hi guys
any one had experince with this type of short shifter...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-BEETLE-Quick-Shifter-Kit-4500-/220928405349?pt=...

A bit cheaper here
http://www.vollks.com.au/store/Quick-Shifter-Kit.html 

They are fine - give a nice throw to you lever
Make sure you do the shift bushing and rear couple at the same time

i know this may sound newbish but i am having trouble finding that part on the site...
could you link me please?
thanks mike

the link supplied takes me straight to it.

Have a look at this "how to"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68078 

Here is the bushing
http://www.vollks.com.au/store/Shift-Rod-Bushing-Rebuilding-Kit.html 

But you really only need the bush and ring
The other bit is only if yours is really shagged

This is the coupling from Classic

https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=14997 

and the bushing
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=16899 

and the shift kit
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=7919 

Excellent bang for your buck mod in my book.

yes seems so.....
thanks for all the advice will order some parts and have a crack !