Volkswagen MK1 / Citi Golf | DIY Short Shift Conversion

Whats going on everyone! So in today's video I will be showing you how to do YOUR OWN short shift conversion for a linkage shift VW Gearbox! This should take less than an hour! ENJOY :)
Tools you will need:
13mm Spanner
Flat head screwdriver
Drill
12mm Drill bit
5lb Hammer
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[@gerhardvanrensburg3013]

Discovered your channel this afternoon, ended up watching a few of your videos and then subscribing, I just finished this diy short shift 11pm at night, all thanks to you! When I put it in gear the first time my reaction was "is that in 1st? No way? That short of a throw? Holy shit!" it truly makes a huge difference! Keep up the great work my guy 👍🏻

[@Lucky13Customs]

Thanks for the awesome support dude! And so happy to have been able to pass on that little life hack to you and help! Makes a massive difference and makes it so much more fun to drive!

[@vwjedii]

I've made same conversion a year ago after watching your video. Works fine! Many thanks, man!

[@Lucky13Customs]

Only a pleasure man! Glad I could help!

[@marksam6824]

Hi Bru great idea, there's a guy (fast links) he did my short shift and bushes

[@Lucky13Customs]

Yeah i have heard of them ! They definitely found the niche there!

[@josegress391]

Thanks for your contributions I did it on my Mk1 Jetta and the changes are much shorter HGO. MEX

[@yusufdawood1426]

Dude. That's actually awesome. What a simple hack. Aweh bra. Just got a 79 rabbit and I wanted to go with short kit but this is what I need. Awesome stuff

[@Lucky13Customs]

Glad I could help out !

[@donaldshidal851]

mk1s for 30 year+ . Never saw this one..Thanks much

[@Lucky13Customs]

Only a pleasure! Enjoy 😉

[@MrFeast007_Cpt]

Thanks bra im learning alot from your channel Great content

[@Lucky13Customs]

Only a pleasure to help! If there is anything specific you want to see, let me know ;) thanks for the support!!!!

[@samuelhunt1546]

Great video 👌 definitely seems shorter then the stock throw . Think i will do this mod on my citi in the future 👍thanks

[@Lucky13Customs]

It really makes a HUGE difference. I do suggest getting a linkage bush kit from midas or another spare shop to change while you are at it. I'll make a video fitting one on my car so that you know where they all go. I'd say it reduces the throw by about 50% atleast as well as the side to side movement. Best part is that if it isn't for you, all you need to do is put the rod back into the original hole.

[@samuelhunt1546]

@@Lucky13Customs i have done my shifter linkage bushings a few months ago so am very familiar with everything you did in the video . Thanks agian 👌

[@craigadams5454]

DEFINITELY TRYING THIS !

[@Lucky13Customs]

You will be surprised how well such a simple change can work !

[@craigadams5454]

I can imagine. I've got a 20vt setup in a 97 polo classic and my gears are super sloppy. But thank you. GAINED A FAN!

[@YusufGinnah]

Buddy, you are the MVP 😎👍🏼 Instant sub for you...!

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man! Thanks for the support, I highly appreciate it! Got a few more tricks up my sleeve this year and promise to upload more videos!

[@YusufGinnah]

@@Lucky13Customs Cool stuff! Look forward to it 👍🏼

[@carsten6798]

Bam 😎... Nice Vid 👍👍👍 Greetz from Germany ✌

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man! Thanks for the support!

[@realtyro753]

Would love to see a video of how to adjust the linkages

[@brendonsims9407]

I second that

[@anwarabrahams2413]

Lekker Boet thanks for the vid

[@sergiovazquezcarrera7606]

Man I really love your chanel, many tanks for your advices!!! Best regards

[@Lucky13Customs]

Thanks so much for the awesome support and kind words man!

[@christiaanswanepoel467]

nice ima definitly gonna do that and for some reason my rpm gauge not working new spec dash where do i look for that please?

[@Liqhawe147]

You must buy a the inside mirror fpr the windscreen for your citi golf

[@justinvanbiljon4984]

Keep up the good work progress

[@Lucky13Customs]

Thanks for the awesome support dude !

