Hi,

So I'm looking at getting a nice durable shifter. I've read through a few of the previous posts on here about shifters (like which one is better - Scat, Empi, Berg etc) but unfortunately I don't like the t-handle or hurst style.

The style I do like are the following:
http://www.dtmengineering.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&...
and
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A...

Thoughts? Experiences? Any others out there? Also, with the pacificcustoms one, how is it connected to the existing beetle setup?

Thanks for all you help.

CSP angled ball shifter for me - Love it

http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/cshop2/front/shop_main.cgi?func=det&wkid=3...

ask mustard what he thinks of my berg, that was in micks58, personally LOVE it, driven a few times, not automatically hitting the button with my thumb anymore so its nice, would still prefer a normal ball type handle though & was considering the bugtech, its INSANELY short in throw, more so than the berg, tried it in the salt flats bug at the last nationals, that said for a cheap option the 20ish mm spacer thing that sits under a stock one isnt bad for a few $$ compared to $200-500...

MODS - this would almost be worth being a sticky thread, shifters seem to be a decent topic & if it stays clean/on topic.... would help to have a record that was easy to find, especially if some people have had experiences with several options

it is RHD / LHD neutral

It is just a dual finger pull up that sits out of the way until you need reverse
Throw is nice and quality is brilliant
Very nice bit of kit

That's a seriously nice shifter, but comes with a price tag to match

I want!

i like the scat drag fast i have, but i did take the handle off it and replace with a knob from autobarn.

I'd love a Berg or CSP, but it's hard to justify the cost.

I agree the "quick shift kit" works really well if your shift rod bushing and hanger are tight, but I like the idea of the better reverse lockout - does anyone here have experience with the cheap Hurst and Berg copies?

off topic,but bizarre that pic,just freaks me out lol.

I endd up puying the empi finger pull shifter. The people on here suggested it was ok but, has a tendancy to fall apart/ pop rivets fall out on the main housing. But... that being said it is easily fixable, especially if you do that mod first... i will have a look but i believe i went through the same exercise an someone put up pics of the mod. The shifter was cheap and should give me years of good service.

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Originally posted by jjwebb123 off topic,but bizarre that pic,just freaks me out lol.

I dont mind this one...



Does anyone have pros and cons with this one?

OK, feel like a bit of a grave digger, but anyone got any experience with the BugTech ???

Currently have an Empi Hurst style... it's been OK, but thinking want something with a bit shorter throw.

Options I'm considering are Berg with Ball, BugTech and CSP.

Have read the HotVWs writeup at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.125821007489770.26554.1114132622... but surprise surprise, it's a bit light on real info.

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Originally posted by theVman I dont mind this one... Does anyone have pros and cons with this one?

dave if you go bugtech try getting cheaper for 2, ill have one nothing like the option of berg or bugtech hey?

bugtech $459.....hooly dooly

Sti Dave.......about to order some berg gear, you ready for me to get that ball for mustards car yet?

ha! if you grab a ball to swap can it have the shift pattern in it?
ready by nationals? if you grab it let me know what its worth & ill pass through

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Originally posted by STIDUB ha! if you grab a ball to swap can it have the shift pattern in it?

depends, reckon i need a polished knob? yeah serious, totally forgot the option of your frequent orders and with the $$ so good i needed something to take advantage of it!
either finish, doesnt matter really?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=540133 

boss lady says a plain polished knob looks better fix you up for it at the nats or prior?

shes seen it, im still loved keen to check out the bugtech aswell mind you, i think the berg will be in my car again shortly...

Uh huh... and read your fr!kken PM or e-mail occasionally would ya !!!

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Originally posted by Sides Quote: Originally posted by theVman I dont mind this one... Does anyone have pros and cons with this one? btw - the Black Mamba looks sexxy as (very important in a race car) but being fairly new there's a SERIOUS lack of info around on the net about it !!!

a week later, everyone is happy.....

Mmmmm Zotz









Oh, and I like your new knob Daimo

oh no no no, none of them are mine....