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Offline d.mellor

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Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« on: May 09, 2011, 04:18:59 pm »
Im after a new gear knob but havent really got the money for a OEM mk5 gti or mk6 gear knob so was looking at other options...
anyone with pics of there aftermarket ones??
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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 07:07:51 pm »
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-LOOK-GOLF-BALL-DESIGN-GEARKNOB-/280648685734?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4157f718a6
ED35. Standard factory condition.

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 07:21:47 pm »
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-LOOK-GOLF-BALL-DESIGN-GEARKNOB-/280648685734?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4157f718a6

They are very nice ones, had a couple a while ago but sold them on ebay, very good quality, though the price is a bit steep.Try this seller instead:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180614365153&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2710wt_905

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 03:43:14 pm »
Fitted my wee Fast friend a couple of months ago:



...and even bought him a balaclava:



 :laugh:

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 03:45:50 pm »
looks like a $ex toy  :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:

Could always get a cheap e bay one and get your gear gaitor retrimmed, I paid £35 to have mine done:


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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 03:50:53 pm »
looks like a $ex toy  :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:

Could always get a cheap e bay one and get your gear gaitor retrimmed, I paid £35 to have mine done:



Liking that retrimmed gaitor Al. A word of advice too...if you're gonna have a sex toy gear knob then be sure and get yourself an ejector seat. It cuts out the unnecessary smalltalk afterwards  :wink: :signLOL: :signLOL:

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 06:42:33 pm »
Haha, love the balaclava and the re-trimmed gaitor looks awsome.
Id like that OEM gear knob you got there but not willing to pay that much for one lol.

Would something like this fit??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GTI-MK4-MK5-MK6-BLACK-LEATHER-CAR-GEARKNOB-/150571012272?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item230ebb50b0#ht_2406wt_907

Ino it says so but weather thats true is a different story...

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 09:19:04 pm »
« Last Edit: May 12, 2011, 06:26:01 am by hugh jass »

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 06:26:50 am »
 Yes :ashamed:     :notworthy:

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2011, 10:13:44 am »
I'd kill for that golf ball gear knob in 5 speed! Anyone know if they exist? I'd even settle for a knock off
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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2011, 11:14:01 am »
I believe forge do a nice gearknob listed for the MK5.

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Re: Anyone got a non OEM gear knob?
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2011, 12:05:21 pm »
I'd kill for that golf ball gear knob in 5 speed! Anyone know if they exist? I'd even settle for a knock off

If you wanted to i'm sure you could buy a 6 speed one, hack up an old 5 speed one and put the diagram in the top,may need a bit of transparent filler to fill around the gaps if they don't fit, but would look OK I assume.

I have been thinking about getting one for my wifes Lupo, but not sure if the knob would fit on her stick..... :confused: