Gearknob Removal?

[S3-Chris]

anyone got a how to for a 2002 s3?

thanks

 

[S3 CYP]

Quite Easy mate.

1. Prise the gaiter off with a flat head screw driver
2. Pull the gaiter and trim upwards to reveal a clip
3. Cut the clip off and pull the gearknob off
4. When you replace it just use a jubilee clip of the right size in place of the clip you cut off.

Chris

 

[PandA-Engineering]

i took mine off the other week to shorten the gearchange lever by about 2" feels much better to drive now.

 

[LordNelson]

i took mine off the other week to shorten the gearchange lever by about 2" feels much better to drive now.

what did you do to shorten it? take a hacksaw to it??
how does it feel better?

 

[PandA-Engineering]

thats it yeah, hack saw to cut it down.
shift is far shorter now feels same as my friends car who has fitted the proper short shift kit.
but i saved myself £60ish, i dunno how much they are lol

 

[Sandip]

I've done this mod, does feel better, bit like my dads B5 lol Did mine with a grinder lol I'll take some pics when it stops raining!

 

[LordNelson]

might have to indulge then....hacksaw at the ready

 

[JS1500]

I had the gearstick chopped down in my MG - works really well!
Plus the 'stick was relocated within easier reach.
Gearchanges are a joy in the Midget now.

Might try it (or a short-shift kit) in the S3!

 

[Dani_B19]

Pics people!!!