JHM Solid Short Throw Shifter 1997-1999.5, B5 A4, Passat, Early

JHM-STS-B5A4E

PROUDLY DESIGNED AND BUILT IN CALIFORNIA! THE JHM SOLID SHORT THROW SHIFTER IS THE NUMBER ONE SHORT THROW SHIFTER ON THE MARKET! TESTED IN THE REAL WORLD SINCE 2006!

NOTE: This shifter will also include an OEM plastic base from the newer 1999.5 to 2001.5 B5 A4 thus upgrading you to the newer design and eliminating your Push Down Reverse feature for better performance just like all 99.5 and up 5-speed A4s. CLICK HERE to determine your shifter year and confirm your car is really an early (push down reverse) or late style (non-push down reverse).

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING - new JHM Steel shaft, JHM solid pivot assembly, Tig Welded Steel lower link, Delrin Bushings and all other hardware. Retains stock shifter knob. Instructions are not included with the package, just use the video links below and watch prior to installing.

COMES COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED Comes fully installed in the new updated OEM base.

VIEW COMPARISON VIDEO -->HERE

VIEW SHIFTING DEMONSTRATION VIDEO -->HERE

VIEW INSTALLATION VIDEO -->HERE 
Supplemental install instructions (adjustment of the 5-speed type shifter) -->HERE

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EARLY B5 A4 -->HERE These are needed to help deal with the smaller shifter boot area for doing the install.

PICTURE OF A DISASSEMBLED JHM SHIFTER -->HERE

PICTURE OF A OUR EXCLUSIVE PIVOT ASSEMBLY -->HERE

OPTIONS: 
Height: Our shifters retain stock height to aid in shifting performance. However if you want a shorter shaft just specify from the drop down box below when you order. 

NOTE: Shifters come with 2 reduction settings. About 25% and 10%. They ship already in the 25% reduction setting. See this pic for more info HERE