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> Tail Shift, anybody have one I can shift?
bd1308
post Sep 21 2006, 08:49 PM
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I liek the VW shifting, its more spacial than having a gated feel.

Is this what a tail shifter shifts like?

If so I'd be intrested in backdating.
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post Sep 22 2006, 07:37 PM
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speaking of tail shifters, is the shifter itself the same as one from a side shifter? if not, is the coupler, the piece that connects to the shift rod with an adjusting screw the same?
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post Sep 23 2006, 12:41 AM
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Also, with tail shifters it's critical to get the shifter adjusted right. When in second, the shift knob is practically _under_ the edge of the dash. If the shifter stick is too far backward, the "throw" is off and it will feel very vague. To adjust it, loosen the clamp under the tunnel cover near the fire wall and slide the shift rod forward/backward. Makes a huge difference.
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bd1308   Tail Shift   Sep 21 2006, 08:49 PM
robby750   What?? I drove one many, many years ago, before I...   Sep 21 2006, 09:01 PM
bd1308   the VW style is neat.   Sep 21 2006, 09:12 PM
Dr Evil   A well sorted out tail shifter with good bushings ...   Sep 21 2006, 09:41 PM
bd1308   so nobody actually shifted a VW before? spacial s...   Sep 21 2006, 09:48 PM
shaggy   i like my tail shifter it was rescently rebuilt a...   Sep 21 2006, 09:48 PM
Dr Evil   Old VW = mystery shifting, "I think third is ...   Sep 21 2006, 10:05 PM
nbscooters   If you cant find it, GRIND IT!   Sep 21 2006, 10:16 PM
bd1308   I guess i'll stick with side... cant backdate...   Sep 21 2006, 10:18 PM
So.Cal.914   If you are use to a tail shifter it's fine wit...   Sep 21 2006, 11:58 PM
JPB   Bruce Lee said it best, first hitting his student ...   Sep 22 2006, 05:49 PM
bd1308   Maybe i'm not as crazy as ya'll think now ...   Sep 22 2006, 06:00 PM
dlo914   speaking of tail shifters, is the shifter itself t...   Sep 22 2006, 07:37 PM
bugsy0   Also, with tail shifters it's critical to get ...   Sep 23 2006, 12:41 AM
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