as w/ any mod...feeling a little nervous about tackling the dieselgeek shortshifter...

CleveTT · 01-27-2003, 10:13 AM

looks pretty straightforward though, no?

Rennen · 01-27-2003, 10:14 AM

christopherjs · 01-27-2003, 10:20 AM

the install was really easy except taking the shift lever off the selector shaft. Some people recommend a terminal puller... but I got away using a c-clamp.

The dieselgeek kit also has the side-to-side lever reduction, so I can't comment on that, but the front/back install was very easy.

I managed to drop the cap of the pin stud down in the car, but I luckily had one of those magnets on a stick to get it out. I don't think the ball on your shifter ('02+ has the pin) has anything to fall off of it.

TTschwing · 01-27-2003, 10:25 AM

and look at the pics on the install page. Have a puller handy. It's pretty painless...

CleveTT · 01-27-2003, 10:27 AM

CleveTT · 01-27-2003, 10:27 AM

TTschwing · 01-27-2003, 10:29 AM

I was a little reluctant to do this, because mine (stock) shifted and felt so good. I went with the DG Original, and I am not disappointed at all. Still smooth and precise, no notchiness or undo increase in force needed. Just shorter...:-)

CleveTT · 01-27-2003, 10:34 AM

CdnTT · 01-27-2003, 10:42 AM

Schwing is right... follow the instructions...it took me about 1/2 hr to do it...

Pancho225 · 01-27-2003, 11:22 AM

I'm thinking in case someone doesn't like the feel("Race" type), or in my case would like to take it out before turing in the car.

01-27-2003, 10:13 AM	#1
CleveTT Junior Member Account #: 34768 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,063	as w/ any mod...feeling a little nervous about tackling the dieselgeek shortshifter... looks pretty straightforward though, no? __________________ '01 Lake Silver/Ebony 180R Premium/Audio/Power Top Headliner Euro Mirrors Armrest Silver Gauge Faces Splash Guards Euro Front Plate Euro Antenna In-Pro Chrome Grill Strips Fog=DRL Bipes White LED Side Markers Debadged Steering Wheel Badged DG Short Shifter Cleveland Heights, OH

01-27-2003, 10:14 AM	#2
Rennen Elder Member Account #: 8364 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,809	I would say it's probably one of the easier mods you could try.

01-27-2003, 10:20 AM	#3
christopherjs Member Account #: 5297 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,210	I did a Neuspeed SS install myself, and if there's a way to screw anything up I'll find it... the install was really easy except taking the shift lever off the selector shaft. Some people recommend a terminal puller... but I got away using a c-clamp. The dieselgeek kit also has the side-to-side lever reduction, so I can't comment on that, but the front/back install was very easy. I managed to drop the cap of the pin stud down in the car, but I luckily had one of those magnets on a stick to get it out. I don't think the ball on your shifter ('02+ has the pin) has anything to fall off of it. __________________ Milltek Non-Res - DieselGeek Race SS - V1 - XM SkyFi - AA Sphere-R-2 Euro Mirrors - Smoked/LED Sides - Becart Rear Frame - Blue Door LEDs Winter Mode: 16" Dunlop WinterSport M2 / Sport Edition Fox 2 Newest mod: Custom screwdriver-drilled-out door locks from the Jersey Gardens Mall

01-27-2003, 10:25 AM	#4
TTschwing AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 13940 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 53,287	Steve....Just follow the instructions step by step.....> and look at the pics on the install page. Have a puller handy. It's pretty painless... __________________ no sig, Not here

01-27-2003, 10:27 AM	#5
CleveTT Junior Member Account #: 34768 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,063	thanks...it does have the clip, but dieselgeek hooks you up with a replacement __________________ '01 Lake Silver/Ebony 180R Premium/Audio/Power Top Headliner Euro Mirrors Armrest Silver Gauge Faces Splash Guards Euro Front Plate Euro Antenna In-Pro Chrome Grill Strips Fog=DRL Bipes White LED Side Markers Debadged Steering Wheel Badged DG Short Shifter Cleveland Heights, OH

01-27-2003, 10:27 AM	#6
CleveTT Junior Member Account #: 34768 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,063	you liking the feel? __________________ '01 Lake Silver/Ebony 180R Premium/Audio/Power Top Headliner Euro Mirrors Armrest Silver Gauge Faces Splash Guards Euro Front Plate Euro Antenna In-Pro Chrome Grill Strips Fog=DRL Bipes White LED Side Markers Debadged Steering Wheel Badged DG Short Shifter Cleveland Heights, OH

01-27-2003, 10:29 AM	#7
TTschwing AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 13940 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 53,287	Yes I do....>>> I was a little reluctant to do this, because mine (stock) shifted and felt so good. I went with the DG Original, and I am not disappointed at all. Still smooth and precise, no notchiness or undo increase in force needed. Just shorter...:-) __________________ no sig, Not here

01-27-2003, 10:34 AM	#8
CleveTT Junior Member Account #: 34768 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,063	thanks...I'm going in! __________________ '01 Lake Silver/Ebony 180R Premium/Audio/Power Top Headliner Euro Mirrors Armrest Silver Gauge Faces Splash Guards Euro Front Plate Euro Antenna In-Pro Chrome Grill Strips Fog=DRL Bipes White LED Side Markers Debadged Steering Wheel Badged DG Short Shifter Cleveland Heights, OH

01-27-2003, 10:42 AM	#9
CdnTT AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 36305 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,971	it's easy.... Schwing is right... follow the instructions...it took me about 1/2 hr to do it... __________________ <br/> create your own visited country map or write about it on the open travel guide

01-27-2003, 11:22 AM	#10
Pancho225 New Member Account #: 16894 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 122	Is it reversible... Can you go back to Stock? I'm thinking in case someone doesn't like the feel("Race" type), or in my case would like to take it out before turing in the car. __________________

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