Does 6MT GTI need a Shift Gate?

[mike1947]

This is not a cosmetic issue; I think it is a technical issue related to the drivetrain. It seems to me that the GTI (6mt) could benefit from having a Shift Gate like one of the attached photos. I sent DieselGeek a message about this idea a little while back suggesting they manufacture it, and they said they would check it out. What do you think?

 

[nectar]

shift gates should be reserved for exotic italian cars.

or ones that aren't spring assisted.

 

[07Noside]

with an SS kit why bother? IDK maybe for some as the 2nd to 3rd throw on an SS in our cars is a little trouble some but a little practice and its not a problem.

 

[Sloth!]

not so much, i think

 

[julito04]

that would be pretty sweet, just not that color.

 

[ghost_03]

i've heard that on hte r8 (the right photo, i believe?) hearing it click loudly every shift can get annoying.

that said, shift gates do look amazing.

 

[generic83]

I would purchase one if it fit under the shift boot. I would feel much better about banging gears if i didnt have to worry about breaking the shifter fork in the tranny. But then again would they offer shift gates for different SS kits?

 

[gatorfast]

Meh, I never have trouble finding the right gear.

 

[ruffellprefley]

it'd look pretty sweet, but a necessity? no. otherwise vw would have done it from the get-go. but would it replace the boot or go underneath?

 

[AxMan]

The DSG comes with one :biggrin:

sorry, i had too.

 

[tranceporter]

Meh, I never have trouble finding the right gear.

same. i never had a problem with the stock shifter. it's nice and precise for me...

 

[generic83]

Meh, I never have trouble finding the right gear.

Its not for finding the right gear. Its to keep you from going past the point of engagement. Bending/breaking the shifterfork.

 

[LBVdubin]

Its not for finding the right gear. Its to keep you from going past the point of engagement. Bending/breaking the shifterfork.

How would this happen? Are you saying if you were like furiously shifting through the gears and your pushing so hard the shifter would bend?

And I'm sure it wouldn't be to difficult to machine one of these if you really wanted to.

 

[leviathan18]

i like it but i like more the little button that stiffen the suspension cant we have that one ?

 

[LBVdubin]

i like it but i like more the little button that stiffen the suspension cant we have that one ?

you can install suspension that is electronically dampened so you can adjust ride to sport, normal, race, comfort, or any other configuration you like at the touch of a button