Griffith QuickShift

1. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #1 16th July 2007, 13:34

   worth it?
   
   http://www.griffiths-engineering.co.uk/
   
   how do i fit it?
   
   looks completely different from the B+M?
2. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

   #2 16th July 2007, 13:36

   yeah i have one easy to fit, u get instructions wit it, took me 15min to fit mine and it really shortens the shift
3. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

   #3 16th July 2007, 13:41

   do these not include the gearstick then?
   i know the B&M ones are like the whole joint, stick, pivot and nob
   is this simply a new pivot?
4. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #4 16th July 2007, 13:42

   i used mattc's quickshift and i really liked it,
   but not up for spending 100 quid on a shorter shift.
   
   this is cheaper and will have the same effect.
5. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

   #5 16th July 2007, 13:44

   how does it fit though? does your gearstick go through that hole in the middle?
6. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #6 16th July 2007, 13:45

   woulda imagined it goes underneath the car?
7. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

   #7 16th July 2007, 13:48

   Anyone got pics of it actually on the car or anyone that has fitted one did they take any pics along the way.
8. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

   #8 16th July 2007, 13:49

   ill do a pic on paint for you
9. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #9 16th July 2007, 13:49

   Apparently come with le instructions to fit.
   
   Banger_VTR, explain how they fit mate.
   
   Edit: Ho Ho~ paint skills ahoy.
10. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #10 16th July 2007, 13:49

    cheers banger
11. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #11 16th July 2007, 13:57

    Awaiting Bangers Strong paint skills.
12. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #12 16th July 2007, 13:59

    *edit no piant skills they were shit*
    
    so found this lil bugga instead
    
    http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=360
13. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

    #13 16th July 2007, 14:00

    Can you buy shorted gear sticks to replace the original if you bought the Griffith Quickshift?
14. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #14 16th July 2007, 14:00

    Hella disapointed in you Banger.
    
    Have some rep
15. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #15 16th July 2007, 14:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattchewone Can you buy shorted gear sticks to replace the original if you bought the Griffith Quickshift?

    
    can cut the original.
16. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #16 16th July 2007, 14:02

    ive cut the original lol, u all wanna see the paint effort
17. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #17 16th July 2007, 14:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Soulless can cut the original.

    yeah u can cut a couple of inches off if needs be
18. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #18 16th July 2007, 14:04

    yes yes ~ pics of you fitting it, in Paint styleee
19. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #19 16th July 2007, 14:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Banger_VTR ive cut the original lol, u all wanna see the paint effort

    yes please
20. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #20 16th July 2007, 14:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nicktynan yeah u can cut a couple of inches off if needs be

    dont think the chicks will like me if i cut down my knob.
    
    ~ on a serious note, thanks for the quick replies,
    
    are you happy with your Quickshift from GE Banger?
21. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #21 16th July 2007, 14:05

    
22. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #22 16th July 2007, 14:06

    im guessing thats your Paxo engine bay?
23. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #23 16th July 2007, 14:06

    yeah mate im well impressed, it still longish from 1st to 2nd but compared to the rest of the gears, all the other gears are lovly lol
24. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

    #24 16th July 2007, 14:07

    I dont get how it shortens the shifts? Whats the difference between this one and the B&M?
25. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #25 16th July 2007, 14:07

    My gearstick squeaks.
    will this cure the problem El Banger_VTR?
26. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #26 16th July 2007, 14:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Soulless ~ on a serious note, thanks for the quick replies,

    bored at work...
27. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #27 16th July 2007, 14:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattchewone I dont get how it shortens the shifts? Whats the difference between this one and the B&M?

    same thing I believe, there is just more to the B&M
28. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #28 16th July 2007, 14:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Banger_VTR

    brilliant
29. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #29 16th July 2007, 14:11

    Looks like a Giraffe has stacked and snapped neck imo.
30. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #30 16th July 2007, 14:11

    well if ur takin ur linkages off mate u can lub them up at the same time so it could sort ur sqeeking out
31. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #31 16th July 2007, 14:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Soulless Looks like a Giraffe has stacked and snapped neck imo.

    i try my hardest
32. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #32 16th July 2007, 14:44

    so just whack a load of WD-40 on them?
33. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #33 16th July 2007, 14:58

    Used to have one i liked it all my mates ha GE ones to they were good
    
    keeping changing the design of them for some reason
34. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #34 16th July 2007, 15:02

    They look good just ordered mine hope it comes soon!
35. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #35 16th July 2007, 17:27

    here we go mate
    
    http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/sh...ght=quickshift
36. belly_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Co Durham(north east) Posts: 626 cammed vts, (rest in pieces) corsa vxr - 340bhp

    #36 16th July 2007, 19:10

    having trouble fitting mine on a 03 reg vts, there just doesnt seem to be enought room. plus the millions of wires in the way
    
    
    ps banger, you big bag of gay turd, take that pic of your avatar lol
37. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #37 16th July 2007, 21:09

