new gear knob

[archangel_7]

Hey guys,

Just bought a nice new gear knob for the polo I’m having some troubles getting the original one off.... has anyone change the old knob and any suggestions please I’m stuck here!

[DUB 20V]

Hey guys,

Just bought a nice new gear knob for the polo I’m having some troubles getting the original one off.... has anyone change the old knob and any suggestions please I’m stuck here!

i think its like a mk4 golf it may have a hose clamp system to hold it on you will need to cut it off

[Celestine]

It's clamped down. What you have to do is pull out the drink parcel/centre console, then remove your centre console (which is held in by 2 T20 screws), then you should be able to lift it off completely. Just be wary that the clamp is extremely tight (as I've tried to do a conversion after picking up the knob and boot from the wreckers).

[RhysQ]

not sure why you would want to change it... the standard gear knob looks awesome and really suits the car. got any pics of the new one??

[archangel_7]

http://www.accessoriesonline.com.au/...5&cat=0&page=1

its this one, looks really good and suits the car. I cant stand the look of the original one, ill show you a pic when ive installed it tomorrow

[RhysQ]

not a bad looking shift knob, would definitely suit the interior with the red stitching and silver plastic/metal. make sure you post pics once installed

[archangel_7]

How do i post pics lol

[Kai]

Upload to

https://www.imageshack.us

then link us

[kelvniii]

Guys... this is COOL..... check it out! (with how to remove your gear knob)

Its a Video~

http://www.kabeleins.de/auto/videos/sonstiges/artikel/09999/

[archangel_7]

[Mischa]

oh nice! the red trim really suits the car good choice on the gti.

[dodgeGTI]

Looks great, good job!

[Kai]

Defectttttt.

[VW GTI]

I have to say, I don't think it it as nice as the original. Especially since you don't have the leather trim that has red stitching.

Also with no H pattern, insurance might see it as a way to get out, they love not paying... My old car had racing pedals with no rubber inserts, I had to replace them before they'd insure me.

[archangel_7]

you don't have the leather trim that has red stitching.

Hey tosspot, I can understand your point and as much as I love my car, at the end of the day its only just a 2 door polo and I found it’s not worth spending 2g's for the leathers. It looks better without the leather and it has much more character. Anyways that's just my opinion and I hope I don’t cause a controversy over this. I think it does blend in well because there are red stripes on the seats, the leather steering wheel has red stitching, the leather/plastic hand break has red stitching and the leather part of the gear knob has red stitching as well. The original gear stick was just plain boring. Plus, the new one now seems to be more comfortable.