Gene Berg Shifter

I'm going to order a Gene Berg shifter for my Beck Speedster. I'm looking at GB6770 with "extremely short travel" (60% throw reduction)
with round ball shifter and lockout button as shown below. Good choice or bad on the 6770?

Thanks.

Mike

I have a Gene Berg Shifter with added on Shifter Lock on the Shifter in my Speedster! I love the short throw the shifter is perfect and Berg makes the best shifters for VW's I think!

Aloha, Kawika55

Since when have they offered the round ball? I went with a CSP (which I like very much) because I didn't want the T-handle that all the Bergs I saw had.

They've had'em for years. You just had to ask for it.

It's kinda lik a small hockey puck or the mid-years Hurst shifter ball.

Don't do the ball, unless you like the feel of a softball in your hand.
The thing is HUGE! And with the flat spot on top it has a really foreign feel to it.
I ordered one and sent it right back...an expensive mistake when you consider Berg's restocking fee.
Take the "T" handle and grind/sand/polish to a more ergonomic shape.
Although it's not "correct" looking, it's really a nice feel. You angle the "T" towards you a little.
I went with 40% and like it a lot. It's a pretty short throw.

I think I'll stick with my CSP, although it's pretty big, too.

NOTE: I have since painted the knob ivory, along with the e-brake, to match the new knobs, bezels, etc.

I ordered and received the above mentioned shifter and am quite pleased with it. Kind of pricey at $325 delivered. I just dont care for the t-handled version so I popped extra for the ball. I'm happy with the size of the ball compared to the small Beck shifter knob.
It feels like you can really get into it.

Thanks to all who responded with advice.

Mike

I've heard that items are substantially cheaper if you pick them up at the Berg Store. Too bad we're not all closer....

I wonder how much extra they would charge to NOT put "Gene Berg" in big letters all over there T-handles and shifter balls?

I mean, I love my T-shifter, but I don't need to be reminded of the guy who thinks he owns my car whenever I drive it!!

I've even had people whom I don't know at car shows call me "Gene"!

"Gene" Nichols (at least my initials are the same)

They'll put whatever you want on the handle - for about $45.

Mike, I appreciate the posted picture. Much easier to see the scale of the round knob.

Yeah, and I have small hands. (No small penis jokes, please) LOL

Mike

Who? US?

Hey Mike, hook up with Marty G(too many letters) who's coming to Carlisle from the Chicago area. When you get here we can compare knobs (snicker).