S Line DSG To S3 Gear Knob Conversion !

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Hi Guys,

I have ordered the new DSG S3 gear knob for my Audi S Line DSG to complete my S3 convesion ! I know how to do it as it consists of heat and twist approach but this could be very costly and honestly i dont trust myself to do it.

So i wanted to know if anyone knew a proffesional who could do the job for me properly i have the new gear knob it would just be a case of installing would be greatlful if someone could point me in the right direction

Cheers
 
Well I'm not too far from you & as its my mod originally, guess I would be someone to do for you lol.
 
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Brilliant sounds good to me mate would you be able to install the s3 dial aswell ? where abouts you live and for how much for ? Its just i dont really wanna much it up as cant be without my car !
 
Yeah the rev counter dial as it has a small S3 logo on it ?
 
So lets just clarify, you have a complete S3 cluster you need fitting or just the rev counter fascia part?
 
Fancy doing it for me then mate ? Do you have an estimate to the cost of the change of the gear knob ? Cheers
 
ScottPalmer said:
Fancy doing it for me then mate ? Do you have an estimate to the cost of the change of the gear knob ? Cheers
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I assume you purchased the rev counter from Lockwood. That's an easy fix. Follow the DIY on ASN. Remember to not turn the key with the cluster detached.

Word to the wise, twisting the pin is not the best way to do it IMHO.

Cut the pin with a model saw
Use a smooth nail file (finish) type and file a few times to each cut part
Use a pin point and place a divet in the exact center of each cut end
Drill with a 1 mm pin vise 3mm on the shift side and 2 mm on the tip side
place a grub screw into the tip side and then attach the tip to the shifter side
Done

it takes 20 min and no eff up possible unless you have Parkinsons. No need for glue. Mine and others here have had ours hold up for over one year without any problems

Any other specific questions may be addressed to tp.s3wannabe at vwvortex. he does all cars here in san francisco
 
Thats brilliant instructions cheers mate but still i dont wanna have my car of the road would prefer it if someone like you with your expertise would do it for me i would obviously pay you for doing it sound good to you ?
 
I dont agree with that method tbh, you're basically cutting it in half which creates a weak point in the link as such, where as my original process retains the base structure & strength of the rod, each to there own of course, but for me the heat & twist with maybe some resin to make it a straight piece again is how I'd do it.

Can swap the fascia over, assume you have a tfsi with matching rev counter numbering.
 
I agree with you NHN you sound like you know what you are talking about ! Yeah the rev counter numbering is exactly the same ! Would you want to complete both of these cganges for me then ?
- A3 S-Line DSG Gear Knob To S3
- A3 Rev Counter Fascia To S3 Fascia

I have all the parts would just be a case of you completing the labour work ?
Wanna do it for me
 
ScottPalmer said:
I agree with you NHN you sound like you know what you are talking about
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I should do mate, its my mod copied around the world lmfao.

PM me & we can get something sorted yes.
 
NHN said:
I dont agree with that method tbh, you're basically cutting it in half which creates a weak point in the link as such, where as my original process retains the base structure & strength of the rod, each to there own of course, but for me the heat & twist with maybe some resin to make it a straight piece again is how I'd do it.

Can swap the fascia over, assume you have a tfsi with matching rev counter numbering.
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I was nervous doing the heat and twist method but I followed Nigel's instructions and it went really well

only took about an hour and works perfectly now
 
NHN said:
I should do mate, its my mod copied around the world lmfao.

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^^^ that is for sure! That thread is infamous!! I can't remember but didn't someone snap off the tip after doing the mod with twist and heat only to use a screw to fix it?
 
LMFAO, I was pulling the climate out & fell backwards & snapped it of with my elbow, as the clips were stuck, but I repaired it with some resin, a pin etc as it was neccessary, buttttt did the heat twist to others & still recommend this if you have a non snapped rod :p
 
NHN said:
LMFAO, I was pulling the climate out & fell backwards & snapped it of with my elbow, as the clips were stuck, but I repaired it with some resin, a pin etc as it was neccessary, buttttt did the heat twist to others & still recommend this if you have a non snapped rod :p
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hehehehehe just a little nudge to the master. agreed!!
 
NHN said:
I should do mate, its my mod copied around the world lmfao.

PM me & we can get something sorted yes.
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Whereabouts are you based Nigel? As this is a mod I would also like to pay someone else to do :)
 
Based all over guys, so case of driving to you.
 
Johnny Bravo said:
Pics with the new knob?
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here's mine

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By tallpaultaylor at 2012-02-16

before........

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By tallpaultaylor at 2012-02-16
 
Mod was complete today by NHN ! Came round and did a fantastic job looks brilliant and for people who say its a 20 minute job you have no chance if you want the job done properly ! Cheers NHN i am sure i will be doing other mods with you again soon ! Pics to follow
 
Scott was a pleasure meeting you today mate, always love this mod, transforms the use of said function completely & so much better to use as such than the side button version.

Yeah realised today even more the slice & dice is definitely not the way to do it, cause if you misalign the rod by even a mm you may have difficulty in moving it round slightly, where as the heat & twist method allows adjustments without any such issues, also importantly allows you to test with the new stick before making permanent.

I also now use a very good & iirc costly resin, instead of the epoxy, to strengthen the heated twist, I leave for a fair while to harden then dremel it the diameter to allow up/down movement freely, that way its as strong as can be :)

I cant stress enough you really should do all your measurements before & after, like the height of rod in park position, the height of the bottom of the hole, also if the twist isnt exactly 90 degrees the gearknob can stick & thus wont allow key removal.
 
Quite fancy carrying out this mod to mine..... would need assistance though
 
Im based in North Yorks..... Any idea on cost?
 
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