Sub-to-Dub
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Arlington, VA USA
- Car(s)
- '17 GTI Sport 6MT
June 2021
Project: short shifter install
Product: Diesel Geek Sigma Six
Cost: $200
Install time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2/5
I've been through several different shifter mods and configurations over the years and have never been completely satisfied. I noticed recently that DG had an updated version of the Sigma Six shifter that uses the OEM side-to-side cable end which should be much easier to dial in. Having previously owned this shifter (and sold it for something less notchy) I decided to give it another shot given all the favorable reviews. I'll keep it on the car for a few hundred miles before passing judgement but so far it feels really good, better than I remember.
First impressions are that Ii's definitely notchy but the throws are short and precise and I have finally been able to adjust the cables adjusted properly.
The parts are all thoughtfully designed and really well made which I think justifies the asking price. The Sigma Six replaces the OEM Euro shifter, Diesel Geek Super Slider, and ECS cable end bushings I previously had on the car.
Installation took about 15 minutes since I'd done it before and adjusting the cables took another 15 or so (had to do it a few times). One note about the installation, the 4mm Allen bolts need to tighten the front-to-back cable end are pretty tough to access and my ratchet was too large to fit. I dug into the bike toolbox and found a tiny ratchet and bit meant for a saddle bag that absolutely saved the day.
I'll be adding stage 1 engine and transmissions mounts later this week and am excited to see how those can tighten things up even more.
Beautiful part, shame it never gets seen!
and the hero tool (shifter locking pin for scale):
Project: short shifter install
Product: Diesel Geek Sigma Six
Cost: $200
Install time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2/5
I've been through several different shifter mods and configurations over the years and have never been completely satisfied. I noticed recently that DG had an updated version of the Sigma Six shifter that uses the OEM side-to-side cable end which should be much easier to dial in. Having previously owned this shifter (and sold it for something less notchy) I decided to give it another shot given all the favorable reviews. I'll keep it on the car for a few hundred miles before passing judgement but so far it feels really good, better than I remember.
First impressions are that Ii's definitely notchy but the throws are short and precise and I have finally been able to adjust the cables adjusted properly.
The parts are all thoughtfully designed and really well made which I think justifies the asking price. The Sigma Six replaces the OEM Euro shifter, Diesel Geek Super Slider, and ECS cable end bushings I previously had on the car.
Installation took about 15 minutes since I'd done it before and adjusting the cables took another 15 or so (had to do it a few times). One note about the installation, the 4mm Allen bolts need to tighten the front-to-back cable end are pretty tough to access and my ratchet was too large to fit. I dug into the bike toolbox and found a tiny ratchet and bit meant for a saddle bag that absolutely saved the day.
I'll be adding stage 1 engine and transmissions mounts later this week and am excited to see how those can tighten things up even more.
Beautiful part, shame it never gets seen!
and the hero tool (shifter locking pin for scale):
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