I have a mk4 gti with verdict motorsports and 42 dd bushings. I would still like to tighten up the slop in the knob. I feel my next step would be to upgrade the spring that lets you drop into reverse. I think this is the culprit to the slop. So my question is has anyone tried to upgrade this spring? Any comments or advice would be cool.
Update edit:
It was brought to my attention that this slop is due to the following bushing. Info came from another post
This was stumbled upon by another Vortexer in upgrading their endlink bushings. This OEM piece is a significant increase in design and feel over the original bearing. As you can see here, the original part has a multitude of air gaps and has a slightly softer plastic, though the feel of the plastic may just be due to wear over time.
The new part (part # 1K0 711 699) has all of the additional air gaps filled in addition to being firmer material overall.
I thought about using some of the OEM goop lying around the shifter when reinstalling, but it appeared it was greatly contaminated with a multitude of crap. I opted for the dielectric grease I had on hand.
I will give this a solid 25% over stock, possibly even 30%. Even BEFORE installing motor mounts or dogbone bushings, the "flop" of the shifter when on and off the throttle in 6th gear has completely disappeared. Shifting is completely firm yet smooth with very marginal, virtually non existent shaft play while in gear.
Update edit:
It was brought to my attention that this slop is due to the following bushing. Info came from another post
This was stumbled upon by another Vortexer in upgrading their endlink bushings. This OEM piece is a significant increase in design and feel over the original bearing. As you can see here, the original part has a multitude of air gaps and has a slightly softer plastic, though the feel of the plastic may just be due to wear over time.
The new part (part # 1K0 711 699) has all of the additional air gaps filled in addition to being firmer material overall.
I thought about using some of the OEM goop lying around the shifter when reinstalling, but it appeared it was greatly contaminated with a multitude of crap. I opted for the dielectric grease I had on hand.
I will give this a solid 25% over stock, possibly even 30%. Even BEFORE installing motor mounts or dogbone bushings, the "flop" of the shifter when on and off the throttle in 6th gear has completely disappeared. Shifting is completely firm yet smooth with very marginal, virtually non existent shaft play while in gear.