Matt R Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Hi, Anyone know if it is possible to change the gearknob from my 2000 S3 to a newer style one say a 2002 one? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambba Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Just leave your nob alone...........you really need to get out more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Give it a good pull a couple of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Thats funny, Anyone know the real answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenA3 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Vagparts do lovely looking aluminum ones, I'm going to get one soon because the plastic top on my original keeps falling off as I change gear! web page link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Hi, I have seen the VagParts one, don't like it much, too TT for me! Don't think it will match the rest of the car too well! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARACTERE 007 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 a bit too cold for me in the morn'n!...the nice plastic ones dont get cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Don't Forge do one? Or is that the same one from Vagparts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Matt r u after a straight forward yes or no answer ?? or r u after on how to remove the old knob ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Mo, I would like to know if a facelift type gearknob will be a straight replacement! Not really bothered how much it costs within reason the chunky thing has got to go! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Matt, theres no reason that i can think of why the later model gear knob wouldnt fit. Both pre-facelift and current model use the same gearbox and control linkage so it should fit. The facelifted models gear knob is removed by getting access to the underside of the leather gaiter and removing the circlip that audi use to hold the knob onto the shaft. That circlip has to be replaced with the same one and not a jubliee clip or it will poko out of the leather. I hope this is a bit more clearer for you, if not post back and i will see what i can do Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 Mo, Looks like I am gonna be taking the car apart tomorrow then to see!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hi, I fitted the 2003 style gearknob today, it took me about 10 minutes! a hell of a lot easier than I expected and the best thing yet is the cost, can you believe it £14.01 + VAT for the knob and the gaiter! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Any chance of a before and after pic? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Dave, Before Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 After! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaa Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Only one thing to say.. Nice.. The 2003 knob look far better than the old one.. If I only could afford an S3.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Hi, I fitted the 2003 style gearknob today, it took me about 10 minutes! a hell of a lot easier than I expected and the best thing yet is the cost, can you believe it £14.01 + VAT for the knob and the gaiter! Matt [/ QUOTE ] where did you buy it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted March 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Hi, I bought it from my local Audi dealer! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karims3 Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 got mine about two weeks ago for my 2001 S3. a aluminium ABT gearknob. looks real nice but very pricy. 60GB for the gearknob + 13GB for delivery. the problem is that u can not fit it your self so would have to take to an audi dealer who will charge you half an hour's worth of labuor at 42.50GB, a total of 115.50GB "ouch" but its the best i've seen so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Matt, theres no reason that i can think of why the later model gear <font color="red">knob </font> wouldnt fit. Both pre-facelift and current model use the same gearbox and control linkage so it should fit. The facelifted models gear <font color="red"> knob </font> is removed by getting access to the underside of the leather gaiter and removing the circlip that audi use to hold the <font color="red"> knob </font> onto the <font color="red"> shaft </font>. That circlip has to be replaced with the same one and not a jubliee clip or it will <font color="red"> poke </font> out of the leather. I hope this is a bit more clearer for you, if not post back and i will see what i can do Cheers [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 No lack of mature adults here I tell ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Moi, immature ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBeeS3 Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hi everybody! whats the part-number for the gear knob (easier for ordering) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hi mate, Go to ur dealer ans ask for a 'knob' for your 'shaft' he'll sort u out no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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