Mk5 Shifter Ring and Brake Ring Placement Issue

[jbryant]

Just noticed that there is not enough room for the shifter ring and emergency brake ring for my Mk5. Has anyone else noticed this?
I'm curious what the fix is, if any. Ring.jpg
Thanks

[Jeff Kleiner]

You can flip the shifter tower 180 degrees moving it to the more forward rear position. If you do that you may want a different lever.

Jeff

[rponfick]

I just flipped mine to the forward position and it still overlaps some. I understand some engines are shorter than others, and that makes some difference. But my SBF and TKX looks like it will not totally clear. Some have gone to the full forward position (for some reason called the midskhift position), but I think that is more involved and may take some parts.
Fun, fun. Ralph

[rickster991]

Check here

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post605194

[rich grsc]

Just cut one of the trim rings to fit against the other

[F500guy]

Just a thought here, put a spacer in the shift handle bolts to move the shift handle over to the left and are you able to maybe add a spacer to the park break to move it over to the right. Then arrange the trim rings to the extreme position.

[cc2Arider]

Just a thought here, put a spacer in the shift handle bolts to move the shift handle over to the left and are you able to maybe add a spacer to the park break to move it over to the right. Then arrange the trim rings to the extreme position.

That's what I did on my MkIV ... to the shift lever anyway

You could also "build your own" trim rings https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...3&d=1775408912

Good luck!

Craig C

[jbryant]

Thanks everyone for your ideas and suggestions. I took Jeff's advice and moved the shifter forward. Now I need to find a shifter lever with less forward tilt.

[jbryant]

Craig C - That trim ring looks great! Unfortunately, I don't think I have the tools, or talent, to manufacture something like that.

[ggunter]

I didn't care for the FFR shift lever and I found Hurst makes various lengths.hurst.png

[cc2Arider]

Craig C - That trim ring looks great! Unfortunately, I don't think I have the tools, or talent, to manufacture something like that.

I didn't use any special tools...and my hand dexterity limits my "talent"...and it did take a while, but you can do it, too! Maybe on your next build...