MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Adam0604 on January 11, 2016, 07:22:00 pm

Title: Forge short shift kit
Post by: Adam0604 on January 11, 2016, 07:22:00 pm
So, I'm looking at purchasing the Forge Short Shift kit, but I'm slightly confused about exactly what is needed.
Now I think ... the go to items to buy are as follows:

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-adjustable-quick-shifter-for-vag-6-speed-models
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/42-draft-vw-shifter-bushing-kit-mk5-6s-my07
Plus AKS Bracket Bushes?

Can anyone confirm if I'm right on the above please?

Also, the Forge quick shifter I linked above, is that the one that is front to back and side to side?
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: fab5freddy on January 11, 2016, 08:00:46 pm
The one you linked is the front to back throw, you need this also for the side to side

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-adjustable-side-short-shift-vag-6-speed (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-adjustable-side-short-shift-vag-6-speed)

Just double check you get the right 42 draft bushes as there's a couple of different variants.

Yes, get on to Alex and he will sort you bushes, i have all of the above and it really does improve the throw, i have it as short as it can go and love the feel  :driver:
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: Adam0604 on January 11, 2016, 10:47:23 pm
The one you linked is the front to back throw, you need this also for the side to side

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-adjustable-side-short-shift-vag-6-speed (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-adjustable-side-short-shift-vag-6-speed)

Just double check you get the right 42 draft bushes as there's a couple of different variants.

Yes, get on to Alex and he will sort you bushes, i have all of the above and it really does improve the throw, i have it as short as it can go and love the feel  :driver:

Many thanks! I've seen a few people say they only have the front to back option, and have just left the side to side as standard. Is there any particular reason for this? Or just down to personal preference?
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: fab5freddy on January 11, 2016, 10:58:43 pm
Yes, I saw this also before I did mine, lots off comments on how it's not needed etc. don't know how they can comment when they haven't tried it....think more to convince themselves than anything, I've done both and can highly recommend  :happy2:
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: Adam0604 on January 11, 2016, 11:03:08 pm
Hmm, may wait for payday this month and get both then! Thanks for the feedback man.
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: guyrocks on January 24, 2016, 07:19:32 pm
I've just fitted the front to back today and I will be going side to side soon
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: guyrocks on January 24, 2016, 07:49:17 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi556.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss7%2Fguyhamilton1980%2Fth_20160124_094519_zps5duw45ua.jpg&hash=84431be81bc60fa4927ab9c13b469c8ddac8f7d5) (http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss7/guyhamilton1980/20160124_094519_zps5duw45ua.mp4)
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: Adam0604 on January 24, 2016, 08:02:17 pm
Swear that video doesn't really look any different to the standard side throw :/

Might just get the front to back to be honest. Cheaper as well.
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: guyrocks on January 25, 2016, 10:18:30 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi556.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss7%2Fguyhamilton1980%2Fth_20160124_143507_zpsrndta5gk.jpg&hash=ff1ade809e1812d39b8a0612810e607601fd7a7f) (http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss7/guyhamilton1980/20160124_143507_zpsrndta5gk.mp4)
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: guyrocks on January 25, 2016, 10:19:19 am
Swear that video doesn't really look any different to the standard side throw :/

Might just get the front to back to be honest. Cheaper as well.

Ha ha my bad wrong video front to back
Title: Re: Forge short shift kit
Post by: guyrocks on January 26, 2016, 08:51:39 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi556.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss7%2Fguyhamilton1980%2Fth_20160124_143507_zpsrndta5gk.jpg&hash=ff1ade809e1812d39b8a0612810e607601fd7a7f) (http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss7/guyhamilton1980/20160124_143507_zpsrndta5gk.mp4)