Jetta Gear Stick Change?

[Boon]

Is it possible to swap out the ugly stock gearstick for the ball version on the gti/r32s?

[Jmac]

Dont see why not , similar platform, only it will be more than just the gearstick mate, stand by might have an answer for you when i see you tmw
Cheers
Jmac

[Boon]

Sweet! Let me know if it's do-able

[Boon]

Anybody attempted changing their gear stick successfully?

[BarneyBoy]

It's more than just changing the knob over.
Because of the way the GTI/R32 switch is located (forward of the knob) versus the way the others are side activated, you would need to replace a lot of the stuff underneath as well.
There's been some Fred In The Shed work-arounds for this mod, but afaik hasn't been a howling success and involves a ton of screwing around.
Check if you like on the US Golf, Rabbit and Jetta forums...you'll find references in quite a few places.

[Boon]

I'll stop dreaming then. Anybody know where to get an oem or similar replacement for the jetta dsg gears?

It's more than just changing the knob over.
Because of the way the GTI/R32 switch is located (forward of the knob) versus the way the others are side activated, you would need to replace a lot of the stuff underneath as well.
There's been some Fred In The Shed work-arounds for this mod, but afaik hasn't been a howling success and involves a ton of screwing around.
Check if you like on the US Golf, Rabbit and Jetta forums...you'll find references in quite a few places.