# Short throw shifter pros and cons

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-throw-shifter-pros-and-cons/75439>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** gti, volkswagen\
**Created:** [November 10, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-throw-shifter-pros-and-cons/75439 "2012-11-10T07:11:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![manualmaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@manualmaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manualmaven)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-throw-shifter-pros-and-cons/75439/1 "2012-11-10T07:11:01Z")

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I have a 2010 VW GT with the 6 speed manuaI. The shift action feels longer and sloppier than the action was on the five speed from my much missed 2002 VW Passat wagon (only option the v6 engine). I’m considering a short throw shifter and would like to understand the pros and cons, and which shifter would be the best one for my car.

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**Author:** ![mleich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-throw-shifter-pros-and-cons/75439/2 "2012-11-10T17:58:21Z")

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Con: voided factory warranty.

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**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-throw-shifter-pros-and-cons/75439/3 "2012-11-10T21:02:49Z")

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Is there even one available?