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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Question Short Shift?

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S5 13BT stock Daily driver Is there really any need to convert to a short shift?
Slowly working on the car for performance mods any help will be much appreciated thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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No, it's mostly preference. If you want one, do it. But if you like the way the shifter feels now, just leave it alone.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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Are they easy to install,How much are they and where could i get one from?
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Very easy to install, for you I would suggest the one from Tweak-it.

http://www.tweakit.net/shop/index.php
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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u can also get a miata short shifter for a mere 30 plus shipping and it comes with all the inner bushings. i have it and its nice and tight. close gears only prob was one time i shifted into 5th and ment to go into 3rd. but way better than stock in my opinion
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