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cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 4:50 am

Yipee, getting mine fitted next Saturday...at 8.45am...!

Can't wait, hopefully it'll knock off a couple of seconds off my 0-60mph time...ha ha ha, as if!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:55 am

cyhliu wrote:Yipee, getting mine fitted next Saturday...at 8.45am...!

Can't wait, hopefully it'll knock off a couple of seconds off my 0-60mph time...ha ha ha, as if!

If you have to change gear to hit your 60 (1st to 2nd I guess) then yes, it will make you faster to 60

but not by two seconds ha ha.

I have to wait until SEptember to get mine fitted

d'oh!

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:06 pm

Sport shifter arrived by DHL today!

Could someone tell me what the modification was to the shifter? (specific to the polo i believe?) I seem to remember it involved a hole and a split pin, but where was the hole drilled?

which bit is it meant to stop falling off?!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:14 pm

My kit "Arrived at DHL facility in East Midlands - UK as of: February 28, 2005 20:39" according to the DHL tracker service... so I'll have it in my grubby mitts first thing tomorrow morning by all accounts!

As for the modification...

Josh_PoloGTi wrote:It fits right on...

However. A tip from a pro (me hehe)...

Get them to drill a really small hole in the end of the horizontal shaft that usually has a circlip on the side of it... it's the clip that holds on the cable on the drivers side of the car...

This has a habbit of popping off with spirited gearchanges, so you have to drill a small hole and put a pin through it (one of those that you put through a hole and bend round so it won't come out).

That's the only thing that needs doing, otherwise, it's an easy job!

That help any?

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:34 pm

Josh_PoloGTi wrote: Get them to drill a really small hole in the end of the horizontal shaft that usually has a circlip on the side of it... it's the clip that holds on the cable on the drivers side of the car...

ah ok, that looks like its already done and covered in the instructions, if its the cotter pin. its the mention of the circlip that confused me to start with...

neilw · Post by **neilw** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:26 pm

I just picked up mine from DHL looks cool

JBS AUTO DESIGNS · Post by **JBS AUTO DESIGNS** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:47 pm

Glad your all happy with them.
Yes the mod that was required has been done.
ENJOY!

poussou · Post by **poussou** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:47 pm

Can any of you nice folks post a pic of the mod made for you???

There are those of us that don't live in the UK and may purchase the kit from elsewere.

Please post a pic of your kit so we can do it on ours if needed.

Thanks in advance

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:14 pm

Anyone had it fitted yet, and wants to report back on the difference in the drive?

*cough* chris? *cough*

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:55 pm

Oh yes. I've fitted it today and its fantastic.

It took me and one of my mates an hour and half and neither of us are brilliant mechanically. I came across a couple of problems but apart from that, it was a piece of cake to do.

The Result: Shorter stick throw, feels like it clicks in better, and generally makes the car feel like a true sports car. I've al;ready taken it for a little spin and can't wait to give it a go against some Saxo's and 106's.

Â£148 has not been better spent, and fitting it myself saved me Â£80 and gives you a good feeling of self satisfaction.

I'd be than happy to help people fit theres if they want to meet up.

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:11 pm

*cough* not had it fitted yet! *cough*

Yeah, sorry, I would have posting my response had I had it fitted, the guys at JBS fell ill and couldn't fit it in that Saturday. Not sure when I'll be able to make it in next, hopefully not long as I want it all ready for Inters!

M@Turner, was it that simple to install? Glad to hear that it makes such a difference!

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:16 pm

[quote+*cyhliu*]M@Turner, was it that simple to install? Glad to hear that it makes such a difference![/quote]

Yeah, couldn't believe how easy it was. To be honest i was scared to do it at first, but then thought, what the hell, get it done. Everyone will be well impressed when its fitted.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:54 pm

good going mate! if you can do that fitting coilovers is really easy! pic please!

neilw · Post by **neilw** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:17 pm

Is the plastic Trim that surrounds the handbrake/gear stick easy to remove? it looks like it goes right up to the climate control

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:25 am

The plastic trim/centre console was the hardest bit to do. There's 2 torx screws (1 in each footwell) which need removing and then theres 2 other bolts which you need a 10mm wrench for which you can see when you remove the gater. After this, pull the trim upwards starting from the rear. There's then 2 clips which attach this to the part where your drink and tray part is. The Climate Control and cigarette lighter is attached to the bit you remove, but there's enough slack in the wire to move the trim far enough. I detached the climate control for ease of manouverability??SP

Sorry if you're lost with my description, i'm not very good at describing things, but it is very easy!

I'll try and get some pics of just how little the stick now moves. Other than that it looks bog standard.

Dubpolo: You really should purchase one, they're ace and you would love it with the way you drive!

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