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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 12:20

Title: Ibiza Gear Knob mod! :)
Post by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 12:20
Several months ago on here someone decided to mod the Mk5 gear knob to their Mk4, n did a good job too. This gave me the inspiration to change from my standard 6speed knob (although I didn't want to follow the trend of going Anni or R32). I really like the look of the Mk5 GTI gear knob, but they were all selling for in excess of £80 on ebay :undecided:

I was scanning through eBay at all VAG gear knobs n came across this one that was fitted to Ibiza's, Leon's, Exeo's etc. It's a tad 'sportier' than my previous gear knob, n at £18.50 posted, what's not to like! :cool:

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/31d5a25e.jpg)
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Post by: Toby on 13 April 2012, 12:26
Looks good that!

My mk5 knobs better tho  :grin:
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 12:46
Looks good that!

My mk5 knobs better tho  :grin:
Was it you toby that did the mini 'how to' on the mk5 knob? :smiley:
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Post by: Toby on 13 April 2012, 13:06
Yeah it was!  Is that knob a strate fitment?
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Post by: dom on 13 April 2012, 13:24
That looks great, as Toby says, how much work was involved in fitting it?
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Post by: Wazzzer on 13 April 2012, 13:24
what about us 5 speeders  :sad:
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Post by: wretch20vt on 13 April 2012, 14:16
could fit one to a 5 speed and cross out the 6 lol
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 14:21
Yeah it was!  Is that knob a strate fitment?
Yeh it was a perfect fit! :cool:

That looks great, as Toby says, how much work was involved in fitting it?
I had to unpick the staples from the ibiza gaitor (which was attached to the plastic rectangular 'thing' that clips into the centre console) as it is a different shape to the golf one. Once I removed that plastic, I stretched the gaitor over the golf plastic 'thing', glued it into place and let it dry. Only a minor bit of the gaitor needed trimming off :smiley:

could fit one to a 5 speed and cross out the 6 lol
That's what permanent markers are for! :grin:
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Post by: jnufcuk on 13 April 2012, 14:34
Looks good mate.

U got ur r32 bumper yet :D
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 15:38
Looks good mate.

U got ur r32 bumper yet :D
Cheers mate, I'm very happy with it! :smiley:

Alright alright! Lol! Just making sure I've got all the necessary parts before getting it all sprayed! Just purchased some R32 plastic rep skirts! :smiley: Only need a front Anni valance n then I'm done!
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Post by: richw911 on 13 April 2012, 19:57
I like it  :cool:
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 13 April 2012, 20:04
I like it  :cool:
Cheers Rich :smiley: I wanted something a bit different, but still OEM! :cool:
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Post by: richw911 on 13 April 2012, 20:13
I like it  :cool:
Cheers Rich :smiley: I wanted something a bit different, but still OEM! :cool:

Yeah is too easy to just go R32 / anni.

Good idea to go Seat :afro:
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Post by: Paul81 on 14 April 2012, 11:48
Very nice mate  :cool:
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Post by: Wazzzer on 14 April 2012, 13:22
I'd have one if it was 5 speed, very nice though
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Post by: skybie on 14 April 2012, 15:03
 I have been searching for a new gear knob but with no luck, but this is more like it something different.
Can you still buy them on ebay?
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Post by: daz veedub on 14 April 2012, 15:29
i like  :cool:
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Post by: dom on 14 April 2012, 18:20
I'd have one if it was 5 speed, very nice though

Your wish is my command:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753)
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 14 April 2012, 18:51
I'd have one if it was 5 speed, very nice though

Your wish is my command:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753)
How much?! :shocked: £18.50 FTW!! :cool:
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Post by: damien010685 on 15 April 2012, 00:42
Looks good mate... would be awesome with the silver trim around the gator like
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Post by: sveed1.8T on 15 April 2012, 00:58
Looks good mate... would be awesome with the silver trim around the gator like
Know exactly what you mean, but other than hacking an Anni/R32 knob, I don't know where I'd source one? I'm just pleased with the improvement over my standard gear knob! :smiley:
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Post by: cullygti on 15 April 2012, 01:03
very nice mate  :cool: and as you say a big improvement over the standard one  :smiley:
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Post by: stevelfc on 15 April 2012, 21:36
what about us 5 speeders  :sad:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753#ht_1962wt_1037   :wink:
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Post by: dom on 15 April 2012, 22:05
what about us 5 speeders  :sad:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753#ht_1962wt_1037   :wink:

Funny, I'm sure that I posted that link yesterday....oh wait I did :grin:

I'd have one if it was 5 speed, very nice though

Your wish is my command:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-SEAT-IBIZA-6J-BLACK-5-SPEED-LEATHER-GEARKNOB-6J0-711-113-E-BJD-/280801761107?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416116d753)

 :tongue:
Title: Re: Ibiza Gear Knob mod! :)
Post by: cullygti on 15 April 2012, 22:06
 :laugh: its just to remind everyone dom