Random ? about rear engine cars

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    I was looking at the build of the race taxi VW bus and it raised a question. Since the engine and tranny are in the rear of the car how does the shifter work? Is it electronic or is there just some crazy linkage system?
     
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    I would think just like a honda FWD. Cables. My Fiero definitely had some long cables for the shifter.
     
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    They can run the same hydro clutch systems we use in the subies. just and extra 17ft of hardline to get back there.
     
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    Okay thanks for the info
     
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    my 82 vanagon has cables running the length of the vehichle. they are prone to breaking.
     
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    the ones I've worked on had a long rod linkage, don't remember the year but it had a 4 spd
     
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