Shortening a4 shifter

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Apr 20, 2011 | 07:03 PM

00MaroVSix

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Shortening a4 shifter

Does anyone know why we can only shorten an a4 shifter by an inch max? What stops us from being able to go more? Thanks in advance!

Apr 20, 2011 | 08:26 PM

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I dunno! Good question. I've done it to my V6 Bird and was thinking about going real short on my Trans Am when I get around to doing it.

Edit: Maybe it has to do with the diameter of the inside plastic shaft. You might NEED to have it narrower to work with the factory shift ****. I have the B&M adapter with a Hurst t-handle to I'm sure if you go that route it shouldn't matter in the least.

Apr 21, 2011 | 10:08 PM

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anyone else have any insight?

Apr 21, 2011 | 10:30 PM

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I believe theres a spring inside the shaft that keeps the shifter in whatever gear is selected around 1.25" down

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiat34

Edit: Maybe it has to do with the diameter of the inside plastic shaft. You might NEED to have it narrower to work with the factory shift ****.

Trew-dat, ...
You'd have to dis-assemble the shaft & it's innards.
Don't think that'd be wise.

Want one already cut 1"?
I've got one for sale for $35 shipped in the US48.