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ARK Short Shifter
Part #: SS1600-0004
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Video Description:This is an episode of Andy's Auto Sport TV that explains all the basics about short shifters. We explain what exactly a short shifter does and why it's beneficial to have. We also explain what a short shift adapter is and how it differs from a short shifter. In the back half of the video we do a pair of short shifter installations so that you can get a feel for what's involved.
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00-05 Volkswagen Beetle, 00-05 Volkswagen Cabrio, 00-05 Volkswagen Golf MK4 / R32 04, 00-05 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T / 2.9L / VR-... See more
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Discover true performance driving with ARK performance shifters. ARK performance shifter allows drivers to feel the control over their ride’s handling and performance, while its unique design offers most authentic tuner experience. Most factory stock shifters are not designed for racing environment rather suited for everyday driving. For performance driving you should have a precise engagement of shifter for maximizing control over your car while it reduces shift travel or shift throw for fast gear acceleration without losing forward momentum. So the racing isn't very exciting until you equip with a right performance shifter.
Discover true performance driving with ARK performance shifters. ARK performance shifter allows drivers to feel the control over their ride’s handling and performance, while its unique design offers most authentic tuner experience. Most factory stock shifters are not designed for racing environment rather suited for everyday driving. For performance driving you should have a precise engagement of shifter for maximizing control over your car while it reduces shift travel or shift throw for fast gear acceleration without losing forward momentum. So the racing isn't very exciting until you equip with a right performance shifter.
ARK has cut out a niche for themselves by having products for vehicles where most times no one else makes them. They supply products from an overseas manufacturing plant, and have their headquarters in Montclair, California.
Q: Are short shifters available for every vehicle?
A: Short shifters are vehicle specific and are not universal. They are not available for any automatic transmission vehicles.
Q: What is a short shifter? Why buy a short shifter?
A: A short shifter dramatically improves your shifting performance due in large part to reduced shifter travel, or "short throw". If you're in a performance situation, the additional seconds it takes for a factory stock shifter to go from one gear to another can result in a slower time. If you want speed, reduce the throw and increase your acceleration by getting a short shifter.
Q: What's the difference between a single bend shifter and a dual bend shifter?
A: The dual bend shifter sits closer to the driver and is the option we see most people going with when it's available for their vehicles.
Q: How do you install a short shifter?
A: Short shifters are installed by removing your factory shift lever from your transmission. Your center console will have to be removed along with your shift boot and shift knob in order to access the lower part of your shifter mechanism. Once removed, the short shifter should be directly bolted in and everything should be re-assembled. Instructions are included and installation takes around 30 minutes with ordinary hand tools.
A: Short shifters are vehicle specific and are not universal. They are not available for any automatic transmission vehicles.
Q: What is a short shifter? Why buy a short shifter?
A: A short shifter dramatically improves your shifting performance due in large part to reduced shifter travel, or "short throw". If you're in a performance situation, the additional seconds it takes for a factory stock shifter to go from one gear to another can result in a slower time. If you want speed, reduce the throw and increase your acceleration by getting a short shifter.
Q: What's the difference between a single bend shifter and a dual bend shifter?
A: The dual bend shifter sits closer to the driver and is the option we see most people going with when it's available for their vehicles.
Q: How do you install a short shifter?
A: Short shifters are installed by removing your factory shift lever from your transmission. Your center console will have to be removed along with your shift boot and shift knob in order to access the lower part of your shifter mechanism. Once removed, the short shifter should be directly bolted in and everything should be re-assembled. Instructions are included and installation takes around 30 minutes with ordinary hand tools.
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