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• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:07:14 -0700
  Ron wrote: "said that a quick shift kit can alter the dynamics of how the force is distributed to various parts of the shift...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 22:23:22 -0800
  ...Your choices for the short shift kit are as follows: GB 6780 $42.07 Quick Shift w/12mm extension GB 6785 $44.15 Quick...
• Re: best mod for vanagon(gerg shift)?
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 17:39:30 -0800
  ...Your choices for the short shift kit are as follows: > > GB 6780 $42.07 Quick Shift w/12mm extension > GB 6785 $44.15 Quick...
• Berg short shift kit group purchase-Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 15:14:15 EST
  ...GB6790 quick shift kit only $25.46 GB6780 quick shift kit with 12mm extension $34.38 GB6785 quick shift kit with 14mm extension $36...
• Re: Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:38:53 +0000
  If you are talking about the quick-shift kit that was originally marketed by CBs, (cast aluminum spacer that raises the shifter.) It does...
• Berg Group Purchase Instructions!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:09:40 EST
  ...GB6790 quick shift kit only $25.46 GB6780 quick shift kit with 12mm extension $34.38 GB6785 quick shift kit with 14mm extension $36...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 05:05:51 EST
  ...I've seen stock shifters snapped in half before. All the ones I've seen had no quickshift kits on them. Just look at...
• Shirt Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:10:12 -0800
  Dear Craig, Our GB 6790 is the quick shift kit only. GB 6782 and GB 6787 are the 12mm and 14mm extensions. Price is...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:52:20 -0500
  ...Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping? > Haven't figured out shipping but it can't be that...
• Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:00:24 -0700
  I'm interested in the quick shift kit from Van-Caf�. I mentioned this to my mechanic and he got all huffy and said...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:23:19 -0800
  ...the shift knob in your hand is reflected through the pivot ball - it should all be reduced after installing the quick shift kit. I...
• How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:27:26 -0700
  Just a quick Question for an '85 Manual. I would like to improve the shifter feel and ease of shifting. What would the best...
• Re: Shifter extension PS....
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 May 2003 17:34:43 EDT
  David, Your planned use of a shifter extension will work totally the opposite of the short shift kit. You will find that the play...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:24:45 +0100
  ...the shift knob in your hand is reflected > through the pivot ball - it should all be reduced after installing the > quick shift kit. > > I...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:50:58 -0700
  ...I installed a Berg kit 3 years ago, my shifter snapped in 2 3 mos after the installation. There are several addendums that should...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 22:59:11 -0700
  ...I had asked about the short shift kit from Gene Berg in January, this was the reply: ------------------------------------------------------ Dear Mr. Dixon, The Vanagon quick shift...
• Re: Vanagon/Berg Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:16:12 -0700
  "Just wanted you to know that I just finished installing a Gene Berg > Vanagon Quick Shift Kit > <http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 04:57:26 EST
  ...Are you going to keep us all in suspense? BenT Shifter
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:04:54 -0700
  My thanks to Raimund Fuessner and Tim McDermott for the quick replies. I see the ball housing - gear shift lever is what adds so...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shippin
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:38:01 EST
  ...Some time after my Berg shifter kit was installed the shifter rod snapped in two. I repaired it by inserting a solid steel rod...
• Re: Berg short shift kit-LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 07:13:10 -0800
  FYI to the everyone asking about for info on the Gene Berg short shift kit <snip> Vanagon Quick Shift This nifty set shortens the...
• Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:27:47 EST
  Haven't figured out shipping but it can't be that much if it comes by slow boat. The fabricator does not currently offer...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 10:29:04 +1100
  ...berg shift kit > >Can someone who has this kit installed and who is a little taller than >average chime in an opinion on the...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 18:58:37 -0700
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? > > Thanks! > Aaron > Chris S. '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http...
• Berg quick shift kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 02:25:19 -0400 (EDT)
  I just got my Berg quick shift in the mail, and while examining it have a couple of questions that I'm hoping that...
• Re: 89' GL Shift problem mostly solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 14:15:01 -0700
  ...I installed one of the Gene Berg quick shift kits on my 87 Syncro Westy and it has made a big difference in the...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:42:23 -0500
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? > > Thanks! > Aaron >
• Re: Shifter extension PS....
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 May 2003 15:34:19 -0400
  ...However, if your goal is to make shifting quicker > and also lessen the apparent sloppiness of your shifter, then go short shift. Thanks for...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:56:57 -0500
  ...Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping? > Not to knock Ben or others interested in the group buy...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:15:06 +0000
  ...Gene Berg > > Vanagon Quick Shift Kit > > on my '80 Westy > > Canadian and it is a great addition to our manual shift vans. It's...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:08:43 -0800
  On 3/11/04 17:50, "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET> wrote: > There are several addendums that should be put in the...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:43:27 -0500
  ...The individual (who is very knowledgeable about Vanagons but not a professional mechanic) said that a quick shift kit can alter the dynamics of...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:51:01 -0800
  ...Gene Berg > Vanagon Quick Shift Kit > on my '80 Westy > Canadian and it is a great addition to our manual shift vans. It's...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:37:24 -0500
  Not to knock Ben or others interested in the group buy but from what I've read about these shift kits they cost about...
