N Filter Diesel Geek Short Shifter Miltek Exhaust StopTech Brakes Pagid Pads 5mm & 25mm H&R Spacers KMAC Split (TBI) Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers Strat Armrest Mats OEM Phone Mount PDA Kneepad Mount Euro Lower Dash Refracted Mirror Custom Cupholder Cargo Net Euro Mirrors Painted Calipers Wek Okole Seat Covers MP3 Adaptation Shoulder Pads Audi Quattro Tag Frame Mintex Redbox Pads Bonwrath Single Wiper (TBI) Clear Bra (TBI) Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar Mobil 1 Oil TT OEM Car Cover 3M Clear Front Light Protectors (TBI) TT Valve Stem Caps Most all are done. Some I have the parts but not the time to install (TBI). John __________________

12-28-2002, 06:31 AM	#6
coasTTal Senior Member Account #: 24437 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,774	I used to grind a gear every now and then before the install, but that never happens now. Yes, I do like mine. Takes about an hour to install. Although a nice warm, well lit garage would be a big bonus right now. __________________

12-28-2002, 09:12 AM	#7
NougaTT New Member Account #: 23942 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 208	Wow, I have to see your ride. I want to see a bunch of those mods and how they complement the car. I've had my eye on the strat armrest for a while. A new suspension and 18" tires are in the future for me as well, but it is a year or so down the road. __________________ Mods: Split "euro" side mirrors Dieselgeek Short Shifter Bilstein Sports dampers Eibach Pro-kit springs Kmac camber kit Zaino

12-28-2002, 01:17 PM	#8
Gnowknayme AudiWorld Super User Account #: 5114 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,520	Wanna help me with mine when I get ready to install it? :) I got one for Christmas, and I think a friend of mine is going to come down and help me with it, but neither one of us have any experience with the kit. Any words of advice for getting it installed properly? __________________ _____________________________ Black/black 225 TTC 7-11-2000 All options but phone (Yeah...Even nav)

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