[@pierrevogel2425]

Well done!!!!!

[@jeffreyflores7674]

Brilliant will it work on the older Golfs Thanks for sharing you ideas

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey Jeffrey, it should definitely work on them. As far as I know all the linkages stayed the same

[@Winie187]

Nice Rossie...

[@rpfishtanks8293]

Nice vid bro

[@abdul-shakoorhendrickse9063]

Awesome stuff👍

[@Lucky13Customs]

Thanks for the support man!

[@tameemebrahim1612]

Please can you do a video on how to adjust your gesr linkages and replace the bushing. Really cant find it anywhere

[@Eliasandersson69]

This help so much! Thank you and awesome video!

[@Lucky13Customs]

Thanks man! Only a pleasure!

[@lucswart1311]

Awesome🔥🔥

[@duan31988]

Awesome vid bud!

[@shehzaadsumad8454]

Another great video as usual this mod I am definitely going to attempt. What size bit did you use bud?

[@Lucky13Customs]

Very glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I used a 5mm bit to drill a pilot hole just so that the larger drill bit didn't wonder off the centre. The final hole was 12mm and found it to be perfect

[@shehzaadsumad8454]

@@Lucky13Customs thank you for for the reply much appreciated.

[@SuccaProof]

🔥🔥🔥

[@aslamhassen3914]

Thanks a lot bro 😀😀😀😀😀😀😎

[@tariqmall2807]

Hey bud, I would like to do this mod as well but I wanted to ask you if drilling a 12mm hole worked well for you? As you mentioned, you hope that it wasn't going to be too tight. Also does one have to straighten out the metal piece that the bushing goes onto? Would it not be okay to leave the shape as is?

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man, 12mm worked perfect 👌 you can drill the hole lower without bending it straight, the lower you go with the hole the shorter the throw is going to be which is why I straighten it out. You can even drill 2 holes if straightening it out which will give you three adjustable options which you can change to suit how you want it.

[@tariqmall2807]

@@Lucky13Customs Awesome stuff! It's probably better to do it the way you did and straighten it out in order to drill 2 holes just in case the adjustment is needed. Thanks a lot man! I'll try to get it done in this week when I have some time. 🙏🏼

[@xintigerliu]

Hey Ross, I have done similar work 5 years ago but never fitted the modified part, One question to you, you made the part straight, the original One is bended, did you experience any issues because of that? Most brands that make similar parts keep the original angles.

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey there Xin! I personally haven't experienced any issues doing it this way, it might just put a bit if extra stress on the bushes

[@Liqhawe147]

Where is the mirror for your citi golf for the windscreen

[@mvelongubane515]

Cool video man, hey can you please help my golf 1 Reverse and first gear are very close to each other there is no barrier between them, what could be the cause?

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man, thanks for the support! You will probably need to adjust the splined shaft that runs under your car from your gear shift to the linkages on the gearbox. Makes small adjustments at a time and you will get it perfect within like 15 minutes. Also would be st to get a replacement Bush kit at the same time

[@mvelongubane515]

@@Lucky13Customs thank you so much man I'll try that

[@Lucky13Customs]

@@mvelongubane515 only a pleasure! You can get the bush kit at most spare shops or goldwagen. There is also a linkage replacement which they call the "lollipop" that you can replace but that is mainly to reduce any play which may be there

[@mirzaosmanovic5430]

Thanks legend!!!!

[@Lucky13Customs]

Only a pleasure!!

[@ferruccioferdinandskyharri3057]

Awe👍👍👍

[@julianfreto1666]

After the mod the car keeps stalling, can't climb hill or even speed hump - i smell clutch, take off from gear 1 is slow it just crawls to speed, but reverse is faster. I tried adjusting clutch but that didn't work. What did i do wrong?

[@oldwobvw]

Hey man, I hope you’re well. For MK3 is not different, right? Can I do this adaptation too? Tks from Brazil.

