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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 January 2009, 10:55
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I've been a bit of a plank, TBH. :( :rolleyes:
I researched the removal/fitting procedure & it all seemed pretty straight forward, so I went ahead & bought that Anni gear knob with no gaitor off eBay (you might've seen it??). I assumed (like an idiot) that I'd simply be able to use my standard gaitor. However the size of the plastic & metal retaining clips for the gaitor, along with the size of the 'stopper' on the knob itself (& the 'neck' of the gaitor leather), are a lot bigger than the Anni 'stopper', therefore, the gaitor clips just spin when placed onto the Anni knob. (Please see below).
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/2GearKnobs.jpg)
Anybody got any ideas, please? Can I buy either the Anni clips &/or the gaitor sepreately? (Even if i could just get the clips I think I could bodge the gaitor to fit).
Also, as (lack of) luck would have it, when I place the Anni knob on the shaft (it can only go on 1 way), the badge on the top is upside down. Can this just be heated up, peeled off & re-glued back on?? :undecided:
TIA,
Ivor
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I've sorted out the 2nd prob - Just prized it off & spun it around!
Anybody got any suggestions on the gaitor & clip scenario??
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This is just for holding the gaiter on the knob yeah? Big fat rubber washer might work.
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Could you not fold the top of the gator over (inside of itself) and create some sort of 'tie pull' to fasten it?
Hmm.... perhaps that isn't the clearest description I have ever given???!!! :undecided:
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This is just for holding the gaiter on the knob yeah? Big fat rubber washer might work.
Yeah, that's probably not a bad shout.
Initially, I was thinking of a hose clip/jubilee clip, but then it would have the screw bit sticking out which could potentially rip the leather.
Am going to pop into Halchavs later & see what kind of universal gaitors they've got.
ps A zip/cable tie might do the trick, too. :afro:
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Could you not fold the top of the gator over (inside of itself) and create some sort of 'tie pull' to fasten it?
Hmm.... perhaps that isn't the clearest description I have ever given???!!! :undecided:
Yes, that's how the OE one is held on, accept VW have had their own clip system fabricated. :)
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A small cable tie should do the trick.
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Ok, thanks for all your help guys. I'll get some pics up when I've got it sorted. :-) (fingers crossed).
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Found an elastic band which seems to do the trick!
& this weeks "Pikey-Heath Robinson" award goes to..................................................... Ivor Mk4 Turbo!!! :D
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/DSC00136.jpg)
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Not perfect, but doesn't look TOO bad?? :undecided:
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/DSC00139.jpg)
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looks ok mate - just remember you don't have a 6th gear :tongue:
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looks ok mate - just remember you don't have a 6th gear :tongue:
Yeah, I tried to get it into 6th, but it just doesn't want to go in. :( Might have to send the knob back as faulty, now. :cry: :D :laugh:
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looks ok mate - just remember you don't have a 6th gear :tongue:
Yeah, I tried to get it into 6th, but it just doesn't want to go in. :( Might have to send the knob back as faulty, now. :cry: :D :laugh:
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thats funny but ure gearknob looks like a swollen bell end lol :grin:
ivor u are a legend since i swapped my gaitor i been thinkign since how the f**k do i tighten that brass ring that i loosened to get it off and eureka u just shown me how to solve it..
whats size ring is that and where u get ot from?
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looks ok mate - just remember you don't have a 6th gear :tongue:
Yeah, I tried to get it into 6th, but it just doesn't want to go in. :( Might have to send the knob back as faulty, now. :cry: :D :laugh:
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thats funny but ure gearknob looks like a swollen bell end lol :grin:
ivor u are a legend since i swapped my gaitor i been thinkign since how the f**k do i tighten that brass ring that i loosened to get it off and eureka u just shown me how to solve it..
whats size ring is that and where u get ot from?
You best get to the doctors, Gonad, if you've swolen up like that before!! :D
What do you mean the brass ring?? It's an elastic band! :P I couldn't use the metal & plastic retainer as it was too big for the Anni shaft!
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/untitled.jpg)
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lol u joker...........i meant the brass ring that used to hold the knob to the shaft where u have changed it to the a metal clip whats the clip called and size and where from?
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Ah, I see. It's a petrol pipe clip (15-17mm) - £1.55 for a twin pack from Halfrauds. However, you shouldn't really need it, as even without that clip on, it should be quite hard to pull off. (That's if you've lined it up properly AND pushed it down as far as you can - It should make a 'click' noise when it's on properly).
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/NewImage.jpg)
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
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Beetle Sport FTW :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_0920.jpg)
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Can't find the beetle one for love nor money! I like the surround round the R-line one aswell.
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere use to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
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8)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/LupoGTiGearKnob.jpg)
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(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/LupoGTiGearKnob.jpg)
Yep same as that :smiley:
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Me??? Yes, please!! :afro: How much?
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Me??? Yes, please!! :afro: How much?
Free :wink: its not like new but ok - i will bring it to the next meet if i can find it :laugh:
Then you can have a look see if its any good to you :wink:
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Who was that aimed at?! Do you have the knob/gaiter or both?
EDIT: Just seen your post.
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Me??? Yes, please!! :afro: How much?
Free :wink: its not like new but ok - i will bring it to the next meet if i can find it :laugh:
Then you can have a look see if its any good to you :wink:
Have you still got the gaitor?
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Me??? Yes, please!! :afro: How much?
Free :wink: its not like new but ok - i will bring it to the next meet if i can find it :laugh:
Then you can have a look see if its any good to you :wink:
Have you still got the gaitor?
Yeah the whole thing somewhere....... :lipsrsealed:
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Me??? Yes, please!! :afro: How much?
Free :wink: its not like new but ok - i will bring it to the next meet if i can find it :laugh:
Then you can have a look see if its any good to you :wink:
Have you still got the gaitor?
Yeah the whole thing somewhere....... :lipsrsealed:
If Ivor don't want the knob, i'll have it Rich ( i know that's cheeky...)
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Who was that aimed at?! Do you have the knob/gaiter or both?
EDIT: Just seen your post.
Sorry, Tim. :embarassed:
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Who was that aimed at?! Do you have the knob/gaiter or both?
EDIT: Just seen your post.
Sorry, Tim. :embarassed:
No worries!
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Who was that aimed at?! Do you have the knob/gaiter or both?
EDIT: Just seen your post.
Sorry, Tim. :embarassed:
No worries!
Pardon the expression, but would you fancy the knob if I only use the gaitor?? (The Lupo knob/gaiter looks very similar in size to the standard items?? :undecided:
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Mate, I've already told you to get a room once tonight, don't make me tell you again!!
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Really tempted to buy the R-line 5 speed knob now VWSpeed have them!
Yeah, that's a smart looking GK. 8)
I'm quite a bit partial to that Lupo GTi one, myself.
Ive got a lupo gti one somewhere used to have it on mine you can have it if i can find it - not in A1 condition but its ok.
Who was that aimed at?! Do you have the knob/gaiter or both?
EDIT: Just seen your post.
Sorry, Tim. :embarassed:
No worries!
Pardon the expression, but would you fancy the knob if I only use the gaitor?? (The Lupo knob/gaiter looks very similar in size to the standard items?? :undecided:
That would be spot on mate I guess I'd find a way of transferring it over. Still Rich has got to find it first;)
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Mate, I've already told you to get a room once tonight, don't make me tell you again!!
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Matt will hear!!! :D