{"product_id":"empi-trigger-shifter-black-powder-coated-short-12-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4507-0","title":"EMPI Trigger Shifter — Black Powder-Coated, Short 12\" | VW Type 1 \u0026 Ghia (00-4507-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVague, sloppy shifting is the first thing that makes a classic VW feel worn out. The EMPI Trigger Shifter (00-4507-0) shortens throws and tightens the gate, and the sliding trigger locks out reverse so you stop fighting the linkage and start enjoying the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack powder-coated shaft with a round black shift knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI logo cast into the trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort 12\" overall length for quick, precise throws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding trigger releases the reverse lock-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement — no transmission modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW Type 1 (Beetle) and Karmann Ghia. Bolt-in replacement for the stock shifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot confirmed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bus\/Transporter uses a longer shifter — see the Bus-specific 23.5\" trigger shifter instead. Also offered in 13.25\" and 23.5\" lengths under separate part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder-coated, round black knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" overall (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliding trigger reverse lock-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxed Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.75 x 7.75 x 3.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924385649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it fits Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 00-4507-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it lock out reverse?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the sliding trigger prevents accidental reverse engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45064069120115,"sku":"00-4507-0","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4507-0-scaled.png?v=1780446019","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-black-powder-coated-short-12-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4507-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}