I noticed you placed this post in the wrong area and it was a while ago, but I do have it installed. It's absolutely worth it! The gigantic plastic piece that is taken off and replaced with the very solid SS APR piece is so worth it. The shifter feels much more solid. Definitely worth it!
You can get a VW/Audi OEM metal bracket for around £25 in UK so probably $40 in US (check out 8J0-711-789 and 8J0-711-789-A). I'd change the rubber bushes first to 42DD/alloy bushes and then check the feel...think you'll find you wont need to pay $200 for APR bracket.