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man, I know the linkages are slightly different on a mk3 compared to a mk1. But I've done it on my mk1 and mk3 and works perfect if your mk3 gearbox has the same selector shaft linkage as in the video 🔥

[@oldwobvw]

@@Lucky13Customs I will venture into this challenge. hahaha Thank you very much.

[@Lucky13Customs]

@@oldwobvw I'm sure you will get it right first time! Goodluck!

[@andresteyn3194]

Awesome bra quick question I a vw caddy bakkie that I'm converting 2lt feul injection and got the 20 polo cup ecu and loom but I find a wiring diagram to see were all the plugs goes Kan you maybe help

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man! Not too sure what plugs you are referring to , if its the actual plugs on the harness for the motor then I just suggest laying the loom over the motor and start plugging in plugs that match, it will eventually show you exactly where everything goes.

[@andresteyn3194]

@@Lucky13Customs thanks man ja that is the harness of the ecu thanks for your help

[@spaartire1]

Hi. i want to replace all the gear selector bushes and have never did it before. do you have a video of that by any chance. Reason for replacing them is that after they replaced the clutch the first is were revers is an 2nd also have to push down to get it.

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey unfortunately I dont have a video on changing the bushes, ill keep that in mind for future videos. It sounds like the pinch bolt under the car on the main shaft running from your shift lever to the gearbox needs to be rotated a few teeth

[@pablo-rx1gi]

Can you make me one Iam in cape town

[@nkulekonkudger7068]

Help me with modification of Dashboad plugs from mk1 golf to Velocity plz

[@Lucky13Customs]

Sorry but that conversion is not possible, you will need a new spec loom to use the new spec dash

[@nkulekonkudger7068]

@@Lucky13Customs thankx for infor

[@giftsoko3825]

How much can i get a moter like urs for?

[@realmindset3]

Howsit, I wanted to ask, how do you put on an aftermarket shift knob?

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man, if it is old spec, you can just unscrew it anti clockwise. If it is new spec, there is a steel band under the boot that needs to be removed.

[@2Skullk]

AWE!!

[@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447]

hey bro, i changed all my bushing on my mk1 bt im battling to get 1st...it goes into 3rd instead, i really have to fight with it to get 1st...any tips? anybody.. thank you 🙏

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey dude, try adjusting the splined shaft with the pinch clamp. It is the shaft that runs from your shift tower to the linkages. Make small adjustments until you come right. Try cleaning it off and mark where it current is so that you have a reference point

[@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447]

@@Lucky13Customs what gear shoul i put it in when im doing the adjustment? must i leave it in nutral or...

[@Lucky13Customs]

@@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447 yeah, just neutral.

[@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447]

@@Lucky13Customs ohk lekker bud.. all sorted out thanks man.. now im trying to get my fan working bt no luck... got the live wire from the fan to the switch then iv got the 2nd wire from the fan going to the switch and to the ground... been driving and it still hasn't kicked in🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️maybe i missed a step

[@Lucky13Customs]

@@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447 fan positive needs to to go a 12v constant or ignition switched. And then the earth can go to the fan switch and the 2nd terminal of the fan switch can go to ground

[@laurenz524]

How do I fix gears after the inner cv joint was out while driving

[@Lucky13Customs]

Your CV does not affect gears. If it has, then your linkages are damaged and I suggest replacing any parts that are damaged in any way

[@laurenz524]

Which part must I replace

[@Lucky13Customs]

Go look

[@ismailkadwa3168]

What did you put in the hole to make the bar sit tight ?

[@Lucky13Customs]

The plastic bush which is taken out of the original hole

[@ismailkadwa3168]

@@Lucky13Customs thanks... I'm gonna go try this now 😁

[@kausepillay4193]

Excellent channel but the the loud music is irritating.

[@quintonconradie8150]

my tachometer just died on my mk2

[@matthewraynard]

Vr6 gearbox

[@Lucky13Customs]

Hey man! Unfortunately as far as I am aware, a VR6 gearbox works with cables? If so, the only way to do that would to get a modified shift lever

[@Wentformilk]

Cable gearbox? xD

[@Lucky13Customs]

You will have to change the shift tower pivot point in the car to get a shorter throw. Unfortunately no easy way around it