does anyone have a short shifter for the b5 s4? (in particular the 2000) i was once told that the way the transmissions are for audis, that short shifters will only damage the tranny itself. is this true? is it worth the money, or am i better off spending it on something else? i'm looking for something to buy myself for christmas

 

a lot of people have s.s. in their b5's S4's and a4's. Some people love them, some hate them. I've heard mixed things on tranny damage, Some will say nope not a problem and some are opposite spectrum

 

I have the B&M and had the UUC before that, I don't see how a shifter would damage the trans. Its more if the driver tries to shift too fast and lets the clutch out early.

 

agreed - ultimate action/movement is the same. I rarely miss a gear with the B & M - before the throws were so long and the gates so vaugue I often didn't know where I was. Engagement is much more precise now - if a bit notchy at times - but mostly just short & sure - really nice feel.

 

alright thanks guys. i think i've made my decision about the short shifters.

 

and it is?

 

b&m ss

 

I wouldn't mind a short shifter...

I am pretty excited though, tomorrow afternoon my car is going to AWE to get some giac equipment and a boooooost gauge, I am moist with anticipation.

what kind of hp will I get from my boost gauge?




j/k about the question...

 

what do you mean jk?? it's a valid question. after i got the awe boost gauge my car jumped up some 50 hp.... to the wheels!!!!!

 

Look into Toyguy Shifter, its the least notchy of them all, acc. to the most.
Vast shifter is similar, and lil less expensive.
Just my 2 cents.