    Does a B&M makes it easier to change gear as i may get one?
38. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #38 16th July 2007, 21:09

    do we all like the pic of belly in my avitar lol, yeah i recomend a load of wd-40 on it as its tight to get off, then u put sum copper slip on (jst alil) when putting it back on
39. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #39 16th July 2007, 21:16

    i had one sold it to banger! they work alright 10 mins to fit!
40. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #40 16th July 2007, 21:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by furiofanatic Does a B&M makes it easier to change gear as i may get one?

    not easier, just a shorter throw dude.
41. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #41 16th July 2007, 21:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Soulless not easier, just a shorter throw dude.

    does that mean you dont have to reach as far?
    
    what makes it easier to shift?
    
    which would you recommend? B&M or GE?
42. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #42 16th July 2007, 21:59

    tbh when i put the GE in the change became alittle stiffer, a nice tight gear change, witch i think is betta
43. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #43 16th July 2007, 22:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by furiofanatic does that mean you dont have to reach as far? which would you recommend? B&M or GE?

    yes, throw is shortened. less to throw your gearstick potential faster gearchange?
    
    B&M are the nuts, well worth the dosh, but im not rich, so GE it is.
44. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #44 16th July 2007, 22:34

    thanks mate, does GE do the same job then? but just a cheaper option as it doesnt have the pull kit
45. GreenSaxo Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2002 Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 12835 Cammed Saxo "desire" 16v

    #45 16th July 2007, 22:38

    karl. pop round and test out my knob. as i have a griffiths quickshift fitted
46. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #46 16th July 2007, 22:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by furiofanatic thanks mate, does GE do the same job then? but just a cheaper option as it doesnt have the pull kit

    nail on the head.
    
    and as for you Mark ~ ok pal.
    will do sometime soon.
    hows the lightened and balanced flywheel?
47. GreenSaxo Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2002 Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 12835 Cammed Saxo "desire" 16v

    #47 16th July 2007, 22:43

    not sure yet.. car still in pieces
48. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #48 20th July 2007, 10:45

    Just received mine this morning pretty quick to arrive, just wish it would stop raining so i could fit it lol
    
49. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #49 20th July 2007, 10:50

    nice nice,
    let us know bud what its like to fit.
50. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #50 20th July 2007, 12:16

    Fitted now, pretty easy but its a little awkward to get your arms through to tighten it up. Took it for a drive and found that in gears 2-4-R it wasnt going in properly but when i got back i looked and it was a plastic pipe full of cables(as you can see from the photo on the 106 link previously). http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...5/DSCF0685.jpgJust poped the hood and pulled them out the way now its ok. I would recomend this it is very noticeable the amout it shortens the gear throws by.
51. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #51 20th July 2007, 12:17

    hoho ~ will order one next week then
52. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #52 20th July 2007, 12:21

    Yeah pretty good for the price, not sure what the difference is between the b&m one and this though.
53. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #53 20th July 2007, 23:53

    recieved mine today too will be fitting it when i can get in the garage, theres a load of gardening stuff in at the moment plus im waiting for the manifold so i can do both at the same time
    the B&M one you get the hole shifter, probablies a bit better but this is worth a try ive heard good things from them
54. sjsbale Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2006 London Posts: 417 Golf GTi

    #54 21st July 2007, 12:15

    Yeah after looking at the photos of the B&M think its a better shifter but u get what u pay for and im a cheap skate lol! The only problem i can see with this Griffith quickshift is if it slides off as its only held in my a screw but hopefully it will be ok.
55. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #55 21st July 2007, 12:51

    i may actually put a longer bolt in mine and drill a hole through the plate and put the nut on the end tbh, was looking at it and seems like it just grubs up onto it
56. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #56 21st July 2007, 15:19

    mine is fine and shudnt slide off mate if the bolt is tightend up correctly, makes a canny difference imo
57. jonezy Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts

    #57 20th September 2007, 16:59

    i imagine it does but my old linkage just wint come off, ive nearly drowned it in wd40 (and poisoned myself with it), pulled, levered, wrenched and it wont just "pop" off, im pretty sure im gonna end up snapping the gear rod im pulling so hard!!!
58. The_Notorious_C_A_T Established Member Joined: May 2007 Near Inverurie (kind of...) Posts: 2303 Twingo Silverstone

    #58 20th September 2007, 19:49

    I've got a comp brake quick shift on my car with full metal selector rods. Made the gear change much shorter.
    
    Although 5th feels odd, probably adjusted it to short lol
59. jonezy Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts

    #59 22nd September 2007, 12:05

    it finally fitted after my dad got under the car and pulled the linkage off in 2 secinds.
    
    make a hell of a difference to the shift length.
    
    well worth £23.99
60. creases_vtr Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1

    #60 8th May 2014, 23:46

    I tried getting onto to 106 forum but it won't let me. Is there a guide on here for the ge quick shift?