Daily Driver Best Choice
The Neuspeed short shifter is the best shifter mod for the shifting feel and shifting effort. I tried DieselGeek and HPA's short shifter. DieselGeek's sigma short shifter is too extreme for my taste, you need to fight for a gear when you are shifting. The counter weight on HPA's short shifter is little lighter than the Neuspeed, so you will still need to put effort when you shift it. On the Neuspeed It feel crisp and effortless. It shift like OEM but significantly shorter throw. If you are looking for a upgrade shifting feel but not hardcore track racer, I recommand the Neuspeed short shifter for everyday use.
Pros: Attractive Design,Durable,Easy To Install,Nicely Weighted.
Cons: -
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
What a difference!
I have a 45 minute drive to work(half back roads/half highway) and I wanted to make my drive more enjoyable. The stock shifter throw on my 2012 GLI was way too long. I wanted a product that would reduce the throw without breaking the bank. This is the best short throw shifter out there for the money! Installation was rather easy and took me 1 hour from taking out the air box, removing the old shifter, installing the new one, and putting the air box back in. The hardest part was removing the old bracket. Once the 13mm bolt is removed, wiggling the old shifter off was a little tough, but it eventually gave way(don't give up). Neuspeed claims 40% throw reduction, but it feels at least 50-60% less!!! I couldn't believe how much less the throw was. The only negative I have for the product is the amount of effort it takes to move the newly installed shifter. I installed the product exactly how it was supposed to be(20 ft/lbs tq for 13mm bolt, and used ceramic grease on parts). As the other review states, shifts are heavier. The shifts are definitely heavier, but it is something I will have to get used to. I don't know if it is possible to have a short throw shifter produce 50% less throw without 100% more effort to move it, but that is the only reason I reduced the rating by 1 star. Overall, a great product, from a great manufacturer. Thanks Neuspeed and Custom Cars Central!
Pros: Durable,Easy To Install,Much Shorter Throw.
Cons: Much Heavier Shifts.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
My car now shifts like a sports car!!
I use the Neuspeed short shifter to replace the stock shifter. The design of the Neuspeed short shifter looks better too. What a difference when I shift gears!!! So easy to install.. in about 25 minutes!!! Thanks Neuspeed!!!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
A good solid short shifter
This is in my daily driver and it makes traffic easier to manage and sporty driving much more fun.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
Easy to install, impressive difference!
I purchased this for my A3 and I am so happy I did. Since getting my car, I noticed that the stock gearbox was kind of sloppy and soft. The short shifter (which, to my surprise, did not require going through the console) made a HUGE difference in the distance of my throws, and the feel of each throw is much better too. The installation couldn't have been easier; the directions supplied by Neuspeed were easy to understand and even included color pictures. I would say this is a must for anyone looking to make their A3/GTI more fun to drive.
Pros: Easy To Install.
Cons: -
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
would like buy a product again.
Easy to install, it just took me like 20 mins.
Pros: Durable,Easy To Install.
Cons: -
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
Fantastic and easy to install shifter!
Installed this Neuspeed short shifter on my 2012 VW Jetta GLI. Quality of shifter is great, it is cut from solid billet instead of cast. Very hefty and well made. Instructions were easy to understand. Install wa very easy and took maybe 20 minutes. No problems with install. Shift throws are now much shorter. Shifts are heavier, but have a more positive feel. The reduced throw feels much more natural and is how it should have been from the factory. Pleased with my purchase.
Pros: Attractive Design,Easy To Install.
Cons: -
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
Great supplier would buy from again!
Top notch quality perfect fit and less than 15min to install. Made the car much more enjoyable to drive. Quick shipping!
Pros: Easy To Install.
Cons: -
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes
Significantly shorter throws
Easy to install and front to back throw is now limited but when in gear, side to side slop is annoying. Bushings now?
Pros: Car will feel faster,Installed in 15 minutes,Shorter throws.
Cons: Side to side slop.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definetely yes