• Gearshift extension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:38:50 -0800
  I installed the Gene Berg quick-shift kit on my '88 Westy, and probably due to my gorilla arms, am not interesting in installing...
• Re: vanagon short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:59:57 -0800
  ...He goes by the name Si on the club80-90 Forum, <snip> Just a quick correction. He actually goes my "IOM Si" on the...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:05:57 -0600
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? >> >> Thanks! >> Aaron >> > > When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:39:45 -0800
  Hi Phil, Just wanted you to know that I just finished installing a Gene Berg Vanagon Quick Shift Kit <http://www.geneberg.com/cat...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:00 -0600
  ...know that I just finished installing a Gene Berg > Vanagon Quick Shift Kit > <http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath=17_486_2978> on...
• Re: Gearshift extension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:06:42 -0800
  ...TOdd Todd Last wrote: > I installed the Gene Berg quick-shift kit on my '88 Westy, and probably > due to my gorilla arms, am...
• Lee's 60 s/cab update
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jun 96 11:46
  ...It wouldn't shift into first or second. The guys I bought it off tried fitting a quick shift kit but it didn't...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:23:09 -0700
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? > >> > >> Thanks! > >> Aaron > >> > > > > > > When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:11:22 -0800
  ...know that I just finished installing a Gene Berg >>Vanagon Quick Shift Kit >><http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath=17_486_2978> on...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:41:41 -0500
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Aaron >>> >> >> > > When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran...
• Re: Comparative tranny opinions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 23:48:33 -0700
  ...HAPPY with his SA .457 5 speed (I ever bought a 5 speed shifter knob and the short shift kit along with the extender...
• Re: berg shift kit (Lets get organized)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:55:20 -0800
  ...berg shift kit (Lets get organized) > > On 3/3/04 21:52, "Brett Baer" <brettbaer@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > It sounds like we have a...
• Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:03 -0400
  ...You can see why this would wear out quickly and cause stiff shifting. The front shifter parts are all plastic and rubber. However over...
• Re: Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:50 -0500
  ...You can see why this would wear out quickly and cause > stiff shifting. The front shifter parts are all plastic and rubber. > However over...
• Re: Berg Shift Kit Group Buy [OFFICIAL UPDATE]
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:36:55 -0800
  ...Apparently several years ago, the price was around $25 for the complete kit (quick shift + extension). About a 1.5 years ago it was...
• Re: List member count
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:27:26 -0500
  ...Another group purchase I participated in was the quick shift kit and shifter extension which came from Gene Berg. I still have them in...
• Re: berg shift kit (Lets get organized)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:36:24 -0800
  ...berg shift kit (Lets get organized) On 3/3/04 21:52, "Brett Baer" <brettbaer@hotmail.com> wrote: > It sounds like we have a...
• Re: Berg short shift kit group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 08:12:48 -0800
  ...Berg short shift kit group purchase?Just a quick note to the list... Peter has done a great job with this purchase (collecting money...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:37:03 -0500
  On Wed, 10 Mar 2004, The Bus Depot wrote: > On the other hand, if you're suggesting that $55 plus > shipping/duty/brokerage might...
• Re: Short Shifter for 5 speed 89 Caravelle GL ( Vanagon) OZ
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 05:31:58 -0500
  I have the Berg kit installed on mine. All it truly is a 1 inch thick piece of machined aluminum that goes inside the...
• Re: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 17:57:41 CST
  ...it makes the 2nd-3rd shift about 25 or 30 percent shorter. i don't know about quicker ... i'm a lazy shifter, but...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:32:16 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:46:41 -0500 Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET> writes: > > Recently I had a friend tell > >me that...
• Re: berg shift kit (Lets get organized)
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 00:39:18 -0800
  ...The other may be a little quicker. Once again, it makes no difference to me. Either way, I don't mind setting up the...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:56:48 EST
  ...the group buy but from what I've read about these shift kits they cost about 75.00 to 100.00 or in that...
• Re: Comparative tranny opinions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:04:39 -0700
  ...HAPPY with his SA .457 5 speed (I ever bought a 5 speed shifter knob and the short shift kit along with the extender...
• Re: Cutting tool question...cylinder head pocket-Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 11 May 2013 11:17:41 -0700
  ...I added his quick shift kit (http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath=17_486_2978) and shift lever extender to my '84 Westy...