View Full Version : shift knob
johnnie27
May 25th, 2012, 02:38
i have an alcantara steering wheel and shift knob comming
does anyone know how the knob comes off (yes doesn't that sound freaky) :harass:
thanks john
TozoM8
May 25th, 2012, 04:04
Push chrome sleeve under the leather down 3/8", pull out button on shifter and pull up on the knob. Before you start make sure you have dental insurance :)
lswing
May 25th, 2012, 04:10
Tozo, thanks for the continued posting and advice, the forum really needs the mechanical knowledge. BTW, my mech got the PS rack out the side, about 8-10 hours, engine stayed in, thanks:)
johnnie27
May 25th, 2012, 05:32
Push chrome sleeve under the leather down 3/8", pull out button on shifter and pull up on the knob. Before you start make sure you have dental insurance :)
great thanks mate...blood nose the first time i ever took a steering wheel off as a kid!!! i'll put my MX helmet on , thanks man!
ben916
May 25th, 2012, 06:39
Skribe knows this exact procedure...:)
Tom Sawyer
May 25th, 2012, 12:12
NICE, congrats... Can't wait to see pics! Is this the flat bottom Lambo wheel?
johnnie27
May 26th, 2012, 01:50
NICE, congrats... Can't wait to see pics! Is this the flat bottom Lambo wheel?
no mate just OEM 12640
Tom Sawyer
May 26th, 2012, 12:12
no mate just OEM 12640
Very nice! Best to know the airbag will deploy if needed. I didn't know the RS 6 wheel came in alcantara, should look fantastic.
johnnie27
May 27th, 2012, 02:20
Very nice! Best to know the airbag will deploy if needed. I didn't know the RS 6 wheel came in alcantara, should look fantastic.
ordered from age styling in sweden , have a alcantara shift knob to match comming too , (from BKS tuning) just incase anyone would like them also
thanks Tom, have a good long weekend mate!
1uglymug
June 1st, 2012, 21:58
I am following your lead Johnnie. I ordered both as well. Any tips on the steering wheel swap would be great. I would like to do the center armrest in alcantara as well. I will keep you posted.
Thanks!
Tom Sawyer
June 2nd, 2012, 00:27
Definitely interested in tips on the steering wheel pull. I picked up a new bottom cover for the column to repair the pealing rubber coating not realizing that a wheel pull was necessary to change the part.
johnnie27
June 2nd, 2012, 20:26
mate i had a mate (ex audi mech do it ) took in about 17 mins...i can ask hime if there is any tips?? i was not present when he did it sorry
12664