View Full Version : S4 Short shifter feel in A4
jdelbigs
12-06-2011, 09:05 PM
So I wasn't really interested in this mod until I was in a friends B7 S4 the other day and shifted gears [drive]. I was really surprised that the S4 had a shorter throw than my A4 and instantly realized that I wanted a similar throw. I was wondering if anyone knows how the S4 knob height and throw compares to the A4 or to short shifters available for the A4. I would like to mimic the S4 feel and I have a feeling that the stock height JHM shifter at 30% shorter throw will do the trick. Also, the JHM comparison video is pretty convincing on the "solid" design. Thoughts?
jimrobbington
12-07-2011, 06:27 AM
Me likey my JHM. Do it.
JR
jdelbigs
12-07-2011, 02:51 PM
Me likey my JHM. Do it.
JR
Allllllrighty then. It's on it's way! Can't wait.
Charles.waite
12-07-2011, 03:15 PM
That is a seriously quick turnaround. Way to dive in headfirst OP!
I want a JHM short shifter for Xmas. Please Santa.....
doublezero30
12-07-2011, 03:33 PM
i have the JHM "extra" short throw at 1/2" shorter. its great. perfect height, and very solid. however i dont recommend the extra short throw, due to the pain in the ass spacers it requires. get the regular jhm at 1/2" shorter!
jimrobbington
12-07-2011, 03:48 PM
Haha! One response and he pulls the trigger. Good thing we didn't troll you on this one. But really, JHM is the way to go. Just from now on, get multiple opinions. Some people on this forum will recommend random shit to be funny.
JR
DRAKLORE
12-07-2011, 03:55 PM
Jesus we need another SS thread [facepalm]
yettavr6
12-07-2011, 05:42 PM
I have the JHM and its perfect. Makes the whole car feel so much more solid.
jdelbigs
12-07-2011, 07:23 PM
lol don't worry I read 4 threads, A4mod's neuspeed and JHM writeups, and JHM's comparison video. So I knew JHM would be a good decisioin. However, what I really wanted to know is how the stock B7 S4 shifter differs (height and throw) from the A4, and it doesn't seem like anyone has the answer for that.
doublezero30
12-07-2011, 08:57 PM
just get the 1/2 shorter. its perfect.
RAudiB7A4
12-07-2011, 09:24 PM
lol don't worry I read 4 threads, A4mod's neuspeed and JHM writeups, and JHM's comparison video. So I knew JHM would be a good decisioin. However, what I really wanted to know is how the stock B7 S4 shifter differs (height and throw) from the A4, and it doesn't seem like anyone has the answer for that.
Alright! Another member who knows how to search! +1 Rep if we had it. I don't have the JHM shortthrow (yet) but from what I've heard/seen/searched, you can't really go wrong. Can't wait to get one.
A4 to S4 have got to be damn close. Same chassis, differend motor, so could be a slight difference.