Leon 6 speed in an A3 150bhp

[1animal1]

Just wondering if the above is possible, id have thought it would just bolt on.....only reason i ask is the misus is missing her 6 speed cooper S and wants 6 speed in the A3 if it can be done at a low cost...... she's not bothered about 0-60 sprints so no love lost regards the 2nd to 3rd detriment

more so for her satisfaction and also maybe make it a tad smoother once mapped

Tim

 

[1animal1]

no takers

 

[Prawn]

it's possible Tim, but it's not cheap at all.

You'd need a 6 speed box for a start, which will set you back a good £600 or more, plus you'll then need a 6 speed clutch/flywheel, the shifter/cable unit as well as the actuation on top of the box is very different to a 5 speed, you'll also need 6 speed driveshafts as well, and the subframe has to be dropped to get the 6 speed box in/out (i took one out of a leon 2 weeks ago- ******* job)

to be honest,. having driven several 6 speeds and obviously loads of 5 speeds, I actually prefer the 5 speed, 1st gear in the 6 speed is useless, and due to the wide spread of torque from a well mapped ko3S the closer gears just arn't needed. 5th is ultimately the same as 6th.

Probably cost about a grand all in for the upgrade

 

[1animal1]

chars matey, i was after some first hand comparisons...... id read on a golf forum about a chap having one installed for £300 supply and fit so wasn't sure if that was a straight case of switch the box and job done...or not

 

[Prawn]

blimey, that sounds STUPIDLY cheap, my mate with the Leon blew his box up when we were at the ring, and was quoted £900 for a full rebuild, or £1200 to supply a rebuilt box. I've seen them going second hand for £600 ish with all the bits, but that's not including the shafts, which would of course need different CV joints and everything.....

Personally, I don't think it's worth it at all, the 6 speeds are known to be weaker than the 5 speeds too, you hear of many more failling....

 

[1animal1]

ah okies fella.... will leave it be then if im gonna have to fanny about like that...is that definate then, new driveshafts?

Prob gonna get her a short shift (well mainly for me) as the A3 throw is massive compared with mine

 

[Prawn]

odd, I don't think the A3 throw should be any different! haha.

Do you know about the £20 genuine audi short shifter that'll fit the car? or have I jsut saved you even more money?

 

[1animal1]

yes the TT shifter?

i did but assumed it wouldnt shorten the throw as much as say a forge item...or am i wrong

yes the S3 box is definately a lot closer regards to gear feel....massive difference