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Aussie Officially Full-On Dubber

296 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#973654
Thinking about a Berg shifter and looking on their website it seems the cranked 12" or 14" 40% throw would be the go. Anyone run either of these? Are they worth the money?

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#973656
Ive had a Berg, best money I have spent

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#973658
I had a berg shifter many moons ago and ran it with a quick shift plate. Gear throws were about a quarter inch. It was awesome. My mechanic said it was the tightest gearbox he'd ever driven and the box was stock.

I had a t-bar shifter and loved it. But now I am thinking of a CSP ball top shifter with butterfly lock out. Make sure you check them out as well.

If you try and order direct from the US make sure you get the RHD version if you get a t-bar.

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#973659
Berg with ball knob instead of T bar of mine has been highly praised with friends I've let borrow it, got the bug tech in my project now. Unsure which one ill run when it's done, both are VERY short throw.
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#973660
Curved 12 inch 60 % reduced throw is the go

GB 6770R

Look through the samba for handle style and engraving options, send them one of the pictures of exactly which one you choose

I like the fingergrip handle I have at the moment

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=647816

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#973701
👍👍 Berg all the way!
"Obey your Dreams"!


62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

snitz Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·

#973717
Love the Berg Shifter in the wifes beetle 60% shortened throw 12"..I love smashing gears with it and her 43 year old gearbox!..lol
Definately want to buy one for our 76 bay kombi too!.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#973718
Definitely worth the money.
They are quality bits of gear.
personally I prefer the ball to the T bar

Have a look at CSP and Vintage Speed as well
Futue te ipsum!!!

Aussie Officially Full-On Dubber

296 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#973739
I am leaning towards the 12", extra bend, 40% throw. Not sure if anyone has the 14 inch version but I reakon my knuckles would be pretty close to the under dash area!! Car is used mostly on the street so 40% throw sounds nice.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#973752
The 14 will not be close to the dash as it has the extra bend too

Street with 60% will not cause you any difficulties . 40% is cool too tho. Exactly why there is many to choose from, get what you desire 😎

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#973765
60% all the way
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

colin Fahrvergnugen

984 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#973795
I have in my race car a Berg 12 inch with 60% throw.

It has been in my car for over 14 years now, never had to adjust it or fix anything.

It gets a good thrashing at every race meet and still is as good as it was the day I installed it.👍

Cheers Col